I am absolutely delighted to announce winning the Innovation category at this year’s baking industry awards for my latest product development, Botanical Breads. For the past 2 years I have been researching other ways of fermenting breads and developing a range of products using this fermentation process. These Botanical Breads are made from just flour,…
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The UK’s public health epidemic is forcing a rethink on how low-income families can enjoy a better diet Cinnamon Square craft bakery, in a historic building in Rickmansworth, near Watford, has been full of children on their half-term break learning the ancient art of proving and kneading dough. Its owner, Paul Barker, likes to set…
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When I first mixed flour, salt, yeast and water together 35 years ago, I’d probably have thought that by today I would know everything there is to know about bread…. wrong! Well actually, I do know a fair bit now about the craft and science of bread making. I’ve won awards for my breads and…
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It’s official – we produce Britain’s best loaf! Our newest creation, The Church Street Sour, scooped the Specialty Bread category at the Baking Industry Awards. The event, known as the ‘Baking Industry Oscars’ took place on 6th September at London’s Park Lane Hilton and was hosted by the lovely Denise Van Outen. Paul developed…
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At a girls get together last summer, we decided that it would be a good idea to challenge Paul to host a Patisserie Masterclass for us ladies. We finally managed to fix a date and 7 out of the original 8 could make the date. Our gatherings generally involve lots of fun and laughter and…
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With five days to go, it’s really time to finalise your food order to make it a ‘cin’sationally delicious Christmas. Our shop is packed to the rafters this time of year with a variety of traditional bakes and often many with a twist, which is iconic to our innovative approach to baking. Thought it…
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We were absolutely delighted to launch our new baking book, Cinnamon Square – A Measured Approach, at Litfest 2016 hosted by Chorleywood Book Shop. We had fantastic support from enthusiastic customers, along with friends and family so firstly I think a huge thank you is in order. Wendi Peters (Actress and Master Chef finalist) was…
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We owe a huge thank you to all our customers, friends and business associates for taking the time to vote for us in the Hertfordshire Food and Drink Awards 2016. We were delighted to be Commended for Best Artisan Bakery last week in the tranquil setting of Hitchin Priory. Artisan baking is at the very…
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We’re so delighted to announce winning a prestigious Cafe Quality Food Award for our Cinnamon Square bun. Our signature bun scooped the award for ‘Best Cake & Biscuit’ category at the presentation held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, on Wednesday 14th October 2015. The awards were open to all National, Regional and independent cafés, as…
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