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31/05/2026
A little May recap ✨
A month that felt very full - creating menus and cooking for Provisions in Marseille, intimate dinners, celebrations, beautiful gatherings and special events.
Very grateful for everyone who trusted me with their table this month, and very happy to have ended May celebrating the birthday of a lovely client ❤️
15/05/2026
Last Tuesday for TABLED: Celebration in Craft with during at
An evening around Korean craft, conversation, music and small bites inspired by korean flavours.
Kimchi cheddar scones with .kitchen kimchi, pomelo doejang endive bites, crispy rice gochujang galette with perilla & pandan coconut flower cakes 🌼🌸
Thank you and for having me 🫶
05/05/2026
Marseille, you have my heart 💙
These past few days at .marseille felt very special, cooking with the window open, the sun coming in, people stopping by for a plate, a chat, a moment.
Thank you for the energy, the kindness, the warmth
and thank you Saskia and Jill for having me 🫶
à très vite ✨
01/04/2026
My absolute favourite roast chicken dish ✨
Roast chicken with soft carrots & potatoes, and a sharp, herby salsa verde on top…
save this for later, it's so good!
serves 4
ingredients
for the chicken & veg
4-8 chicken legs / thighs (skin on)
800g baby potatoes, halved
6 carrots, cut into chunks
4 banana shallots, peeled & halved
olive oil, 150ml of white wine
salt & black pepper
for the marinade
2 small tin anchovies in oil (50g for a tin)
juice of 2 lemons
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves
olive oil
black pepper
for the salsa verde
1 bunch flat parsley
a small handful mint
2 tbsp capers
4 cornichons
1 shallot (finely chopped or marinated in red wine vinegar)
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 garlic clove
olive oil
salt
method
preheat oven to 200°C.
Make the marinade
blend anchovies, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, olive oil & pepper until thick and glossy
Add the marinade to the chicken
Add potatoes, carrots & shallots to a baking dish and season well with salt, pepper ,olive oil and the white wine
Place the chicken on top
Roast for 55 minutes until the chicken is golden and the vegetables are soft
(spoon the juices over halfway if you can)
Make the salsa verde
blend everything together until loose but still textured, taste and adjust it should be sharp, salty, herby
Plate the chicken with the veg and spoon over the salsa verde
Bon appétit ✨
26/03/2026
HOT CROSS BUNS
Soft brioche buns, spiced, filled with raisins, peel & a touch of apple. Finished with a light rum glaze ✨
Available to order next week in time for Easter 🐣🥙
Collection: near London Fields on Friday April 3rd
Order by: Tuesday March 31st
• Box of 6 - £20
• Box of 12 - £40
DM me if you would like to order ###
11/03/2026
On Wilton Way. Forever in
09/03/2026
Cocoa snow on a Vietnamese coffee tiramisu ☕️
07/03/2026
A small wedding dinner for Sitron & Jaap last Friday at
Cooking for intimate celebrations like this always feels special ❤️
05/03/2026
Chè chuối.
A Vietnamese dessert made with bananas, coconut milk and tapioca.
Recipe (serves 4)
2 bananas
2 pandan leaves
200 ml coconut milk
50 g tapioca pearls
40g rock sugar
400 ml water
Bring the water to a boil with the rock sugar and pandan leaves.
Add the tapioca and cook until translucent.
Add the sliced bananas and coconut milk and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Remove the pandan leaves and serve warm.
Save for later if you want to try it ✨
04/03/2026
Between places. Always in
25/02/2026
Studio days in
24/02/2026
Ricotta, lemon & almond cake 🍋
Rustic, gluten free, and dusted with sugar.
Recipe below. Save for later.
Ingredients
- 120g unsalted butter, softened
- 225g golden caster sugar (150g + 75g)
- Zest of 2 large unwaxed lemons
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 250g ground almonds
- 250g ricotta
- 45g flaked almonds
- Icing sugar, to finish
Method
- Preheat oven to 160°C fan.
Grease and line a 20cm round tin.
- Beat butter and 150g sugar until light and fluffy.
Add lemon zest and vanilla.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well.
Fold in ground almonds, then ricotta.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to soft peaks.
Add remaining 75g sugar and whisk to stiff peaks.
- Fold a spoonful of whites into the almond mixture to loosen.
Gently fold in the rest until smooth and airy.
- Pour into tin. Scatter flaked almonds on top.
Bake 40–50 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely, then dust generously with icing sugar.
Enjoy!! ❤️
23/02/2026
Sunlight in the studio, waiting for spring 🌞
21/02/2026
A few days in Marseille, eating our way through the city.
Here are the places we went with a kid and loved.
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📍 .coffee
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📍 .marseille 📍
And still so many more to mention and try, next time.. xx
18/02/2026
is one of my favourite delis in Marseille. This shop has always been an inspiration for me, back when I had Maison Bleue. Their produce is so beautifully curated, and we had the best chocolate cake there.
Address
154 Canonbury Road
London
N12
To reach this coffee shop and restaurant located on Canonbury Road in London, there are several transportation options available. For those using public transport, the nearest underground station is Highbury & Islington which is served by the Victoria Line and Overground trains. From there, visitors can take a short walk to their destination.
Alternatively, buses 30, 277 and 393 also stop close to this location, making it convenient for those using public transport.
For those driving to the area, there are some parking options available nearby but please be advised that parking can be limited in this busy part of London. Visitors may want to consider the use of paid car parks or on-street parking bays in the surrounding residential areas.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Friday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 6pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 6pm |
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What people say
Maison d'être is a charming restaurant and coffee shop located on Canonbury Road in London. The establishment has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Maison d'être is not just a place to grab a bite to eat or drink, but it's also a community hub where people come together to share their love for food, culture, and art.
The restaurant offers an array of delicious Vietnamese dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the coconut tapioca pudding with roast rhubarb to the savory pho soup, every dish is made with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. The coffee shop also serves up some of the best coffee in town, making it the perfect spot for a mid-day pick-me-up or catch up with friends.
Maison d'être's commitment to community is evident in their social media posts, where they share candid moments from events like their supper club and pop-up hospitality spaces. Their dedication to creating a welcoming environment for all is what sets them apart from other restaurants in the area.
Overall, Maison d'être is an excellent choice for anyone looking for great food, coffee, and community spirit. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast or lunch or attending one of their events, you're sure to leave feeling satisfied and uplifted.
