It’s no secret how much I love our new bakery- it has big windows, a walk in freezer and the best bit? Great neighbours. Amity Brew Co opened up a brewery and taproom in the mill next door just before Christmas. They make fresh, modern interpretations of classic beer styles and one Friday afternoon-they suggested we have a go at something a little bit special...

Everyone knows that Home Alone 2 is far superior to the original Home Alone. We’re familiar with the tropes, the food is more extravagant and the soundtrack was way better. And this is why I know we’re going to be more than ready for Lockdown Part 2- The Sequel: We’re here, we’re staying open and we’d love you to shop with us.

The last few months have really made me re-think what I consider scary. I now casually say things like ‘I think I would be scared to go on a bus’ or ‘ I would just be a bit scared to go the toilet in a pub’. I have whole conversations with my family where the word ‘scared’ is just bandied around as an adjective. What I think I mean is ‘apprehensive’ or ‘nervous’ but I’m committed to the drama of scared. And I’m not sure that’s a good mind set to have.

To celebrate the season of love, we hooked up with London restaurant Aster to put on a feast of mallowy treats this. I chatted to their in house magazine THE DISH about why I make marshmallows, who we love working with and our not- so secret ingredients. 

Last night I shared my experience of running an online business at a ‘Shopify meet up’ event and absolutely loved it. The nice people at Statement Agency got in touch and said they wanted to know how we cope in times of peak trading ( hint- we often don’t) and if we would share our insight with similar small businesses. I wasn't really sure if  I was an 'expert' in this but..well, we’ve had our fair share of absolute meltdowns and I definitely feel I’ve learnt, over the years, what’s right for us and what’s not.