Goodnight peeps....(goes off to dream of Dracula)....xxx
Sweet dreams everyone, thanks for the company 
It's week six of The Great British Bake Off and just seven bakers remain. This week, for the very first time on Bake Off, it's Botanical Week.
There are three challenges inspired by nature. The bakers can reachfor anything that grows to give their bakes maximum botanical taste.
The bakers start with a signature challenge with a twist, that demands sharp citrus flavours and perfect peaks. Hidden under the gingham cloth is a leafy technical challenge set by Mr Hollywood. And finally, the botanical showstopper is the biggest challenge of the series so far - not one, not two, but three tiers of elaborately decorated cake.
Paul and Mary are looking for beautifully flavoured sponges and to be wowed by stunning floral designs. Three challenges, three chances to win star baker, three chances to avoid leaving the tent.
Do they always 'bake' in every programme?
steam !!!
Sacrilege !!!!
Saint posted:
Sacrilege !!!!
It was the technical challenge in the third episode. That's still available on iPlayer if you want to check it out:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07v324h
El Loro posted:Saint posted:
Sacrilege !!!!
It was the technical challenge in the third episode. That's still available on iPlayer if you want to check it out:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07v324h
I can only see pastry, bread, batter and biscuit
Saint posted:El Loro posted:Saint posted:
Sacrilege !!!!
It was the technical challenge in the third episode. That's still available on iPlayer if you want to check it out:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07v324hI can only see pastry, bread, batter and biscuit
It's in the bread episode and starts just before 20 minutes in. They have to made dampfnudels
Thank you El Rolio
Saint posted:Do they always 'bake' in every programme?
That comment takes the biscuit.
I'll get my coat....
I am not going to watch this programme until they have a week which uses the following ingredients.
1. Corn Flakes or Rice Krispies
2. Chocolate
3. Jam (optional)
Criminally ignored:
Beans on toast
Toast
Soft boiled eggs
Chips (triple cooked)
Cup-o-soup
Pot Noodle
Bump
Evening all 
Kaytee posted:Bump
I hope it did not hurt Kaytee. 
Evening all...(See Saint has been practicing his cooking skills and produced a menu).....
evening folks 
Evening all
Dame, Kaytee, EC and Syd
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Kaytee posted:Bump
I hope it did not hurt Kaytee.
Waves crutches
Yogi19 posted:Dame, Kaytee, EC and Syd
Yogi
Venom now directed solely at Pouty
I hopesomeone uses Hemlock - that will serve Hollywood riht for defecting.
if I go, you know I'm getting the liferaft out....it's pis chucking down here
Bossa Nova Baz posted:Evening all
Kaytee posted:Venom now directed solely at Pouty
With you all the way, ladies.
Rav goes this week or the Ginger t****r
Kaytee posted:Venom now directed solely at Pouty
I'll join you now...all my energy went to Val
Dame_Ann_Average posted:
if I go, you know I'm getting the liferaft out....it's pis chucking down here
Same up here, and wind is getting up.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Rav goes this week or the Ginger t****r
I like Andrew.
Andrew using stem ginger...he should have stuck his head in
I'm not hearing anyhing botanical so far from any contestant.
Pot-noodley-toast-loving-can't-cook-to-save-your-life pumkiiiiins
Yogi19 posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Rav goes this week or the Ginger t****r
I like Andrew.
I wouldn't miss him 
Yogi19 posted:Dame_Ann_Average posted:
if I go, you know I'm getting the liferaft out....it's pis chucking down here
Same up here, and wind is getting up.
Dame_Ann_Average posted:
if I go, you know I'm getting the liferaft out....it's pis chucking down here
Getting breezy here too
Dame_Ann_Average posted:
Andrew using stem ginger...he should have stuck his head in
Dame_Ann_Average posted:
if I go, you know I'm getting the liferaft out....it's pis chucking down here
Been lovely here today....still ok
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Yogi19 posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Rav goes this week or the Ginger t****r
I like Andrew.
I wouldn't miss him
Yogi19 posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Rav goes this week or the Ginger t****r
I like Andrew.
Not a fan.
I don't like Physallis (sp), all show and no substance.....
Bossa Nova Baz posted:I'd like to give pouty a Glasgow kiss !!
Ditto.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
I'm not hearing anyhing botanical so far from any contestant.
Should be some edible flowers in there....or Lavender a la Masterchef
Bossa Nova Baz posted:Yogi19 posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Rav goes this week or the Ginger t****r
I like Andrew.
Me too
I also don't mind Rav - in fact, the only one I don't like is Pouty.
Kaytee posted:Been lovely here today....still ok
crap here, but we had it nice when you had it awful.....swings and roundabouts Kaytee
Bossa Nova Baz posted:I'd like to give pouty a Glasgow kiss !!
I'll go with the Southern kick up the a&se
This botanical theme is not really working out. They are all using products we see on a regualr basis - not seeing anything out of the ordinary.
Tom's using PUMPKIN!!!!
My winner 
Not sure about the pumpkin in Tom's.
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Kaytee posted:Been lovely here today....still ok
crap here, but we had it nice when you had it awful.....swings and roundabouts Kaytee
Yes....all depends on wind direction
Saint posted:Tom's using PUMPKIN!!!!
My winner
I feel a song coming on....put the lime in the coconut......
Kaytee posted:Bossa Nova Baz posted:I'd like to give pouty a Glasgow kiss !!
I'll go with the Southern kick up the a&se
Bossa Nova Baz posted:Kaytee posted:Bossa Nova Baz posted:I'd like to give pouty a Glasgow kiss !!
I'll go with the Southern kick up the a&se
And Dame can lamp her in the middle.....sorted!
Kaytee posted:Bossa Nova Baz posted:I'd like to give pouty a Glasgow kiss !!
I'll go with the Southern kick up the a&se
Syd posted:I feel a song coming on....put the lime in the coconut......
I can't remember it 
NO LIPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yogi19 posted:Not sure about the pumpkin in Tom's.
Syd posted:I feel a song coming on....put the lime in the coconut......
Kaytee posted:And Dame can lamp her in the middle.....sorted!
pouty volley ball
Drat, Mary likes that Pouty is putting hers in the oven.
Rav has been hanging on for a couple of weeks now, unless he can show he can step up his skill level he surely must go. One of the weaker contestants, which is what the show is about.
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Kaytee posted:And Dame can lamp her in the middle.....sorted!
pouty volley ball
The beach kind and then we can chuck her in the sea to finish her off
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Kaytee posted:And Dame can lamp her in the middle.....sorted!
pouty volley ball
That sounds good
Yogi19 posted:Not sure about the pumpkin in Tom's.
I've not been sure about most things Tom's made
Bossa Nova Baz posted:Resists saying a tart for a....
Don't like meringue
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Syd posted:I feel a song coming on....put the lime in the coconut......
I can't remember it
Kaytee posted:The beach kind and then we can chuck her in the sea to finish her off
Baz can do that bit...she doesn't mind sand in her jesus sandals
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Yogi19 posted:Not sure about the pumpkin in Tom's.
I've not been sure about most things Tom's made
Maybe it will taste better than it sounds
Evening all I've been pouting and wondering where the heck you all were... from in the strictly thread! 
Don't like that green mess that Pouty has done
My posting box has collapsed and I have no smileys
Saint posted:Don't like meringue
I agree Saint. It's not a very interesting of appetising food stuff.
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Kaytee posted:The beach kind and then we can chuck her in the sea to finish her off
Baz can do that bit...she doesn't mind sand in her jesus sandals
Great