Better Way Bakery

05/06/2026

A Little Update From Me

It’s been a quiet few weeks here, and I wanted to share why. My husband recently had a heart attack, and I’ve been focused on looking after him and helping him recover. Things are slowly settling, and I’m easing back into baking at a pace that works for us.

I’m not yet sure which shows we’ll be attending this season, but I can offer postal treat boxes again. I’m putting together a refreshed menu with the bakes that will be available to order.

If you’d like a treat box posted to you, keep an eye on this page — the updated menu will be live shortly. Thank you for your patience, kindness, and continued support.

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03/05/2026

Join us outside the St Albans Museum + Gallery for the Hertfordshire Biodiversity & Regeneration Food Festival, running from 10:30am to 4:00pm.

Discover sustainable food systems, meet local producers, explore biodiversity projects, and learn how community‑led regeneration is shaping a greener future for Hertfordshire.

19/04/2026

Come and see us at Ware Farmers Market in Tudor Square!

We’re all set up with fresh bakes, inclusive treats, and all your Better Way Bakery favourites.

If you’re in town, pop by and say hello, we love being part of this gorgeous community market.

Next to the live music stage

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15/03/2026

Thank you to every single one of you who stopped by today, our lovely regulars and all the new faces who wandered over for a treat.

You wiped out our iced biscuits, demolished the marshmallow brownie, and left us with just a whisper of stock by the end.

We’re grinning, we’re grateful, and we’re already planning April.

See you then, you wonderful lot 💜

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15/03/2026

We’re at Ware Farmers Market today, here until 2pm!

The stall is looking gorgeous and we’ve brought some really special flavours with us:

• Pistachio, cardamom & white chocolate with rose petals
• Lemon thyme drizzle
• Marshmallow brownie
• Blueberry drizzle
• Decorated biscuits, all hand‑finished and perfect for gifting or treating yourself

If you’re nearby, come say hello and pick up something delicious before we sell out.

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09/03/2026

01/03/2026

Happy 1st of March and happy Spring! The flowers are appearing, the days are brightening, and it feels like the right moment for a fresh beginning.

Today, Treats from the Kitchen becomes Better Way Bakery. Same bakes, same values, just a name that truly reflects what I stand for.

There’s been lots happening behind the scenes, and I’ll be sharing something exciting with all customers very soon.

Our website will be moving too, and I’ll let you know when the new one is ready. I’m feeling organised, energised, and ready for the year ahead.

Please share the new name with your friends and family, they might be in for a treat.

23/02/2026

A Little Introduction From Me

Hello lovely people, since our little corner of the internet has been growing, I thought it was the perfect time to properly introduce myself.

I’m Karen, the creative director behind the bakery. I pour my heart into everything we make, and creativity is truly what keeps me grounded. Life isn’t always straightforward for me, I live with anxiety, depression, fatigue, and I’m still navigating the grief of losing my dad, who I miss every single day. Some days I move slower, and sometimes I need a little extra time to reply, but I always get back to you.

To keep myself balanced, I lean into the things that calm and recharge me. I adore my garden. I’ve recently learned to knit (thanks to my mum at long last), and I love crocheting too, still creating with my hands, just in a different way. I’ve learned when to rest, when to pause, and when to protect my energy. I’m no good to anyone if I’m running on empty.

My husband and our son are a huge part of the bakery too, you’ll often see them at events, laughing, joking, and bringing their wicked sense of humour with them. As a family, we’re always teasing each other, always laughing, and we love sharing that warmth and banter with our customers.

And then there’s Prince, my tiny shadow of a chihuahua, who insists on being by my side every minute of every day and makes sure I don’t forget to rest.

Behind the scenes, I’ve been planning the bakery’s future, putting new systems in place, and building a calmer, more streamlined way of working. It’s taken a lot of energy, but it’s been worth every bit and on the 1st of March, all will be revealed.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for supporting us, especially in times when so many small businesses are struggling. Your kindness, your messages, your orders, they mean more than you know.

Here’s to creativity, community, and the exciting things ahead. 💛

02/02/2026

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19/01/2026