Exeter

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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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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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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Recently, I invited Lauren and her son Kyle to experience a half day class.  We had a lovely day making a loaf, scones and pizza for lunch.  You can read more here.   For me the real highlight was this part of the review: “It’s like learning to bake with a friend, and that for some
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Exeter has been very busy lately with lots of independent businesses launching or expanding. First up, Pink Moon at 44 Queen Street. A lively grab ‘n’ go café, modern brunch space & social restaurant. Here I tried the vegan tacos and lovely strong coffee (always a good test!) – both delicious.  They have now added
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The prize (worth £500): a fun and relaxed full-day baking class for a corporate team of four, based on one of the inspirational classes at One Mile Bakery Exeter. The day will include a delicious two-course lunch with wine, all your bakes to take home or into the office, and some team-building Bake Off-style floury
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I recently went to a pre-launch event to find out more about the brand new Exeter Food and Drink Trail.  The event included lots of Exeter and Greater Exeter food and drink businesses including Quicke’s Farm Shop, Pebblebed Wines, Darts Farm, Hotel du Vin, Exeter Gin and the Exeter Cookery School. Created by Visit Exeter, the trail aims
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A wonderful first day taking wholemeal sourdough, seeded white and curried cabbage soup with mushrooms out to my first subscribers.  It was so lovely to see the smile on people’s faces and then receive happy reviews later that evening and the next day! If you fancy having fresh artisan bread delivered to your door weekly,
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