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A Picnic Feast – Final GBBO Showstopper Challenge (Week 10)

WEEK 10! THE FINAL! Sort of. (Just pretend this is 3 weeks ago! Kthnx.) Ok, so I know that with all the recent US election stuff it feels like GBBO ended about 25 years ago but… I FINALLY got around to doing my FINAL Showstopper Challenge post! *pats self on back* Tbh, I knew fromContinue reading “A Picnic Feast – Final GBBO Showstopper Challenge (Week 10)”

Pork, Quince & Sage Sausage Rolls

Why would anyone make puff pastry from scratch?! Honestly?! Ok, I can understand it if you want to add a flavour to the pastry, or you’re a pastry chef, or own a bakery, or have arms of steel… but little ol’ me? Nah, I’ll take the store-bought stuff from now on kthnx. Don’t get me wrong, it’sContinue reading “Pork, Quince & Sage Sausage Rolls”

Lego Fondant Fancies – GBBO Showstopper Challenge (Week 9)

Week 8! Patisserie Week! This week saw the bakers making 24 savoury palmiers, some fancy liqueur soaked cake called a ‘Savarin’, and a showstopper of 36 fondant fancies. I swear as soon as my sister heard the words ‘fondant fancies’ she turned to me with the happiest smug face possible. Basically the raised eyebrow emoji. She lovesContinue reading “Lego Fondant Fancies – GBBO Showstopper Challenge (Week 9)”