ABOUT ME

Cakes and Bakes Background

I want to start this by saying I've not had any formal training in baking. Everything I know has been learned by trial and error. There's been a lot of burned biscuits, flat cakes and soggy bread along the way.

It all started over 20 years ago, when I decided I wanted to make my Nana a cake. She loved it so much I kept baking for her. Unfortunately when I was 18 (5 years into my baking journey) she passed away.

I've since starting my baking channel on YouTube to try to teach others what I learned the hard way.

I want to keep to the mantra beginner and budget friendly. I know what's its like to start out and not know technical terms and I also know what it's like being on a budget and not being able to afford to bake. I want to make sure everyone is included in this and that anyone can join in.

I hope to keep my Nana's legacy alive and to be the person I needed when I first started out.

Growing Background

From helping my dad on his own allotment as a child and learning to grow a little plot of vegetables in my back garden when I struggled financially, it's no wonder I ended up having my own allotment later on.

I've always been fascinated with learning how to grow fruit and vegetables. Watching something so small grow and change into something edible. The satisfaction when you eat something you grew is amazing and I cannot even begin to describe the feeling.

Everything I know is a combination of helping my Dad and my partner David's skill and knowledge. Always learning as I go.