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The Beautiful Chaos Behind a Birthday Cake
by: sasha jennerPublished on: 09/06/2026A birthday cake, a skeleton team, a lunch rush and several decaf mochas. the story behind one bespoke cake and the beautiful chaos of keeping a tiny café running when everything seems determined to happen at once.
The Quiet Before the Café Opens Again
by: sasha jennerPublished on: 05/01/2026A reflective look at returning to café life after Christmas, balancing exhaustion, creativity, and the quiet joy of baking something new at home
It's Not You, It's The Recipe
by: sasha jennerPublished on: 15/12/2025From collapsing pavlovas to a sticky toffee pudding gone rogue, this is a gentle reminder that most baking failures aren’t your fault....they’re the recipe’s.
The Joy of Teaching Patisserie: From Mistakes to Masterpieces
by: sasha jennerPublished on: 13/09/2025Join me on a journey through the joys and mishaps of teaching patisserie, from deflated choux to show stopping craquelin buns. Discover why mistakes matter, how confidence grows in the kitchen, and get a first look at my upcoming baking courses
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Each month I share one of my favourite recipes, a few behind the scenes moments from the kitchen, and the little details that make all the difference.
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