Food

Loaf actually? A guide to Oxford’s sourdough

Sourdough is a simple pleasure. A perfect loaf should have a chewy, light, tangy, and springy crumb. On cold days it’s a reliable and simple comfort – the kind that makes Hilary term feel a little less bleak.

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Food

Loaf actually? A guide to Oxford’s sourdough

All buttered up: Broche, and the art of the perfect croissant

Faith in humanity restored: Taste Tibet, reviewed

The Gee’s knees: Brunch in North Oxford

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