There really is something magical about this time of year. School bags are swapped for picnic baskets, wellies become flip-flops ( at least for a day or two!), and somehow everything tastes that little bit better when eaten outdoors. Whether you’re heading for the coast, escaping to a campsite, firing up the barbecue, or simply spreading a blanket across the lawn. We are your one-stop bread shop that helps with the happy chaos of keeping little bellies full while the adventures roll on.

We’re already dreaming about thick sourdough sarnies stuffed with local cheeses and sweet ripe tomatoes, Flatbreads piled high with Smokey BBQ goodness, and crunchy grissini to nibble on during long car journeys with all the gang.

Wherever your adventure takes you this year, don’t forget Lovingly Artisan travels too! We deliver our breads and pastries nationwide, so whether you’re holidaying in Cornwall, the Highlands, Norfolk or a cosy little cottage just around the corner, your favourite loaf can be waiting for you and your gang on the doorstep. Consider us your slightly floury holiday companion, keeping hungry explorers (big and little) well fuelled along the way.

Talking of adventures… if you’re looking for something lovely to do this Saturday, 4th July, come and find us at Forty Farms at Rheged. It’s one of our favourite days of the summer calendar, bringing together brilliant farmers, makers, families and food lovers in one beautiful place. We’ll be there bright and early with the Bread Truck bursting with fresh sourdough, pastries, picnic goodies and plenty of smiles.

We’ve also got something brand new. Meet Harth Hot Chocolate, a brand we have totally fallen for. Think rich, comforting, beautifully crafted hot chocolate that feels like a hug in a cup. Beautifully crafted with natural ingredients, it’s a simple pleasure and a brand grounded in everything we love.

So this Saturday, alongside all the bread and pastry, we’ll be pouring beautiful Harth hot choccys and serving up their wonderfully indulgent chocolate shakes. Pair one of these beauties with a pastry, and honestly, we think you’ve got one of the happiest holiday treats around. Little ones will absolutely love them … although we suspect plenty of grown-ups may be queuing up too!

This summer, think happy food and big summer woohoos, so here’s to sunshine and slow days. We can’t wait to be part of your summer adventures, whether that is at Rheged this weekend or tucked into your holiday packing.