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The art of bread: Glenwood Bakery Durban

Adam and Carin Robinson opened The Glenwood Bakery six years ago. It is a neighborhood gem and one of a handful of places in Durban that one feels would flourish, exactly as it is, in any major city that appreciates an artisanal, uncompromising commitment to tradition and flavour — this achieved while making the tastebuds…

May 8, 2019
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Adam and Carin Robinson at The Glenwood Bakery. Photo Wanda Hennig
Adam and Carin Robinson opened The Glenwood Bakery six years ago. It is a neighborhood gem and one of a handful of places in Durban that one feels would flourish, exactly as it is, in any major city that appreciates an artisanal, uncompromising commitment to tradition and flavour — this achieved while making the tastebuds do a happy jig. The former great British chef was legendary a long time before Durban got lucky. So what’s his story? Read the full story: The art of bread, aroma, flavour and passion in The Daily Maverick.
Wanda Hennig

Wanda Hennig is a culinary travel and lifestyle writer, an author, editor and photojournalist. She has an excellent social media track record and is a certified co-active coach (CPCC) with a niche focus in creative mindfulness strategies. She is the author of Cravings: A Zen-inspired memoir…

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