Where to find real bread in Leicestershire!

Posted on 06. Oct, 2011 by virtuousbread.

The great food of Leicestershire was celebrated on Monday when the top prize was awarded at the finale of the Leicestershire Cook Off for the dish that best reflects the best that Leicestershire has to offer. The competition was not insignificant. This was not a comp for good enthusiasts - no sir! One professional chef, [...]

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Baking courses in Sussex!

Posted on 26. Sep, 2011 by virtuousbread.

The travelling bread oven has just come back from Firle, E Sussex where I spent a glorious few days at the vicarage there, guest of the vicar who is called Pete. Pete is a fascinating chap with a passion for good, local food and a deep and broad knowledge of the natural world. Every day [...]

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30 new home bakeries in the UK and beyond

Posted on 24. Aug, 2011 by virtuousbread.

Last week I completed the last Bread Angel course of the summer. Sad because it is the end of the summer. Glad because there are now 30 people in the world committed to making good bread and providing it to their local communities. Let me give you the latest breakdowns. Locations include: Home counties, Northern [...]

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Bread Recipes for Dinner Parties

Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by virtuousbread.

Are you stuck for bread recipe ideas for dinner parties? Virtuous Bread has bread making courses that will teach you how to bake these simple bread recipes that will impress your friends. Jabbering with my neighbour Jen (who is also one of my customers) is a good time to talk bread in its various forms. [...]