Needless to say, GBBO is my favourite show on TV. It’s got the drama of X Factor, the combination of finesse and calamity, akin only to Strictly, and more puns than you can wave a whisk at. In honour of tonight’s final showdown, and of all the great puddings, desserts and pastries born from our fair isle, I’ve created this interactive map of eponymous eats and recipes. Enjoy!
We were lucky enough to be invited along to the filming of GBBO’s sister show “An Extra Slice” a few weeks ago, hosted by the brilliant Jo Brand. And in celebration of biscuit week and our favourite GBBO hosts, we took along some pimped (and pruned) macarons for the ride.
They were featured on the show and even made their way onto this Facebook poll. Paul is out in the lead as the best looking. I mean best likeness. His hair strands did take an inordinately long time to perfect.
Monica Galetti was certainly a fan anyway!
We’ve just about recovered from two nights of boozing and baking related activity, hosted by Cocktails in the City. An event which brings all the best bars in town under one roof. We were selling cocktail-charged macarons to appreciative (more than slightly inebriated) punters, including piña colada, amaretto cherry bakewell, espresso martini and bourbon salted caramel flavours.
It’s got us feeling merry about the return of our Christmas brandy butter macarons. Only 11 weeks to go!
If you’re into edible alcohol – then check out our pals Smith and Sinclair’s cocktail confectionary – now stocked in Harvey Nicks. Think fruit pastilles (only fruitier)..
And make sure you check out Cocktails in the City, which graces cities all over the UK with its overproof presence. Next stop Edinburgh..
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