The Life of an Artisan Baker – Piotr Banachowski

The Life of an Artisan Baker – Piotr Banachowski

This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 24 issue of Style of Wight magazine. Words by James Rayner. Photography by Julian Winslow At 2 AM on a chilly Monday morning, behind the unassuming door of an industrial unit in Lake, master baker Piotr Banachowski ties his...
Mumma’s Cakey Bars

Mumma’s Cakey Bars

Mumma’s Cakey Bars By editorial assistant Chloe Gwinnett A lunch box staple, these were so popular that we would take spares to school which would then be divided into tiny morsels amongst our friends. The tray bake has the advantage of being a ‘throw it...
Gypsy Tart Reminiscences

Gypsy Tart Reminiscences

Gypsy Tart Reminiscences With Chef Robert Thompson  Robert Thompson recalls the Gypsy Tart of his youth. A school dinner staple, he has reinvented it and elevated it to a pudding that we’d all be delighted to have on our New Year table with a few easy updates....
Cupcake decorating ideas from Gladys May Cakery

Cupcake decorating ideas from Gladys May Cakery

Christmas Cupcakes by Cara Lucas, Gladys May Cakery What you’ll need: – Any flavour cupcakes (as long as they’re delicious!) – A good dose of Christmas spirit Snowman decorations Water icing/fondant for snowy base (cut off the cupcake’s...
Viennese Mincemeat Tart

Viennese Mincemeat Tart

Viennese Mincemeat Tart By Andy Holloway, The Bistro Ventnor The tart was inspired by Andy’s time working in Austria with a pastry chef called Alfred where it was a classic dish served in the restaurant at Christmas time. It is great served hot or cold with...