Stiff Peaks and Selfies

Stiff Peaks and Selfies

Author: Bake With A Legend March 24, 2021 Duration: 47:59

Hurrah! Four more celebrities battling it out on our screens as rapper Dizzee Rascal, artist Philippa Perry, actor Reece Shearsmith and radio presenter Nick Grimshaw battle it out for the coveted Star Baker apron and incredibly we even saw a handshake this week!


This series is of course being aired to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer, and if you'd like to join us in supporting this important cause then you can donate here. We are holding a FREE Easter Webinar bake-along with Jane Beedle on April 3rd at 4.30pm UK (8.30am PT / 11.30am ET) where Jane will show you how to bake Chocolate and Banana Galette, with an 'Easter Egg' No Churn Ice-Cream. It's free but you need to register and we are encouraging donations to Stand Up To Cancer.


We have loads of online classes every weekend for you to join us at, so there's something for everyone and we really hope to see many of you again with us online. Upcoming classes include Croissants with Rosie Brandreth, Ian's Carrot Cake, Sticky Toffee Pudding with Andrew, Howard's Hot Cross Buns and Pretzels + Soda Bread with Dan Beasley Harling. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.


The podcast will be back next week and remember we'd love to hear from you - so email us with your questions or opinions to thebakedown@bakewithalegend.com. Also, please tell all your friends about the podcast!


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