5+ hour, 49+ min ago  (292+ words) A small independent Chesterfield bakery has gained national recognition after being crowned both Britain's Best Plain Sourdough 2026 and Britain's Best Flavoured Sourdough 2026 at the Britain's Best Loaf awards, organised by leading baking industry publication British Baker. Peak & Stone Bakery, run…...

4+ week, 5+ hour ago  (1147+ words) Baking and cakes are my passion," says pastry chef Niki Varga, who combines her Hungarian roots with Scottish tastes to produce a wide range of treats at TORTA, her unique addition to the foodie scene in Dumfries. Carol Hogarth pays…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (362+ words) Thilina Young is the Head Pastry Chef at 1610 at The Globe Inn, Dumfries What do you love about Dumfries & Galloway? Tell us about your job: Having started as a commis chef in Sri Lanka (at Marino Beach Hotel and Taj…...