Author, poet, baker and founder of Bara Menyn Bakehouse in Cardigan
Multi-talented Jack Smylie Wild went from philosophy to founding Bara Menyn Bakehouse that is tucked away in a side street in Cardigan West Wales. He runs the bakehouse with his wife Seren and his Uncle Jack, three artist-bakers, and proud members of the notorious Wild Clan. @jacksmyliewild is a writer, @serenstacey_celf is a visual artist, and @wildnick9000 is a painter. In their spare time they like to produce the finest baked goods for the lovely people of (and visitors to) Aberteifi. Once they have had breakfast with their kids, that is. This is why they don’t arrive at the bakehouse until 7:30 for baking, and open at 12pm. "Life is short and beautiful"
We came up with this idea, Pwdin Bara Menyn (Bread and Butter Pudding), as a way to re-use leftover croissants years ago when I had a café attached to the bakehouse, and it’s real comfort food – a perfect dessert for these chilly, last days of winter. Because it’s made with croissants and baked on parchment, there’s no additional butter (normally used to grease-proof ... Read more
