Above are just a few of the desserts I've created over the last few months. I've tried to keep the menu fresh with new ideas such as the very popular blood orange tarts with chocolate mousse dome and the familiar and equally exciting ruby rhubarb delice.With the British Strawberry season just emerging it's always a welcome change to add some much needed colour to my pâtisserie menus, Look out for more of the chocolate and strawberry roulade and seasonal fruit tarts in the coming months.

As we unlock I'm continuing to offer my click and collect service at both Usk and Abergavenny Farmers Markets. This system has worked well throughout the pandemic, far better than in pre pandemic markets and at least all my customers get to order what they'd like rather than what's left in my display fridge.

Having a redundant display fridge at home does have it's advantages. In previous years during the summer months I would normally stop making my chocolates as the room temperature fluctuates too much. However, last year I was able make and store my chocolates at a controlled temperature using my display fridge. As the weather warms up and whilst we continue to be in the carpark at Usk, I'll be able  to offer my chocolatey treats during the summer months. 

One of the most popular additions to my chocolate range this year has been the Chocolate Salami. It started out as a Christmas treat but I've continued to make it as I felt it was just too good to keep for Christmas.  Here's two new varieties I've made today Milk Chocolate, Coffee and Walnut and White Chocolate with Raspberry, Almond and Pistachio. These will be available at Usk from the 15th May and Abergavenny from the 27th May.

I think that's just about brought you up to date. Hope to see you at one my markets very soon. Usk runs every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9-10.30am in The Memorial Hall carpark and Abergavenny on the 4th Thursday of the month, 9-12noon in the Market Hall

See you there