Busy bee

Hi All,


Today started early and industrious with a few kilos of fine pork shoulder butchered and seasoned before half eight, and the first batch of pies in the oven by ten.


Callie and I are preparing our monthly offering for Watton Farmers Market, plus a few samples for some interested customers. More on those as they start to order.


My to do list grows by the day, and last night saw me advertising with job centre plus for bakery assistants. I am starting with one, but feel that very soon I will need another couple.


After a short and unexpected meeting with Mark and Lindsay Able from Denver Mill, I have decided that the full time move to their bakery will need to happen very soon indeed, as demand is quickly outstripping my facilities, which is nice.


Launch packs are being ordered this week for the opening of a farm shop on Roman Way in Thetford. This venture is exciting because it brings high quality food to the heart of a big town in need of such a service.


The cafe is taking shape and they are looking to do, amongst other things, traditional pie and mash a la that here London. Can't wait to try that, and before you ask, no I am not supplying the pies for that side of the business.


Another customer is due to launch this month, so the bakery will be in full swing, even if it is just me pulling eighteen hour shifts to start with.


The business is growing in popularity with every sample sent out and I am revelling in the attention that my Simple Pies are receiving.


A fairly short post today as I hear the oven calling me again.


See you all soon.