food

The little cluster of shops closest to us — around the junction of Magdalen Road with Hurst and Catherine Streets — has just gained two places to eat. more

There are a few deficiencies in Oxford's culinary scene. more

We only had little bits of time to see Birmingham more

eating fresh jam the next morning

Our friend Selma from Australia arrived last Saturday morning. She only had a day and a half here, so we whisked her off immediately, before jet lag could set in. We cycled up the Thames to Medley Manor Farm, where we picked blackberries and raspberries and strawberries and broad beans, and then had lunch in the Perch Inn. more

We haven't been eating out nearly as often as we did in Sydney, but so far our experiences in Oxford have been quite good. more