Last Sunday we had a lovely family day and went for a walk on the Inspector Morse Trail in Oxfordshire. The TV series was filmed in various locations across the city, a few of the pubs are just a short drive from our house and the weather was gorgeous, so we decided to make the most of it.
We walked through a massive meadow full of buttercups with random cows roaming freely before stopping at one of the famous pubs by the river called The Trout.
Given the stunning weather and the beautiful location everyone seemed to have the same idea and we had to wait nearly an hour for our table, but it was worth it just for the view. I had my first Pimm’s of the season whilst we waited.
Since it was Sunday, I had to have a roast dinner. I went for the lamb roast that came with all the trimmings, including a massive Yorkshire pudding that I couldn’t finish. Alfie had a 3-roast dinner that included chicken, lamb and pork and all the trimmings too.
Even though I couldn’t finish my roast dinner, there is always time for dessert right? This salted caramel chocolate pot had my name all over it and was probably the best thing on their dessert menu. It really needed the crème fraiche on top as it was really rich, but so good!
My epic Sunday roast was followed by this equally delicious green smoothie that I made the following morning. I whizzed up some watermelon, strawberries, spinach, avocado, cashew nuts and unsweetened almond milk to make this super thick and creamy smoothie for breakfast.
All the blueberries went into this purple smoothie with cucumber, banana, cashew nuts and almond milk, yum!
Last week I bought a big massive watermelon and have been practically eating it everyday since. I’ve tried to eat it in different ways and had some on a salad for lunch along with mixed leaves, cucumber, avocado and grilled haloumi cheese. The salty cheese and sweet watermelon was a match made in heaven!
I’ve been spiralizing again this week and loved this creamy salmon pasta dish where I mixed traditional spaghetti with courgetti so that I got the best of both worlds. It’s a great way to get a vegetable hit if you’re not completely sold on courgetti and love pasta.
Whilst Aiden was having a nap when we were out and about I decided to take the opportunity to have some me time and popped into my favourite coffee shop to treat myself. I ordered a matcha latte and a gluten-free chestnut and apple cake that was just gorgeous.
Having a quiet half an hour to myself felt like such a treat (it doesn’t happen very often!) and I finally got the chance to have a proper look at all the healthy living products on offer. Thankfully for my bank balance I managed not to buy a thing, which took so much self-control indeed!
Wow. Had no idea about that in Oxfordshire. Sounds like a must-do for the summer with my kids, too!
I think the kids would love it, especially on a nice sunny afternoon as you can cycle as well.
My OH loved watching Inspector Morse so I really ought to take him there.
He will love this trail then! 🙂
I absolutely love Oxford.. i got married there this time last year in one of the colleges. I love watching Morse or Lewis and picking out places that i’ve visited!
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How amazing, the colleges are beautiful! 🙂
I wish there were these kind of things near me but these kind of places are so easy to get to these days. Looks and sounds like you had a fantastic time 🙂 x
Thank you, it was a lovely afternoon.
What a cute little shop! There is nothing better than a stroll and a pub lunch on a Sunday – thats deffinately what weekends are made for!
Absolutly Lucie! 🙂
Looks like a great trail! I need to get some watermelon this week!
It’s really beautiful and a great way to spend a sunny afternoon!
Oooooh the salted caramel pudding sounds amazing!
Love the idea of a TV show themed trail. How cool!
That walk looks really beautiful, especially in the lovely sunshine!
That sounds like such a good idea. I love going to places like National Trust houses as they always have lovely walks around the grounds.