GBBO starts tomorrow!

[Forgetfulmog]

Very excited!

Paul Hollywood does piss me off tbh, but I love seeing all the cakes & stuff. Will probably have to make something to eat whilst watching it though...

When I say learn I mean that reality show bake off/apprentice going on a journey thing. I think there was more trying of ideas, learning off each other and doing it themselves later in the series, an exchange of ideas I suppose.

That's OK then

I wanted to do Latin.

I don't think Ruby from this year is as bad as Catherine from last year. Catherine was one of those that goes on about how bad they are, but is actually quite good. Ruby, poor love, actually was really struggling. Personally I like squirrel lady and star baker fella. They are my favourites at the mo. Oh and jolly teacher man. Like him too!

I see what you mean now, Indith.

But I don't think it was that last year either, although this year the 'field' seems particularly bad. Especially with all the cuts!

Oh what an interesting digression about Russian do you listen to The Archers Indith? I ask because Ambridge Extra has been using untranslated Russian and we on the thread needed a translator .

I just don't get this show at all and I love cooking! The man and woman are awful although I love sue Perkins but couldn't watch it long enough to see enough of her. It should be on in the daytime it's so bad

What don't you get?

So far I predict either Howard or Frances will win :)

I think it always looks a bit chaotic for the first few episodes - too many people to follow. And the historical bit is always really jarring, even though it's interesting.

But I still love it.

I wish instead of doing the history bit, they'd do more on tips for how you do stuff. For example, I know why creme patissiere curdles, and I know if you are slack like me, you can just sieve a custard to get the lumps out, but I'd find it really useful to know what good home bakers would check for to avoid that sort of mistake.

(Oh, and to answer exit, DH is Russian. Very boring answer. I can do Latin though.)

I do love this show (even though I can't bake for toffee) but the thing that gets my goat is that they are nearly all always English. No offense to the English, I am myself, but it's supposed to be the British Bake off. Surely there are more applicants from the rest of Britain? I know last year we had James, and I seem to remember Brendan was irish but that was it i think. And this year I think I've heard a Welsh accent? But again the rest of the country seems to be missing.

Any hoo, Howard seems to be the new Brendan.I like ruby, I did feel sorry for her. I can imagine being that emotional too and I don't mind teacher bloke either.

noddy The "man and woman" are the judges!! I like both of them and their straight facedness is tempered by Mel and Sue. Though they both have a twinkle in their eyes. MILES better than masterchef IMO.

Well, to be fair, NoHank, if it's the Great British Bake Off? Northern Ireland isn't part of Britain.

Sorry ppeat I don't listen to the Archers. Plus my Russian is dire from not using it. There are a few good speakers on here though.

Last year I had a go at all of the Technical Challenges, made me try a load of things I would never, ever have done otherwise. I am hoping to do the same this year, or at least do them up until baby arrives! Angel food cake, here I come!

Have you got any tips on making macaroons without all that sugar Elle? suitable for DH, and me actually I hate stuff that's too sweet I can feel my teeth protesting , who has to cut down due to having near type 2 diabetes.

I thought there must be someone who speaks it Indith LRDpomog maybe your DH could listen to the most omnibus on Radio 4 extra and post some of the translation it would be fantastic if he has the time!!!

Sorry LRD most 'recent' omnibus!

Was never too keen on PH anyway, but the revelations of the affair has completely put me off him, he has far too good an opinion of himself anyway. Wasn't really surprised he had been involved with someone else and suspect it isn't the first time. I think that the fame has gone to his head and can imagine him acting like the great 'I am' and flirting with any female in range anyway, he just seems that type.

Compared to Mary Berry, who has been baking for longer than he has been around - he is a rank amateur yet tries to give the impression he is the top dog. Mel and Sue are essential ingredients in the success of the show though, love their humour and the way they interact with the contestants, sometimes consoling them, sometimes encouraging and even helping, (except for the time Sue ate some of the ingredients a contestant had weighed and put aside for use, thinking that they were 'spare').

Still love the GBBO - it is one of the few programmes that we watch as a family and it inspires the kids to want to try making and baking new things.

ppeat - sorry, TBH, I doubt he will have time as he's working overtime at the moment. There is a language/bilingualism section on MN, though, someone there might help?

Thanks LRD

youAint I agree that PH does seem to think he's the first baker ever. Apart from that I don't form my opinions on what the press happen to print and if we watched programmes based on the morals of the protagonists then I don't reckon we'd watch anything.

Oh it nearly drove me mad - although I watched all of it avidly. I am doing Slimming World.......and watching GBBO is not a good idea if your resolve is likely to waver !!!!

Tee, Northern Ireland is, but the Republic of Ireland isn't. I thought (might be wrong) that Brendan was from there rather than NI. Which would make it the Great British-and-Irish Bake Off I suppose...

N. Ireland isn't part of Britain.

UK = GB (England, Scotland, Wales) + N.Ireland

It's quite simple really