Chesterfield cake queen Phyllis rises to challenge of teaching kids how to bake

An entrepreneur has risen to the challenge of teaching youngsters how to bake.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Aug 2016, 16:42 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 20:13 BST
Phyllis Bown with one of her cake creations.Phyllis Bown with one of her cake creations.
Phyllis Bown with one of her cake creations.

Phyllis Bown has launched a new studio at her Chesterfield business to hold baking workshops for children.

Phyllis, who owns Harriet’s Couture Cakes on Chatsworth Road, said: “I’m really passionate about baking. Both my grandmothers taught me to bake.

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“My grandmother Harriet was an excellent baker and taught me a lot of my baking skills, including bread making, pastry dishes, cakes and many homemade recipes.

Evie Hill, left, and Lily Kendall, both five, show off their decorated cupcakes which they created with the help of Phyllis.Evie Hill, left, and Lily Kendall, both five, show off their decorated cupcakes which they created with the help of Phyllis.
Evie Hill, left, and Lily Kendall, both five, show off their decorated cupcakes which they created with the help of Phyllis.

“My grandmother Eileen taught me other baking skills which made delicious dishes.

“I’m eternally grateful that I had such good mentors who helped me with my passion for baking – and now I want to pass on my skills to other children.”

Visit www.harrietscouturecakes.co.uk for more details.

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