Can you believe it is Finals week already in the big white baking tent? It is extra sad this year, because as this seventh series draws to a close, it also brings with it an end to an era for the Great British Bake Off. I do wonder what will happen in 2017 to the … [Read more…]
Welcome to week 6 of the Great Bloggers Bake Off following week 6 of the GBBO, and tonight saw another new theme for GBBO with Botanical. The categories this week were: Signature : Citrus Meringue Pie Technical : 2 French Herb Fougasse Breads Showstopper : 3 Tiered Flower Cake
Strawberries are such a staple summer fruit in this country aren’t they? They symbolise all that is good about this country I think. Our happy summer days (even if they are not as sunny and warm as we would like), Wimbledon which always brings our country together, picnics , and, of course desserts!!!!
With the warmer weather here at the moment, and British strawberries on sale in an abundance, what better dessert to serve alongside them than meringues. My boys and their Daddy both love meringues and while it is easy to buy a packet from the supermarket, and less faff because there are already made and ready … [Read more…]
I have wanted to make a sweet pizza for some time now, but have never found the right opportunity to die it a go. However, in a bid to get my eldest to eat something – anything really – following him being poorly off school with a sickness bug, I thought I would attempt a … [Read more…]