Kerb at Camden Market

Street food markets are my absolute favourite places to go in London. I'm pretty convinced that anything that has Kerb's name on it will be my favourite since that time Flick, Persephone and I played Kerb-bingo last year. 

In previous years, locations such as the Southbank have hosted Kerb for a few weekends during the summer. But now its back and better than ever, hosted by Camden Market 7 days a week, 364 days a year. Launching over the weekend, Nicola and I popped over to check out what was on offer. 

Oh My Dog! and their seriously tasty dogs. With a rotating menu of American classics we opted for the YumDog in a demi-brioche bun, secret sauce, gherkins, lettuce, mustard and onions. A classic frank which could only be made better with crispy onions in place of regular fried onions. Got to love a little crunch with your gherks.

Cupcakes and Shhht's selection of gluten free and vegan treats includes strawberry and matcha cupcakes (incredible), super fudgy brownies and even vegan freakshakes if that's your bag.

From Ghetto Grillz, behold the East London Classic. Pulled salt beef brisket, english mustard and pickles. The ultimate dream! I'm seriously considering downing the brioche and asking for all my burgers in a bagel now.

Did someone say ice cream? Blu top's in town with incredible flavours like brown toast and jam and cinnamon snickerdoodle.

Other noteworthy favourites include one of my top gin picks, Half Hitch, Kimchinary for Korean burritos and Mac Factory for gourmet mac n cheese.

Head down to Kerb's new home in Camden Market for 35 traders, 7 days a week. 11am-6pm weekdays and till 11pm on Friday's and Saturdays. You'll be spoilt for choice.

More information on the Kerb gods here! Thanks to the Kerb team for inviting us down to preview x

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Konditor & Cook and Cake Window Shopping

   Yesterday was my ideal lazy day off: being able to wake up late and eat breakfast rolled up in my duvet on the sofa, taking the dog for a nice long walk and catching up with a friend over tea and cake.

   I get excited at the prospect of new cake places to visit, and even though Konditor & Cook is not new to my radar, I've yet to actually visit one of their shops. So yesterday, Nicola and I decided to venture through the rain, awkward TV crews and coach fulls of tourists on Shaftesbury Avenue to visit the Curzon shop.

   Nicola chose a Raspberry Chequer Cupcake which was a raspberry and vanilla chequered sponge topped with raspberry icing. I went for one of their bestsellers, a slice of Curly Wurly cake, dark chocolate sponge with vanilla bean frosting - no wonder this is a best seller, it was definitely one of the best chocolate cakes I've had in a long time...I was almost tempted to order another slice.

   Another recommendation, the best hot chocolate ever! I'm sorry but I just don't like the French style hot chocolate that can be found in places like Paul, or even the milky ones from all those coffee shop chains. Konditor & Cook's, however, is the perfect balance of chocolate and creamy goodness. Its dangerous knowing that there's another shop just 5 minutes walk from my office!

   Afterwards we did a little cake window shopping, so I thought I'd share some of the beautiful displays that we found.

Ladurée Covent Garden, Chinatown, Balthazar Boulangerie & Covent Garden Market.