Friday, 21 August 2015

The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off Episode 5


It's the final of this year's Great Sylvanian Bake-Off, where finalists Juniper Moss, Lily Charcoal, Buck Moss and Heather Hazelwood will battle each other for the title of the "2015 Bake-Off champion". 




Let's go to the home of Buck and Juniper Moss...


"We wan' dem both to win!!!" say Juniper and Buck's baby brother and sister; Bonnie and Charlie.
"They have been working hard preparing their final bakes and I am sooo proud of them!!" Rowena Moss says.



" Although I'm not a big fan of cleaning up after them!"





   Next stop, Lily Charcoal's house! 

"Lily has been baking all the time, non stop! I'm so glad she's made it so far!" Says Lily's mum.



And finally, Heather Hazelwood's house!


"Heather has been working so hard!" Says Heather's dad. "Totally, we're so proud!" Her mum adds.





Judges Christopher Appleblossom and Mrs Patches are at the Babblebrook Bay Hotel. 
Let's join them...


"You are all here for one last time. We are not going to be the only judges today. Someone else is coming; Wisteria Wildwood," Christopher said. "In 1951, Wisteria won the first ever final of The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off," Mrs Patches said.


"She's coming now," Mrs Patches said, looking out of the window.


"Here she is now!" Christopher said. "Welcome Wisteria!"


"Today, we want you to make us... something BIG!," 


"I'm melting some butter and chocolate for my sauce," says Buck.


"Just putting in my meringues," Lily says.


"I'm mixing all my things together," Juniper says.


"In goes my cake!" Heather says.






"Your time is up in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two and finally, ONE! Your time is UP!"
Christopher says. 

"Lily, can you please bring up your creation," Mrs Patches says.


"It smells good, but let's see how it tastes! Mmmmmm, that meringue is yummy!" Mrs Patches says.


"Now it's you, Juniper,"


"I must say, it looks rather nice. Wow! That's a really good fruitcake!" Wisteria says.


"It's you, Buck!" Wisteria says.


 "Wow, that's a really rich chocolate flavour! Well done!" 


"And finally, Heather!" Mrs Patches says.


"What a nice, creamy sponge, and that flavour of peach is yummy!!" Christopher says.



"Now we have to make a decision. We shall be back in a moment," Christopher says. 


All of the contestants have done their best-but only one will win...











 
"It has been a very hard decision, but a decision we have to make," says Mrs Patches. "The 2015 Great Sylvanian Bake-Off Champion is...













JUNIPER!!"


"Juniper well done and well done to everybody else - it was a tough choice," Wisteria says.



Juniper Moss - 2015 Bake-Off Champion!!

Sunday, 26 July 2015

The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off Episode 4


This is The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off 2015. 16 brave Sylvanian children think they have what it takes to win. But only one will arise victorious-  but who???...



"I am very passionate about cooking, which shows in my food. As I am Dinner Lady at St John School, I also love children, so that is why I created this programme many years ago!" says Mrs Patches, the main judge.



"Baking is what I do," says Christopher Appleblossom, who runs the Watermill Bakery. "So when I was asked to judge The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off, I immediately said yes!"


"My husband and I work in the John Lewis branch in Hazelnut Hollow and I work at the juice counter and The Lavender Tea Rooms upstairs. We do home baking and other things so that's why I'm a judge," says Mrs Maces.


Let's go to The Babblebrook Bay Hotel to see who today's winner is...








"Hello everybody, it's great you're all here! Today you have to bake us something round you have 2 hours, starting now!" Mrs Patches said.




"So Sage, what are you making?" Christopher said. "I'm making round jammy biscuits," he said.
"Nice!" Mrs Maces nodded.


"Mikaela, what are you creating?" Mrs Maces asked. "I am making berry tarts," Mikaela said. "Ok!" Mrs Patches added.


"Hamish, what shall you bake?" Christopher asked. "A cinnamon swirl!" Hamish said. "One of my favourites!" Mrs Patches said.


"Hello!" Heather said, "I'm making an apple tarte tatin!" "That's lovely!" Mr Patches smiled.


"10 seconds left until you serve up!" Mrs Maces announced. "Your time is up!" "Please bring your round items up to the table," Christopher said.


"Sage, your biscuits are yummy and the jam makes them even better!" Mrs Maces said.


"Mmmmmm, Heather, that tarte tatin is lovely with the jammy apples and the pastry is perfect!" Mrs Patches said.


"Those rich, juicy berries are delicious with the cream and the pastry is well baked. Great!" Christopher said.


"That cinnamon smells lovely and the syrup glaze gives it a lovely shine!" Christopher said.


"We have to make our decision now," said Mrs Maces.













"Ok, we've made our decision. The last finalist is.......             Heather!!!"

 
"It's just unbelievable!" says Heather Hazelwood, the last finalist.



Come back to see who will win......




The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off Episode 3


This is The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off 2015.  16 brave Sylvanian children think they have what it takes to win. But only one will arise victorious-   but who???...




"I am very passionate about cooking, which shows in my food. As I am the Dinner Lady at St John's School, I also love children so that is why I created this programme many years ago!" says Mrs Patches, the main judge.


"Baking is what I do," says Christopher Appleblossom, who runs the Watermill Bakery. "So when I was asked to judge The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off, I immediately said yes!"


"I am the waitress here at the Babblebrook Bay Hotel and one of the things I often serve is bread," says Suzette Simpkins. "It's one of our starters."





Let's go to the Babblebrook Bay hotel to see who today's winner is... 





"It's great you're all here, let's begin. Your brief is to make us bread." said Mrs Patches.


 
"You have 3 hours, starting NOW!!" said Suzette.

"So Clarice, what type of bread are you making?" asked Christopher. "I am making a big classic loaf," she said. "Great," said Mrs Patches.


"Hi, I'm making almond and honey bread in the shape of a fern leaf," said Buck Moss. "That sounds nice!" Suzette commented.


"Peter, what type of bread are you doing?" Mrs Patches asked. "I'm making a round loaf." he said. 
"That sounds nice!" Christopher said. 

                                     


"What are you making Annabell?" smiled Mrs Patches. "I'm making little bread slices," she said. "I can't wait!" said Christopher.
 
                                     

"RIGHT! Ten minutes left, start getting your bread  ready!" Suzette said, looking at her watch. "Your time is UP!!!" said Suzette. "Take your bread up to the table!"


"Let's start with Clarice," said Christopher. "What a lovely crumbly texture!" Mrs Patches said. 


"Peter, you're round loaf is very soft and buttery!" Suzette said. "It's great!"


"Wow, your bread looks and tastes great, Buck! Well done!" exclaimed Mrs Patches.


"Mmmm, Annabell, that crunchy crust is delicious!" Suzette said. 


"Now we have to make our decision," said Mrs Patches. 





















"We have made our decision," Christopher said as the judges entered the room. "The person going through is ..................... Buck!!" 


"I can't believe it! Now I want to beat my sister in the final!!!" Buck Moss says.


 


Come back soon for The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off -    Episode 4!




Sunday, 19 July 2015

The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off Episode 2


This is The Great Sylvanian Bake-Off 2015. 16 brave Sylvanian children think they have what it takes to win. But only one will arise victorious-  but who???...


"I am very passionate about cooking, which shows in my food. As I am Dinner Lady at St John's School, I also love children so that is why I created this programme many years ago!" says Mrs Patches, the main judge.

 
"Baking is what I do," says Christopher Appleblossom, who runs the Watermill Bakery. "So when I was asked to judge the Great Sylvanian Bake-Off, I immediately said yes!"


"My wife and I run the Country Market, where I bake cake from organic produce to serve at our tea room. I know a lot about cakes. I want to be blown away by what the kids will make!" says Ramsey
Nettlefield.



Let's go to the Babblebrook Bay Hotel to see who today's winner is...





"Welcome! Today your brief is to make something in slices." says Mrs Patches.



"So, Otto, what are you making?" asked Ramsey. "I'm making an orange cheesecake!" he replied. "Good!" smiled Christopher.


"What are you baking, Bubba?" Mrs Patches said. "I'm making slices of cream and berry roll." "Yum!" remarked Ramsey.


"Prissy, what cake are you doing," asked Christopher. "I'm making a rose cake!" she smiled. "That sounds nice."said Mrs Patches.


"I see you've got a timer there! And a recipe!" said Mrs Patches. "Yes, I'm making banana bread!" said 
Juniper. "Great!" Ramsey said.


"You have fifteen minutes left." announced Ramsey.


"RIGHT! Bring your things up to the table please," said Mrs Patches.

"Mmmmm, you've got a lovely zesty flavour running through the sponge, great work! Christopher said.


"Juniper, that banana bread is yummy! Very well done!" said Mrs Patches.


"That's a sweet creamy sponge with a nice berry twist! Very good!" said Ramsey.


"The presentation is so lovely! The hint of rose gives the cake a nice flavour! added Ramsey. 

 

"Now we have to make our decision." Mrs Patches said.










"The person going through is        Juniper!" Christopher said.


"And, Prissy, your presentation skills are so nice you can help me at the Country Market"!! Ramsey added.


"I honestly can't believe it!" says Juniper





Come back soon for the Great Sylvanian Bake-Off-   Episode 3!