When I first worked in Balliol Library the staff were all very singular and unlike almost almost else I’d ever met anywhere other than in Oxford (Oxford can do this to people; Cambridge can too). An ancient but sprightly and very sweet bird like woman used to pop up from time to time to photograph […]

From GoodFood: Cupcakes and small bakes (BBC Books 2010) The sun is shining (although it’s not that warm), the elderflower is coming out (note to self: collect in about 7-10 days for elderflower cordial) and this morning we had these lovely light fresh peach and raspberry squares made yesterday for the sewing bee. Delicious and […]