That’s my Oxford college (from 2 decades ago!) you are standing outside. Did you eat the chicken pie at Quo Vadis (Soho)? Is the best.
I am sure you’ll be inundated with this suggestion, but I will gladly house swap my big family house in N London (Highgate, 5 mins walk from tube, woods and an excellent grocery store) for your NY apt for a week in school holidays any time except the summer. I can offer references!
I squealed when I saw the pic of you in Oxford! An unsolicited and entirely objective (haha) list of the best food in Oxford, in case you should return -
- Hamblin Bread, core bakery on Iffley but they now have an outpost in the covered market! Hugo is a gem and all their treats are the best you'll ever have. Advisable to pre-order on their website.
- The Magdalen Arms for the best pub food. The lamb roast is outrageous, and feeds up to 6, though I've tackled it in a group of 3.
- The Isis Farmhouse for riverside pub drinks and food when the weather is good
- Pierre Victoire on Little Clarendon for excellent French food.
- Tse Noodle on Ship Street, cash only.
- Green Routes on Magdalen Rd for delicious vegan brunch and the best coffee
- Silvie on Iffley for coffee in a sweet garden
- Bannisters Cafe for hearty brunch, the sweetcorn fritters are the best
We would totally be up for a house swap! Large Victorian house in South East London with a well-loved kitchen for home cooking and near all the restaurants of Brixton, Peckham and Camberwell if eating out beckons. Chickens in the backyard, yet 10 mins to Victoria. Oh, and a library with a fireplace, for late afternoon pre-dinner relaxation. I haven’t been to New York since pregnant with my oldest, 16 years ago, and I would love to show it to her!
I’m also down for a house swap - 3 bedroom (one for little kids so with little beds though) house, big kitchen, big garden, west London, (Chiswick/Hammersmith) 5 walk min to tube, 2 min walk to lovely part of the river (near the famous dove pub).
AUGH making me miss my time in Oxford! I was at Trinity and lived in a tiny flat in the Jericho neighborhood with flatmates. Spent my time eating mostly rasher sandwiches and once had a deep craving for apple pie so I winged one with short bread cookies, custard, and cooked apples. I absolutely loved my time there and I can only imagine what a blast your daughter is having (even my tutorials were fantastic, haha).
Not sure if any Londoners here would be interested, but I would be more than happy to do a house swap if anyone wants to spend some time in Atlanta, GA (have a townhouse in the city) or in the North Georgia mountains (have a cabin with easy access to hikes and nature)!
Londoner here saying hi! And defo keen to houseswap with you or other New Yorkers? Nice house in Walthamstow (aka awesomestow) in East London, we do have 3 small kids though, and all the toys - which might be a downer haha. Plenty of cookbooks and novels though!
I'm a Brit and I can vouch for this recipe! https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/creamy_chicken_ham_and_03877 Also wonderful food writers that you should know about, including for their books about regional and traditional British cooking (although they do cook things from around the world too)
The best. I love your news. It's always so cheering. Any ideas for non-chocolate V Day desserts? It's my 11 year old's bday (best V Day present EVER) and she's not a chocolate lover... Thank you!!!
That’s my Oxford college (from 2 decades ago!) you are standing outside. Did you eat the chicken pie at Quo Vadis (Soho)? Is the best.
I am sure you’ll be inundated with this suggestion, but I will gladly house swap my big family house in N London (Highgate, 5 mins walk from tube, woods and an excellent grocery store) for your NY apt for a week in school holidays any time except the summer. I can offer references!
I squealed when I saw the pic of you in Oxford! An unsolicited and entirely objective (haha) list of the best food in Oxford, in case you should return -
- Hamblin Bread, core bakery on Iffley but they now have an outpost in the covered market! Hugo is a gem and all their treats are the best you'll ever have. Advisable to pre-order on their website.
- The Magdalen Arms for the best pub food. The lamb roast is outrageous, and feeds up to 6, though I've tackled it in a group of 3.
- The Isis Farmhouse for riverside pub drinks and food when the weather is good
- Pierre Victoire on Little Clarendon for excellent French food.
- Tse Noodle on Ship Street, cash only.
- Green Routes on Magdalen Rd for delicious vegan brunch and the best coffee
- Silvie on Iffley for coffee in a sweet garden
- Bannisters Cafe for hearty brunch, the sweetcorn fritters are the best
We would totally be up for a house swap! Large Victorian house in South East London with a well-loved kitchen for home cooking and near all the restaurants of Brixton, Peckham and Camberwell if eating out beckons. Chickens in the backyard, yet 10 mins to Victoria. Oh, and a library with a fireplace, for late afternoon pre-dinner relaxation. I haven’t been to New York since pregnant with my oldest, 16 years ago, and I would love to show it to her!
Would you mind sharing the brand of your belt bag? It looks like a really great size and a bit more polished than what I have.
Oh no way! I’m attending Oxford right now- my favorite pie is from Kings Arms... especially when eaten in front of the fireplace💗
I just love everything you write and I love the literary recommendations!
I’m also down for a house swap - 3 bedroom (one for little kids so with little beds though) house, big kitchen, big garden, west London, (Chiswick/Hammersmith) 5 walk min to tube, 2 min walk to lovely part of the river (near the famous dove pub).
AUGH making me miss my time in Oxford! I was at Trinity and lived in a tiny flat in the Jericho neighborhood with flatmates. Spent my time eating mostly rasher sandwiches and once had a deep craving for apple pie so I winged one with short bread cookies, custard, and cooked apples. I absolutely loved my time there and I can only imagine what a blast your daughter is having (even my tutorials were fantastic, haha).
Not sure if any Londoners here would be interested, but I would be more than happy to do a house swap if anyone wants to spend some time in Atlanta, GA (have a townhouse in the city) or in the North Georgia mountains (have a cabin with easy access to hikes and nature)!
The end blurb on your cookbook is GOLD
Londoner here saying hi! And defo keen to houseswap with you or other New Yorkers? Nice house in Walthamstow (aka awesomestow) in East London, we do have 3 small kids though, and all the toys - which might be a downer haha. Plenty of cookbooks and novels though!
Thank you for the new cookbook rec - it sounds amazing - and for the flower inspiration! So, so pretty!
I'm a Brit and I can vouch for this recipe! https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/creamy_chicken_ham_and_03877 Also wonderful food writers that you should know about, including for their books about regional and traditional British cooking (although they do cook things from around the world too)
I didn't know Amy Krouse Rosenthal wrote adult books. That one sounds like something I would love!
Can't wait for your England recap and I will go do everything! Love all of this, Jenny. Happy Valentine's!
I’m heading to the Lake District for a couple of days before two weeks in Scotland in May. Will be watching for chicken leek pie!
The best. I love your news. It's always so cheering. Any ideas for non-chocolate V Day desserts? It's my 11 year old's bday (best V Day present EVER) and she's not a chocolate lover... Thank you!!!