ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 19, 2018 13:05:25 GMT
Final update.. it's official, I won't be baking in the big white tent! Not surprised I didn't make it. Update... I had a great time at my audition! Everyone was incredibly kind and upbeat, I had tonnes of fun hanging out with other bakers, and made a few new friends. I was very pleased with my audition bake.. I made a petite gateau that was a tower of my favourite recipes and flavours. I posted it on FB and on Instagram. Almost everyone else made really fancy big cakes, plus there were a few cookies and donuts. I'm pretty sure I'm not moving on further in the process, as they only asked me 2 on-camera interview questions but interviewed others for waaaay longer, plus a few bakers were called back as everyone else was leaving for additional on-camera interviews. But it was a great day and after a week of baking and thinking about baking I'm excited to have a whole bunch of new things lined up to try.  And again -- thank you. ----------------------------------- OP: Hi Peas It's been a while since I've been around.... I see familiar Peas and lots of newness, and some really sad sadness here  I'm popping in to ask for some support... I applied to be on the Great Canadian Baking Show on CBC and they called me the next day for an audition! My in person audition is this Friday! So excited I've heard from last year's applicants that social engagement is one of the factors they consider, so if you would please consider following my Instagram account at mistress.of.science and like or comment as you see fit over the next week or two, I would really really appreciate it. Thank you Ashley. |
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Post by cakediva on Mar 19, 2018 13:07:16 GMT
Hi Ashley! Nice to “see” you!!!
Welcome back and good luck!!
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Mar 19, 2018 13:08:16 GMT
Omgosh, I love the original show so much and how exciting for you!! Keep us posted!
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janeliz
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I'm the Wiz and nobody beats me.
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Post by janeliz on Mar 19, 2018 13:09:47 GMT
Good luck! I’ve followed you on IG—-keep us posted!
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Post by gar on Mar 19, 2018 13:15:12 GMT
I'm following you now and I really hope you're going to be a regular here with the Peas again  |
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Mar 19, 2018 13:23:53 GMT
Following! Good to "see" you back.
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Post by melanell on Mar 19, 2018 13:28:20 GMT
I followed! Best of luck! |
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Mar 19, 2018 13:30:50 GMT
I already follow you! Good luck with the show.
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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Mar 19, 2018 13:31:13 GMT
Following |
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 19, 2018 14:03:23 GMT
Thanks everyone!!
I'm super excited to do some good baking.. even if I don't get onto the show I can't wait to present something I've made to a panel of six pastry chef judges!
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Post by gar on Mar 19, 2018 14:05:20 GMT
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Post by Restless Spirit on Mar 19, 2018 14:06:35 GMT
So glad to see you!
I’ll follow you as soon as I dig up my Instagram login info. I don’t really “do” much social media, but glad to help out a fellow refugeepea.
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Post by mandolyn9909 on Mar 19, 2018 14:15:49 GMT
Following you now. Looks like baking / quilting took over your need of scrapbooking? Good luck on your audition!!
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 19, 2018 14:20:02 GMT
Hi gar... I'm OK! My life has changed a bit since I was last here.. my husband and I split up rather suddenly at the end of last summer and he's no longer part of my life, and has only seen the kids four-five times since August.. I took a leave of absence from my job in Toronto and am home full time with my four girls while I figure out what's next. I started dating and met someone wonderful. Other than that, I guess I'm pretty much the same-ish... still love baking and quilting and thrift shopping and paper! |
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 19, 2018 14:21:13 GMT
Following you now. Looks like baking / quilting took over your need of scrapbooking? Good luck on your audition!! I've always baked but when I started my job in Toronto a few years ago I had to give up scrapbooking... I still have all my stuff (although I did a major purge in the fall), and I think about scrapping often. It was just too hard being gone 12-13 hours a day... I wasn't here to take pictures or make memories, never mind record them. |
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chendra
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Post by chendra on Mar 19, 2018 14:28:53 GMT
Done! I wish you the best of luck!
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Mar 19, 2018 14:29:05 GMT
Good luck Ashley!
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Post by gar on Mar 19, 2018 14:29:29 GMT
I’m sorry to hear about your marriage Ashley but it’s nice to hear you sounding positive 🙂
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 19, 2018 14:29:58 GMT
I’m glad you’re back and wish you luck with the show (and with life)! Welcome back to the pod! |
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Post by mandolyn9909 on Mar 19, 2018 14:31:37 GMT
Following you now. Looks like baking / quilting took over your need of scrapbooking? Good luck on your audition!! I've always baked but when I started my job in Toronto a few years ago I had to give up scrapbooking... I still have all my stuff (although I did a major purge in the fall), and I think about scrapping often. It was just too hard being gone 12-13 hours a day... I wasn't here to take pictures or make memories, never mind record them. I hear you, in the summer I work 50 hour weeks and between that and raising three kids there is no scrapbooking time. Sorry to hear about your separation, although so happy you have found a new someone. |
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Post by JoP on Mar 19, 2018 14:33:34 GMT
Hi ashley good to “see” you iv followed you on Instagram - good luck. I’m sorry to learn about your marriage but lovely that you’re sounding really positive |
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Post by yodutchess on Mar 19, 2018 15:15:27 GMT
I am following you, welcome back and good luck!
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Post by Just Beth on Mar 19, 2018 15:24:13 GMT
Welcome back! I’m glad to “see” you!
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smartypants71
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Post by smartypants71 on Mar 19, 2018 15:34:51 GMT
How exciting! Good luck at your audition!
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Post by lisacharlotte on Mar 19, 2018 15:38:25 GMT
Followed, Good Luck!!!
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Post by grate on Mar 19, 2018 15:55:28 GMT
done, good luck!
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psiluvu
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Post by psiluvu on Mar 19, 2018 15:59:14 GMT
So nice to "see" you back. Sounds like you are handling your changes with well. I will definitely follow you tonight when I am on my own computer and GOOD LUCK!!!!!
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Post by cannmom on Mar 19, 2018 16:10:44 GMT
Good luck with the show!
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Post by papersilly on Mar 19, 2018 17:38:29 GMT
how exciting! i hope you make it onto the show. i love watching the British version.
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Post by flanz on Mar 19, 2018 17:42:01 GMT
I've been wondering how you're doing, Ashley, and it's great to hear from you!
I'm also a new vegan (7 weeks) and am pretty sure you were eating vegan when you posted here frequently. I remember your long distance commute and resulting challenges, and hope things are much saner in your life right now. (((HUGS)))
Off to follow you on IG. Good luck with your interview!
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