Garden of Aidan

Baking in George means working with the Western Cape's weather patterns—the winter dampness that affects fermentation, the summer heat that demands precision with dough temperatures, and the regional preference for both classic European techniques and locally-influenced flavours. Garden of Aidan operates in this climate where humidity and temperature swings aren't obstacles you ignore but conditions you plan around. The actual work of production includes timing proofs carefully, managing oven humidity, selecting flours that perform in coastal conditions, and keeping ingredients fresh when moisture in the air is constant. This is why experience with local growing seasons and ingredient sourcing shapes what comes out right.