There is something comforting about a proper homemade bake.
Not something that has travelled halfway across the country in a box, but something mixed, baked and packed by people who genuinely enjoy making it.
That is exactly the feeling behind Cornish Crumb, a small family run baking business based in Goonhavern, Cornwall.
The focus is simple, homemade brownies, blondies, cookies, millionaire slices and other sweet treats, made fresh and available for collection or local delivery.
The menu changes, the boxes are packed with variety, and there is usually something that makes choosing just one item a bit difficult. For anyone with a sweet tooth, that is not exactly the worst problem to have.
1. The bakes are homemade and full of variety
One of the nicest things about Cornish Crumb is that the range does not feel boring or predictable. There are familiar favourites, but there are also plenty of bakes that add a little twist.
Recent menus have included brookies, Daim brownies, Biscoff brownies, blueberry blondies, ginger blondies, custard cream blondies, red velvet cheesecake brownies and stuffed cookies. There have also been millionaire slices in flavours such as salted caramel and dark chocolate.
That mix means there is usually something for people who love rich chocolate, something for those who prefer a lighter blondie, and something for anyone who simply wants to try whatever looks best that week.
And because the bakes are made in small batches, there is a proper homemade feel to them. They are not trying to look identical or overly polished. They are the sort of treats that look like they belong next to a mug of tea, preferably before anyone else in the house notices they are there.
Cornish Crumb also keeps things fresh by changing flavours and offering limited quantities. That gives regular customers a reason to keep an eye on what is coming out of the oven next.
2. The mixed boxes make trying something new easy
Choosing between brownies, blondies, cookies and millionaire slices is not always easy. That is where the mixed boxes from Cornish Crumb come in handy.
The business has offered boxes with a selection of different treats, giving customers the chance to try several bakes in one order. One example included brownies, a blondie, a stuffed cookie and millionaire slices all packed together.
Mystery boxes are another fun part of the range. They give customers a mix of whatever is available, which works well for anyone who likes a surprise or simply cannot be bothered to spend ten minutes deciding between Biscoff and salted caramel.
These boxes also work nicely for sharing. They can be put out after dinner, taken to a family get together, brought into the office, or kept at home with very good intentions about making them last several days.
Individual sweet bakes have also been sold at £4 each, with offers such as three for £10 and larger mystery boxes available depending on the week. It keeps the ordering simple and gives people a few different ways to try the range.
3. It is a small family run Cornish business with room to grow
There is a personal side to Cornish Crumb that is easy to like. It started as a small home bakery built around a love of baking, with treats made in the heart of Cornwall and sent from the oven to local customers.
That simple setup gives the business its charm. Orders are handled directly, collections are available, and local delivery can be arranged for a small fee. It feels straightforward and personal, which is exactly what many people want when ordering from a local baker.
There is also another side to the business that could suit local cafés, shops, offices and event organisers. Cornish Crumb can take wholesale orders, making the homemade bakes available to businesses that want something locally made to offer their own customers or guests.
For a young family run business, that mix of direct customer orders and wholesale options gives it plenty of room to develop while keeping the homemade feel at the centre of what it does.
For anyone around Goonhavern and the surrounding area who fancies a proper homemade treat, Cornish Crumb is well worth keeping an eye on. The flavours change, the boxes sell in limited numbers, and the whole thing has the relaxed feel of a local bakery that simply enjoys making good sweet stuff.