OUR GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF AT HOME: Things you can do while staying home
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- Опубликовано: 22 мар 2020
- OUR GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF AT HOME: Things you can do while staying home// Hello lovely people everywhere, With things happening out there, basically all of us have to stay home as much as possible which is definitely not easy. This is the time to think about taking up a new hobby, read new books, watch favourite series, enjoy cooking or bake a cake once in a while. This is what we did again yesterday. We made a gluten free Battenberg cake, a very popular British cake. It didn't turn out perfect but was made with love and it took our mind off things for some hours which was great. We are thinking of all of you, let's stay connected during these times. Please be safe everyone. Kirsten & Joerg x
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RECIPE GLUTEN FREE BATTENBERG CAKE:
Ingredients
175g (6ozs) butter or margarine
175g (6ozs) caster sugar
175g (6ozs) self raising gluten free flour (or regular flour)
Few drops of pink coloring
About 3 tbs apricot jam (or jam/marmalade you have a home and love)
350g (12ozs) marzipan
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 180 C (350 F) Gas mark 4.
Assemble, grease (with block butter or margarine) and flour the Battenberg pan.
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
Gradually add the beaten eggs.
Fold in the flour.
Divide the mixture into two equal halves.
Put a few drops of pink food coloring into one half of the mixture and gently mix until an even colour is achieved. Spoon the pink mixture into two sections of the tins and the plain mixture in the the other two sections.
Place in the centre of the oven and bake for approx. 30-35 minutes, or until evenly colored and firm to the touch.
Allow the cake to cool in the tin. If the cake has risen above the top of the tin, use a serrated knife to cut across the top to remove excess cake. Remove the cake from the tin.
When completely cold, brush the apricot jam (or the jam/marmalade you chose) onto the long sides of the cakes and join one plain and one pink slice together and then one pink and one plain on top creating a checkered pattern.
Now brush the jam over all the long sides.
Roll out the marzipan and neaten the edges. Place the cake onto the marzipan so the one edge is lined u to the edge of the marzipan and completely wrap the marzipan around the cake. Trim away any surplus marzipan and to make a neat cake, just trim both ends with a clean knot.
Enjoy!
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Songs: 'Feels like Yesterday', 'End Of The Beginning'
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We don't care if we can't go travel. Being with you is fun.Love.
That means so much, thank you!
Agree !!🌷😆
I will try this recipe if I can find that pan. Are going to go back to Derbyshire sometime. The house was so Jane Aston beautiful gardens. I think Diana dress was to big for her along with her bouquet was to large .I escape though your videos .
Now this is what we need in this mad, mad world. Stay safe both.
Thank you so much Linda! It's good to get distracted from all these terrifying news in between. Stay safe as well.
Greetings, most enjoyable, thankyou.
Dear Kirsten may I gently suggest if the new distresses you ( which is more than under standable ) watch as little of it as possible especially when you cannot control any of it. Or get Joerg to watch and tell you what you need to know.
You are right, fill your mind with beautiful and pleasant pictures and music.
You are a perfect couple blessing each other in complementary ways.
God bless you both
Pam from Tasmania
Greetings, most enjoyable, thankyou.
Dear Kirsten may I gently suggest if the new distresses you ( which is more than under standable ) watch as little of it as possible especially when you cannot control any of it. Or get Joerg to watch and tell you what you need to know.
You are right, fill your mind with beautiful and pleasant pictures and music.
You are a perfect couple blessing each other in complementary ways.
God bless you both
Pam from Tasmania
I simply adore these videos. I have yet to watch one that I did not love thoroughly. Thank you for such wholesome and down to earth content. It's becoming such a rarity in social media these days.
Thank you so much!
Hi Kirsten, woke up feeling a bit down. Made tea and looked to see whats on utube.Saw your name. l smile.Yes,a place of peace and happiness.Just what l need. l Love all your videos.They say your house is your sanctuary.Yours is. Thanks for letting us in! You two are sweethearts.Stay well,Thoughts and prayers and Lot's of Love from Leah in Ohio. xo
Thank you so much Leah, you put a smile on our faces. Please take care and see you soon.
Your words are so true , only found this channel this week , and have watched non stop......... love them 😁👍
Very grateful for ANY video from you! Please don’t think you need to apologize for the subject matter or whether the video is “home made”. Thank you for the helpful information about British tea. I really enjoyed learning about this cake. Joerg is a masterful cake surgeon and the both of you are utterly charming! Another enjoyable video - many thanks!
Thank you so so much Cynthia! I really love the expression 'cake surgeon', we are definitely a great time and try to make the best of our time at home. Take care and stay safe.
I believe we are all enjoying your videos so please continue. I look forward to them as I am an Anglophile at heart and they satisfy my soul. Also, your kitchen is absolutely charming. Love to you both, stay safe.
Thanks so much Marlene! Be safe too.
Oh how I love hanging out with you guys. What a lovely cake. You make me laugh. Your so fun in the kitchen. I surly couldn't get thew this stuff with out you. Lots of love from Colorado.
Thank you so much Mary, that means so so much! Please be safe.
I agree, using loose tea is kinder on the environment, as many bags don’t biodegrade, and they are not necessary anyway. Your tea looked lovely. What a nice way to spend some ‘quarantine’ time!
Thanks so much Gina! Absolutely, we are glad we made the switch and just love our tea.
I was stunned when I discovered most tea bags had plastic in them (sealed, I believe with plastic). Loose tea now!
And loose tea steeps better and the flavor comes through. The ceremony of tea with selecting tea, teapot, cups and saucers, and the food make for a life well lived.
English and Irish heritage on both sides, so you know what I drink. My mother called it the "Nectar of the gods". I love steeping loose tea and in the winter, back in bone chilling Chicago, I sometimes loved flavored teas for the aroma. Now in the mild wintered Phoenix area, I still love my tea on our (wink, wink) chilly nights.
I like that you make things, as simple as cake and tea, into an occasion. 🍰 ☕️
Thanks so much!
Not that the cake was simple, but it’s a delight to see you two enjoy doing the simple things in life with such beauty & love! Take care!
Thanks so much! Yes, it's a bit of a challenge to make (hence it wasn't perfect9 but we enjoyed it anyway. Be safe.
You guys are a lovely distraction to the scary times we all facing..stay safe! Greetings from Chicago 🤗
Thank you so much, be safe as well.
Thank you for inviting us into your home and your lives. I so look forward to whatever you send.
Thank you so much Kelly!
Home videos are more than okay with me! It's nice just getting updates from people, seeing how everybody's spending their time at home. The cake looks great! I hope you both stay healthy and safe 💕
Thanks so much Emily! Be safe as well.
Even during these horrid times of isolation, we should count our blessings. Im so grateful we have the ability to pop in for tea with you two lovely friends and share your Beautiful Life.
Thanks so much Bonnie! You are very right, we should. Take care.
Thank you for getting our mind off our social distancing. Even for a little while. It does help to know we are all in the same situation. Stay safe and just remember that as each day ends we are one day closer to getting our outside lives back. You both are the best!
Thanks so much Cyndie! Yes, it somehow helps to know we are all in this together and that together we can overcome this. Stay safe.
Oh, this is delightful. I've never heard of Battenburg cake, but you have infused such charm into this. Don't worry about travel for now, stay safe. All of your videos are interesting, no matter the subject!
Thank you so much, that's so kind. Be safe.
Five years ago we met a lovely couple on a river cruise, who are from Birmingham. We became fast friends and continue to be to this day. We were so lucky because they invited us to stay with them two years ago and my heart jumped because I am SUCH an anglophile!!! Their house was everything I wanted it to be, gravel driveway, perfect English garden, a gorgeous atrium which was perfectly warm on the chilly nights, but the best was our hostess is a wonderful baker. She made an amazing Victoria Sponge, a Battenberg cake, and that was just for our arrival. They were the perfect hosts and took us everywhere. My English dreams all came true in that one trip. I know I sound like a school girl...but I don't care.
We appreciate you and Joerg more than ever now. Please keep filming and posting whatever you can!
Thanks so much Deborah!
What a lovely way to pass the time! Please continue to keep your spirits high and best of luck with the home decor. You two always bring a smile to my face and I'll be sure stay connected. Best of health to you both! N
Thank you so much Nadine, lovely to hear from you. Stay safe.
You two are so cute, I really enjoy your videos :)
Thanks so much!
Thank you, you guys stay safe too🌿
You too Kathryn!
You’ve inspired me to try doing a “virtual bake off” with some friends since we are all at home now. Thank you for this channel, a corner of beauty and loveliness in uncertain times! Best wishes from California!
Thanks so much! Oh yes, that would be so fun, such a great idea.
Eleanor, I see this is six months ago and I hope you're okay and doing well.
These cooking videos you make are my favorite! I love watching how nicely you prepare dishes and tea together. I hope everyone tries to enjoy this time at home. It won't last forever.
Oh my, that's so sweet of you to say, thank you! Yes we really agree, it won't last forever and for now we have to stick to the rules and stay at home to protect us and others. Keep safe.
I don't know why RUclips recommend your videos to me, but I'm so glad! You're an adorable couple and just watching you and listening to you both lowers my blood pressure and makes me feel calm. Such lovely, mild people. 💕
That's so kind, thank you! Stay safe.
Yes a nice socially distant daily walk is a great way to help our physical and mental health as we get through this. Your videos help too! Bless you.
We agree, you need to get some fresh air in between. Thanks so much, stay safe.
Hi Eileen how are you. Greetings from Ireland (but with a name like that there is Irish in there). Hope you’re safe from Covid. Have a good day and stay safe 😀😘 Michael
You are right, we are all in it together! I really enjoyed today’s episode & look forward to the home decorating episodes to come! What a great way to cheer yourselves & us up all together!
Thanks so much! Be safe.
Love this! Thank you so much for sharing your cheerful baking project and home with everyone. A ray of sunshine in a snowy upstate New York, USA day.
Thanks so much! Be safe.
Across the world, you’re doing what we are doing here in Washington state. We are truly all connected by this.
Big shout out to all the vloggers and podcasters that help us through this time. It helps sooooo much! Please do more home videos. I’m also gluten free. Made some gluten free scones yesterday that were amazing. Perhaps more recipes? Take care.
Thanks so much Jennifer! Yes, we are definitely connected by this. Oh yes, I'm sure there will be more recipes coming up. Stay safe.
It is always a joy when you both visit with us...Thank you! 😊
Giod will get us through this!
Much Love, Prayers and Blessings!
🤗🤗🤗🙋♀️🌷🌷🌷💜🦋
Thank you so much Lori - be safe.
I love the little tiled nook above the stove for cooking oils! We're all in it together - I'm doing home vlogs too and it's not what I normally do, but trying my best!
Thank you so much! Oh yes, it's really handy, glad it was all here when we bought the house. I know, we mostly travel within the UK but as we are all at home now have to create some new content. I'm sure you will be fine, will check out your channel.
Kirsten thank you! I normally do travel and out and about. My boyfriend is English from Wiltshire and I visited the UK twice last year and had a fantastic time. My May trip has sadly been postponed now, like most people. Love your channel! 💕
@@SuperEnthused Oh yes, us too! Oh my, we love Wiltshire so much. Yes, we had to cancel all our trips as well, there was one coming up this week. I'm sure there will be better times again, take care.
You’re channel makes me forget all that’s going on in the world for a little bit during this virus. stay safe out there!!
Thanks so much Brandi! It's so important to get some distraction from all these horrible news. Do take care.
I'm trying to take my mind off the U.S. election by being entertained by your sweet videos! I could watch you two bake all day long. I love your kettle. Thanks for the tip to not reboil tea water. I didn't know that. All the best to you.
Anything that interests you, will interest me! What a pretty cake!
Thanks so much Kathy!
To never have a dry cake again: While cake is still warm brush it with a simple syrup....it always works...( bakery & chef secret) you can go on line & choose a simple syrup recipe...love you ‘2’. Eating breakfast (pancakes ) in Seattle right now
Fantastic, will try this next time, Patty! Thank YOU!! Have a lovely day and stay safe.
Yes, that is the best advice someone can give for dry cakes and simple syrup is so easy to make and store. I like to infuse mine with citron. Great addition to cocktails too.
Baking with applesauce instead of butter or oil adds fiber and reduces calories in cakes, muffins, and breads. And, because of its water content, applesauce will also keep your baked goods moist and fresh longer. (Something to try if interested) I clipped this from the 'net.
@@pollywog7318 never substitute butter with applesauce. Oil is okay if you are going for a healthier cake (make sure to use less sugar as applesauce contains sugar) but applesauce cannot replace butter. Use applesauce only if you are looking to lower the fat content in a cake but I wouldn't recommend using it to make moist cakes. Simple syrup is your best bet.
I look forward to your videos; they make me happy, so thank you for that. Stay safe. Best love from Barbados.
Thank you so much! Take care too.
Thank you for the ray of sunshine you two always bring to our lives. This was so fun!, though left me drooling for some of your cake. Made at home is always the most tasty! Looking forward to your next visit. Stay well!
Thanks so much! Stay well too.
Thank you for the video, I really enjoyed it, stay safe.
Thanks so much Judy - be safe.
I love Battenberg. I always buy it as Marks and Spencer’s when I’m in England. I need to see if I can order that cake tin in Canada.
Thankyou for your genuine efforts to post your videos for us to enjoy.
Love the relaxing ambiance of you as a couple..always a pleasure to see.
Thanks so much Susan.
WoW yummy . Take care yourself from Crona Virus Very much .today our country totally lock down every body staying at home for 14 days praying to God please Cure every body rest of the world .ameen
Thank you! Yes, we are very very careful and do everything possible. Be safe.
Thank you for your sweetness... AND your baking tutorial! By the way: I will be making your Cabinet Pudding (previous video) for my husband and son.
Thank you so much Tanya! Oh how wonderful to hear, hope you will like it. Stay safe.
Glad to see you again! Good wishes from Alberta Canada! I have been in home confinement for over a week now. I have a medical condition that could be compromised if I were to contract this virus. My husband picks up the groceries I preorder on line and I am socially involved on line only! We have family and friends who keep in touch with us regularly and my husband keeps busy with minor home renos. So glad you both are healthy and engaging your viewers in what you term, your ordinary lives! I for one, thank you for making my day a little brighter.
Thanks so much Beverley! I understand that you need to be extra careful, it's not an easy time so be safe. All the best.
Just as a baking tip: When you heat up the marmelade, it will be a lot easier to spread it on the cake😊. As always, great video!
Oh yes, we should have done that (we usually do and forgot, so silly lol). Thank you!
You are welcome 😊
I so appreciate your realness, if you will. I feel fortunate to be "invited" into your home and partake of cooking and trying out new things. In this strange new world of things, I still feel connected in a good way by watching your beautiful, thoughtful, kind, gentle, aware moments that you impart on your beautiful films. I can't express to you what a difference in so much of a positive way this has been helpful to get to "know" you guys. Very positive. We live in the U.S. and it is very negative, disheartening and difficult to embrace the positive.
You are such lovely people! I enjoyed the baking tutorial and love how you worked together. Praying for your health and safety. Take care!
Thank you so much Laura, stay safe too.
Two of my favorite virtual friends! It is always lovely to see you and share a wee bit of your day with you! That cake looks delicious- depending upon how long these quarantine lasts, I might give it a go as well. Today I am cleaning my kitchen cupboards and pantry. I’ve already filled the bin with expired and stale food! I’m very embarrassed! Stay safe, you two! There are many besides me who look forward to seeing you.
Thanks so much! Was so shocked to hear that in our village people have 30% more waste because of their stockpiling, food went bad and they threw it away. So shocking. We must admit we luckily don't do stockpiling, such a sad time but I agree, it's the perfect time to get the cleaning done. Be safe.
Kirsten girl... if only it would be stockpiling! This is couscous I bought when I was determined to be vegan... but I’m not. It’s saltines that are rancid after not being eaten in a year. It’s lentils from my vegan attempt... eating habits are so hard to change! I’m grateful for the time to clean and purge.
A perfect cake, well done to the two of you. Keep the indoor videos coming, so entertaining, I love them. It’s just what we need at this moment in time 💕 xxx
Thanks so much Christine!
I am viewing this video three years later. But it was just fine. It was cozy and home like. I felt welcomed there as you and your husband made cake.
I like your cake! It was homemade and fun to watch you make it.
You showed us your China and it was lovely.
Yes, it is three years later and you two are traveling again, which I also like.
But don't think home videos aren't special as well. I enjoy them.
And your husband can be funny! It is nice how you react to his antics.
I am glad the worst of the pandemic is over, but this video in its real time brought comfort to people.
You do good videos! Thank you again.
Looks lovely....enjoy !!! You both always bring a smile...yes we are all in it...love from Canada..xx
Thanks so much Phyllis. Be safe!
I love home videos! 😀😀 your house is so nice, the cow creamer, the lovely pink tea pot, the kettle just love it. The cake looks great!
Thanks so much Mia!
Well, we love baking videos and home videos too! The silver tea strainer is so pretty. The cake looked so good. Take good care.
Thanks so much Diane! Be safe.
Cake looks really good. Thank you for inviting us into your kitchen. Every one take care, wash hands and stay in if you can. We are all in this together so let us all stay positive and check on someone. Brenda 🙏🏻😘🇺🇸
Thanks so much Brenda! Yes, we have to stay in due to having a lockdown, good that they did it as there were too many irresponsible people around. Be safe.
Hallo kirsten und jörg schönes video 💑
Hallo liebe Heidi und liebe Grüße
Sending love from Canada..the live videos will be great..Ill be watching
Thanks so much Susan!
Quite a project. Turned out great!
Thanks so much! Yes, it's a bit of a challenge and we aren't bakers but we enjoy doing it anyway.
Lovely as always Kirsten and Joerg. So nice to see your tea setting as you enjoy your homemade cake. It's the simple moments that mean so much. Thank you for sharing and the best to you both. Stay safe~
Thanks so much Elizabeth! Be safe too.
Perfect video for this time! I love your home videos. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much!
It was so nice to get our dose of Kirsten and Joerg taking tea and making Battenberg cake. Really lifts my spirits as I stay home too. I am also looking at some of your older travel videos. Thanks so much for them. Stay safe and stay well. I am a nearly 70-year-old grandma with asthma so I don’t dare go out. Prayers that this crisis will be over soon. I’m looking forward to my trip to the Lake District with you.
Thanks so much Pat! We are on lockdown here so have more time to do things as home. Oh yes, please do take care, you can't risk your health. Be safe.
Enjoyed your video. Such a pleasure watching you both. Looking forward to seeing you both again soon 🙂❣. Be well.
Thank you so much! Be safe too.
Que ricooooo!!!!!!!!! Y que bonita decoración. Hacéis unos vídeos preciosos. Tenéis unos detalles muy curados. Aunque no os entiendo me encanta veros y escucharos. MUchisimas Felicidades!!!!!!! Un beso desde Valencia ( España) ... My Home. BYE
Gracias! Take care.
The cake looked LOVELY !! I so enjoy all the videos you two do. Your tea time looked so relaxing and the table was beautiful.
Take care of each other !!
Thank you so much Connie! Stay safe.
loved your video. So glad to see you are still doing them even in this uncertain time in life. It helped take my mind off of it for a while and made me feel connected with you both. You are a lovely couple.
Thanks so much Debbie! Be safe.
@@KirstenJoerg you too
Actually I really like your home decorating videos. And also, I want you know how grateful I am to have nice things to watch during my, rather boring, social isolation x
That's so kind, thanks so much! Please be safe, we have to be very patient right now.
They’re the epitome of two adorable love birds. Very grateful to have them in my life here on RUclips. 💓💖💗💞💕
I loved this video. You two are so much fun to watch and I learn something new each time. Thank you!
Thanks so much!
THE TWO OF YOU doing the baking - making a special occasion of having tea... MAKES ME wanna find a boyfriend and settle down. DOING SIMPLE things together - as it is the SIMPLE things that MEANS THE MOST. Wonderful - Have a wonderful week ahead !!! God bless !!!!
Thanks so much! That's true, it's always the simply things that are so special. Be safe.
Thank you for such a lovely video. You both always brighten my day.
Thank you so much Nancy!
Always enjoy spending time with you. We too are spending our time redecorating. It helps to spend this time confined with someone you love! Stay well and keep the videos coming.
Thanks so much Patricia! Yes, that's so true. Stay safe as well.
Perfect Joerg
I just loved your video! I enjoy all of them. Stay safe and I can't wait to see your next video!
Thank you so much Rosalie! Stay safe as well.
I felt calmer as soon as your video showed up on my feed. Thank you for another respite. The cake is so beautiful!
Thank you so much Cathy. Be safe.
Please don’t apologize for doing home videos. These videos are the reason I watch you. I’m a home body and my home means a lot to me. I like quiet peaceful places graced with comfortable, cozy, warm and inviting scents and colors. The very way you are decorating your home for yourself.
Thank you so much!
Kirsten&Joerg you both did a beautiful job on the cake looks yummy.Thank you both very much for the video.stay safe.
Thank you so much Catherine, be safe as well.
You are medicine for my soul🥰keep them coming
Thank you so much!
Ohh a live feed sounds fun 👏
I love your videos whether they are home or out and about. Be still, be safe, be well 💕
Thank you so much! Be safe as well.
We Are Self Isolating in NC, We Enjoyed Your Video and Cake Looked Yummy, Take Care Both of You and Hopefully maybe Late Summer You Will Make it To The Lake District ✌ ☕🇺🇸🇬🇧
Thanks so much and be safe. Yes, there will be a time when we can go out again but for now, we have to make the best of it.
Well done! 🍰 I'm so happy I found you two💕 Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your lives🍓
I will still be watching your ‘at home’ films. I just enjoy being in your company, as you are both so charming! I do everything too fast, so watching you two is a real tonic & helps me slow down & feel calm. Hope you can stay well x
Thanks so much! Be safe too.
oh i needed to see this its cheered me up thank you keep safe xxxx
Thanks so much! Stay safe as well.
Oh my gold, this cake is very original, and semble🤗👍🍩 very good and beautiful. I to leam the tea, I understand the tea correct, thank you very much at to the two, Kristen and Joerg, you are my friends and I like more and more. You know essence thing and you are very cultivated. BY BY at tomorow my friends.
I will happily skip a meal to have cake😄
Oh yes!
Gosh I love your videos! I'm really loving the home videos. Can't wait til the next one. 🤩😍
That means so much, thank YOU!! Be safe.
💋Another great video. You two are my favorite couple. I need to make this cake. I do love real Battenberg lace. Continued Blessings. ~Love&Light💖Carli
Thanks so much Carli - be safe!
GOD will Protect us! ...Many BLESSINGS to you Both♥️🌷🙋♀️
You guys are just wonderful. Your cake looked great. I work in healthcare in the US and it's been stressful. I really enjoy you two. It's so nice to watch you. Can't wait to see you decorate some more.☕🍰☕🍰☕🍰❤
Thanks so much Camille! It's such a challenging time for all the people working in health care, we are thinking of all of you. Please take care.
Thanks for this Kirsten, I needed an excuse to stop school work! Stay safe x
Thank you so much! Be safe too.
Jorge, you did an amazing job making that cake! I loved seeing your tea. I have a small collection of Christmas tea tins from Fortnum and Mason. They really are so beautiful. Thanks so much for your videos. I get so excited when I see a new one pop up. I look forward to the next one. Stay healthy😊
Thanks so much! Love keeping beautiful tins as well. Be safe lovely.
You are such a wonderful couple! No matter what you two are up to I thoroughly enjoy watching you!
Thank you so much!
Hello Kirsten and Joerk!
This was perfect! So made my day. Thank you so much. Stay safe please. X
Thank you so much Janice! Stay safe too.
Lovely to see you both. You bring a smile to your utube friends! A tip for making tea, pour a little boiling water into your tea pot and leave for a few minutes. Heats right through the ceramic, adds a better taste to your darjeeling loose tea, and keeps the pot hotter for longer. Hmm, lovely. Can you knit? 2 little tea cosies would be a nice addition to your beautiful eclectic mix. Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks so much Denise! Oh yes, someone mentioned that as well, we'll try it next time. Sadly can't knit, I learned it at school but just hated it I must admit.
Ohh, it is perfect and looks beautifully delicious! I would love to be having a slice and cup with you both!!
Thanks so much!
I LOVE your baking video's. You show us common house wives things that are so easy to do , and yet so delicious. We KNOW they're delicious because your husband always says so. These video's are very entertaining, keep up the good work!
I like your apron Kirsten,the bowls with the different ingredients.My mother had a metal flour measure like your lovely red one.Wonderful.It makes cooking feel special I think.William Morris was right"Have nothing in your home that you do not believe to be beautiful or useful.
This has been a fantastic video, many thanks for putting it up. I like these home videos, they are perfectly fine. We all understand the need for isolation in these times. However, there is one thing that my husband and I will be doing and that is going out into the countryside for a walk. I feel the need for this. I am so glad that you made the Batternberg Cake as I had never seen a cake tin like that before and so I will try and get one as soon as I can. Keep up the good work with the home videos. I am looking forward to your next home video, I would like to see your home as you decorate it, I find it fascinating. Love from June and Andrew.
Thanks so much! Yes, as we live in the countryside too, we make sure to go for little walks as well, it's so important for one's mental health. The Battenberg tin is so great, makes it so much easier. Stay safe.
Hi my lovely’s glad to hear your keeping safe , the cake looked nice funny how you wait for your husband to try it first 😃 I’m off to work in a little while , I’ve been off for a week on holiday . I’m not looking forward to going work as I work at a hospital , love the picture of the pink cottage on your kitchen wall. Stay safe x
Thanks so much! We know, it's such a sad time and we really hope you stay safe.
Aww! Kirsten! You and Joerg are so adorable! I enjoy you both! So sweet, soft spoken people...with such pleasantly QUIRKY personalities! Kirsten...I'm a huge fan of all things vintage as well! I'm enjoying you!
Thank you so much - that's so kind!
I prefer your home videos because watching them gives me comfort and joy. Thanks for sharing your home with us. Blessings.
I sat and had my afternoon tea while I watched your video today… I don’t mind that you can’t go traveling… It is what it is… Just lovely to have your “visit“ I always look forward to your videos! And you have inspired me to try making a Battenberg cake. Lovely tea!
Thank you so much, that's so kind!
Dear Kirsten and Jörg, Wonderful to see you! And I enjoyed learning about the cake! It looks a bit complicated with the different sections and special frosting but it was pretty. And I really enjoyed having tea with you. I love your teacups and the moo cow creamer. I remember when you got that. Here we have been "sheltering in place" for a couple weeks now and Wednesday begins the "lockdown." It is difficult to know what the result will be. Some places are so badly stricken, like NYC, Washington State, San Francisco. Other areas, Ohio and Pennsylvania, seem to be alright so far. Well, thank you so much for sharing your lives with us! Be safe, well and healthy, Karin 💗
Thanks so much Karin! Yes, it's a bit tricky to make but we have more time on weekends now due to staying in. We are on lockdown here which was the best decision since we had to many people walking around not taking this seriously. It's hard for all of us we have to try and stay positive. Be safe.
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All the lovely comments reflect my feelings. Lots of love to you both all your viewers 🥰🥰
Thanks so much - it's such a wonderful community that is so uplifting at these unsettling times.
Couple of suggestions, next time warm up the jam just a little, it will be easier to spread. Roll the marzipan between two sheets of parchment or waxed paper with the icing sugar which helps you roll it even thinner, and then use the paper to help mold. If you spread a very thin layer of your mascarpone spread around the sides, the marzipan will stick and not pull away. Brilliant to keep the cake in the pan to evenly cut the cake straight. You did a wonderful job and the cake looks delicious.