Stannah Blog

Red Velvet Valentine’s Cupcakes by Val Stones
8 February, 2022
Our loved-up baking expert, Val Stones, met her husband as a teenager when they climbed out of a school window together. Now the...
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Beetroot Brownies, by Val Stones
1 February, 2022
Former Great British Bake Off contestant – and our beloved baking expert – Val Stones has never been afraid to put her own unique spin...
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How to cater for vegetarians and vegans, by Val Stones
25 January, 2022
Our creative baking expert, Val Stones, has been whipping up delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes throughout her life. It all began...
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Hearty winter stew with herby dumplings, by Val Stones
24 January, 2022
Our wonderful baking expert, Val Stones, wowed the nation when she appeared on The Great British Bake Off in 2016. She now kindly...
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How to winter-proof your garden by Mark Lane
23 December, 2021
Our insightful Gardening Expert and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Mark Lane, tends to his garden throughout the year – despite...
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Val’s family recipes and memories, made with love
31 August, 2021
Our talented baking expert Val Stones - best known from her time as a Great British Bake-Off 2016 Contestant - shares baking secrets...
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Auntie Doreen’s Gingerbread: Raspberry & Orange Tart by Val Stones
31 August, 2021
Our lovely baking expert Val Stones’ Auntie Doreen introduced her to this delightfully easy summer pudding. She was a doting farmer’s...
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How to make and decorate Easter Biscuits
31 March, 2021
Our lovely baking expert Val Stones, best known as a former Great British Bake Off 2016 contestant and the Cake Whisperer, shares two...
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The Ultimate Simnel Cake by Val Stones
31 March, 2021
Our talented baking expert Val Stones, best known as a former Great British Bake Off 2016 contestant and the Cake Whisperer, shares a...
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Val Stones shares her love of baking with homegrown produce
30 September, 2020
Stannah's resident baking expert and GBBO Contestant 2016, Val Stones aka The Cake Whisperer, shares her love of using homegrown...
Read moreStannah helps support customers during tough times
9 July, 2020
Being able to help our customers during this difficult time has been particularly important for us all at Stannah. We have quickly...
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Dr Miriam Stoppard Answers Your Questions: Part 4
19 June, 2020
Written by Dr Miriam Stoppard OBE
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