Maria, owner of Maria Porter’s Bakehouse Treats, had a passion for cooking ever since she was a young girl when she used to watch her mum bake. Despite not being allowed in her mum’s kitchen, it only ignited Maria’s passion for cooking all the more.
“My love for cooking began in my early 20s. I was self-taught, reading cookbooks but also watching my own mother cook in the kitchen,” Maria muses. “I've been cooking for 42 years now, and here at home in Ayr for the last eight since I had spinal surgery.”
Prior to her that, Maria worked in various commercial kitchens, including restaurants, hotels, and motels, but after spinal surgery she needed to rethink that. Maria’s Bakehouse was born.
An approved, council registered kitchen, means Maria can continue her love of baking.
She operates from her home at 4 Barsby Street, Ayr, which helps her stay active throughout the week, selling her wares on Sundays only. And her most popular item are the pumpkin scones, which are freshly baked every Sunday morning and always sell out!
Maria's prices range from $6 for biscuits up to $35 for plum puddings, which are always in demand this time of year.
Maria also offers a variety of baked goods including: caramel tarts; caramel tartlets; peach blossoms; chocolate blossoms; and perennial Christmas goody favourites like rum balls and apricot balls, as well as more traditional plum puddings and the oft forgotten boiled fruit cake.
“Most requests this time of year are for traditional, old-fashioned baked goods, such as peach blossoms, fruit cakes, and boiled chocolate cake.
Keen to highlight the strong community support she receives, Maria also iterates the importance of supporting local businesses, which thrive on word of mouth.
“I've actually got fantastic community support, with some customers who have been with me for over 20 years. Being in a small, local town, I always shop locally. You do the right thing by each other, they do right by you. Locals helping locals out. That's what we can all do to keep the community spirit going,” Maria enthuses.
To place an order, call Maria on: 0409 849 876, where you too can savour her delicious delights and tasty treats.
Maria Porter showcasing her delicious home baked treats. Photo credit: Mark T. Rasmussen
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