The summer is when we get to do one of the things we like best, and that’s eating as much Asian food as physically possible before being deprived of it in Meribel for 6 months!

I thought I’d share my good foodie finds this summer with you - it’s something I’m utterly obsessed with, scouring the country for little gems of restaurants.   Unfortunately I haven’t managed enough of it, but have 2 months left to make up for it before heading back to the land of cheese and bread.

Last night I had supper with one of my dearest buddies, Hannah.  We were looking for something Asian, preferably Japanese, something that doesn’t break the bank, that we can take our time over and gossiping at the same time.  She’d always raved about this off the beaten track Japanese place in Brixton, so we decided to give that a whirl. This place was full to the brim - a queue to get a table is always a good sign and this   It’s obviously extremely popular with locals wanting something cheap, cheerful and yummy. We waited 5 minutes or so and were then sat at a long table and handed menus.

Being Hannah and I, and extremely hungry as it was late, we got totally carried away and ordered far too much but it was so yummy and good value that we couldn’t let any of it go to waste.  We devoured - raw juice, edamame beans, prawn dumpling fried and chicken dumplings steamed (dumpling are a personal favourite), sashimi and sushi mixed Bento box and a Teriyaki Bento box. Mmm mmm!

If you’re ever passing and fancy a spot of Japanese by or live in Brixton  and are yet to try Fujiyama, then I suggest you pay it a visit. It’s not in the same category as the Zumas of this world, but is about 1/10th of the price!  It also puts the 60Euro sushi platter from Chalet des Pierres in Courchevel to shame!

5-7 Vining Street
London SW9 8QA
www.newfujiyama.com

For those that know me I am a very nosey person who likes to be in control!  So I couldn’t believe it when on Sunday morning, whilst staying with my parents, Jimmy came in to our bedroom, got down on one knee and ask me to marry him!  Not only had he asked my Dad without me knowing, he also produced a beautiful sapphire and diamond ring - how did he manage to sneak that by me?!

Jim had planned to ask me on Saturday, but as he sat chatting to my Granny (her giving him the ‘when are you going to get married, I hope you do it the right way round’ conversation) she revealed that it would be 71 years the next day since Grandpa (also called Jim) had proposed to her.  So the plan was delayed 24 hours which made me the happiest person alive, with Granny following swiftly after!

With me (Pips) as bride, and Hols (Fish) as maid of honour - we have a busy few months ahead of us!!!