Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Recap: The Finale Week 10

November 2, 2019 by
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It's the final week, girls and boys. Three bakers are left to battle it out for the coveted glass cakestand. For a breakdown of what has happened in this contentious season, please see my earlier recaps Weeks 1 and 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8 and Week 9. Signature bake: Ultimate chocolate cake, decorated in 2 hours The task was… read more

Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Recap: Semi-Finals – Patisserie Week 9

October 27, 2019 by
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Four bakers, one tent. Semi-finals. For a breakdown of what has happened in the big white tent, please see my earlier recaps Weeks 1 and 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8. It is the semi-finals kids. And while I'll never stop watching The Great British Bake Off (I just can't quit it), each week it loses more charm. It's… read more

Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Recap: Pastry Week 8

October 19, 2019 by
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Five bakers are left and it is one week before semi-finals. For a breakdown of what has happened in the big white tent, please see my earlier recaps Weeks 1 and 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7. I confess now that there are just two weeks left, I am sad. It is over too soon. I relate these mixed… read more

Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Recap: Festival Week 7

October 12, 2019 by
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Six bakers are left. Cake week saw the demise of Dan, biscuit week crumbled Jamie’s dreams of baking royalty, bread week sent Amelia packing, dairy week bid adieu to Phil, the Roaring 20’s sent both Michelle and Helena home and desserts scooted Priya out of the tent. (Weeks 1 and 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6). You may notice a… read more

Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Recap: Desserts’ Week 6

October 6, 2019 by
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Seven bakers remain. Cake week saw the demise of Dan, biscuit week crumbled Jamie’s dreams of baking royalty, bread week sent Amelia packing, dairy week bid adieu to Phil and the Roaring 20's sent both Michelle and Helena home. (Weeks 1 and 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5). Even before the seven remaining bakers entered the tent, I started muttering under… read more

Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Recap: Roaring 20’s Week 5

September 29, 2019 by
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And then there were nine. To recap - cake week saw the demise of Dan, biscuit week crumbled Jamie’s dreams of baking royalty, bread week sent Amelia packing and dairy week bid adieu to Phil. (Weeks 1 and 2, Week 3, Week 4). Before I begin retelling the tale of the "first-ever" Roaring 20's week, I must confess my struggling… read more

Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Recap: Dairy Week 4

September 21, 2019 by
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The ten bakers arrived at the tent for the first-ever dairy week. Cake week saw the demise of Dan, biscuit week crumbled Jamie’s dreams of baking royalty and bread week sent Amelia packing. (Weeks 1 and 2 and Week 3). How will the bakers tolerate a weekend of lactose bakes? Let's find out. Signature bake: Cake containing a cultured dairy… read more

Great British Bake Off – Recap – Week 3 – Bread

September 15, 2019 by
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It is bread week or the week when Paul pokes, prods and the Pillsbury doughboy renews his restraining order. Poke my belly, and die. The bakers are down to eleven in number. Cake week saw the demise of Dan. Biscuit week crumbled Jamie's dreams of baking royalty. (Weeks 1 and 2 Recap) Signature bake: Filled, yeasted share and tear. As… read more

Great British Bake Off – Week One and Two Recaps

September 8, 2019 by
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The Great British Bake Off is off to a great start. As you know, Netflix is airing the series in the USA three days after the original episode airs in the UK. Last week, I highlighted a few of my favorite pans which were purchased after a sighting on the show. This week I will share a recap of the… read more
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