I used to love baking with both of my grandmothers. I think it is where my love of baking and cooking was nurtured. I remember making hideous concoctions out of herbs, icing sugar and tapioca and making my poor Nana taste them. She was always gracious. It is due to their guidance though that I … [Read more…]
I thought, having got past bread week, the rest of my Great British Bake Off Bake-Along would be easy. It seems pastry is my latest fail though. I decided to make the Northern British Classic that is Manchester Tart. Having had much experience making a large version (it’s Husbter’s favourite), I set my mind upon … [Read more…]
So week four of the Great British Bake Off Bake-Along and it is the all new batter. I can’t stand frying things in loads of oil so doughnuts and churros were out of the question. I do like to eat them-don’t get me wrong but not when I see the pan of oil. Out of … [Read more…]
Oh that doughy goodness that everyone loves. The rise, the fall, the crust, the soft interior. It is week three of my Great British Bake Off Bakealong and the above description can mean only one thing. Yes. My nemesis in terms of Bake Off is here but I am determined to get past it this … [Read more…]
This is the third year that I have baked along with the (first half) of the Great British Bakeoff. I say first half because each year I flounder at bread week. I am hoping to over come my crumbiness when it comes to bread this year but this week is the turn of my other … [Read more…]
Last night saw the return of the Great British Bake Off and, as we all try to choose who we think we will win, the first departure of Lee Banfield from the competition got me thinking. What happened to all the other contestants knocked out in the first week? I decided to do a bit … [Read more…]
I cannot believe a whole year has passed since the Great British Bake Off. Last year’s winner, Nadiya Hussain is almost as popular as Queen Mary Berry herself and I for one am so looking forward to the new series. Week One, as always is cake week and constants have to do a twist on … [Read more…]
The Cake & Bake show, in association with Neff, completed its tour of the UK at Manchester‘s EventCity this month, co-locating for the first time ever with the Ideal Home Show at Christmas. Over 44,000 visitors flocked to the show at EventCity in Manchester to seek out inspiration and expertise from top names in … [Read more…]
For the past two years, I have finished my Great British Bake Off ‘bake-along’ journey at bread week. I don’t know what it is, but I seem to always fail miserably. Now my friends, my yeast-prayers have been answered because the king of baking and bread making, Paul Hollywood has brought out his very own … [Read more…]
For the past six years, The Great British Bake Off has celebrated Britain’s love affair with baking, giving passionate home bakers the opportunity to compete to be crowned the UK’s Best Amateur Baker. Now, The Great British Bake Off: Live will give you the unique chance to experience unique Bake Off . The Great British … [Read more…]
