One Enthusiastic and Colorful Mama
Opening: Not impressed with new host’s SNL-like cold open. Not sure I’m going to like him Really cute, how they opened and explained how they did this during a pandemic Didn’t realize that they had to leave their families behind (UPDATE: THEY DON’T. Immediate families were allowed to come with them and quarantine.) Already SO…
EPISODE THREE: PASTRY WEEK Libby used this Tarte Tatin recipe for our recording session, Sabrina used this recipe from Mary Berry for her treacle tart. SIGNATURE CHALLENGE: Tarte Tatin Sweet or savory, they have 2 hours. Traditionally made with caramelized apples baked under a lid of pastry and inverted after baking, so the pastry is…
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EPISODE TWO: BREAD WEEK SIGNATURE CHALLENGE: Flatbreads (tortillas, naan, etc. 6 yeasted, 6 non-yeasted, 2-½ hours) James: Tomato Garlic and Parm flatbreads, and Tattie Scones (using Shetland sourdough starter/wild yeast, which was started on Islay with brewer’s yeast and is 8 years old. He’s slapping his dough on the counter) A potato scone or tattie…
You can check out this episode here with The Bread Week B1tches: Here’s the link to this series on Netflix. EPISODE ONE: CAKES SIGNATURE CHALLENGE: Upside Down Cake (Simple sponge, topped with a fruit of choice. 2 hours) Cathryn: Apple, Hazelnut and Calvados CakeRyan: Kumquat Polenta Cake (not using regular sponge, first into the oven…
I have been very busy over the last 59 days. That’s how long I’ve been quarantined at home, and yes I’ve been counting the days. I’m 100% an extrovert and 59 days without hugs is weighing on my very soul, so I’m trying to fill it with all my many hobbies and favorite things. I’ve…
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I always wanted someone to make a big deal out of my birthday. I wanted someone else to plan the party and surprise me. I wanted someone to just KNOW WHAT I WANTED. Guess what? It never happened. I almost got “surprised” two years ago when a friend took the reins to plan a mermaid…
AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. WE MAY RECEIVE COMPENSATION (AT NO CHARGE TO YOU) IF YOU PURCHASE SOMETHING USING ONE OF OUR LINKS. I’ve been baking since I had to use a stool to reach the stovetop, and I can only assume the first ting I helped bake was the Nestlé® Toll…