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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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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Around a year ago New Holland Publishers help realise a New Years resolution of mine (actually about 25 years ago when I was a young, full of enthusiasm and dreams, Craft Baker!) by offering to publish my first baking book, Cinnamon Square – A Measured Approach. Finally in October 2016 the book is launched. I…
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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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