^^ but then why enter a show if you can't commit the time. There's lots of things people would love to do but can't because of other commitments. It's a bit of a lame excuse to be fair.
^^ but then why enter a show if you can't commit the time. There's lots of things people would love to do but can't because of other commitments. It's a bit of a lame excuse to be fair.
I am not excusing them, I am just saying it's more complicated than just 'she could not be arsed to practice' and that now I consider that, too, when I see what they had done.
^^ but then why enter a show if you can't commit the time. There's lots of things people would love to do but can't because of other commitments. It's a bit of a lame excuse to be fair.
I think that's a bit harsh to be fair. Who knows what goes on at home week to week, children's illnesses, unexpected committments at works, home crises, unavoidable outside Bake Off committments etc. I know some have done brilliantly whilst fitting in exams for example (John and James spring to mind), but sometimes real life just does take over when you least expect it.
I think that's a bit harsh to be fair. Who knows what goes on at home week to week, children's illnesses, unexpected committments at works, home crises, unavoidable outside Bake Off committments etc. I know some have done brilliantly whilst fitting in exams for example (John and James spring to mind), but sometimes real life just does take over when you least expect it.
Is it the only show where you compete over the weekend and then return to real life in the week? The logistics must be incredible even just from the travelling point of view - and I would assume they have to be there on Friday ready to start filming on Saturday morning? It's probably one of those things that sounds doable until you are actually doing it - and then it's just a struggle to fit everything in.
The one thing that annoyed me this week was Mary's repeated moans about blackberries bleeding. So what if they do, I've rarely had a berry in a cake etc which hasn't bled a bit, it's a bit of juice leaking and I've had tarts and cakes from many places, including the Savoy and they all had a bit of juice leakage. Sometimes the judges seem to look for potential things that could go wrong with a bake which isn't an issue at all.
I bet Mary also bakes cakes where the fruit bleeds. It's fine if it bleeds a bit, it's not fine if it's so wet it makes everything soggy!
Also, as much as I love Mary, did anyone else thing most of the bakers meringues in the technical looked more impressive and more appetising than Mary's?
I doubt that Mary and Paul actually make the perfect example they talk about. I may be wrong but I suspect that they get someone to do it.
And those moaning about Ian being middle class, get a grip! You'll find most of the bakers are "middle class", whether they're middle class, working class or a member of the royal family, they worked hard to get on the show so have some respect and don't be so judgmental!
What does 'middle class' even mean? Surely if you have to work for your money by definition you're working class?
I see last weeks Daily Mail hate piece was on Sandy now its about Mat, and you can be damn sure they've been digging on Nadiya. Hoping her cousin twice removed's hairdresser's brother is an Islamist or something.
I see last weeks Daily Mail hate piece was on Sandy now its about Mat, and you can be damn sure they've been digging on Nadiya. Hoping her cousin twice removed's hairdresser's brother is an Islamist or something.
Is it the only show where you compete over the weekend and then return to real life in the week? The logistics must be incredible even just from the travelling point of view - and I would assume they have to be there on Friday ready to start filming on Saturday morning? It's probably one of those things that sounds doable until you are actually doing it - and then it's just a struggle to fit everything in.
I agree - I think it is a bit 'off' to scoff unless you have actually been there and done it.
This is a link to the blog which Danny Bryden (the ITU consultant) did after her stint on GBBO. She was no hand wringing wimp and her description of what was involved is well worth a read.
I completely admit I was wrong, and swayed by my bias for Tamal . Ian's an obviously brilliant baker and doing fine, most of his stuff looks, and obviously tastes, scrumptious.
Don't worry, Tamal will win star baker soon, I reckon. It was very close this week.
^^ but then why enter a show if you can't commit the time. There's lots of things people would love to do but can't because of other commitments. It's a bit of a lame excuse to be fair.
I guess unforeseen stuff can come up unexpectedly!
Is it the only show where you compete over the weekend and then return to real life in the week? The logistics must be incredible even just from the travelling point of view - and I would assume they have to be there on Friday ready to start filming on Saturday morning? It's probably one of those things that sounds doable until you are actually doing it - and then it's just a struggle to fit everything in.
I hope their travels costs are covered and that they don't skimp on it. Someone like Flora would need to be able to fly to the location, she lives up in the Scottish Highlands!
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I am not excusing them, I am just saying it's more complicated than just 'she could not be arsed to practice' and that now I consider that, too, when I see what they had done.
I think that's a bit harsh to be fair. Who knows what goes on at home week to week, children's illnesses, unexpected committments at works, home crises, unavoidable outside Bake Off committments etc. I know some have done brilliantly whilst fitting in exams for example (John and James spring to mind), but sometimes real life just does take over when you least expect it.
Is it the only show where you compete over the weekend and then return to real life in the week? The logistics must be incredible even just from the travelling point of view - and I would assume they have to be there on Friday ready to start filming on Saturday morning? It's probably one of those things that sounds doable until you are actually doing it - and then it's just a struggle to fit everything in.
My point was "so what", not that he's 'working class'. I don't identify with this whole class system anyway, it's all so much bull.
I bet Mary also bakes cakes where the fruit bleeds. It's fine if it bleeds a bit, it's not fine if it's so wet it makes everything soggy!
I doubt that Mary and Paul actually make the perfect example they talk about. I may be wrong but I suspect that they get someone to do it.
What does 'middle class' even mean? Surely if you have to work for your money by definition you're working class?
He's also the official photographer of the Dalai Lama when he comes to the UK. Apparently.
Much as I liked Brendan, Howard was such a sweetheart.
The DM really is utterly pathetic.
I agree - I think it is a bit 'off' to scoff unless you have actually been there and done it.
This is a link to the blog which Danny Bryden (the ITU consultant) did after her stint on GBBO. She was no hand wringing wimp and her description of what was involved is well worth a read.
https://bakingastherapy.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/bake-off-confidential-bittersweet-adventures-in-a-tv-show/
I really like him too - always comes across as down to earth and great fun.
I always enjoyed her sense of humour. I bet she would be great company.
I would think they would still practice week by week, it would get too complicated otherwise.
Don't worry, Tamal will win star baker soon, I reckon. It was very close this week.
I guess unforeseen stuff can come up unexpectedly!
I hope their travels costs are covered and that they don't skimp on it. Someone like Flora would need to be able to fly to the location, she lives up in the Scottish Highlands!