Delicious edibles: Naturally Delicious
Being disqualified from your first cake baking competition aged eight because the judges simply didn’t believe you could make something so good, might deter many a budding baker from ever picking up a whisk again. Not so Michael Johnson.
Michael says he wasn’t very good at school, but his skills kicked in when he was working with flour and other ingredients. “My Mum used to say I had my ‘brains in my fingers.”
Fast forward a few years, the ownership of his first bakery in the UK at 22 with his wife Carol, followed by a move to New Zealand and ownership of several bakeries in North Canterbury. Then at 45, Michael hung up his apron and wooden spoon to take on tutoring Foodstuff apprentices. The call of the beater was too strong, however, and once again, Michael started his own business at Naturally Delicious in Fendalton Village with a second shop soon to open in The Colombo.
Michael’s focus now is on creating affordable cakes of all sizes and styles and for every occasion. Give him a photo of anything and he will recreate it in edible form. The business also makes pies, sandwiches, slices and naturally fermented breads and is working to further develop a range of gluten-free and dairy-free options. Ask them about their finger food buffet catering service.
