If you're an avid Bitten reader and follower, you'll probably have seen that I post about Proof Social A LOT on the Bitten social channels. I now live very close to Donnington Bridge, so one of our fave weekend walks is along the river up to Kennington, to the one and only, Proof Social, baby! It's the perfect dog walk (45 mins from the bridge to Proof, and 45 back). … [Read more...]
Patisserie Box, Circencester
Tucked away in the doorway of Bishop's Walk in Cirencester, a charming new cake hatch is quietly making waves in the world of French patisserie. Xavier Pelloux and his wife Bee have been sharing their exquisite creations with wholesale customers since 2016, but two weeks ago, they opened their very first shop – and if our visit is anything to go by, it won’t be the … [Read more...]
Review: Blush St. Bakery
Blush St. Bakery is run by four lovely sisters who are based in West Oxfordshire. They bake an array of decadent treats that, let’s face it, we're all in need of every now and then (or every day with how good these ones were!) Their assorted cookie box consisted of milk chocolate, white chocolate, 100% cocoa, and red velvet cookies. These cookies were beautifully … [Read more...]
Nicola’s Top Three: Halima the Baker
“The best things in life are sweet”- Halima This one is for all the sweet tooths out there (you're welcome, as always). I met Halima at the Headington market a few years ago and became a fan of her baked goods almost instantly. To manage the January blues, I decided to pop over and see Halima at the same market recently (you can also find her at the Summertown Market on most … [Read more...]
Interview: Halima the baker
A Galaxy cookie crumble cookie and a Ferrero Rocher bun? Yes, please! After discovering Halima at the Headington market a few months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking to her one on one to find out more about the business and her passion for baking. Halima set up the business in 2017 and began baking around 2014. She bakes all sorts of delicious sweet treats including … [Read more...]
