Botanical Bakes & Bites

10/06/2026

Because of the Wegovy, my appetite has dropped but today, for the 1st time in weeks, I took the time to cook a proper meal: (vegan) sausage, apple and cider casserole with Cowleys Fine Foods black garlic cornbread. Now I know why Americans rave about cornbread! It went perfectly with the casserole.

Cheers Suzie and Martin 🍻 💝

07/06/2026

At Stourton Estates today. Lots to see in beautiful surroundings.

06/06/2026

We're at the Washingborough Farmers Market today at The Ferry Boat Inn from 10-1pm.

Tomorrow you can find us at Stourton Estates in Baumber, Horncastle 10-4pm

03/06/2026

I was embarrassed to admit I'd taken this route but not now. I've lost 29lb/13.15kg using Wegovy! I was sick of being the happy fat person. I struggled to put shoes on, never mind tie any laces and the strain on my knees was getting so bad that I could barely stand, let alone walk.

As my little business picked up, it became a struggle in the kitchen but the weight loss plus exercise has meant that I can now stand for much longer meaning I can keep up with demand as the business grows.

To those that knew, Sharon Lockett Clarissa Kayleigh Marianna Kirton thank you for not judging me and the unwavering support.

Running a food business whilst trying to maintain a weight loss has not been easy 😅 but I'm doing it 😁

31/05/2026

A lightly sweetened, spicy filling wrapped in turmeric infused layers of golden flaky pastry.

My Caribbean Pasties were influenced by Veganezer and they are extremely popular!

If you want a try, before they sell out, I'm at Washingborough Farmers Market this Saturday (6th) and at Stourton Estates this Sunday (7th).

30/05/2026

Its taken a few days to recover from Gathering of the North, my first event of this size but today it's back to baking for Washingborough Farmers Market on the 6th of June (June?! 😱) and Stourton Estates the next day.

I had immense fun at Gathering of the North and despite it being a 3-day event, I was almost completely sold out by Sunday evening. I also got to meet up with a number of people that I now class as friends: Jacqui of Jacqui de Rose Art, David Hubble of Wyrdwood Studio, Iain Pearston of The Roving Apothecary, the lovely Heather Simone and Alex Gray and many more.

Mad woman that I am, I've applied for the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival in July and the Robin Hood Festival, Sherwood Forest organised by Visit Sherwood Forest in August!

Have a fantastic summer everyone and see you all soon 🌞 ☀️

24/05/2026

Having a whale of time at Gathering of the North in Sherwood Forest ...

16/05/2026

75 Caribbean Pasties made this morning. I'm pooped but this afternoon I have parsnip longboats to make.

Only 5 more baking days to go and if it's not done then, it doesn't get done! 😅

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

And the baking begins! So far, 60 apple and caramelised red onion sossy rolls. I'm motoring today, I just hope I can keep up the momentum for the next 6 days 😂