GLAZE COMING TO ST ALBANS?!

I’ve been keeping something HUGE under my hat for weeks (and no, it’s not a marmalade sandwich). I’m beyond thrilled (and also completely terrified) to finally share the news: I’m opening my very first Bakery/Patisserie in St Albans!

Honestly, this is the craziest thing to ever happen in my life. I almost didn’t announce it today because I’ve been an emotional wreck—randomly bursting into tears and thinking, "What the hell am I doing?" Life is wild! Keeping this a secret has been torture because all I’ve wanted to do is scream it from the rooftops.

So here it is: Glaze is officially happening, and I want all of you—my amazing supporters—to be part of this journey. (Cue dramatic monologue.)

About six months ago, I started a full-time job in London. It was fine (sometimes even enjoyable) but deep down, I knew it wasn’t my path. Then, out of nowhere, I got a call about a property I’d looked into two years ago when I started my wholesale business, Lenny’s Bakehouse. That moment was like finishing a puzzle—everything finally clicked.

Baking has always been a huge part of my life. It started with sleepovers at my Nonna’s house, making the yummiest treats (and coating the kitchen in flour). Then there were Wednesday nights with Aunty Lala, watching Bake Off while creating masterpieces of our own. Over the years, baking became my escape—the one thing that could truly help me relax.

I believe in the 10,000-hour rule. I’ve baked my heart out, learned so much, and now, I’m ready to share it with the world. While I’m far from perfect, I hope you’ll enjoy my creations as much as my friends and family do.

So here we are. I’m nervous, excited, and probably over-caffeinated, but something about this just feels right. I can’t wait to meet my future customers and share this dream with you all.

See you soon. Bring your sweet tooth—I’ll handle the rest.