zigzag Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I like Benjamina and Selasi. I would love to see Nadiya take over, think she would be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 It's definitely not the same standard as last year, can you see these making a princess cake? No, there's some obvious 'dumbing down' I think. Millefoille? I don't think so! That multilayered tray bake with the very different layers that had to be cut so precisely. Perfectly oblong cakes, cakes made up of loads of pancakes ........... 2 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 Andrew - ????? of course it was Rav who went. I did like Rav, very sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Bakewell tart! I am very sticky! I haven't tasted it yet but can confirm there is definitely no soggy bottom! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 MMMmmmmm looks totes yummy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Please may I have a slice? Looks great and brilliant feathering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Please may I have a slice? Looks great and brilliant feathering. Of course! It is very tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 oh yummy :1b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I really shouldn't read these posts before breakfast! :wub: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 I will confess to eating rather more than I should have last night and right now am wishing I'd brought a slice to school to have with my lunch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I wonder if Channel 4 are contractually obliged to keep Paul Hollywood - probably.........otherwise it might be good to see a whole new 'team'...... I read (somewhere) that French and Saunders might replace Mel and Sue! :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 ?? Marjolaine c'mon, where are they then, I will expect our bakers on here to produce one of those by the weekend please - no excuses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 ?? Marjolaine c'mon, where are they then, I will expect our bakers on here to produce one of those by the weekend please - no excuses. While watching I texted a friend saying 'I've never heard of them but it has chocolate, nuts and cream - what's not to like?!' Maybe not this weekend (I am shattered beyond belief at the moment) but maybe as a birthday treat during half-term... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 quite bit different to the dampfnudel - an unspeakable stodge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 I am tempted to have a go at the fougasse (last week's technical challenge) - I could do with a savoury something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 I'm fairly sure I've made jumbles in the past! They were also in 'What Katy did at school'. I've never made marchpane but have wanted to ever since I read 'A traveller in time' by Alison Uttley. So as far as I'm concerned this week's Bake Off combines my two favourite things - books and baking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Gutted, thought she would go further. Poor Benjamina 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 I know! There is no denying Candice is good but I can't quite warm to her. Not sure I have a favourite or one that I really want to win this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I have worked out why Candice irks me so... She is a Spice Girl wannabe and I think Posh is her role model, what with the pouting, high heals, and a comment she made last night about the spice girls, it all fell into place... Plus her need to go over the top , I am sure she would be much better if she didn't try to 'show off' all the time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 That is exactly what my husband has been saying that she is trying to be like Victoria Beckham. I know she is probably a really lovely person, but my god she iratates the hell out of me! I want Selasi or Andrew to win, love them both. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Think I might have said similar somewhere up thread - we just call her 'Lipstick lady' ::1a Poor Benjamina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 I am really sorry to see Selasi go - I loved his voice as well as his 'chilled' approach. I suspect he was the right person to go though. As for this week's bakes - one day I am going to have a go at puff pastry and might make some palmiers. I liked the sound of the savarin apart from the orange liqueur (I'm not sure if it would work without the alcohol?) but I am very tempted to have a go at the fondant fancies. I did love Nadiya's comment on An Extra Slice last night when they were talking about whether she was a dunker or drizzler for the fondant and she said 'Just buy them!' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I was also very sorry to see Selasi go - so who is your money on now..........have a feeling it might be 'Lipstick Lady' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 I was also very sorry to see Selasi go - so who is your money on now..........have a feeling it might be 'Lipstick Lady' I think it might be lipstick lady too but I think I would really like Andrew to do it - he's so earnest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 The savarin works with any flavoured drizzle/syrup poured over while warm to soak through the sponge.. it is like a giant rum baba and mum made those all the time without the rum for us.. doesnt have to be alcohol.. of course it is no longer a classic version, but your own.. nothing wrong in that. Would love to see Andrew win, but feel lipstick lady may do it.. all comes down to who makes the least mistakes really.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Nooooooooo, not the pouty one, I couldn't stand it. I want Andrew to win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Really couldn't tolerate lipstick lady doing the promotional things during the following year. Nadiya has been quite joyful to watch as she has blossomed in confidence. I too would really want Andrew to win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I am not impressed that lipstick lady won. I know she deserved to win but I will not be watching any programmes she may go on to do. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 No denying she deserved her win though 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueJ Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 She wasn't my favourite but she delivered the goods on the day and those sausage rolls looked so sweet! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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