Baking notes · An independent notebook

A generous little slice

A thoughtful collection of original notes on fruit bakes, tray cakes and simple serving ideas. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

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fruit bakes, tray cakes and simple serving ideas — an original illustration — ILLUSTRATED STUDY / 04TIN & BERRY

A note from the notebook

Start where you are.

Keep a scale and a lined tin nearby. This collection begins with fruit and baking tins and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

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Follow your curiosity.

All six notes

01Observe

A berry tray plan

Map where fruit will sit on a tray cake.

02Observe

An apple slice pattern

Arrange sample slices on a plate before topping the batter.

03Practice

A fruit moisture note

Record whether the prepared fruit was fresh, thawed or drained.

04Practice

A paper lining fold

Practice a corner fold with a clean sheet.

05Reflect

A cooled cake grid

Draw a cutting plan that gives similar portions.

06Reflect

A fruit bake comparison

Repeat a tested recipe with a clearly recorded fruit amount.