Author Topic: The Great British Bake Off (Read 42087 times)

Buck Pete · « **Reply #40 on:** September 8, 2014, 11:47:57 pm »

The biscuit challenge was funny.

Everyone baking these weird and wonderful biscuits infused with a plethora of fruits, flavours and interesting ingredients.

Normans offering looked like 8 rich tea biscuits arranged on a plate.

Mouth · « **Reply #41 on:** September 10, 2014, 08:57:10 pm »

Ha knew that was going to happen

Millie · « **Reply #42 on:** September 11, 2014, 10:20:22 am »

Absolutely

Mouth · « **Reply #43 on:** September 17, 2014, 08:58:25 pm »

Damn, knew she was on her way, was touch and go last week to be fair.

Mr Mingebag Squid · « **Reply #44 on:** September 18, 2014, 09:13:51 am »

She's been on a downward spiral for a couple of weeks...well since she got star baker...needed something special last night, but unfortunately didn't

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #45 on:** September 18, 2014, 11:44:02 am »

Is it wrong that i'm mildly excited about the prospect of a Saturday evening accompanied by various snacks, with two episodes of this to catch up on?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #46 on:** September 18, 2014, 11:44:51 am »

Quote from: Grobbelrevell on September 18, 2014, 11:44:02 am

Is it wrong that i'm mildly excited about the prospect of a Saturday evening accompanied by various snacks, with two episodes of this to catch up on?

Embrace it! I sat there drooling through the pasty/empanada/samosa round yesterday. I could have scoffed the lot.

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #47 on:** September 18, 2014, 11:54:04 am »

Quote from: Frisbee Nick on September 18, 2014, 11:44:51 am

Embrace it! I sat there drooling through the pasty/empanada/samosa round yesterday. I could have scoffed the lot.

"You out this weekend?"

"No mate, got stuff on."

*Sits on sofa and switches on Great British Bake Off marathon*

Buck Pete · « **Reply #48 on:** September 22, 2014, 09:32:42 am »

Caught up with GBBO last night after all the footy had finished. I know it's a sign of getting old when I'm content with settling down on the settee with the missus and a mug of tea to catch up with GBBO. Gotta admit it was bliss.

Martha's Steak pasties in the signature challenge looked divine!!

Gutted Kate has gone, she was sound and a little minx to boot.

Business end of the competition now and difficult to call. Hope Richard wins it to be honest.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #49 on:** October 6, 2014, 04:35:33 pm »

So its the final on Wednesday. Richard should win it I reckon but Luis will run him close.

Richard's Entremets last week looked fucking delicious.

Not the best program to be watching when your on a diet to be honest.

Pistolero · « **Reply #50 on:** October 6, 2014, 05:04:43 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on October 6, 2014, 04:35:33 pm

Richard's Entremets last week looked fucking delicious.

Not arf...I had to make do with some Lidl doughnuts!...cant watch it without having something to scoff

Looking forward to the final...would love to see Richard win it...deft touch for a builder and no mistake

Ziltoid · « **Reply #51 on:** October 6, 2014, 05:22:45 pm »

My young lad has wanted Richard from day 1 but i think Luis might pip him.

Pistolero · « **Reply #52 on:** October 6, 2014, 05:52:53 pm »

Quote from: Ziltoid on October 6, 2014, 05:22:45 pm

My young lad has wanted Richard from day 1 but i think Luis might pip him.

Luis is talented but for me he's a bit flash with his presentation and just a wee bit full of himself...he talks to the camera as if he's presenting his own TV cookery show which irks me a bit....much prefer the self-effacing Richard who's gone about business quietly and with good humour........anyone could win it though, including Nancy, who's been great throughout

Elzar · « **Reply #53 on:** October 6, 2014, 06:50:22 pm »

Surely Richard has to take it, unless he has a major fuck up.

5 time star baker is boss, and he always has a pencil behind his ear

Snail · « **Reply #54 on:** October 6, 2014, 08:03:33 pm »

It's been so dull this year

Mouth · « **Reply #55 on:** October 6, 2014, 08:06:35 pm »

Quote from: Ｓｉａｎ on October 6, 2014, 08:03:33 pm

It's been so dull this year

What you talking about, we had the whole sabotage and bearded freak out moment!

Millie · « **Reply #56 on:** October 6, 2014, 08:37:52 pm »

Dull!!!!!! - I think this years is so much better than last years

Buck Pete · « **Reply #57 on:** October 6, 2014, 10:26:32 pm »

How can you call this series Dull?? Did you not see Norman's Farthing Biscuits!!!

Feast your eyes on these

Crazy Diamond · « **Reply #58 on:** October 8, 2014, 06:39:57 pm »

I reckon Luis will win. I think because people will be expecting Richard to win that the judges will pick one of the others. Anyway, I'm looking forward to a cameo return from Norman tonight!

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #59 on:** October 8, 2014, 08:01:23 pm »

Here we go!

sinnermichael · « **Reply #60 on:** October 8, 2014, 08:01:26 pm »

Typical.

Mouth · « **Reply #61 on:** October 8, 2014, 08:18:16 pm »

Nancy might well nick it if she stays consistent, while the other two go over the top and don't quite pull it off.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #62 on:** October 8, 2014, 08:30:07 pm »

Quote from: Mouth on October 8, 2014, 08:18:16 pm

Nancy might well nick it if she stays consistent, while the other two go over the top and don't quite pull it off.

Looking like a good shout so far, but they always edit it craftily.

Mouth · « **Reply #63 on:** October 8, 2014, 08:35:16 pm »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on October 8, 2014, 08:30:07 pm

Looking like a good shout so far, but they always edit it craftily.

True, Richard has probably walked it and it would be a bit of an anti-climax if the final didn't seem like there was some risk he was going to lose.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #64 on:** October 8, 2014, 08:55:26 pm »

Nancy!

Mouth · « **Reply #65 on:** October 8, 2014, 08:56:39 pm »

Snail · « **Reply #66 on:** October 8, 2014, 08:57:48 pm »

Well then!

TepidT2O · « **Reply #67 on:** October 8, 2014, 08:58:15 pm »

I demand a recount!

Crazy Diamond · « **Reply #68 on:** October 8, 2014, 09:00:15 pm »

Glad she won, I liked her

Also, Norman is writing an autobiography! Best seller in the making.

Mouth · « **Reply #69 on:** October 8, 2014, 09:01:55 pm »

Quote from: Tepid Hubwis on October 8, 2014, 08:58:15 pm

I demand a recount!

She was consistently consistent throughout the competition and on the day, its more than fair.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #70 on:** October 8, 2014, 09:02:54 pm »

Quote from: Mouth on October 8, 2014, 09:01:55 pm

She was consistently consistent throughout the competition and on the day, its more than fair.

Anger.....grrrr

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #71 on:** October 8, 2014, 09:03:51 pm »

Her show stopper looked great. And the sails turned as well.

Pistolero · « **Reply #72 on:** October 8, 2014, 09:36:17 pm »

made up for her...thoroughly deserved...cracking series

BER · « **Reply #73 on:** October 8, 2014, 10:04:52 pm »

Called it after the first bake tonight. Fucking delightful, the perfect end, reacted the very same way Chetna did

...Richard was a bit of a dull c*nt.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #74 on:** October 8, 2014, 10:30:57 pm »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on October 8, 2014, 09:03:51 pm

Her show stopper looked great. And the sails turned as well.

Google safe search off...still can't find it, send us a link?

Mr Mingebag Squid · « **Reply #75 on:** October 9, 2014, 08:17:20 am »

Anyone else feel a little underwhelmed by what they made?

You get to the final of master chef and they produce Michelin star quality food. Last night could have been any episode in the series.

Alan_X · « **Reply #76 on:** October 9, 2014, 09:05:00 am »

Quote from: Mr Happy Squid on October 9, 2014, 08:17:20 am

Anyone else feel a little underwhelmed by what they made?

You get to the final of master chef and they produce Michelin star quality food. Last night could have been any episode in the series.

Not really - it's Bake-Off not Masterchef.

Trada · « **Reply #77 on:** October 9, 2014, 09:51:14 am »

BBC One ‏@BBCOne 2m2 minutes ago

What a whopper! 13.3 million of you tuned in for last night's #GBBOFinal

Mr Mingebag Squid · « **Reply #78 on:** October 9, 2014, 10:20:44 am »

Quote from: Alan_F on October 9, 2014, 09:05:00 am

Not really - it's Bake-Off not Masterchef.

Even so - these three are supposed to be these great bakers. I expected a little more of a challenge for them.

Alan_X · « **Reply #79 on:** October 9, 2014, 10:33:18 am »

Quote from: Mr Happy Squid on October 9, 2014, 10:20:44 am

Even so - these three are supposed to be these great bakers. I expected a little more of a challenge for them.

I thought the technical challenge in particular was a real baking challenge, as was shown by the way Luis and Richard crumbled (pun not intended).

The challenges with great baking are technical and the Piece Montee and croquembouche are the pinnacles of French patisserie.