Tales From My Kitchen

BLOG

Stories, Recipes and the Art of Baking

Bars, Baps, and a Bit of Brilliance

Bars, Baps, and a Bit of BrillianceBy: sasha jenner Published on: 11/06/2025

Simple done well hits different. In this post, I share the story behind our bestselling granola bar - the quiet café favourite inspired by Ottolenghi, tweaked for real life, and loved by locals who now stockpile it by the slice.

Behind the bakesRecipe of the Month: Stories & Bakes
Bars, Baps, and a Bit of Brilliance

Legends, Lattes & Lockdowns Part 3.

Legends, Lattes & Lockdowns Part 3.By: sasha jenner Published on: 20/05/2025

A behind the hatch look at lockdown life in a tiny café. From cobweb covered gifts to flying cash and calculator man, this is a warm, funny and heartfelt story of chaos, cake and the strange comfort of cappuccinos in uncertain times.

BAKING STORIES AND INSPiRATIONS
Legends, Lattes & Lockdowns Part 3.

Legends, Lattes & Lockdowns Part 2

Legends, Lattes & Lockdowns Part 2By: sasha jenner Published on: 15/05/2025

Part Two picks up as The Whistle Stop Café grows beyond its volunteer roots. Meet the legendary young team, including food-loving Elsie, and how their energy helped shape a new era—just before everything changed.

BAKING STORIES AND INSPiRATIONS
Legends, Lattes & Lockdowns Part 2

Just Me, Kacper, and the Bank Holiday Madness

Just Me, Kacper, and the Bank Holiday MadnessBy: sasha jenner Published on: 05/05/2025

Two team members down, a queue out the door, and just me and Kacper holding the fort. A wild bank holiday weekend full of coffee, cake, and chaos-and the kind of teamwork that makes the madness worth it.

BAKING STORIES AND INSPiRATIONS
Just Me, Kacper, and the Bank Holiday Madness

Free Download

Ready to Bake Like a Pro?

Unlock the secrets to perfect scones with my free masterclass! Get step by step guidance to create the most delicious brown sugar scones ever !

© Copyright 2024 Cakes By Sasha - Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions