Bees Alchemy

30/04/2026

Cremeschnitte… often called custard slice — but they’re not quite the same. 🍰

This is the version I grew up with.
Light. Delicate. No heavy icing — just a soft dusting of sugar.

Layers of crisp pastry…
And in the middle, real custard made slowly, with real vanilla bean.

It should hold its shape, but melt the moment you take a bite.

This one enjoyed a moment in the sunshine before heading to Neath today — and it was a real pleasure to bake.

Simple ingredients, done properly. That’s where the magic is.

05/04/2026

🍫🍒Black Forest, but not quite as you know it…
When Valrhona meets forest fruits and cherries — a little love story happens 🍒❤️
⭐️Light whipped chocolate ganache, soft cocoa sponge, and a silky cream that brings everything together.
It’s rich, but somehow still light.
The kind of cake you don’t rush.🌸

28/03/2026

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Jumping on the AI trend.
The heart and soul of our smallholding 🥰❤️.
Bees Alchemy

28/03/2026

Today’s bake 🤍

Focaccia with rosemary from the garden, olives and a generous drizzle of olive oil.

Nothing fancy, just slow dough and a bit of time.

I forgot how much I love making this.

06/03/2026

We cautiously decided to give Brookie Bakehouse a try, as I’m quite fussy with baked goods and had heard mixed reviews. I’ve actually been watching Brookie’s videos for a few years now and have loved seeing her grow — so I was really rooting for her.
Well… I have to say, the macarons, brownies and cookies were absolutely amazing. The brownies were rich and indulgent, exactly how a proper brownie should be. The cookies were fresh, buttery and incredibly good. And the macarons… they disappeared in seconds — my boys only left me a few bites!
As someone who bakes a lot myself, I really appreciated the quality. Everything tasted homemade, done properly and with good ingredients.
I truly hope I get the chance to visit again sometime.❤️🍰

20/12/2025

Nothing beats raw, honest messages like these ❤️
They mean more to me than you know.
This is what keeps me baking and going, even when life feels heavy. Knowing that something I made with my hands brings joy to families, kids, and those little moments on the way home… that’s everything.
The kitchen has been busy lately — traditional Romanian sweets, French macarons, chocolate bonbons, festive bakes and a bit of magic everywhere. Feeling festive, even just a little, thanks to this wonderful community of friends who keep supporting, tasting, and sharing the love 🥰
Thank you for being here. Truly.
— Bees Alchemy 🐝✨
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14/12/2025

With Christmas near, artisan bonbons definitely make a unique present. Hand-painted, Valrhona and Baileys here 😋. It is therapeutic to work with chocolate, so new flavors soon. 🎄🎁🍫

17/10/2025

🍫Valrhona Meets Vanilla — A Love Story in the Kitchen 💛

When silky vanilla custard meets rich Valrhona chocolate… magic happens. ✨
Today’s creation in the kitchen: a Saint Honoré tart, also profiteroles and choux , sticky buns and honey carrtot cake😋— a true labour of love.

The air is filled with the scent of caramel, butter, and vanilla — the kind of aroma that makes autumn feel like home 🍂
Slowly, gently, the layers come together — crisp pastry, smooth cream, glossy chocolate — a symphony of sweetness that feels both nostalgic and new.

Because some love stories aren’t told with words… but with whisk, heat, and heart. 💕

17/10/2025

🫠Cinnamon, pecans and caramel😋

15/10/2025

Brownies?? Yes please! 🍫
We recently decided to try one of the priciest luxury chocolates on the market — and it did not disappoint.
Made with single-origin Valrhona chocolate, crafted in France’s Rhône Valley since 1922. Each of its signature oval callets melts slowly and evenly, releasing velvety, balanced flavours that turn every brownie into pure indulgence.🤤🍫

Autumn is the season of coziness, when the kitchen fills with the scent of chocolate and every bite feels like a warm hug. 🍂✨