whenever I crave something sweet, I take a conveniently-short walk to the notting hill favourite cupcakery: hummingbird bakery.

with top-notch ingredients, their cupcakes are the best in London. the sponges are soft and moist. and the frostings perfectly creamy.

I love the red velvet and simple vanilla cupcakes. but make sure you get a bite of the whoopie pies and a slice of cheesecake too.

my favourite branch is in soho. it has such a big display with hundreds of cupcakes. and the south kensington shop has some tables to sit at to enjoy your treats with a delicious latte or a creamy hot chocolate.

a must.

tags: notting hill, soho, south kensington, sw, w.

my go-to shop for kitchen utensils. from thermometers to silicon mats; from pyrex bowls to exomat cutters.

there you will find everything you need to make your home kitchen as convenient as a professional one. I regularly stock on disposable piping bags.

they also carry a selection of all-white plates, which I find nice for food photography.

the prices are exclusive of VAT, so make sure you get your mind ready for some heavy bills.

tags: soho, wc.