Return of the prodigal baker

Wow, I'm back after many months in the wilderness. 

Here are my excuses - first of all I got a more demanding temp job, then my Mum arrived from South Africa for three months, then I  moved to an open plan office, which meant no more sneaky posting at work. 

I'm happy to say I've still been baking and have tried quite a few new goodies such as:

Gluten-free Victoria Sponge
Gluten-free choc-chip & nut cookies
Gluten-free sticky toffee pudding
My Mum made:  Gluten-free Hummingbird Cake

Basically they're just normal recipes which I've made using gluten-free flour.  They all turned our really well.  I promise to write posts about all of the above very soon. 

I've been loving The Great British Bake off - which has inspired me to seek out recipes and make all of the above.  I found myself shouting at the telly going "you don't do that silly!!!!"   I found David particularly frustrating, as he'd always try and do things differently, it would come out a mess and yet somehow he got through.  At one point I was shouting at the telly that Paul Hollywood must have a crush on him.  Anyway...... at least he got his just desserts last week. 

I do wonder about the need for having Mel AND Sue - surely just the one would be enough.  Has anyone else noticed how Mel scrunches up her face, like she's staring into glare every time she talks to the camera?  A double act it doesn't need to be!