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Is Sourdough Gluten Free? Why Sourdough Bread Could Solve Your Digestive Issues
Do you feel bloated after eating bread? Do you go without gluten to avoid tummy troubles? You may have heard that sourdough is better for people who struggle with normal bread, but is sourdough gluten free? And is gluten really a problem for people without coeliac diease anyway? What is Gluten? Gluten is a family of […]
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Why Sourdough: Is Sourdough Good For You?
We are passionate about sourdough here at Canterbury Baking School. But why should you bother with this slow bread making process? Yes, it’s delicious, but is it really worth the effort? Is sourdough really healthier? In this blog post, we’re going to look beyond the hype and see why this traditional bread making process will […]
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Specialist Workshops on the way!
Here at Canterbury Baking School, we’re branching out! We’re developing a new range of specialist workshops aimed at vegans, vegetarians, and the gluten-free crowd. I’m also taking my specialisation in sourdough to the next level with an advanced sourdough workshop! I have been a vegetarian for over twenty years and my husband has recently adopted a […]
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Start Autumn with Sourdough
Summer is almost over, and the healthy lifestyle bug can start to give way to autumn and winter comfort eating. But here at Canterbury Baking School, we don’t think there’s a reason to abandon healthy eating through the colder months! For us, the autumn-winter diet starts with sourdough. Let’s give ourselves a quick reminder of […]
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Don’t let GM crops take root!
In this week’s blog, we’re letting off a bit of steam! The impact that Brexit could have on our farming industry is a huge concern for us, and could push British farming in a risky direction; relying on GM crops. The all-important harvest is underway, and will get into full swing as we head into […]
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Incredible Indian Ingredients
One of the healthiest diets in the world, Indian food is also abundant with taste, colour, and vibrance. Rich in aromatic herbs and spices, full of nutrients, and creative dishes, Indian food can also be a perfect direction in which to start your vegetarian journey! So what are the health benefits of Indian food? Let’s start […]
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Shop bought or home baked?
Clean eating isn’t just about what you put on your table, it’s a lifestyle choice. And it’s one we embrace here at Canterbury Baking School. Look at the loaf of bread on your kitchen counter or in your freezer. Sure it has flour, water and salt in it, like all bread. But we reckon it’s […]
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Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Here at Canterbury Baking School, we believe not just in healthy bread, but a healthy lifestyle. Sure, we champion organic food and ingredients, but there’s so much more to the organic lifestyle than food! Many natural remedies that have been used for thousands of years can still be of help today, and you can alleviate […]
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Milling Your Own Grains
Here at Canterbury Baking School, our speciality is milling our own heritage grains to make the best bread possible! Milling your own grains can be extremely rewarding, healthy, and fun! So why do we do it? We source the best organic heritage grains, specialising in kamut and spelt. Both grains have been used by humans for […]
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Starting with sourdough!
Here at Canterbury Baking School, Sourdough is our speciality! Sourdough is the oldest known form of leavened bread, and was widespread in the Middle Ages before yeast took over. Sourdough is made from just three ingredients; water, salt, and flour. This makes it one of the healthiest and most natural breads you can have! We’re […]
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Vicky’s Bellissimo Ravioli
Summer is perfect for a light pasta dish. Here at Canterbury Baking School we made the perfect pasta recipe by milling our own kamut grains to create our own Italian feast! While studying under an Italian master chef, I learned how to make my own fresh pasta by milling my own heritage grains. We would like to […]
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