Dorset Shortbread

16/06/2026

The best Dorset apple cake ever. I haven't made one of these for years, so I went large and did a double cake in a 9in tin. Perfect for sharing this weekend

14/06/2026

Brilliant to see this store reopening after many years. You can't get better than a farm shop on Poole High Street. I dropped off my 1st delivery to them this morning, ready for their grand opening on 19th June. local

10/06/2026

This Saturday you will find me at Bridport Food Festival. The weather is looking good and advance tickets are still available. 9.30 - 5

🎟 Tickets are now on sale!

Bridport Food Festival returns on Saturday 13 June and we can’t wait to welcome you back.

A full day of great food, local drink, live cookery demos and plenty for all of the family to get involved in, whether you’re coming for a proper wander, something to eat, or just to soak up the atmosphere.

Adult Advance £3.50 (£5.00 on the day)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Under 18s go FREE

📍 Asker Meadows, Bridport
🕘 9:30am – 5pm

🎟 Tickets available online here - https://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/product/bridport-food-festival-day-ticket-saturday-13-june/

Or in person from Bridport Tourist Information

05/06/2026

Been baking like a demon for this months event, but sadly tomorrows kite festival is cancelled, so I am taking an unexpected day off today catching up on work and life admin, and seeing what i need for the rest of the month and of course the cake menu for the amazing New Forest Folk Festival at the start of July. Raspberry & white chocolate Shortbread tax

01/06/2026

This Saturday 6th June, I will be at the brand new Dorchester kite festival

POV: you're on the Great Field in two weeks time ☁️

We're so excited for Dorchester Kite Festival on Sat 6th June, 11am to 4.30pm. We've done a sneaky bit of editing to give a little idea of what is to come...

01/06/2026

Restock at the Sugar Shack Dorchester, a selection of all the sweet flavours :)

If you enjoy top quality local Dorset produce and partial to shortbread, then look no further.

Lots of stunning flavours available in store along with free sample tasting this Wednesday.

Pop in and try some!!!

30/05/2026

Set up on the front lawn of Upton house for day

28/05/2026

This Sunday you will find me on South Street outside the old M&S next to Ali's Homemade Produce, Free entry and free parking (council car parks only), what's not to love :)

We are very excited to announce that there will be free parking in Dorchester for the Thomas Hardy Victorian Street Fair 2026 on Sunday 31st May 2026! This applies to Dorset Council owned car parks in Dorchester only. It does not include private car parks or on street parking.

Thank you to Dorchester Town Council and Dorset Council.

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery Brewery Square Dorchester Town Council

24/05/2026

Chilling out after the 1st day at The Swannery with a drop of prosecco and some lovely raspberry liqueur from Mure liqueurs