PLANNED (AND BAKED) TO PERFECTION

摘要

Walk into Rollers Bakery in Northcote mid-morning or lunchtime and you'll immediately see why it has become one of the destination bakeries to die for on the Shore. It's a busy place. Rollers Bakery has only been going eight months, but even its three founders are surprised by the support they've received from the community. It has a lot to do with the 'to-die-for' baked goods all made on the premises. Quick commercial success has also been a result of the close bond between the owners - Laurence Woodhouse, Tamara Tait and Judah McDonald - as well as the skills they came with. Laurence has been baking since he left school, including a nine-year stint in London where he ran a small factory producing sourdough and pastries. Judah has been a chef since high school and admits that creating food for other people and entertaining has always come naturally. "I've been lucky enough to work alongside some really great chefs and business owners who've inspired me, sparked new creativity and just been good role models and friends," he says. Tamara, Judah's partner, has 14 years' experience as a barista and cafe manager and feels fortunate to have worked for a couple of inspirational owner-operators.