Changing faces..

The Great British Bakeoff was required viewing for us right from the early days when Mary Berry was a judge and the dishes created were recognizable and not very sophisticated. Fast forward a few years and Mary’s place was taken by Prue Leith, a lovely lady who I once met at the Felixstowe book festival. We had a long chat about what I should do next, after retirement as well as getting some great photos of us at the book signing table. All was well. Skills were tested and judged fairly, in spite of the distractions of Mel and Sue. Lately I’ve not been such a fan as the recipes have been more difficult to relate to and seem to need quite a level of professionalism which is tricky for amateur cooks. No wonder some of the winners have become TV celebrities and authors. But the latest change is a step too far for me as Prue is retiring, deservedly, and a replacement has been announced – Nigella Lawson. How will Paul cope with her heaving bosom and sideways glances? Will the competitors get a look in? I might have to watch a couple of episodes but it won’t have the same appeal to me 😉