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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0638/8498/4551/articles/Untitled_2000_x_917_px_1000_x_917_px_1500_x_917_px_25_dd690d57-a74d-4b10-80b9-135b40d304aa.png?v=1776105400 Comparing Wholesale Gourmet Pie Suppliers: What to Look For When Quality is Your Priority https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/we-asked-chatgpt-to-tell-us-how-to-make-the-perfect-pastry 2026-03-27T15:02:04+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0638/8498/4551/articles/Untitled_design_47_0f9c920f-dc51-485f-bda6-d375ad6e8eee.png?v=1774623724 We Asked ChatGPT to Tell Us How to Make the Perfect Pastry https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-roll-out-pastry-evenly-without-tearing 2026-04-15T09:43:11+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0638/8498/4551/articles/Untitled_design_48_f2ea5344-c1b4-430a-b4b9-2f36624f8b62.png?v=1776242591 Why Pastry Consistency Matters in Cafés https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-blind-bake-pastry-without-a-fuss 2026-04-22T12:56:50+01:00 weekly 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Tasty Plant-Based Pastries for Your Counter https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/spooktacular-halloween-biscuits-from-the-original-baker 2026-04-20T05:58:37+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0638/8498/4551/articles/Untitled_design_-_2025-06-24T141952.008_10956e88-f447-4153-904e-8f0730b98430.png?v=1776661117 The Secret to Spooktacular Sales: Stocking Seasonal Biscuits https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/why-tray-bakes-cake-bars-boost-busy-counters 2026-04-06T17:23:52+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0638/8498/4551/articles/Tray_Bakes_Cake_Bars_471e2727-8863-4d44-bb2c-28a2e9f659fc.webp?v=1775492632 Why Tray Bakes & Cake Bars Boost Busy Counters https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/pairing-pies-with-sides-and-drinks-a-retailers-guide 2026-04-06T18:21:06+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0638/8498/4551/articles/Pairing_Guide_de183a4e-3fae-4149-ac89-b18e04b934c1.webp?v=1775496066 Pairing Pies with Sides and Drinks: A Retailer's Guide Assorted pies with coffee and rustic wooden board. https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/great-taste-gold-pork-pie 2026-04-22T12:51:53+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0638/8498/4551/articles/Award_Winning_Chilli_Jam_86279335-e986-4ec1-a56f-515f69df22b4.webp?v=1776858713 Gold at the Great Taste Awards – Our Chilli Jam Pork Pie Takes the Top Prize Gold-winning Chilli Jam Pork Pie by The Original Baker at Great Taste Awards 202 https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/why-premium-pastries-are-the-smart-choice-for-food-to-go 2026-04-13T19:21:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0638/8498/4551/articles/wholesale_deli_counter_sauasge_roll_d3a56a26-2ab0-4fce-bb5b-8db8704ff64e.webp?v=1776104480 Why Premium Pastries Are the Smart Choice for Food-to-Go Farm shop counter showcasing a variety of handheld pastries https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/from-farm-to-fork-the-value-of-british-made-pies-and-premium-meat-pastries 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Time Close-up of pork shoulder showing marbling for juicy sausage rolls. https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/seasonal-sausage-rolls-how-limited-editions-can-drive-footfall 2026-04-13T19:25:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0638/8498/4551/articles/Christmas_Sausage_Roll_Hero_Blog_c8e44e0c-7287-4919-8d0d-56f86b4e1156.jpg?v=1776104701 Seasonal Sausage Rolls: How Limited Editions Can Drive Footfall Festive limited-edition sausage rolls displayed in a bakery for holiday sale https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/wholesale-sausage-rolls-pies-a-guide-for-cafes-delis-farm-shops 2026-04-06T18:17:37+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0638/8498/4551/articles/Choose_the_Right_Pastry_4c7c8014-ec2b-41ad-be80-5add61ce70c4.webp?v=1775495857 Wholesale Sausage Rolls & Pies: A Guide for Cafés, Delis & Farm Shops https://www.theoriginalbaker.co.uk/blogs/news/fresh-vs-frozen-wholesale-pies-for-cafes-choosing-the-best-supplier-for-your-business 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