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Baking the Future: Biscuits, Fresh Starts, and a New Season Ahead

As 2024 comes to a close, I reflect on a year of resilience, healing, and connection through the art of baking. From croissants that taught patience to biscuits symbolising new beginnings, each recipe carried lessons for life. Join me in embracing 2025 with courage, curiosity, and the joy of creating both in the kitchen and beyond. Let's shape the new year together, one small step at a time.

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Finding Flavour in Solitude: A Holiday Recipe for Healing

This Christmas, find comfort in the kitchen with dishes that warm the soul. In Finding Flavour in Solitude: A Holiday Recipe for Healing, I explore the joys of being alone during the holidays and celebrate with vibrant, healing recipes like spiced Jerk Chicken and creamy Mac & Cheese Bakes. These dishes are more than meals they're a reminder of resilience, self-love, and the power of food to connect us to ourselves. Read on for recipes and inspiration to make your holidays special, no matter how you spend them.

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From Dough to Delight: layered with Resilience.

In From Dough to Delight: Layered with Resilience, I reflect on my first attempt at baking croissants a challenging yet rewarding experience that taught me patience and perseverance. From melted butter disasters to golden, flaky triumphs, this journey was about more than perfecting a recipe; it was a lesson in embracing mistakes and pushing through. Join me as I explore how baking mirrors resilience and why every fold, stretch, and retry is worth the effort. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration both in and out of the kitchen.

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