Laine's Kitchen

10/26/2024

A British Baker is BACK! Repairs needed from Helene are complete and the ovens and steamers are on! The Tryon Coffeehouse (62 N Trade St in Tryon) will be restocked with scrummy British bakes on Monday, 28 October so pop in early to pick up your favourites!

I have one traditional British Fruitcake left on offer on Etsy. If you’d like to order, please do so quickly as it will be removed tomorrow afternoon. These cakes take a minimum of 5 weeks to prepare prior to shipping as they are liberally “fed” with brandy over that time. If you have a special request, please text me at 561.789.8971. Cheers!

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10/09/2024

A British Baker is all right. We have power although no internet/cell. The kitchen will remain closed through 24 October to allow time for some needed repairs to damage caused by Helene. Please keep those who are in much worse shape in your thoughts. Thank you for your compassion.

09/22/2024

Yes, it’s almost that time again ~ time to think about placing your traditional British Christmas fruitcake order! Orders are already coming in. I’ll be able to accommodate three more. Please place your order no later than 22/10/24 by emailing me at [email protected]. Cost: $73

I pull out all the stops to make you a deliciously rich, dark and moist, old fashioned traditional British fruitcake with over two pounds of premium vine fruit, cherries and almonds, steeped in fine brandy. Each cake is meticulously hand prepared using only the finest all natural ingredients with no artificial flavours or colours and no preservatives
Other than the glazed cherries. It's never too early to order as your fruit cake needs to mature over a period of time whilst being fed liberal lashings of brandy. I ask for a seven week preparation time to ensure your fruitcake is flavoured to perfection! Marzipan and fondant are NOT included.
Refrigerated shelf life is 6 months. This cake freezes beautifully too.

The 6 inch fruit cake is approximately 4 inches high and weighs over 3 1/2 pounds.

Are my fruitcakes that good? Don't take my word for it!
"I highly recommend the Fruit Cake ... which is a delicious, dark rich fruit cake made around the holidays in England. These cakes are absolutely delightful; rich, full of fruit and loaded with brandy. Thank you!" -Marc V., West Palm Beach

No items are "in stock" but are freshly baked for you upon order placement. Nothing is "flash frozen" then thawed prior to delivery/shipping. Please contact me with any questions or to discuss any options you may wish to add or delete from your bespoke cake.

09/20/2024

Are you ready to have a bite of British bliss? Pop into Tryon Coffeehouse where you’ll find a selection of unique British bakes you won’t find anywhere else! Our traditional, freshly baked scones, both savoury and sweet, with lovely chewy biscuits ~ I’m talking cookies here for you Yanks ~ are on offer along with scrummy American bakes. You can pair your bakes with a variety of delicious coffees and teas. So enjoy your chosen cuppa and a good old chinwag with friends this weekend!
Tryon Coffeehouse is located at 62 N Trade St in Tryon.

09/13/2024

It’s a scrumptious scone week at Tryon Coffeehouse! A lovely choice was delivered this morning for you to enjoy with your fab cup of coffee or tea.

The Sun-Dried Tomato Black Olive Scone, topped with a Parm crust, and the Bacon Cheddar & Chive Scone, with a sharp Cheddar crust, are the savoury selections. You’ll find Chocolate Chip Scones and the tangy Lemon Poppy Seed Scone with a Lemon Drizzle for your sweet tooth!

Pop into Tryon Coffeehouse this week to enjoy truly unique, freshly baked treats. Now you can enjoy a great taste of the UK right here in NC!
Tryon Coffeehouse is located at 62 N Trade St in Tryon.

09/06/2024

BAKING TIP OF THE MONTH

One of my pet peeves in American baking cookery books is the measurement of ingredients. Americans tend to use volume measurements rather than weight measurements. Since baking is a science and relies on ratios to provide the perfect loaf, cake, muffin, biscuit (cookie) etc., using volume, that is to say cup, measurements will not provide the same result each time. Baking in particular, centers around chemical reactions. If the ratio of flour to water is not exact, the results could be altered. This means your bread may be terrific one day and too chewy the next time, your cake may not rise to the desired height and your muffins may be dry rather than moist and full of flavour. So, invest in a scale, use grams rather than ounces for even more exact measurements and put that measuring cup away!

09/04/2024

What’s on the menu at Tryon Coffeehouse this week? Your favourite cookies! Freshly baked Chocolate Chip with a secret Brit ingredient along with Cranberry Raisin Oatmeal seasoned with nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon. We also have Bacon Cheddar & Chive Scones on offer with other goodies. Pop in to Tryon Coffeehouse to enjoy unique baked goodies with superb coffees and teas!
Tryon Coffeehouse is located at 62 N Trade St in Tryon.

08/29/2024

Delivered freshly baked Bacon, Cheddar & Chive scones (stogged with bacon, cheddar and chives in the dough, then crowned with more aged cheddar) today to the Tryon Coffeehouse along with some other lovely goodies including Mochaccino Scones, made with Tryon Coffeehouse’s own Iron Horse Xtra Dark Roast, and whopping big Sugar Cookies! Check out all of the scrummy bakes that you’ll only find at Tryon Coffeehouse. Enjoy a cup of superb coffee or tea too.
Tryon Coffeehouse is located at 62 N Trade Street in Tryon. Open Sunday through Thursday from 8 to 2, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 6.

08/23/2024

We have a weekend chockablock full of chocolate for you chocolate lovers at Tryon Coffeehouse Co-op! Freshly baked Chocolate Chip Scones along with one of your favourites ~ Chocolate Chip Cookies with a secret British twist, both stogged with chocolate morsels, not to mention other delicious bakes and fabulous coffees and teas! Did I mention “chocolate” enough? 😉

Tryon Coffeehouse is located at 62 N Trade St in Tryon.

08/17/2024

Such a lovely surprise on Saturday morning in our local newspaper, The Tryon Daily Bulletin! An article about the Tryon Coffeehouse.Thank you for the mention, .

08/16/2024

Crumpets seem to be the order of the day! I’ve received three orders in the past three days. Two from Oregon and one from Illinois. It has been a nice change from baking. I hope they are enjoyed as much as I’ve enjoyed making them.

07/31/2024

Just delivered to Tryon Coffeehouse! It’s a scrummy scone celebration with Chocolate Chip, stogged full of semi-sweet chocolate chips, Iced Lemon Poppyseed, made with fresh lemon juice and zest, and Bacon Cheddar & Chive with crunchy chunks of bacon, on offer. Did you think I’d forget the biscuit lovers? Not on your nelly! You’ll also find our chewy Chocolate Chip cookies freshly baked just for you. So pop over to Tryon Coffeehouse, located at 62 N Trade Street in Tryon, to enjoy a lovely selection of coffees to pair with your British (and American) bakes!