lsp Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Yep - me too zigzag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 not just you, always irritates.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 I didn't think Yorkshire puddings were meant to be identical! No one was irking me tonight but I was marking maths books and rolling my eyes at some of the number formation at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Lacey pancakes - what was that all about? Where would you put your maple syrup? Disappointed that our representative from Norfolk has gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) Lacey pancakes - what was that all about? Where would you put your maple syrup? Disappointed that our representative from Norfolk has gone. Maybe they could swim in it? I quite fancy having a go at them though! Edited September 14, 2016 by Froglet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillpen Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 She annoyed me last week too ::1a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Please not JO :-( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Well, I had a go at the Viennese whirls - these things are harder than they look! My hand aches from the piping and I suffered a Bake Off type disaster in that I must have accidentally knocked the temperature dial on the oven and turned it right down and when I went to get them out they weren't cooked! I learned a few things (beside triple checking the overn temperature!). The importance of having the right equipment - I don't have a huge range of piping bags and nozzles so I made do. They worked but would have looked better if I had other stuff. The importance of position in the oven - I had one tray near the top and one in the middle, the top one is less cooked and although they appear fine they are crumbling at a touch. Lastly, just how good those bakers in the tent are - it's sometimes easy to sit at home thinking 'What are you doing?!' but having a go on my own with no time pressure and a fully detailed recipe and I couldn't do it as well as they did! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) They look scrummy, and now I am again thinking how long since I had those... (sideways pictures again) Watching lots of bits about who will replace Mary. I saw one with Davina Mcall, quite why she should be considered is anyone's guess, but she was so funny when asked , replying not sure how that would work, as she has a sugar free diet and would have to decline tasting everything with sugar in it.. Another when Jamie Oliver said it would give him such street cred with his children, but has no time to do it. Any speculations/ ideas.. James Martin has done the Junior Bake off , he was quite good on that- or how about a guest each week to set a challenge, could be an interesting twist. Edited September 25, 2016 by Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 They look scrummy, and now I am again thinking how long since I had those... (sideways pictures again) I know - no idea how or why! At least you get the general idea when it's a cake photo. Any speculations/ ideas.. James Martin has done the Junior Bake off , he was quite good on that- or how about a guest each week to set a challenge, could be an interesting twist. I've no real idea and think it depends on what kind of 'feel' they want. I think someone who knows baking would be good - I suspect that if someone like me were to do it it would all taste amazing! I also think that someone who could balance out Paul's 'stern' demeanour would be good. In some ways I think they have to go for something completely different but I don't know. The fact that it will be missing for a year is probably a good think to let people get a bit more used to the idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 PS. FSF HQ I haven't forgotten that I said I'd send you something - have just been researching to try to find something that won't disintegrate/go soggy/go dry and still be edible by the time it gets to you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Well rumours abound with the New Bake Off show, I heard recently they were replacing Mel & Sue with Jo Brand and that the BBC were going to bring out a new cookery/bakery programme with M& S and MB before C4 get their one up and running. Must say I was sent a really funny spoof GBBO which is on Facebook but it was called The Great British P*ss Up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Looking good Froglet and I totally agree with you, the pressure in the tent must be immense. I have still not made a thing from either batter week, bread week or pastry week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Having watched Michele Roux on extra slice, I felt that he could be a worthy Paul replacement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Having watched Michele Roux on extra slice, I felt that he could be a worthy Paul replacement. Yes I did too Cait. He's self assured and has a keen sense of humour and used to the camera. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Having watched Michele Roux on extra slice, I felt that he could be a worthy Paul replacement. I like him - he always seems 'firm but fair'. I liked the way he took the teasing about his daughter's name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Yes I did too Cait. He's self assured and has a keen sense of humour and used to the camera. And I'm sure there could be some M&M jokes (Mary and Michelle). He would also have a knowledge of European cooking that Paul perhaps lacks - I always felt that he is only knowledgeable about bread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Ohh I quite like him, he has a glint in his eye! So much better than Paul who I feel is a little arrogant now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 He has done this sort of thing before, think it was Professional Masterchef and got dropped from it because he did the advert for potatoes.. I liked him, he was very fair and constructive with his feedback. would make a good choice.. maybe put Paul in his place a bit as he is far more rounded in his cooking, not just bread and pastry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSFRebecca Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 PS. FSF HQ I haven't forgotten that I said I'd send you something - have just been researching to try to find something that won't disintegrate/go soggy/go dry and still be edible by the time it gets to you! We can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Waiting to go in the oven two delicious meat pies. All the family getting together for dinner to celebrate the life of my lovely sister who died nine years ago today. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Have a really lovely evening zigzag. I hope like my family you are all able to talk and laugh about all the good times tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Love the co-ordinating board underneath zigzag!! Enjoy your family timex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Have a really lovely evening zigzag. I hope like my family you are all able to talk and laugh about all the good times tonight. We talk about her all the time, be weird not to. Just never know on days like today and special days such as birthdays and Christmas just what the best thing to do for my Mum is? So I always mark the day, even just having a meal and raising a toast or buying Mum some flowers etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Love the co-ordinating board underneath zigzag!! Enjoy your family timex Do you know I could not be bothered to empty my cupboard to get to all my cutters, so just stuck in my arm and it was the first one I managed to grab! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Do you know I could not be bothered to empty my cupboard to get to all my cutters, so just stuck in my arm and it was the first one I managed to grab! A happy coincidence and a lovely way to mark a memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Can I just say... I love a citrus meringue pie!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Nearly made lemon meringue today (my favourite) but ended up making brownies instead! Never thought about using grapefruit as a flavouring like they did last night. So glad what's his name got the star baker, he deserved it this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Am I alone in thinking it's gone a 'bit orf' this year? too many 'disasters' for my liking - I want to be full of awe when watching - perhaps the 'beeb' have got 'rid' just at the right time :blink: Anyone got a favourite baker? I really liked Val but she 'bit the dust' - I do like Selasi (sp) - wouldn't mind the 'lipstick lady' (that's what we call her) if only she would stop 'pulling faces' 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Over all I like Benjamina, and yes perhaps they are all being pressed a little too much and that's what's causing errors, but some, like lipstick lady, are complete over achievers who put added pressure on themselves, sorry to see Andrew(?) go this week, I rather liked his bakes and he seemed a nice lad. Saw talk of last year's winner, Nadiya in contention to go with Paul to C4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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