A bakery with a unique difference
The cottage loaf symbolises an arts and crafts era that has long since been lost. Looking like something straight out of the pages of a Ladybird book and originally from the south of England, this traditional type of bread was first referenced in the early …
As the name suggests, this cool Britannia loaf comes originally from London and is thought to have been popularised by the capital’s bakeries in the mid-20th century. It’s described as having a tighter crumb texture than other similar white breads and has a thicker, crunchier …
This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and Southampton has some very strong links to this hugely famous Regency novelist. In the late 1700s, early 1800s, Jane visited and then briefly lived in the city and even danced at the Dolphin Hotel. …
Calling all plant lovers! You are invited to come along and bag some greenfingered bargains at a spring plant sale taking place here next month (May 2025) in aid of Communicare. The charity is hosting the event in our backyard on May 10 with all …
When you buy locally from us, you are supporting the economy in the area where you live, boosting employment and the circle of spending within that community. Many small artisan shops like us wouldn’t be able to keep going without the support of, and custom …
You’re invited to collect free seeds donated by The Gardens Group from us, while stocks last, to grow plants for our charity Spring Plant Sale here next month (May 2025). We’re the venue for the event on May 10 and we’re offering you complimentary packets …
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve signed up for the Too Good To Go app to help reduce food waste. At the end of each day, with its help, we’ll be selling ‘surprise bags’, as the app calls them, of our goodies rather than throwing …
Leila (left) and Hannah, Communicare volunteers and staff in Shirley, Southampton, making a food delivery The profit from Communibakes goes to Communicare in Southampton, to support the incredible life enriching work that the staff and Communiteers (volunteers) do in Southampton. Communicare in Southampton is a friendly, local charity …
If you fancy making some homemade granola to pop on your Mum’s breakfast tray with our croissants and pain au chocolat, we’ve popped together a recipe for you to try out at home. Enjoy! Ingredients 4 cups of oats – porridge Half a cup of …
If you fancy a delicious treat this weekend, why not have a go at making a bitter chocolate tart using our bakers’ recipe? Serves 10 For the sweet pastry: Ingredients: 125gm Butter (room temp)90gm caster sugar250gm plain flour1 egg Method: Place the butter in a …