A Lidl surprise for all of us

I liked Lidl before it was cool. Honestly I did. Streatham was one of the first places in London to get a Lidl. That’s because at the time it was Lidl policy to open in deprived areas where property was cheap and the locals even more so.

Chocolate recipes to make you go cake

Looking for some serious self-indulgence? Then look no further than these seriously chocolate focused recipes. Chocolate Brownie Meringue Gateau,Chocolate Chequer Cake, Chocolate Salted Caramel Marble Cake and Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce

Panang Chicken Skewers

Everyone loves a chicken skewer and the beauty is they can be cooked indoors or out. And using a ready-made sauce is the solution for speed. Simply marinade for an hour when you get home then fire up the grill

Chakra. Notting Hill

Prices are, as to be expected, higher than average but so is the cooking and the folks who live on the Hill can afford it after all. If I lived up there, I’d definitely be back to try somemore of what’s on the menu.