I'm not really into cooking, but even I can't resist this cooking and kitchenwares shop. Their windows are always lined with Kitchenaids in all their various shiny, pretty colours and at first glance you almost think it's a kid's shop because it's so colourful. I guess, in a way, it is a toy shop: a toy shop for adults who love to cook and are pining after the latest kitchen accessory.
As well as kitchen applicances like Thermomixers, Kitchenaids, food processors and the like, Matchbox sells hundreds of kitchen gadgets that will help you create an edible masterpiece. I always make a beeline to the back left-hand corner where they keep all their baking accessories like cookie cutters, patty pans, edible glitter, sprinkles and all kinds of things that will make a cake look amazing.
The counter, too, is a colourful jumble of handy little kitchen tools and cute ideas for kids like coloured chopsticks etc.
Even if you're not a cook, Matchbox is a fun shop to browse in and the staff are very helpful but also leave you to browse without hovering. Whether you're after a brand spanking new Kitchenaid (in Empire Red, of course) or just a packet of christmas shaped sprinkles, I think you'll have as much fun in Matchbox as I do. read more