Finding places locally near where I am based to have an evening out is hard to come by…. Last weekend after years and years I finally went to ‘Paradise’. Why did I wait so long? A hidden gem in Kensal Green, a great spot with a rustic atmosphere, chandeliers, velvet drapes, candlesticks and cherry blossom additions and […]

Apart from our dry masala tins, I’m sure most Gujarati cooks will agree.. fresh masalas are an essential building block of our cooking. ‘Leelo masalo’ as we call it, a blend of green chilli garlic and ginger a staple for many dishes! I have a few others essentials that I always keep.. crushed green chillis, […]

This had to be one of the hardest supper clubs to host, not because of the food but because of the diners. My sister in law who normally helps me host and plate up was sitting as a guest on this occasion as well as my brother and their friends. I was nervous but I […]