I ummed and ahhed about hosting the #bakeoffbakealong this year. Despite having done it now for a few years, I was feeling less than thrilled this year. Mostly due to the show’s move to Channel 4. I was scared…
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I have to say, I was a bit disappointed by the Bake Off finale. I know that at the time of filming, they didn’t know it would be the last ever episode of Bake Off on the BBC, so…
It’s no secret that I love patisserie. I’ve made some pretty tasty patisserie bakes in the past, but unfortunately, my religieuse for last year’s Bake Off Bake Along wasn’t my favourite. It just wasn’t quite as successful as I…
When I found out the theme for this week was Tudor bakes, I was bummed to say the least. It gave me horrible flashbacks to last year’s Victorian bakes challenge. I made a Charlotte Russe and hated every minute…
I’m pretty much all about a good dessert challenge. I believe that dessert should be eaten with every meal. But I do have a bone to pick with this Wednesday’s episode. Though I haven’t looked at most of the…
I won’t lie. I wasn’t particularly thrilled when botanicals was announced as the theme for week 6. I just don’t particularly dig floral flavourings, for example. Citrus and herb, I can get on board with, but put your rose…
I love pastry week. I’m not that good at it, but I sure do love eating it. This week, after hearing the different challenges on offer, I decided to make some Danish pastries. Basically, the thought process went like…
Bread Week is always my most dreaded week. It’s usually due to the fact that our flat is abnormally cold and drafty (even in the summer) and I can’t ever get bread to rise. I’ve learned some tips and…
Biscuit week touched down last Wednesday, and typically, I quite enjoy biscuit week! In the past 2 years that I’ve baked along, I’ve made florentines and biscotti, both of which were fairly successful. Although I love Val (she’s definitely…
Weeeeeeeeee’rrrrrrreeeee back! (We being me, Sue, Mary and Paul). I was on a bubble of excitement last Wednesday evening. I absolutely couldn’t believe that it was back on TV, finally! FYI friends, for the next two and a bit months…