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With the evenings drawing in and Christmas looming on the horizon, it’s the perfect occasion to get into the kitchen to enjoy some homemade family time. It’s also the month to start making Christmas cakes to give the flavours time to mature. Our bakers have …
Communicare has launched its 16th annual Tree of Light campaign. One of the beautiful pines in the Woolston Millennium Garden and a large, donated tree at St. Mark’s Church, Archers Road, will be covered in hundreds of sponsored Christmas lights to commemorate loved ones and …
It’s Apple Day on October 21. Now in its 24th year it was launched by the charity Common Ground to create an annual autumn custom. It’s intended to be a celebration and a demonstration of the variety of British apples available, many of which are …
It’s that time of year when a bit of comfort is needed. Here’s one of our favourite recipes for you to make at home, a yummy treacle tart. Pastry ingredients 250g of unsalted butter 175g of icing sugar 450g of plain flour 1⁄2 tsp vanilla …
We’ve put together some helpful hacks so you can get the most from your freezer this winter, while saving time and money in the process. Freeze everyday essentials It’s a good idea to have a backup frozen loaf from us or pint of milk. You …
Blackberries are a seasonal favourite. But did you know as well as being delicious, they are also very good for you? Fighting colds Just one cup of raw blackberries has 30.2 milligrams of vitamin C – half our daily recommended amount of this vital vitamin.Vitamin …
Come and grab a bargain at Communicare’s fundraising yard sale here this month (September 2024). The charity is hosting the event on Saturday, September 21, 10am-12noon, in our back yard with all monies raised going towards helping vulnerable and isolated people in our neighbourhood and …
Our bread is freshly made and, as we use traditional methods, without artificial enhancers, to create our bakes, you do need to store it, well and to use it fairly quickly. However, if you do find you’ve some leftover bread and are looking for a …
As British raspberries are now in season, why not make some chocolate brownies at home to eat with them. They go brilliantly together! This recipe is something you could make with your children or grandchildren during the summer school holidays too. Ingredients: Instructions: Chop the …
Sadly, our Bakery Manager Ally has decided not to return to her role with us after her recent maternity leave. Ally is taking some time out to care for her two little ones, which we totally respect and understand. Everyone in our Bakery team and …