"Mmmmm donuts. Is there anything they can't do?" - Homer J. Simpson The answer to that is no Homer, doughnuts are the answer to everything - so what better way to show my appreciation for them than to learn how to make the best filled doughnuts in the country at the Bread Ahead Bakery School... Continue Reading →
Brick House Bakery, East Dulwich
Bread, Glorious Bread. Don't we all just love it! With gluten-free becoming ever more popular with the gluten-tolerant consumer, and with carbs still having the reputation that they are the devil's spawn, you would have thought bread bakers everywhere would be facing some tough times. Luckily you would be mistaken! Artisanal bakeries continue to bloom... Continue Reading →
Kova Patisserie, Soho
East Asian cuisine in London is everywhere and we all seem to love it! From a cheeky chinese takeaway on a Friday night to unlimited dim sum Sundays, we have really embraced the flavours of the East. What is still uncharted territory for our Western palettes however, are the sweet treats of the Orient -... Continue Reading →
6 Wedding Cake Trends for 2018
I would start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year but February seems to have crept up quicker than you can say I will 110% go over my wedding budget... With Valentine's day just around the corner our newsfeeds are bound to be filled with extravagant tokens of love, photos of romantic trips away and... Continue Reading →
Nordic Bakery, Covent Garden
Over the past few years, the Scandinavians and their peaceful, “at one with nature” culture seems to have significantly grown in popularity in the UK. Is this due to our desire to emulate our tall, blonde and beautifully built cousin in an attempt to better our lives and to distract us from the current Etonian... Continue Reading →
The Gallery at Sketch, Mayfair
January so far has lived up to its reputation of being cold, wet and miserable and with the looming threat of snow, there is an overwhelming urge to just curl up in a duvet and hibernate until the sun shines again. Once in a while, we just have to fight that urge and expose ourselves to the unflattering... Continue Reading →
Moka East, Stratford
In the run up to Christmas I thought I'd review somewhere which is close to my heart... And home! Moka East is often disregarded by the passers by as at first site, it appears to just look like a set of lime green containers, but oh no no, it is a glorious hidden gem just... Continue Reading →
The Watch House, Bermondsey
As this is my first review, I thought I'd start with an extra special location. I am very lucky to call this my local cake spot during the week for those moments you just need to destress with a slice of cake! It is located at the top of Bermondsey Street and surrounded by boutique... Continue Reading →