Maybe it comes with the job, or perhaps I am simply too curious, but whenever I walk into a shop with a bakery section, I always have to stop and take a look. Part of it is looking for inspiration, part of it is wanting to see what other bakers and businesses are creating. But mostly, I just genuinely enjoy seeing the different breads, flavours and ideas people come up with. So, when I was in Lidl a few days ago, I naturally found myself looking around the bakery section and

Why Supporting Independent Businesses in Cheltenham Matters GAIL’s has opened on the Promenade. It's new, polished and already familiar to many people, of course people are going to try it. Curiosity is normal, and competition is part of running a business. This is not an attack on GAIL’s, and it is not an attempt to tell anyone where they should buy their coffee, bread or Saturday pastry. But watching another large bakery arrive in Cheltenham has made me think about somethin

Ordering Your Favourite Bakes Just Got Easier We're excited to announce that customers can now order online through our new ordering system. Whether you're planning ahead, picking up breakfast on the way to work or organising a weekend treat, ordering from Happy Cinnamon Artisan Bakery has never been more convenient. With our online ordering platform, you can: ✓ Pre-order your favourite products ✓ Reserve popular items before they sell out ✓ Choose Pick up from our bakery ✓ A

Sourdough is one of the simplest foods in the world, but also one of the most misunderstood. At its most basic, it is bread made with flour, water, salt and a naturally fermented starter. No unnecessary shortcuts. No rushed process. No need to force flavour into it because the flavour develops slowly on its own. But good sourdough is not simple because it is easy. It is simple because every part of the process matters. At Happy Cinnamon Artisan Bakery, sourdough is at the hea

There is a moment every morning, before the doors open and before the first coffee is poured, when the bakery is already fully alive. The ovens are on. The sourdough has finished its slow fermentation. Pastries are being baked until golden and crisp. Cinnamon buns are coming out warm, soft and fragrant. Cookies are cooling on trays. Cakes, tarts and seasonal bakes are being finished by hand. That is where Happy Cinnamon Artisan Bakery begins every day. We are a family-run art