bluekarin Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Anyone else watching tonight? I am looking forward to it. Just about to walk the dog so I can sit down with a cup and a slice of homemade Bakewell Tart and cream to watch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Noooooo! I'm in theathre tonight watching Romeo and Juliette! When is the re-run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Yes, definitely...even though we are on holiday, have booked the TV and staying in ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Waiting for it to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Looking forward to it but a tad disappointed that they seem to have, if the press can be believed, such a 'politically correct' bunch ! Also it would seem that the young lass has baked on a fairly serious scale before...not sure if this is strictly in the spirit of the show as seem to recall a furore (sp?)about one contestant last year when it appeared that they had baked 'for money' (birthday cakes?) and how it was not really 'cricket'! Still, worth watching for the delightful Mary and her expertise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Oops, just started a thread in all things nice section Can't wait to see how they bake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Really enjoyed show. Doesn't Mary look fabulous....I love her hair,that soft colour is so much more flattering than grey and makes her look younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 She seems to get younger and more stylish with every series...I would say I don't know how she does it but I guess stylists are involved Mind you, if I look like her at 80 I shall be delighted Felt so, so sorry for the lady whose black forest gateau collapsed.......must be both upsetting and mortifying. You could almost hear the collective gasp of horror across the country. Still, she got through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Noooooo!I'm in theathre tonight watching Romeo and Juliette! When is the re-run? Just seen its repeated on Sunday at 4pm on BBC1 Hope you enjoyed your performance though, it looked really good from the photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Ooh, I love Dorret, Marie and Sandy in particular. I was praying for Dorret after the mousse incident! I do think the young lad, Tamal, is going to be there to the end though, he's very good. I'm sure my opinions will change as the series goes on. It was interesting to see that the young lady with the baking blog is not particularly shining at the moment, so I think maybe she won't be as much of a threat to the others as has been portrayed in the press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Noooooo!I'm in theathre tonight watching Romeo and Juliette! When is the re-run? Just seen its repeated on Sunday at 4pm on BBC1 Hope you enjoyed your performance though, it looked really good from the photo Oh thank you sooo much! It was an absolutely awesome performance! It's a group of amateur players who do a different piece of shakespeare every year. It's played in an open air theathre in the woods. And they are able to make the dramatic story of Romeo and Juliette light, sweet and funny! Have put Sunday 4 pm in my calendar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Loved it, in particular lovely Mary. Haven't heard about the young lady baker, will have to pay more attention to the press. The standard just increases year on year. I seem to remember the first show and I think the semi final was of last nights show stopper standard. I could have competed then, but now it's way above my ability!!ps does Mary do any baking classes or can anyone recommend any in the London/Surrey area. I'd love to brush up my skills... I always enjoy the BBC good food live theatre shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 We saw it this afternoon, after an internet free day so we wouldn't see who was out. Naturally it was the person who I said 'Oh, they will win this year' I really like the young anaesthetist chap, & I think he will do rather well. Not at all keen on the lady who keeps saying she is random or the older lady who has a bit of a mad glint in her eye if you ask me I like the body-building mum & the young girl too - great people this year. They seem a diverse bunch. Personally I don't really care if some have more experience than others. Its just a TV show, & they pick people who will make good TV, as well as good cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Clucker1', if you can travel to Essex you could attend a class run by a former GBBO winner. click Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 The right person went home. There were some very delicious looking gateaux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 We saw it this afternoon, after an internet free day so we wouldn't see who was out.Naturally it was the person who I said 'Oh, they will win this year' Watched it last night as DD stays and we watch it together. We said who we thought would win and DD said the man who went out too. I said the anesthetist so we will have too see. Also felt very sorry for the lady whose cake collapsed. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I really thought a collapsing cake would be grounds for dismissal . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 At least Dorret put it up for judging! When Ian threw his whatever it was (baked alaska?) in the bin last year that was deemed unacceptable as they had nothing at all to judge . I think they said that Dorret's was tasty if a mess, poor woman! I think that the nasty comments in the press about Flora being 'too posh' are really unfair! Too posh for what, for goodness sake!? OK she has an Aga but should be judged on her ability to bake rather than the means Still I suppose that the media have to have something negative to say (or am I being uncharitable ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) Article in Mail today about how qualified most of the contestants are. Marie is trained patisserie chef and ran a hotel and her own cupcake business and suggests six of the others are semi pro too. It just takes the shine off the programme when I read this.I know they have stringent assessments beforehand but you do assume they just are good home bakers. click Edited August 9, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 I'm sorry, and maybe I am reading the article wrong, but because you have an Instagram account and like to show off the baking creations you make, that makes you a pro? I think this shows more of a love for baking, rather than being a pro, as you are going to put in the best photos of what you've created. Just because this weeks star baker lived in Paris 30years ago, and went to the baking school there, doesn't mean she is a pro either. I imagine she was taught a few tricks of the trade, especially after watching how Julia Childs learnt in Paris to write her books, which incidentally were for housewives to be able to recreate the food there as it wasn't available in the US (I don't think she saw herself as a pro either, more as a food lover). Daily Mail make me quite cross in always trying to create something out of nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I refuse to read these things because they feel like spoilers to me. I will take as I find. It is the same with Strictly the press have to find something to pick away at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Daily Mail makes me cross full stop but I won't go there or the mods will take the thread down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Daily Mail makes me cross full stop but I won't go there or the mods will take the thread down Glad it's not just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Sunday 4 pm turned out to be Sunday 5 pm (stupid time difference...) But it was lovely again! Although I think the collapsed cake was aweful (in taste and look), that Stu didn't keep to the brief at all. They needed to show chocolate and he gave them meringue! I loved how Nadijah looked absolutely moritfied with judging. Pure terror! The best looking cake for me was the one with the little coloured chocolate in the shape of cherries. So beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Oh noooo! How is that possible? I was convinced she would get far, being such an experienced home baker! I loved the fire engine and planning to make earl grey cookies myself too! Just need to find a decent recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
