Babi's Bakehouse

03/05/2024

Wild Garlic, Asparagus & Gorgonzola Tartlet
Beetroot, Walnut & Aubretia...

First bit of proper cooking I've done post op and I'm diving into peak springtime! Three weeks ago I was in the garden, recipe book in hand, like a pyjama clad, one man opioid crisis, so to be cooking is a blessing...

Went with a gluten free pastry, spiked up with parmesan, loads of egg yolk to give a crumbly shortbread type case. Filling of wild garlic, asparagus, celeriac, shallot, gorgonzola, cream, seasoned well. For the decoration, gorgonzola mousse which was mascarpone, milk, honey and gorgonzola, heated with Agar so it could be chilled then whipped into a super light, super delicious addition. Asparagus spears, wild garlic flowers...

The tartlet was pretty rich so for balance a simple side of toasted, crushed walnuts, beetroot lightly dressed in pomegranate molasses and balsamic, marjoram and aubretia...

Sunset and eating outside, perfect...

Much love

Nathan ❤️

25/04/2024

Healing Brews...

Hi all

Before I go on, a massive thanks for sticking with me and my page. Since I closed Babis last year due to a neck injury, everyone's support and desire for my food to return has been a great comfort to me, sincere heartfelt thanks to you all 🙏🏽❤️!

A little divergent from my usual stuff I know but I'm so happy to announce I've had my op, it went well, and recovery is nothing short of miraculous. I'm treating everything I do, what I eat, what I drink and everything I consume as part of this process and hopefully this will mean I can be back doing what I love soon!

All these potions are designed to aid healing, repair nerve damage and boost the system, the fact that they were delicious definitely helped! Each recipe includes the music I was listening to as well, all part of the medicine.

See you soon

Nathan ❤️

05/04/2024

Wild Garlic Velouté, Parmesan Kuglof, Fromage Fraiche, Chive Oil, Edible Flowers...

First forage of the year and this is the result...

Velouté of wild garlic, blanched & iced for colour, celeriac, onion, no stock just poached in milk, cream, butter and seasoned well.

Parmesan Kuglof, okay now this was a bit of an experiment but bear with! Adapted Kuglof recipe, swapped out plain for strong, more bread than cake structure, sugar for parmesan, loads of milk, butter, egg yolks, tiny bit of honey to feed the yeast. Into the and the result was superb, half bread roll, half cheese scone, perfect.

Dressed with Fromage Fraiche, Chive Oil and a few flowers from the edible garden, springtime in a bowl.

Have a wonderful weekend

Nathan ❤️

02/04/2024

Family Easter Celebrations...

Beautiful gathering today with family and friends, a little later than usual but having us all together made it worth the wait, absolutely perfect. Just desserts on the menu so I thought I better get on it!

First picture, Chocolate, Salted Caramel & Peanut Tart... Posh snickers vibes really! Chocolate case layered with roasted peanuts in salted caramel, milk chocolate ganache, whipped blonde chocolate ganache, more caramel, more peanuts.... So good!

Second picture, Carrot Bundtlettes with Honey Marscapone, Pecan & Candied Carrot... Lovely little twist on carrot cake, plenty of cinnamon for that classic flavour, brushed with the syrup from the candied carrot for extra moisture, shards and pecans bringing the crunch...

Hope you've had a great Easter!

Nathan ❤️

19/03/2024

Big weekend at the Cloth Store! Check it out, tell your friends... 🙏🏽❤️

Have we got a treat for you this Saturday!

Not only have we got Andy from here all weekend, we’ve also got mondo a.k.a .bakehouse playing Saturday afternoon alongside Andy downstairs. Fear not you’ll also be able to listen to the top tier selections upstairs now while you munch on your tacos! *

SAT. / 23 / MARCH / 11AM - 4PM /
SUN. / 24 / MARCH / 11AM - 3PM /

LOCATION / GROUND FLOOR / CLOTH STORE / 81 MAIN ST. / HAWORTH / KLY.

The kitchen will be open on both days so why not grab some tacos ‘n’ a beer or pop in for a coffee. Ross is here slingin’ shots all weekend.

*All been well I can set it up!

07/11/2023

Bonfire Night...

One from the weekend, a dessert inspired by the garden, the season and bonfire night as a boy. My mum would always make certain items for the 5th and the food was just as eagerly anticipated as the fireworks, Yorkshire parkin, various treacle toffees and popcorn, this is a little nod to that...

Puff pastry ring brushed with apple syrup & toasted pecan, layered with a parkin base, a super light and fluffy pumpkin mousse flavoured with cinnamon, ginger & clove, compressed toffee apple, creme patissiere. Garnished with toffee popcorn, creme diplomat, glass apple slice & viola.

Is it a pie, an entremet or a trifle? Either way it was pretty darn delicious!

Nathan ❤️

27/10/2023

Apple Tatin Mille-feuille, Whipped Salted Caramel & Vanilla Chantilly...

Apologies that there hasn't been much in the way of food photos from me of recent times, the combination of being out of action and also a monk like eating program hasn't been very conducive! However, it's time to create, to share and plus, when we've got a fallen tree and guests round, it's nice to make something special...

Super thin apple slices are layered as a terrine with syrup made from honey, lemon juice & butter, spiced with cinnamon & cardamom. Nothing is wasted, using both the peel, cores and seeds to make an apple reduction to add to the liquid. Slow cooked to really bring out the deep colour, chilled & compressed. Caramelised puff pastry brushed with honey glaze brings a beautiful crisp, crunch and the combination of light & airy whipped caramel & vanilla chantilly completes the dish. First pastry I've done in a long time, thankfully it was worth the wait!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Nathan ❤️

-feuille

18/10/2023

"CHRONICLES ON MAIN" is now on Spotify!

If two weeks is too long to wait for the next "CHRONICLES", fear not my sweet soul brothers and sisters, you can now listen to the best sounds around, wherever you are and whenever you want!

To access the new Spotify playlist, head over to and see bio (Insta, ) or click the link below.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kW28p6wzMlsjeHaI8NP0K?si=pFS2HR3IStCvsKlf9OYPag

Bringing you an international mix of funk, soul, reggae, hip-hop, latin, library and much more. So if you are at home or on the move, you can have a little CS81 & Mondo magic any day of the week!

There will be regular updates, special playlist and features, all with one rule - Good Vibes Only - Enjoy!

Nathan ❤️

01/10/2023

A massive dankershurn to everyone who came out to for Oktoberfest '23! It's been an absolutely cracking festival and providing the music for the last couple of Saturdays was a real pleasure for me, great food, great drink and everybody having a great time, perfect!

See you soon

Nathan 🇩🇪❤️

30/09/2023

We're on!!!

OKTOBERFEST '23

Tunes on, looking absolutely on point, drinks flowing, come say PROST!!!

Music till late, see you soon!

Nathan 🇩🇪❤️

20/09/2023

OKTOBERFEST '23!!!

23/09/23 & 30/09/23

Delighted to be teaming up with .81_collective & for Oktoberfest 23! Festival is running from the 21st and I'll be playing a selection of big brassy beats on both Saturday nights! There will be, funk, hip hop, big beat and some German classics in there too!

So for a great night out, special Oktoberfest menu and a selection of authentic German beers, get yourself there and get your Munchon! Music from 6pm, see for bookings and further details.

PROST!!!

Nathan 🇩🇪♥️🇩🇪♥️🇩🇪

10/09/2023

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to last night! Fantastic evening as always and an absolute pleasure to play out some fabulous international flavours! Great to see you all, chat about the tunes and have catch up, and I look forward to the next one!

Special thanks to the wonderful team for keeping me fed and watered on what was the hottest September night I can remember. My beloved lime sodas were next level refreshing and rather pretty!

Nathan ❤️