🍞 BLOG ARTICLE #1

“10 Baking Tips from Anne’s Kitchen That Will Instantly Improve Your Skills”

Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced home baker, there’s always something new to learn about baking. At Anne’s Bakeshop, every treat we create is backed by years of hands-on experience, trial-and-error, and yes—lots of love. And while we’d love for you to come by for one of our freshly baked cinnamon rolls or sourdough loaves, we also want to share what we’ve learned with you.

Here are 10 tried-and-true baking tips from Anne herself that you can start using today to bring a little bakery magic into your own home:

1. Always Use Room Temperature Ingredients

Whether it’s eggs, butter, or milk, using ingredients at room temperature helps everything mix more evenly. Cold butter can cause curdling, and cold eggs can stiffen batters. Set your ingredients out 30 minutes before baking—your cookies will thank you.

2. Preheat Your Oven Properly (Yes, It Matters!)

Even a 10-degree difference can affect how a cake rises or how a loaf crusts. Always preheat your oven for at least 15 minutes, and use an oven thermometer to make sure the internal temp matches the dial.

3. Measure Ingredients Accurately

Baking is chemistry. Use a digital scale for accuracy—especially with flour. A packed cup of flour can weigh almost 20% more than a scooped one, and that can throw off your entire recipe.

4. Don’t Overmix the Batter

This is especially important for muffins, pancakes, or cakes. Overmixing develops too much gluten, resulting in a tough texture. Mix until ingredients are just combined—no more!

5. Chill Your Dough

For cookies and pastry, chilling dough before baking helps improve texture, flavor, and shape. Even 30 minutes in the fridge can make a noticeable difference.

6. Rotate Your Pans

Hot spots in ovens are real! Rotating your pans halfway through baking helps ensure even browning and baking, especially with cookies and sheet cakes.

7. Use Quality Ingredients

You don’t need to buy the most expensive flour or butter, but fresh, good-quality ingredients make a difference. At Anne’s Bakeshop, we use local dairy and unbleached flour—and you can taste it in every bite.

8. Test for Doneness with a Toothpick

This old-school trick still works. Insert a toothpick into the center of your cake or muffin. If it comes out clean (or with just a few crumbs), it’s ready. If it’s wet, give it a few more minutes.

9. Cool Before Frosting

We know it’s tempting—but frosting a warm cake causes the buttercream to melt and slide right off. Always allow your cakes to cool completely for the best finish.

10. Practice Patience—and Enjoy the Process

Baking isn’t just about the end result. It’s a sensory experience that brings joy. The smell of fresh bread, the sound of a mixer, the satisfaction of cutting the perfect slice—it’s all part of the magic.

🍞 BLOG ARTICLE #2

“How Anne’s Bakeshop Became Calgary’s Favorite Spot for Fresh Baked Goodness”

Every bakery has its story. Some begin with a business plan, others with a dream. Ours started with a single loaf of sourdough and a whole lot of heart.

Welcome to Anne’s Bakeshop—a cozy corner in Calgary where every bite is handmade, every cake tells a story, and every customer is treated like family. But how did we get here?

Let’s take you behind the counter and into the heart of what makes Anne’s Bakeshop so special.

A Dream Baked from Home

Anne didn’t plan on opening a bakery. A proud mom and lifelong baker, she started small—making birthday cakes and pastries for friends and neighbors. What began as a hobby quickly turned into weekend orders, and those weekend orders turned into lineups at the door.

People weren’t just buying baked goods. They were coming back for the warmth, the connection, and the feeling that this little business was something they could be a part of.

Built on Community, One Loaf at a Time

Anne’s first commercial kitchen was just a few blocks away from her home. She would bake through the night, handwrite thank-you notes for every customer, and deliver orders with her kids helping out after school.

“I wanted people to feel like they weren’t just buying bread,” Anne shares. “I wanted them to feel like they were being welcomed into our kitchen.”

That spirit lives on today—whether you’re ordering a cupcake online or stopping in for a quick chat and cinnamon roll.

Handcrafted with Heart

We bake fresh every morning. No shortcuts. No frozen dough. No mass production. Just real ingredients—locally sourced where possible—and recipes developed in our home kitchen.

From our bestselling croissants to our gluten-free breads, everything is made with care. If something doesn’t meet Anne’s high standards, it doesn’t go on the shelf.

More Than a Bakery—A Community Staple

What sets Anne’s Bakeshop apart isn’t just the food—it’s the feeling.

We support local schools with fundraising bake sales, host cupcake decorating workshops for kids, and feature other local artisans in our shop during seasonal markets.

When you buy from us, you’re not just supporting a local bakery—you’re investing in a community that lifts each other up.

Looking Ahead

Anne’s Bakeshop is growing—but we’ll never lose that home-baked feeling. Plans are underway to launch subscription boxes for cookie lovers, and even virtual baking classes for those who want to learn Anne’s secret techniques.

But no matter how much we grow, our mission goal the same: bake with love, serve with joy, and make every bite unforgettable.

Thank you for being part of our story.

Stop by and say hi, grab your favorite treat, or just enjoy the scent of something fresh out of the oven. We’re saving a slice for you. 💛