Mary and Paul had one of the toughest decisions in the history of Bake Off yet, having to choose between one to go in the best batch of bakers after facing Signature Savoury Parcels, a technical Kouign Amman (pronounced “Queen Amann”) and showstopping Eclairs. Eliminated: Kate My Elimination Prediction: Martha (see the rest of them here) Star…
GBBO 14 Episode 6 Review: European Cakes Week
Thanks to a huge selection of European accents, a phenomenal amount of sugar work in the showstopper and Mel and Sue being on top form, this has to be my favourite week thus far. But who went in this tricky and tense week Eliminated: Nobody My Elimination Prediction: Kate (see the rest of them here) Star Baker:…
GBBO 14 Episode 5 Review: Pies and Tarts Week
Pies and Tarts Week had some of the oddest challenges ever seen on Bake Off but 6 bakers managed to scrape through. Eliminated: Diana (by default) and Norman My Elimination Prediction: Norman and Kate (see the rest of them here) Star Baker: Kate (deservedly!) Good: Nancy Bad: Richard, Martha Best Bake: Kate’s Rhubarb, Prune and Apple Pies Well Norman has finally…
Cornflake Crumble Cake
American coffee cakes, many of which do not actually contain coffee but are meant to be served with a cup of coffee, have always been my guilty pleasure. They have a rich buttery streusel topping and filling which is sandwiched between the raw cake mixture and gets baked in between. The cakes are always incredibly…
GBBO 14 Episode 4 Review: Desserts Week
Well wasn’t that a bit eventful? The tent heated up in more ways than one this week, after facing signature self-saucing puddings, a technical Tiramisu cake and showstopping Baked Alaskas in 25 degree heat! That was never really going to work was it, come on Bake Off producers! Eliminated: Iain My Elimination Prediction: Richard (how…
GBBO 14 Episode 3 Review: Bread Week
I know I’ve already said it but Bread Week could be crucial in predicting who wins the competition. Historically, the person who finishes first in the Technical Challenge, which this week was Paul’s ciabatta, has gone on to win the series. However the bakers also had to face 2 other challenges this week, including their…
Apple Pie Cake
This cake is a true showstopper because not only does the cake boast an impressive 3 layers of sponge, amazingly heady with cinnamon, but is topped with caramelised apples and a cinnamon cream cheese frosting. The recipe does come from Edd Kimber’s first book The Boy Who Bakes, and you can see my review for…
GBBO 14 Episode 2 Review: Biscuit Week
The second episode of The Great British Bake Off aired tonight and really showed each of the baker’s skill. The biscuit week demanded the remaining 11 bakers to make their signature savoury biscuits, Mary’s technical Florentines and a showstopping 3D biscuit scene. Eliminated: Enwezor My Prediction: Nancy Star Baker: Richard Good: Luis Bad: Norman Best…
GBBO 14 Episode 1 Review: Cake Week
A brand new year, brand new channel, brand new location and a batch of 12 new bakers. That’s right the first episode of The Great British Bake Off showed tonight and what a grand entrance it made. The cake week demanded the 12 bakers to make their signature Swiss Roll, Mary’s technically demanding Cherry Cake…
Food on Youtube Archives – Sorted Food (Part 2)
I’m continuing the search of the Youtube food archives with Sorted Food’s Youtube channel. Sorted Food is a group of friends who have basically grown up together. With close to 850,000 subscribers, Sorted began, amazingly, four years ago and has grown to become one of the biggest food communities in the world. With videos coming…
Food on Youtube Archives – Byron Talbott (Part 2)
I’m continuing the search of the Youtube food archives with Byron Talbott’s Youtube channel. If you haven’t heard of Byron Talbott before, I think it’s time to prepare yourself for a good hour of gasping in awe of the beauty of the food that Byron continues to produce without fail as you binge-watch his videos. In…
Food on Youtube Archives – The Boy Who Bakes
I’m continuing the search of the Youtube food archives with Edd Kimber’s Youtube channel. Some of you may not have heard of Edd Kimber. Well he was the champion of the first series of The Great British Bake Off and has gone on to have an amazing career, having worked with the likes of Raymond…
Food on Youtube Archives – Sorted Food
I’m continuing the search of the Youtube food archives with Sorted Food’s Youtube channel. Sorted Food is a group of friends who have basically grown up together. With close to 850,000 subscribers, Sorted began, amazingly, four years ago and has grown to become one of the biggest food communities in the world. With videos coming…
Food on Youtube Archives – CupcakeJemma
I’m continuing the search of the Youtube food archives with CupcakeJemma’s Youtube channel. Jemma runs Crumbs & Doilies, an incredibly hip and modern London-based cupcake and cake shop. Each week she posts a brand new video demonstrating a new cupcake recipe, a new technique or a behind the scenes of the shop. With over 50,000…
Food on Youtube Archives – InTheKitchenWithKate (Part 2)
I’m continuing the search of the Youtube food archives with InTheKitchenWithKate’s Youtube channel again. InTheKitchenWithKate is a British Youtube channel. Kate posts videos every Thursday at 5pm GMT and takes her inspiration for recipes from both celebrity chefs such as Rachel Allen, Ina Garten and Mary Berry and requests from her subscribers; comment in the…
Andrew in the Kitchen 