Bake Off Binge (part 1/2)

The Great British Bake Off ended last week – and I’ve only seen one episode! In order to avoid spoilers but also take part, I’ve limited my updates to the weekly themes so I could still bake, and buy, along.

Seasonal Fruit

Fall in Croatia means it’s pomegranate season! We picked up our first pom at a fruit market and that thing was huge! This single fruit got me thinking, though. Could we put it in food?

Minimalist Baking

It’s been waaaaay too long since I’ve put a bake on the blog. With travel, it’s hard to find the time. And with the move across the world, well, I just don’t have the stock of ingredients I once did. 

Too many ingredients…

Before heading off to Ireland, I spent some time in the kitchen baking.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Since my travels to the Emerald Isle, it’s been a holiday I’ve held dear – if only because it makes me feel a bit closer to the place. 

Earl Grey on the Double

Tim and I have been on an Earl Grey kick; we’ve always been fond of the flavour, but suddenly our box of Bigelow’s blend has emptied in a matter of a week.

Bakes for Breakfast

I’ve been using breakfast and baked goods to motivate myself in the mornings, and it’s working like a charm.

A Showstopping Final

Wow. What a year! I know that every year Paul always says, “These are the best bakers we’ve had in the tent,” but I think this year it was true for the final.

A Cake to Celebrate

The cake. The reason you’re all here. We’re backpedaling a couple weeks on GBBO for this one. I missed baking along for Free From Week since I was sick with COVID, so I’m making up for it now.

Éclairs Minus the Elegance

It’s pâtisserie week! This one is always a favourite, just behind bread week. I’m always impressed by what the bakers come up with, from flavors to textures to presentation, not to mention that French bakes are notoriously hard.