Cooking and baking have evolved into some of my greatest joys over the years. There is always a delightful creation to explore, and I hope you find joy in the recipes I share!
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The Cookie Jar
Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? Yes, it was me… but only so I could put in a fresh batch! I absolutely adore baking cookies; there’s something magical about transforming simple ingredients into delightful treats. They are quick and generally easy to make, yet they provide so many flavors that cater to various palates. Ranging from classic chocolate chip to strawberry cheesecake, I am always exploring new cookie flavors, experimenting with unique combinations like peanut butter and banana or even lavender-infused sugar cookies. Each batch becomes an adventure, filled with the delightful aroma wafting through my kitchen, inviting everyone to join in on the tasting. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a cozy evening at home, baking cookies brings me joy and allows me to create sweet memories with family and friends.
The Great British Bake Off Challenge
Every time I watch Bake-Off, I find the challenges to be not only fun and complicated but also totally delicious; each episode gets my creative juices flowing and my love for baking fired up. Inspired by this awesome show, I’ve decided to take on the crazy task of tackling all 30 Bake-Off challenges for the season! Sure, I know there might be weeks when I could end up going home because of the tough competition from other talented bakers, but that won’t stop me from moving forward. I see each challenge as a chance to learn something new, get creative, and level up my baking skills. With every bake, I’m hoping to master some cool techniques, try out different flavors, and share the fun of baking with my friends and family, all while enjoying this sweet adventure that I hope wraps up in a fantastic way!
Completed Series so Far
Series Eight
Bakers: Peter Abatan, Chris Geiger, Flo Atkins, Tom Hetherington, James Hillery, Julia Chernogorova, Chuen-Yan “Yan” Tsou, Liam Charles, Stacey Hart, Kate Lyon, Steven Carter-Bailey, Sophie Faldo
Series Thirteen
Bakers: Will Hawkins, Maisam Algirgeet, James Dewar, Rebecca ‘Rebs’ Lightbody, Carole Edwards, Dawn Hollyoak, Kevin Flynn, Marie-Therese ‘Maxy’ Maligisa, Janusz Domagala, Abdul Rehman Sharif, Nelsandro ‘Sandro’ Farmhouse, Syabira Yusoff
Series Four
Bakers: Ali Imdad, Beca Lyne-Pirkis, Christine Wallace, Deborah Manger, Frances Quinn, Glenn Cosby, Howard Middleton, Kimberley Wilson, Lucy Bellamy, Mark Onley, Robert Smart, Ruby Tandoh, Toby Waterworth
Series Five
Bakers: Chetna Makan, Claire Goodwin, Diana Beard, Enwezor Nzegwu, Iain Watters, Jordan Cox, Kate Henry, Luis Troyano, Martha Collison, Nancy Birtwhistle, Norman Calder, Richard Burr
Series Six
Bakers: Alvin Magallanes, Dorret Conway, Flora Shedden, Ian Cumming, Marie Campbell, Mat Riley, Nadiya Hussain, Paul Jagger, Sandy Docherty, Stu Henshall, Tamal Ray, Ugnė Bubnaityte
Series Seven
Bakers: Lee Banfield, Louise Williams, Michael Georgiou, Kate Barmby, Valerie “Val” Stones, Rav Bansal, Tom Gilliford, Benjamina Ebuehi, Selasi Gbormittah, Andrew Smyth, Jane Beedle, Candice Brown
Series Nine
Bakers: Imelda McCarron, Luke Thompson, Antony Amourdoux, Karen Wright, Terry Hartill, Dan Beasley-Harling, Jon Jenkins, Manon Lagrève, Briony Williams, Kim-Joy Hewlett, Ruby Bhogal, Rahul Mandal
Series Ten
Bakers: Dan Chambers, Jamie Finn, Amelia Le Bruin, Phil Thorne, Helena Garcia, Michelle Evans-Fecci, Priya O’Shea, Michael Chakraverty, Henry Bird, Rosie Brandreth-Poynter, Alice Fevronia, Steph Blackwell, David Atherton
Series Eleven
Bakers: Loriea Campbell-Clarey, Makbul “Mak” Patel, Rowan Williams, Sura Mitib, Linda Rayfield, Mark Lutton, Lottie Bedlow, Marc Elliott, Hermine Dossou, Dave Friday, Laura Adlington, Peter Sawkins
Series Twelve
Bakers: Tom Fletcher, Jairzinho Parris, Rochica Copeland, Maggie Richardson, Freya Cox, Amanda Georgiou, George Aristidou, Lizzie Acker, Jürgen Krauss, Chigs Parmar, Crystelle Pereira, Giuseppe Dell’Anno
Series Fourteen
Bakers: Amos Lilley, Keith Barron, Abbi Lawson, Nicky Laceby, Rowan Claughton, Dana Conway, Saku Chandrasekara, Cristy Sharp, Tasha Stones, Dan Hunter, Josh Smalley, Matty Edgell
Series Fifteen
Bakers: Jeff Thomas, Hazel Vaughan, John Mincher, Mike Wilkins, Andy Ryan, Nelly Ghaffar, Sumayah Kazi, Illiyin Morrison, Gill Howard, Christiaan de Vries, Dylan Bachelet, Georgie Grasso
Series Sixteen
Bakers: Hassan Islam, Leighton Morgan, Carol ‘Pui Man’ Li, Jessika Trassel, Nadia Mercuri, Nataliia Richardson, Lesley Holloway, Iain Ross, Toby Littlewood, Aaron Mountford-Myles, Thomas ‘Tom’ Arden, Jasmine Mitchell