Staying Local

When I was little, summer holidays sometimes meant packing up and heading to the south of France. One of my fondest memories is of a cheerful woman on a bicycle, weaving through the village with a giant basket full of warm, crusty baguettes and buttery croissants. It felt like something out of a storybook—so simple, so connected, and so full of heart. That image has always stayed with me: a community coming together, supported by the hands of its people.

Fast forward a few decades, and life moves at a very different pace. Supermarkets now dominate the food scene, offering convenience and low prices. But along the way, we’ve lost something. “Freshly baked in-store” often means warmed-up from frozen, with a list of additives and preservatives that most of us can’t even pronounce. The charm and value of a local baker—someone who knows their craft and their customers—can feel like a thing of the past.

But it doesn’t have to be.

While not everyone minds where their bread comes from, or what’s in it, there are still plenty of us who do. We care about real food made with care. There’s something special about knowing the bread in your sandwich or the pastry on your plate was made just down the road by people who truly love what they do.

That’s why we’re so excited to open our Bakehouse in Tandragee. We see it as more than a place to pick up your weekend croissants—it’s a little step toward bringing community baking back to life. Everything we make is crafted with quality ingredients (locally sourced whenever possible), no shortcuts, and no additives—just time, patience, and a whole lot of love.

And this is just the beginning. Our dream is to eventually take our little van on the road, bringing fresh bakes to surrounding communities—like that woman on the bike, but with a modern twist. It’s a small idea, but one we truly believe in. In the hustle of everyday life, it’s nice to slow down and enjoy something real.