Yesterday my eldest daughter surprised me with this Apron. I’ve always been a big fan of the Great British Bake Off and I love the celebrity Stand up 2 Cancer episodes, even if they make me cry sometimes.
I used to bake a lot, especially cakes and I once spent three hours making Mary Berry’s Mokatines which ended up being worth it because I entered them into a competition and won a fabulous mixing bowel, which I still have (8 years later!) In fact I used to bake along with Bake Off Every Week at one point.
I feel inspired to start baking again now. I feel a delicious treat in the making, something that my daughter will like.
Have you been watching the Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off. I really enjoyed the one with David Schwimmer. Some celebrities really shouldn’t be let loose in the kitchen, like Gemma Collins and Paddy McGuiness! But it’s great that every one of them has given this a go to raise money for cancer research.
If you fancy an apron of your own, or some oven gloves, then please visit the Stand up 2 Cancer shop and help out if you can.
I am currently taking part in research for cancer myself. I was chosen for a trial where I have to give blood three times over two years. If they find anything they will contact me and give advice on a way forward. My first test was inconclusive and I have my second test next week. (In a car park.) It will be interesting because my recent scan showed up something and I’m now waiting for an appointment to see if it is cancer. I don’t want to comment more on that right now, but it is one of the most treatable cancers if it turns out to be positive. I’m just hoping that my blood tests will be helpful in further research. If you are interested in what I’m taking part it, it’s the NHS Galleri Trial.
I bought a new fridge yesterday to be delivered on Wednesday. We have to have two Fridge Freezers having such a big family. I bough a new one last year but the one I’m replacing is nearly 20 years old! It’s served me really well. I would really like a new coat of paint in my kitchen now. (and a new cooker and dishwasher please!)
Yes, I’m really feeling the baking bug now. Where’s my mixing bowl?
Oh wow! What a great gift from your eldest.
I am hoping to get some baking done now the Easter holidays are almost over.
Oh gosh! Sending love and hugs. I hope the tests for cancer don’t bring back anything nasty. x
I haven’t seen these programmes. I’m so sorry to hear about your recent health problems, I hope the news is positive
The Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off is a great initiative, and it’s fantastic that you are taking part in a cancer research trial. I love the apron, quite well designed.
I hope the results of your test come back OK. What an incredible thing to be part off.
I’m very impressed that you used to bake along with Bake Off every week! I absolutely love Bake Off, but have never actually tried baking. I leave that to my daughter!
The Stand Up to Cancer episodes have been amazing. My favourite is Adele Roberts, who is inspirational, having only recently recovered from cancer herself and getting out there and spreading the message. She was still on chemo when they filmed her episode and she’s running the London Marathon tomorrow!
Oooo such an awesome apron to own! Thanks for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
That’s a lovely apron. I haven’t been able to watch any of the bake-offs recently. I did watch Celebrity Hunted and that was good too. Good on you to take part in that research re cancer. I hope it goes well.