I’m in Oxford for the annual Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery, two full days of papers and conversation and thoughtful excellent meals at St Catherines College.
I envy you, Naomi. I went once, a very long time ago when the attendance was almost entirely Anglo-American and the competition was stiff to get to Claudia Roden's offering on the potluck table. I would love to go back but find the combined cost of a transatlantic ticket and hostelry plus the symposium itself is out-of-reach. I tried last year to take part in the post-symposium on-line activities but found it was mostly listening without a real opportunity to interact. And so, I stay behind and read reports from the likes of you. So please, keep 'em coming!
My annual treat to myself … it always feel like I’m amongst friends … the kind folks who treasure the earth and it’s bounty.
I envy you, Naomi. I went once, a very long time ago when the attendance was almost entirely Anglo-American and the competition was stiff to get to Claudia Roden's offering on the potluck table. I would love to go back but find the combined cost of a transatlantic ticket and hostelry plus the symposium itself is out-of-reach. I tried last year to take part in the post-symposium on-line activities but found it was mostly listening without a real opportunity to interact. And so, I stay behind and read reports from the likes of you. So please, keep 'em coming!
Missed you at market today. Saw Paul but didn’t get a chance to ask your where abouts. Sounds so lovely. Enjoy friend. Xenie
Thanks Xenie. See you next Saturday 🧡☀️