Healthy way to prevent cancer World Cancer Research Fund is dedicated to the prevention of cancer through the promotion of healthy diet and nutrition, physical activity and weight management. Eating out, eating in Feline hungry? Dinah’s is the cat’s whiskers BY GORDON BLUE AS my w i s e e d i t o r pointed out, cats and dining don’t necessarily go together. However the bright young things at Lady Dinah’s have got it licked (no more I promise). The setting is Shoreditch and the concept is genius, inspired by far eastern nations – a café that revolves around our feline friends rather than around us. It’s a bang-up-to-date concept for rescue centres, marrying excellence in animal welfare with, I’m relieved to say, catering. I was happily surprised with my luscious latte and my smoked salmon cream cheese bagel, jollied along with a welldressed salad incorporating pumpkin and sunflower seeds. The service was speedy and friendly and I couldn’t think of anywhere I’d rather be on a dreary Friday morning at 9am (that’s the popularity of this place, even booking weeks in advance) than among purring pussies and tiny kittens. Just when that couldn’t sound cuter, try twin Lady Dinah’s combines food and felines baby kittens. You know when something is so cute your heart can’t bear it and you have to look away to recover? Well, that happened on numerous occasions. There’s something so joyful about the concept, the creativity and excellence with which it is executed, I’d defy the stoniest of hearts not to feel lifted. There’s a charge of a fiver each to help support the cats’ care and the food is slightly on the pricey side. But it’s all for a good cause and, because of the quality, feels fair. Customers were visibly cheered by cats and kittens playing and you’re encouraged to join in with provision of toys and games. It’s child friendly too and a great way for a family to while away a couple of hours. www.wcrf-uk.org Two ate a solid brunch, washed down with lattes and juice, for just over £30 in total. When it comes to innovative business and fusing café culture with animal welfare, Lady Dinah’s really is the cat’s whiskers (sorry). Online booking only, at www.ladydinahs.com Lady Dinah’s is at 152-154 Bethnal Green Road, E2. Boost your business Restaurant reviews are a popular feature of East End Life. If you would like to advertise on this page, call our ads team on 7364 4061 A fresh take on an old chestnut AS the first charity to create awareness of the link between diet and cancer risk, World Cancer Research Fund produces all kinds of healthy recipes – including offerings for the free Great Grub Club, free for 4 to 7-year-olds. On joining, kids receive the Passport to Good Health membership pack and a free quarterly magazine to help them develop healthy habits.For more informat ion visit www.great grubclub.com or to sign up call 7343 4200 or email food smart@wcrf.org. Make the most of seasonal produce with this chestnut loaf. It’s the perfect comfort food for a cold day, filling and fragrant with herbs, this tastes great – especially when served with tomato relish. This delicious recipe uses chestnuts, which are lower in fat then other nuts. Provides one of your FIVE A DAY. Chestnut loaf – serves several Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 crushed garlic clove 225g vacuum-packed cooked, peeled chestnuts Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/ 400F/ Gas Mark 6 and line a 1lb loaf tin with greaseproof paper. 2. Pour the olive oil into a thickbased saucepan and cook the chopped onion and garlic on a medium heat for five minutes. 3. Once the onion has softened, add the chestnuts, chopped tomatoes, breadcrumbs, celery, 225g can chopped tomatoes 100g wholemeal breadcrumbs 1 stick celery, chopped 100g mushrooms, chopped 2 tbsp freshly chopped sage Sprig of parsley to decorate Tomato relish to serve mushrooms and sage to the pan. 4. Stir well to partially break up the chestnuts, then spoon into the tin, pressing down firmly. 5. Bake for one hour, until golden brown and firm. 6. Loosen the edges of the loaf with a knife, then gently turn out on to a serving plate. Decorate with parsley and serve in wedges with tomato relish. The great taste of Mesopotamia FULLY LICENSED TURKISH RESTAURANT Party bookings available • Open ‘til 12.30am Friday and Saturday 150 Roman Road, London E2 0RY Tel: 020 8983 0472 2015 New Year Advertising Offer Calling all advertisers! Buy one advert and get the next one completely free in a January edition of East End Life.* Call the sales team now to secure your space Christine 020 7364 4994 Fatima 020 7364 4623 Terri 020 7364 4682 Sharan 020 7364 4061 *Excludes recruitment, training and public notice advertisements. 8 – 14 DECEMBER 2014 N E W S F R O M TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 23
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