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There’s something truly special about a local market, and St Thomas Brillsville Market is one of my favourite places to be. Once a month, the community comes alive just off Cowick Street with the hum of chatter, the scent of fresh produce and coffee, and the wonderful mix of stalls offering everything from handmade crafts
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There’s something special about a fresh, handmade loaf of bread—the crisp crust, the soft interior, and the rich flavour that fills your kitchen. But beyond taste, there are many reasons why homemade or artisan bread beats supermarket loaves every time. 1. Ingredients That Matter Take a look at the ingredient list on a standard supermarket
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Sourdough bread is more than just a loaf—it’s a craft that requires time, care, and a touch of magic. Unlike commercial bread, which can be made in hours, sourdough needs a long fermentation process. But why is patience so essential? The slow fermentation not only enhances the complex, tangy flavour but also breaks down gluten
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Baking bread at home is about more than just the irresistible smell wafting through your kitchen. It’s a way to take control of what goes into your food and enjoy fresher, healthier loaves. Here are just a few health benefits: No preservatives: Store-bought bread often contains additives to extend shelf life. Baking at home means
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Baking with kids is a wonderful way to bond, teach life skills, and create delicious memories. But where to start? Kids thrive on hands-on activities, so recipes that involve mixing, shaping, and decorating are perfect. Top Tips for Baking with Kids: Keep it simple: Choose recipes with a few ingredients and clear steps. Embrace the
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I’ve put together a collection of kid friendly recipes so you can enjoy baking and making with your kids this summer holiday 😀 It is available FREE please email me here and request your copy. Thank you so much for all the contributions including Zero Exeter, MixMixMama and more – I can’t wait to start
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Are you, like me, still craving pumpkin everything? With those leftover pumpkins you can make a pumpkin puree from scratch that can be used in your favourite recipes. I had a couple of pumpkins and then Zero Exeter dropped off a couple for me to use too. Heat the oven to 200°C Wash and dry
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I was really happy to be featured in the digital food and drink edition of Grow Magazine here. One Mile Bakery Exeter is on page 7-10 and is a reminder of a lovely day with Karin Venema. I’m looking forward to the end of lockdown for a number of reasons but particularly so I can
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Are you looking for an alternative to scones for your Lockdown VE Day commemoration? May I suggest the wonderful Devonshire Split? I usually make these with students on my Devon Baking Day class but they are adored by my children (and husband) so I regularly make them for special occasions. They are lovely enriched buns
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World Vegan Day, 1 Nov is almost here.  It’s a fantastic chance to celebrate all things vegan or to explore your vegan curiosity.  You can find out more about the events via the Vegan Society’s page here.  I’m not currently fully vegan but am a lifelong vegetarian and I definitely appreciate the wonderful progression of
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One Mile Bakery Exeter is a member of the Real Bread Campaign which helps support additive free loaves and small, independent bakeries. One of the brilliant campaigns they run is called #SourdoughSeptember. It’s an annual celebration of genuine sourdough and the people that make it.  There are lots of ways to get involved, find out
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Coming up is Afternoon Tea Week (12th-18th August).  A wonderful excuse to celebrate this quintessentially British tradition. A great wikifact that I found is that there is evidence to suggest that the tradition of eating bread with cream and jam already existed at Tavistock Abbey in Devon in the 11th century.  Delicious. In Devon we
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