food

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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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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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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I’ve written before about where my love of food came from but to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019, I’d love to explore one person in a bit more depth.  My mum, Jan Maloney, was a tour de force.  A real, wild women.  She had such a big personality and she was always unmistakably true to
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