tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post4105330387984509194..comments2024-02-22T09:38:19.746+00:00Comments on Cake, Crumbs and Cooking: Review: The Great British Bake Off - How to Bake.....Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-87804167214558851732011-08-20T10:21:22.316+01:002011-08-20T10:21:22.316+01:00I was a late follower of the GB Bake Off last year...I was a late follower of the GB Bake Off last year, this year I made sure I watched fromt he start. Your review has def. got me interested in the cookbook. If a comment makes me eligible to win a copy, then please count me in.Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-16742540098734600862011-08-17T22:46:15.851+01:002011-08-17T22:46:15.851+01:00My baking nemesis is pies, just can't get them...My baking nemesis is pies, just can't get them right. My favourite things to bake are cupcakes using a victoria sponge recipe but with half light brown sugar and half caster sugar.<br />I follow you on blogger :)I'll be Sally for nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792556269539450584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-11994767879397242822011-08-17T21:20:59.184+01:002011-08-17T21:20:59.184+01:00I've just come back to this from your plum sor...I've just come back to this from your plum sorbet post, not realising you had a copy to giveaway (I really thought I'd read the complete post). Well I'm not about to pass on a chance of winning a copy of this.<br /><br />So, I am following you and one of my many nemeses is roulades - I just cannot roll them!Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-19110553039530112932011-08-16T08:49:06.859+01:002011-08-16T08:49:06.859+01:00I try to resist the call of new baking books, havi...I try to resist the call of new baking books, having already got a few but it sounds like there is a lot in there to make it worthwhile! I particularly like the sound of that icing with the dark chocolate, much more to my taste rather than buttercream!<br /><br />I already follow you :)<br /><br />My nemesis is choux pastry, am too scared of it! One day!!<br /><br />My favourite thing to bake is Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027234256771956725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-19686976706270559722011-08-15T18:49:50.873+01:002011-08-15T18:49:50.873+01:00Lovely review C. Beautifully written :) Did you en...Lovely review C. Beautifully written :) Did you enjoy the process? I liked reading this, maybe a new career is in sight....<br /><br />Just a little thought on Marmalade cake, I made Nigel Slater's Marmalade Cake with drizzle and he says there that it sinks slightly so maybe that is a characteristic of marmalade cakes. I don't know, obviously, the recipe in this book but if it is the Joanna @ Zeb Bakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524835664217239571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-14859790048582064402011-08-15T12:50:41.683+01:002011-08-15T12:50:41.683+01:00I bought this book over the weekend but I haven...I bought this book over the weekend but I haven't had a chance to look through it yet. Looking forward to putting my feet up later and having a read though it. Those chocolate cupcakes do look delicious! I have to agree with The caked crusader though, I don't understand it when they have loads of pictures of scenery when they could've had more pictures of the recipes!Nickkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18314379706604444036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-72988743913600681502011-08-15T08:01:14.382+01:002011-08-15T08:01:14.382+01:00I have bought this book and am impressed with it, ...I have bought this book and am impressed with it, however, it does fall foul of my current pet peeve with recipe books - they don't have a photo for each dish BUT do have loads of pointless photos presumably setting the scene. I don't want to see a photo of a field or a marquee, when that photo could instead have been of one of the recipes! Rant over!!The Caked Crusaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840224194242219981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-49953539084319361592011-08-15T07:54:46.153+01:002011-08-15T07:54:46.153+01:00My nemesis is anything that needs rolling up - rou...My nemesis is anything that needs rolling up - roulades, Swiss roll, that kind of thing. But my meringues are hit and miss too.<br /><br />The book looks good and I shall be following this series with interest. I do like Mary Berry, not so sure about Mr Grumpy.Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522905168998236063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-657947175486346862011-08-14T20:44:33.922+01:002011-08-14T20:44:33.922+01:00Your post has made me HUNGRY and wanting to get my...Your post has made me HUNGRY and wanting to get my beloved KitchenAid going! My nemesis to bake would be macarons - I adore them, but can't buy them locally so am forced to feebly attempt making them with little success so far. My favourite thing to make would be brownies - my latest ultimate recipe is with peanut butter!pearplumpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05266708514514291467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-53186833426093788192011-08-14T19:20:30.076+01:002011-08-14T19:20:30.076+01:00wow, these bakes look divine. I would love a copy...wow, these bakes look divine. I would love a copy of this book - if not I will have to ask Santa for it :) xxLuciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480999799840970594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-60456155011958992622011-08-14T15:56:43.339+01:002011-08-14T15:56:43.339+01:00I never watched the first series, I had my noise o...I never watched the first series, I had my noise out of joint so refused to watch the show lol. I might tune in to this series though ... maybe! Those cupcakes look out of this world yummy! Great review C.Chelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00939575593242980773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-60180342781794019142011-08-14T15:49:54.248+01:002011-08-14T15:49:54.248+01:00Ah C, you have explained a lot. I was in the books...Ah C, you have explained a lot. I was in the bookshop the other day and there were two GBBO books which confused me utterly. Now I understand, they have already published the book for the 2nd series. I've had my eye on the first book, which looks quite good I thought, but haven't actually purchased it - yet! Looking forward to the next series as I really enjoyed the last one AND no Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-27508874437095175092011-08-14T14:43:06.160+01:002011-08-14T14:43:06.160+01:00My nemesis is deep frying - in all areas of cookin...My nemesis is deep frying - in all areas of cooking, but it means I'll never fry a doughnut or make churros.<br /><br />My favorite things to bake are large simple looking cakes, which have a 'wow!' factor when cut. I seem to have reputation for marble cakes, which fit into this catergory!<br /><br />PS - can't believe I wasn't already following your blog!Suellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824039607448635437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-17770821492806493532011-08-14T13:29:27.066+01:002011-08-14T13:29:27.066+01:00My baking nemesis is definitely profiteroles at th...My baking nemesis is definitely profiteroles at the minute, both the choux pastry and the creme patissiere are proving very hard to master!<br /><br />Favourite thing to bake.... maybe layer cakes for the wow factor, or cheesecake because it's my favourite to eat!<br /><br />NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-69556816582219535312011-08-14T12:41:25.798+01:002011-08-14T12:41:25.798+01:00Hiya C!
I saw a copy of this in my local bookshop...Hiya C!<br /><br />I saw a copy of this in my local bookshop yesterday and had a sneaky peak through - it was beautifully photographed and laid out and I was impressed with the recipe selection. I'm glad to hear the recipes you tried turned out so well- the cupcakes looks delicious!<br /><br />I had taken out last series' book from the library and was a bit disappointed- very few of the Kate@whatkatebakedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03377869776999540690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-15307105489739400612011-08-14T12:24:28.721+01:002011-08-14T12:24:28.721+01:00Meringue is my nemesis - I just cannot get it to t...Meringue is my nemesis - I just cannot get it to the right point!<br /><br />I really enjoyed Great British Bakeoff and I'm looking forward to the next series this week. I felt it had a much healthier energy than Masterchef or some of the other super-competitive shows.Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.com