all about me
I was born in Cape Town, South Africa and I moved to Bath in 2019 to do my PhD in Biomechanics, specifically lower back pain, which I finished last year (2023). I work as a postdoctoral
all about me
I was born in Cape Town, South Africa and I moved to Bath in 2019 to do my PhD in Biomechanics, specifically lower back pain, which I finished last year (2023). I work as a postdoctoral research associate in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Bath and as my husband puts it, I "work with robots and lasers and stuff!" I grew up with my mom making wedding cakes so I've always enjoyed baking but as with many people, I really got into it during the first lockdown! I love baking because when my hands are busy, my brain is quiet, so it's my best way to relax and be creative. My favourite things to bake are definitely sourdough, birthday cakes and, at the moment, croissants!all about my food
I love baking! My mom taught me to bake when I was growing up. She made the most amazing birthday cakes for me and my sister and she also made wedding cakes for friends and family. The things I bake most often are sourdough bread and focaccia, birthday cakes, macarons, pastries and croissants. I also have some go-to South African bakes like milk tart and rusks!see more..
rekearney92 –
Best carrot cake ever!
I ordered a layered carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for a birthday and Sam delivered beyond expectations! Her talent for decorating is amazing, with such great attention to detail, but the real treat was how the cake tasted - I've never had a carrot cake like it, so moist and full of delicious flavours. And not to forget cream cheese frosting to perfection! If you are looking for a beautiful tasting and looking cake for any occasion, look no further!
clemence.bricker –
100/10 recommend
I ordered a box of chocolate ganache macarons and a Rosemary and black pepper sourdough focaccia as a treat when family came to visit. These were beautifully presented and so delicious! The macarons were generously filled with ganache. The focaccia was amazing. I definitely will be ordering again!
EmNicholls –
Absolutely delicious
I’ve had a few different types of sourdough loaves from Sam and each one has been amazing. My partner was unsure about switching from store bought to freshly baked but the quality and taste of Sam’s breads has really won him over. We tried an Olive & herb focaccia recently and couldn’t stop going back for more. We both highly recommend Sam.
thealimacleod –
Delicious and beautifully presented
I ordered the Foccacia and pan au chocolat (both vegan) as part of a birthday gift. Both were delicious and the presentation was beautiful. The challenge is to stop eating them and save some for later! Thank you!
nathanielscottk21 –
Tasty treats for a lazy weekend
My partner and I ordered Sam's delicious frozen pain au chocolats and an 8-grain sourdough loaf as a lazy weekend treat. The pain au chocolats were rich and buttery, and the instructions for baking them were perfect. The sourdough bread was beautifully presented and the 8-grain loaf had a lovely deep flavour.We will be ordering again very soon!