Show Tales

[SarzWix]

Loads of you had to put up with me chuntering on all day yesterday, with everything going wrong with my baking for the Show today

I managed to get up early enough this morning to bake a batch of scones (so they'd be nice and fresh) and get everything to the Hall and set up in good time. Forgot to take doilies but a very nice lady (who usually sweeps the board and gets the Most Points in Section) gave me some of her spares.
There seemed to be a lot more entries this year, especially in the '4 scones', 'Jar of Jam/Jelly' and 'Chutney' classes.

Once you've staged your entries, everyone has to leave by 11am while judging happens, and then you come back at 2.30 when they open for the public to see who's won what. I managed to sneak a few pics before leaving.

[Hazel at the Hill]

Cor! They all are making my mouth water!

Are you gonna tell us how you did????

[SarzWix]

By the time I got home, I had the beginning of a horrid headache and I had to take 2 painkillers and go straight to bed, thought I was going to miss going back - had all the classic signs; cheekbone ache, disturbed vision, feeling sick... But must have stopped it just in time, woke up at 2pm feeling just about human thankfully.

DD decided she was coming with me, the malefolk being too glued to the GP to come down!

Anyway.... Went in, walked down the row, and was utterly gobsmacked to see:



1st - Chocolate Cake
1st - Victoria Sandwich
1st - Jar of Jam (was strawberry)
1st - Jar of Marmalade
2nd - Jar of Chutney
2nd - Shortbread
3rd - Shortbread

Best Exhibit in Section (Choc Cake)
Silver Plate - Most Points in Section

............

Nothing for the scones, or the biscuits, but who's complaining?!

[shirlthegirl43]

So come on then, how did you do?

Well done Sarah - sorry, when I did the original post you had only put the first lot of piccies on!

[SarzWix]

Soz, had to do it in 2 posts to fit the pics on
So, sooooo chuffed I had to show off a little

Dad and his 'friend' even came down to see it, and she was much less annoying, so 'result' all round

[zazen999]

WHOOP WHOOP

I have to say, I'm sitting here wishing you were closer - I'm a bit of a shortbread fiend and that looks absolutely flipping gorgeous.


I'll bet you've got t'cheesiest grin in Yorkshire tonight.

WELL DONE YOU.

[zazen999]

So come on then, how did you do?

Well done Sarah - sorry, when I did the original post you had only put the first lot of piccies on!

Your posts are all over the shop tonight

[RedThorn]

looking good and well done! Told ya you'd do well, purely through tenacity not to give up! well done you!

[hamsterqueen]

well done,judging by the pictures it was well deserved.

There is a huge hole where my baking brain should be, so I am extremely impressed by your efforts!

[SarzWix]

Still grinning like the cheshire cat

It all tastes great too

[RedThorn]

lol rub it in why don't ya!

[SarzWix]

Oh yeah, and... �28 in prize money too

[RedThorn]

wow 2800 penny sweets!

[dexterdoglancashire]

CONGRATULATIONS!

Well done Sarah!

[Seahorse]

You da girl!!!!

Truly fabulous! When can I pop over to sample your fine fare?