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In which we reflect on a period of change at the bakery, preview the pastry counter and indulge in some wine waffle

Good afternoon everybody, A return to email duty for Hugo after Harriet's sterling work over the past few weeks. In the Hamblin household we welcomed baby Delia on the 2nd of July, and whilst Kate is taking a more than well earned break from the bakery, Hugo is easing his way back in, starting this coming Sunday with the last pizza night of the (school) year. You can order here. If you have been missing the Hamblin wine nights, Hugo is also running a mini tasting as part of Sunday's pizza night. There are just 6 tickets available, price includes a pizza and all the (natural) wine you can drink! Arrive any time from 5, pizza will come out around 5.30....

Good afternoon,With the summer holidays nearly upon us, we thought it an appropriate time to mention our summer closure. Although we have traditionally been closed for the whole of August, this year we will just be closed for two weeks to allow the team to rest, travel and spend some uninterrupted time with family and friends. We will be closed the weeks commencing the 10th and 17th of August at both the Iffley and Covered Market sites, so our last day open will be Sunday the 9th August and we will welcome you all back on Wednesday the 26th August. Our final pizza night (very possibly of the year) will be on the 2nd of August so order early to...

Good afternoon everyone,For the second iteration of Anzac biscuits being on the menu, we thought that some history and context might be appreciated by avid readers of the newsletter. Fortunately for us, this has been compiled by Emma, who joined us from Melbourne a year ago:“The biscuit was originally made for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzacs, for short) fighting in WWI. The combination of oats, golden syrup, dried coconut, butter and flour made for an extremely high calorie biscuit that had a long enough shelf life to survive the boat trip from home to the troops. The original recipe is taken very seriously, and if you deviate from it too much or call it a 'cookie' instead...

Good afternoon everybody,To begin, an update from the Covered Market. With warmer days forecast for the coming weeks, we wanted to share some of the cold drinks available at the market, so over to Vera:"The hotter weather ushers in our lineup of refreshing drinks. First up is the Matcha Cloud - organic coconut water paired with cold-whisked Japanese matcha and a delicate layer of milk foam. Or go bold with our Espresso Tonic – a shot of Red Bank Penny Rock espresso over crisp grapefruit and juniper tonic, finished with a slice of dried Sorrento lemon. Traditionalists will appreciate our signature espresso-based drinks served over ice, including iced lattes and long blacks, while those seeking something lighter can enjoy our sparkling cordials,...