I feel compelled to write about how much I love The Great British Bake Off. (Even though today's episode isn't quite as dramatic as last week, when John put his hand in the Magimix, and then tried to make a strudel with a 'glove full of blood'.)
It's not just because of the competitive element. It's something to do with the suspense - the gap between the plan and the outcome. All the pitfalls to steer past - too much salt! Underproved! Over-baked! Tasteless! Even if it looks OK as it comes out of the oven, there's still danger (buns can be dropped; icing can melt). Time slows as Paul and Mary chew, blank-faced, before pronouncing their uncompromising verdicts.
It's every facet of the human condition. With cake.
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