I totally agree. What a silly place to leave them. Can't bear him anyway!
lyl_guy,
May 25, 5:17pm
Yep, I find it VERY hard to believe that a couple had never made pastry.Even *I* (as a true beginner cook, who does very little 'baking') have made my own pastry!I have to think they were fibbing, to 'talk themselves down' - seriously!
meegs35,
May 25, 5:18pm
This seasons bakers, apart from Esme, have been pretty bad. I'm sure they can all bake at home but surely at this level and for a show like this, the person would be expected to at least have made pastry, baked a cheesecake, made bread! It seems like the people they choose are not chosen on their abilities. A work friend was saying that they knew someone (think it was their sis in law) who made it to the auditions but it wasn't based on ability or experience, more on how well you can play to the camera or the dynamic between the contestants (think Rose and Hayley). This makes perfect sense to me. They seem to have chosen the cross section eg the boys (who lets be honest are decidedly average), the young girl, the rock chick bitch, the mumsy type and finally the actual only one who can bake well (Esme). I'm sure Emily and Alice are ok at home too but they don't have Esmes experience from what I can see. What a joke! However I still watch it.
kara101,
May 25, 6:22pm
Yeah i agree with you about the hints section, that is why bakers watch this type of show.What about Chelsea's best baking tips segment!I am happy to do this!lol! For the right price.;-)
kara101,
May 25, 6:23pm
Yummm lemonade and cream scones in the oven with cheesy and cayenne topping. nom nom smells yummy!
sumstyle,
May 25, 8:30pm
I thought we only saw the cooling rack AFTER it was knocked on the bench, not before!
It's unlikely that Hamish left the rack right on the edge of the bench surely, but I could imagine that he put it squarely secure and the lady accidentally bumped it with enough force to push it forward and the contents on to the floor.
elliehen,
May 25, 8:49pm
You've got it!Exactly the same with Masterchef.You won't find any women with moustaches or men with pimples ;)
dollydot,
May 26, 5:50pm
Emily needs to go as her carelessness is not fair when it affects other contestants. If she does one more thing to upset another's efforts they should disqualify her.
falcon-hell,
May 26, 7:21pm
crikey i'd probably punch her out if i was on the show,lol.
macandrosie,
May 26, 8:32pm
I don't think the standard of baking compares to last years sorry.
maggie197,
May 27, 3:22am
Agree. Would love to hear the tips of the 'experts'.it's only 15 minutes!
willow123,
May 27, 4:44am
That Alice thinks she hot stuff but man she's a right biartch!
falcon-hell,
May 27, 4:48am
she is 32-but looks way older don't you think!
elliehen,
May 27, 4:50am
The way they've been dressed up for the show makes all the women look like middle-aged mums of the 1950s.
falcon-hell,
May 31, 12:23am
reminder-its on tonight!
mwood,
May 31, 12:36am
*runs away crying*
lodgelocum,
May 31, 1:19am
Wonder what disaster will happen tonight.
m41,
May 31, 3:14am
GO Esme & Dh what a lovely pair they make fun too !
fifie,
May 31, 3:39am
Well done guys, An absolute nightmare doing a tiered cake in that hot kitchen in front of a tv camera, they were great !and they all looked like they were having fun to.
duckmoon,
May 31, 4:08am
How ridiculous . It is hottest baker, not bakers' husband.
gingercrush,
May 31, 7:17am
I loved todays episode. First episode where everyone had cooking ability. The partners and brother coming in were a nice touch. Shame Hamish went home and I'm pulling for Esme to win the competition.
Also Dean and Julia are having their own show called The Sugar Club which will be screening on Food TV from Sunday the 10th. Looks like fun.
guest,
May 31, 8:21am
@214 making fun of people's appearances, particularly if there may be an underlying medical condition, is pretty low. Judge the baking, not the contestants physical appearance.
kokopuff,
May 31, 2:32pm
Esme you did it again keep going hard you will be NZ hottest home baker. I loved that they were making wedding cakes but I didnt like that the partners helped them, I would of liked to see what they could do them selves decorating wise.
mwood,
May 31, 7:06pm
Don't even ask ! I'm so never going to admit ever having watched this pathetic "competition"
rozke,
May 31, 7:21pm
Keep it going Esme
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