Not long after my second son was born, I received a message from Audrey, a reader I’d been conversing with […]
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Do you know what Otium means? Otium is the Latin word for virtuous leisure, a time free of obligation that […]
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Among the French dishes traditional served at Easter, you’ll find tourte pascale* and pâté de Pâques, French Easter pies enclosed […]
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Sherwood’s rise has somewhat plateaued, its still a high-street boasting gems like The Bakehouse, Rakki Rakkas and Rikshaw but no recent openings of note. Indeed I have been a bit underwhelmed by last year’s new drinks venues of Jenkins and Hugo’s, preferring to patronise Bridgette Bordeaux when I do get a chance. The Snobby Butcher […]
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There is always something enjoyable about trying somewhere new. Especially somewhere on a whim, especially somewhere that is unfamiliar. That’s the feeling I got this weekend when I went to check out Monga, not only had they only just opened but I was also about to get my first taste of Taiwanese food. Monga’s […]