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In which we discourse on the subject of grinding spices and preview stuff we'll be selling next week ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

In which we share details of a big birthday give away ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

In which we lift the lid on exactly what occurs on Tuesday mornings as well as the customary plugging of next week's product

Good afternoon everybody, After the relative verbosity of the last two entries, this week's journal will be, perforce, short and hopefully sweet. Our guiding light, Kate, is celebrating a significant birthday this weekend and sad to report some of the preparations have been left a little late. So, to business. Highlights on the pastry counter this week as follows: Blackcurrant Thumbprints - chewy, almondy biscuits with a central dimple filled with blackcurrant jam Poached Pear Galette - flaky puff pastry, frangipane made with the best almonds from Food and Forest, and gently poached, new season Conference Pears from Herefordshire Apple & Cinnamon Muffin - essentially a mini apple crumble perched atop a fluffy muffin For weekend visitors, there will also...

In which we sing the praises of a marvellous restaurant and reminisce