Rummy, Rummier, Rummiest: The evolution of Vie’s Jamaican Rum Cakes

May 03, 2023 00:24:47
Rummy, Rummier, Rummiest: The evolution of Vie’s Jamaican Rum Cakes
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Rummy, Rummier, Rummiest: The evolution of Vie’s Jamaican Rum Cakes

May 03 2023 | 00:24:47

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Show Notes

Turning a beloved family recipe into a product was deeply personal for Elaine Rémy, founder of Vie’s Jamaican Rum Cakes. Baked in small batches in Cumbria to a traditional recipe, they’re generously infused with the finest Jamaican white rums. Listen to find out how the business came to be, how Elaine has balanced the business with her career since 2019, how she met Theo Paphitis and lots more.

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