In search of a notorious wedge of cake, a friend and I were quickly thrown off course after coming into contact with Pieminister

Often in the shadow of their starchy distant relative the potato, sweet potatoes are just as cheap, versatile and delicious as the mighty jacketed staple food. At around 79p per kg at Lidl (that’s about 3 big ones), there is no excuse not to have a go at some of our tasty and cost cutting recipes. Don’t be put off by their coloured skin and mutated shapes; it’s what’s inside that counts. Equality for the potatoes!

As probably one of the easiest sweet treats to make, rocky road bars are my fail-safe party showstopper. The basic recipe is to grab everything unhealthy, smash it all to bits, cover it with gooey melted chocolate and refrigerate.

Food & Drink editor Ellie Gibbs checks out American style restaurant, Dogs ‘n’ Dough.

Ellie Gibbs checks out the food and drinks at trendy NQ restaurant and bar Common.