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Post by elaine on Jan 27, 2015 21:18:43 GMT
And now I want British pies.
No wimpy 2-3 inch deep American pies.
I want a 6-9 inch deep savory pie.
Sigh.
and all the chefs are so polite and nice.
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Post by gar on Jan 27, 2015 21:26:25 GMT
The Bake Off? Great series isn't it! Which series are you watching?
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Post by mallie on Jan 27, 2015 21:28:13 GMT
What I am most intrigued by are the ovens with the doors that slide inside when you open them.
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Post by femalebusiness on Jan 27, 2015 21:29:12 GMT
This thread just reminded me that I want to go watch the first few episodes. I've seen it but didn't watch it at all until half way through last night's episode. I like it and now I need to go catch up. Thanks for reminding me.
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Post by gar on Jan 27, 2015 21:31:19 GMT
What I am most intrigued by are the ovens with the doors that slide inside when you open them. I know!! I have one of those on my 'next time I re-do my kitchen' list  |
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Post by elaine on Jan 27, 2015 21:34:59 GMT
The Bake Off? Great series isn't it! Which series are you watching? Yes, it is a contest. Here it is simply called the Great British Baking Show, according to my online guide. A number of people from around GB, if I am reading the accents correctly, baking under a lovely tent. I just happened upon it and was transfixed. I immediately set up my TIVO to record the series. I have a hard time watching American cooking contests because the judges tend to be mean for the cameras, and the contestants are prone to weeping. This just seemed so, well, civil. And I love pies. Love them. So this was a great episode to tune in to. What I am most intrigued by are the ovens with the doors that slide inside when you open them. I noticed that immediately too! How brilliant. No having to stand out from the oven while trying to place things carefully inside. |
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jan 27, 2015 21:37:13 GMT
What I am most intrigued by are the ovens with the doors that slide inside when you open them. I know!! I have one of those on my 'next time I re-do my kitchen' list Yes, me too!!  |
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Jan 27, 2015 21:38:52 GMT
I love this show and now I have my DH hooked too! It's an interesting twist on all the baking/chef reality shows.
Before watching this, my only exposure to British cooking shows was Gordon Ramsey...I like the Great British Baking show much better!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 21:45:47 GMT
What I am most intrigued by are the ovens with the doors that slide inside when you open them.
I want one too  |
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Post by gar on Jan 27, 2015 21:46:42 GMT
The Bake Off? Great series isn't it! Which series are you watching? Yes, it is a contest. Here it is simply called the Great British Baking Show, according to my online guide. A number of people from around GB, if I am reading the accents correctly, baking under a lovely tent. I just happened upon it and was transfixed. I immediately set up my TIVO to record the series. I have a hard time watching American cooking contests because the judges tend to be mean for the cameras, and the contestants are prone to weeping. This just seemed so, well, civil. And I love pies. Love them. So this was a great episode to tune in to. What I am most intrigued by are the ovens with the doors that slide inside when you open them. I noticed that immediately too! How brilliant. No having to stand out from the oven while trying to place things carefully inside. Ah, ok, it's called The Great British Bake Off here and is incredibly popular. Paul is a bit of a sex symbol and Mary is just a legend. Funny story.....her grandchildren go to a school near me......she was at the school for some reason last summer and my friend's son (age7) came home saying the Queen had visited that day |
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jan 27, 2015 21:49:32 GMT
The Bake Off? Great series isn't it! Which series are you watching? Yes, it is a contest. Here it is simply called the Great British Baking Show, according to my online guide. A number of people from around GB, if I am reading the accents correctly, baking under a lovely tent. I just happened upon it and was transfixed. I immediately set up my TIVO to record the series. It's called the Great British Bake Off here and people from all around the UK compete - definitely a must watch series here, it's been going for a while!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 21:56:03 GMT
The Bake Off? Great series isn't it! Which series are you watching? Yes, it is a contest. Here it is simply called the Great British Baking Show, according to my online guide. A number of people from around GB, if I am reading the accents correctly, baking under a lovely tent. I just happened upon it and was transfixed. I immediately set up my TIVO to record the series. I have a hard time watching American cooking contests because the judges tend to be mean for the cameras, and the contestants are prone to weeping. This just seemed so, well, civil. And I love pies. Love them. So this was a great episode to tune in to. Don't know which series you're watching Elaine,there's been 5 so far. There are some recipes on their website Great British Bake Off |
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Post by elaine on Jan 27, 2015 22:00:50 GMT
Yes, it is a contest. Here it is simply called the Great British Baking Show, according to my online guide. A number of people from around GB, if I am reading the accents correctly, baking under a lovely tent. I just happened upon it and was transfixed. I immediately set up my TIVO to record the series. I have a hard time watching American cooking contests because the judges tend to be mean for the cameras, and the contestants are prone to weeping. This just seemed so, well, civil. And I love pies. Love them. So this was a great episode to tune in to. Don't know which series you're watching Elaine,there's been 5 so far. There are some recipes on their website Great British Bake OffI think I just saw Episode 5 of Season 5, according to TIVO. I am so happy to hear that there are several seasons' worth to look up and watch! Thank you for the link, I will go have a look around. That is too funny about your friend's son calling Mary the Queen!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 22:01:28 GMT
Baked Alaska-gate, that's all I'm saying |
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Post by elaine on Jan 27, 2015 22:04:27 GMT
I think that one of things I like the best is that they are home cooks, rather than professionals. Maybe that is one reason they are less histrionic than many on the American shows - it is a hobby, rather than a livelihood.
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Post by elaine on Jan 27, 2015 22:05:16 GMT
Baked Alaska-gate, that's all I'm saying I'll have to look for that one. |
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Post by gar on Jan 27, 2015 22:12:54 GMT
Baked Alaska-gate, that's all I'm saying |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 22:14:51 GMT
Oh the judges, one in particular has been known to be very "friendly" towards a co- presenter of the American Baking Competition |
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Post by beanbuddymom on Jan 27, 2015 22:14:57 GMT
I LOOOOVE that show. I spent a good amount of time on youtube one day watching them all, I learned so much about baking and it was just so nice.
They tried the same show with America and I liked it too but I guess it didn't get good ratings as they never repeated it. NO glitz I guess, but I just loved the format of it.
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Post by wellway on Jan 27, 2015 22:30:12 GMT
The Great British Bake Off is a favourite in our house. Mary Berry always impresses me, she's 79 and looks fab, still producing cookbooks. Last time I heard her Mum is still alive aged 105.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 22:39:29 GMT
The Great British Bake Off is a favourite in our house. Mary Berry always impresses me, she's 79 and looks fab, still producing cookbooks. Last time I heard her Mum is still alive aged 105. I think her Mum died about three years ago if I remember rightly. She said something about it when she was on " Who do you think you are" She said she wouldn't want to live that long. Her mother was 105 as you say. |
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Post by gar on Jan 27, 2015 22:40:00 GMT
Oh the judges, one in particular has been known to be very "friendly" towards a co- presenter of the American Baking Competition I heard a reference to this the other day.....how did I miss it though? Where can I find out the inside story? |
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Post by wellway on Jan 27, 2015 22:43:00 GMT
"Hollywood is married to Alexandra Hollywood and they have a son.[3][10] In 2013, Hollywood's affair with fellow The American Baking Competition judge Marcela Valladolid was made public. His wife was considering filing for divorce, but the couple have since reconciled.[10] Hollywood expressed his remorse on The Jonathan Ross Show." Wiki
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Post by lesley on Jan 27, 2015 22:45:36 GMT
Baked Alaska-gate, that's all I'm saying Hilarious! |
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Post by wellway on Jan 27, 2015 22:49:23 GMT
The Great British Bake Off is a favourite in our house. Mary Berry always impresses me, she's 79 and looks fab, still producing cookbooks. Last time I heard her Mum is still alive aged 105. I think her Mum died about three years ago if I remember rightly. She said something about it when she was on " Who do you think you are" She said she wouldn't want to live that long. Her mother was 105 as you say. Aww, I think I saw that programme so that's probably where I remember it from. |
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Post by beanbuddymom on Jan 27, 2015 22:50:43 GMT
You know what I really love also is the British Sewing Bee and I can't watch series 2 yet, and it's quite frustrating to me. Another beloved show that after watching series 1 I couldn't wait to see the next one and now can't find it. That Patrick is a handsome man.
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Post by gar on Jan 27, 2015 22:52:40 GMT
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Post by wellway on Jan 27, 2015 22:55:15 GMT
You know what those two shows have in common, polite, calm, knowledgeable judges, great contestants. The "in your face, shouting" tv programmes are really a turnoff.
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Post by elaine on Jan 27, 2015 22:55:54 GMT
OMG! I have a PBS app on Apple TV and it not only allows you to watch whole episodes, but there is a 3 minute segment just of Baked Alaskagate! Priceless.  |
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