From Our Kitchen

Ukrainian Baking in London: A Guide to Eastern European Cakes

London has always absorbed the food traditions of the people who call it home. Italian coffee bars in the 1950s. French patisseries in the 1980s. Japanese ramen in the 2000s. Each wave brings something new to the table — and gradually, quietly, it becomes part of what London eats.Ukrainian baking is one of the less visible of these traditions. It hasn’t had its moment of mainstream recognition yet. But for those who know it, it represents some of the finest baking in the world — technically demanding, deeply flavourful, and... Read more...

The Best Cakes for a Dinner Party in London

A dinner party cake has a different job to a birthday cake. It doesn’t need candles. It doesn’t need to be announced. It just needs to be the thing that ends the evening on a note that nobody forgets.The wrong cake — something dry from a supermarket shelf, or a sponge that looked better than it tasted — can quietly undermine everything that came before it. The right cake doesn’t just finish the meal. It becomes the thing people talk about on the way home.What Makes a Great Dinner Party... Read more...

Medovik vs Napoleon Cake: What’s the Difference Between Ukraine’s Two Greatest Layer Cakes?

If you’ve ever tried to explain Eastern European baking to someone who grew up on Victoria sponge, you’ll know where to start: the layer cakes. Not three layers. Not four. Dozens. Built up with patience and precision, rested overnight, and served cold from the fridge. These are cakes that take time — and reward it.Two cakes define this tradition above all others: Medovik, the honey cake, and Napoleon, the puff pastry classic. Both are beloved across Ukraine and the wider Eastern European diaspora. Both appear at birthdays, New Year’s tables,... Read more...

Where to Find the Best Whole Cakes in Richmond

Where to Find the Best Whole Cakes in Richmond Richmond is one of London's most characterful neighbourhoods — independent shops, a strong food culture, and the kind of community where people still care about where things come from. But when it comes to whole cakes, the options are more limited than you might expect. Here is what to look for, and where to go. What to Look for in a Whole Cake Not all cakes are made equal. When you are looking for a whole cake — whether for a... Read more...

What is Honey Cake? Ukraine's Most Beloved Layer Cake

What is Honey Cake? Ukraine's Most Beloved Layer Cake Ask anyone who grew up in Ukraine or Russia what their favourite childhood cake is, and the answer is almost always... Read more...

Specialty Coffee in Richmond — What to Look For and Where to Find It

Richmond has quietly become one of South West London's best neighbourhoods for specialty coffee. Here's what to look for — and why it matters. Read more...

What is Napoleon Cake? A Guide to the World's Most Impressive Layer Cake

Dozens of paper-thin pastry layers. Rich vanilla custard cream. A cake that silences the room when it's sliced at the table. Here's everything you need to know about Napoleon Cake. Read more...

The Best Cakes for Birthdays in Richmond — and How to Order Them

Finding the perfect birthday cake in Richmond doesn't have to be stressful. Here's everything you need to know — and where to order one that will genuinely impress. Read more...

What is Basque Cheesecake — and Why is Everyone Obsessed With It?

The Basque Cheesecake is deliberately burnt, impossibly creamy, and completely addictive. Here's the story behind the world's most talked-about cheesecake — and where to order one fresh in Richmond. Read more...