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Win Mary Berry books to celebrate the imminent return of Bake Off

(162 Posts)
CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 27-Jul-15 14:37:26

Just over a week to go until the Great British Bake Off returns (not that we're counting or anything) and to celebrate this jewel in the crown of the TV schedules, a little competition.

We're giving away two gorgeous books - Recipe For Life (Mary Berry's autobiography - £20) and Mary Berry's Cookery Course (£25) - to one lucky gransnetter.

How to enter? Simple. We're after limericks on cake, baking or Bake Off. The choice is yours.

Competition closes Monday 10 August at midday. (Usual T&Cs apply) So get creating!

Hameringham Tue 28-Jul-15 12:56:23

Goodness me, a cake I must make
No problem, I know a good cook
Let me find that recipe book
The orchard is full of berries
And I just know I can rely on Mary Berry
To cream and whisk is my delight
Now to prepare a really light bite!
A new recipe book would be a dream
And help me feel part of her cookery team

MammaN Tue 28-Jul-15 12:37:41

There was a young lady from Bath,
who sought to make her life's path
baking puddings and pies,
making buns and cakes rise
and generally having a laugh.

Bernie1964 Tue 28-Jul-15 12:23:45

There once was a lady named Mary
Who baked cakes light and airy
I ate so many
I'm short fat and hairy
But very merry Mary Berry....

Worlass Tue 28-Jul-15 12:21:20

Mrs Hollywood's son, name of Paul
Holds the Great British public in thrall
With his talent for baking
Cake, pie and bread-making
Mr Blue Eyes, for me, has it all!

helmacd Tue 28-Jul-15 12:05:00

I’ve tried and I’ve tried till I’m blue
To turn out confections of choux
I whisk and I beat
Expecting a treat
But end up with globules of GOO!

NannaGlyn Tue 28-Jul-15 12:04:29

There once was a lady called Mary
whose cakes....both Fancy and Fairy
all turned out a treat
and could not be beat
she's lovely, and not at all scary.

She has a male colleague called Paul
whose blue eyes entrap one and all
He bakes gorgeous Bread
(It has to be said)
but ladies for him, do all fall

Completing this wonderful crew
two more-Mel and Sue- are there too
and when they shout 'BAKE'
The contestants all quake
'cos they now need to show what THEY do

We're so glad to see that it's back
most other shows having a 'lack'
The banter and fun
in the rain and the sun
gets viewers in summer 'on track'

Arrabella123 Tue 28-Jul-15 11:46:03

A group of old ladies on gransnet
Were baking a cake to perfection
The sponge was so light
The cake a delight,
It only the icing would set!

lettie Tue 28-Jul-15 11:42:30

I borrowed so much in my fifties
That I’m doing three jobs in my sixties
My grandson lives down under
And it all makes me wonder
Where I’d be without Gransnet and whisky baking

Harlequin56 Tue 28-Jul-15 11:28:47

There was a young baker called Dan
Who threw flour and fruit in a pan
He gave a stir and did all he could
Just to Mary and Paul Hollywood

kacymac Tue 28-Jul-15 11:23:05

this is a special day today
im going to bake a cake to say
happy 18th birthday son
then my scruptious work is done
we will celebrate and eat and play

pooh Tue 28-Jul-15 11:20:22

There once was a cooking fairy
Who's name was Mary Berry.
She called out not yet
In the bake off get set
Make sure your sponges are airy.

hollystone Tue 28-Jul-15 11:19:04

First married my cooking was a mess
Now a Nana it's better I confess
Mary Berry would help me on my way
On my cooking skills day by day
So as a Geordie I say to Gransnet
Would I like?.... Wye Aye Pet !!

Pamaga Tue 28-Jul-15 11:15:58

The Bake Off is back, hip hooray
This news has quite brightened my day
For Mary's my hero
I'll reach for my Be-ro
And try some cake making her way.

MrsJ2000 Tue 28-Jul-15 11:06:35

in the kitchen we see Mary Berry
with recipes handpicked like a cherry
with icing you'll see
we'll all dance with glee
with a cake to make us all merry

yd1556 Tue 28-Jul-15 10:10:18

To bake on the beeb is a thrill
Afforded to entrants who will
Produce cakes,breads and fancies
From their store-cupboard pantries,
To delight and enthral us - just brill!

With sometimes a problem or two
And questions like "what shall I do?",
With dextrous dough-handling
The results are outstanding,
And always delivered "on cue"

Another new series, that's great!
Each contestant awaiting their fate;
From the call of "Let's Bake"
To the show's final take,
It's Great British Bake Off - can't wait!

sue01 Tue 28-Jul-15 09:28:35

The Vicar has asked me to say,
Mary's book wouldn't half make his day.
Our Church Fete needs a prize,
And with cakes, breads and pies,
We could sell Raffle tickets all day !

witsyl Tue 28-Jul-15 09:25:33

The last line should read as follows

Make a nice cake today.
Try the Mary Berry way.
Add all the stuff that she says you will need,
Mix it all up with a light hand indeed
It will help you to work rest and play.

sue01 Tue 28-Jul-15 09:11:06

Mary Berry's a marvel - oh my !
Whether custards or flans, sponge or pie,
'Cos the way that she makes
Everything that she bakes
Means that duffers like me have a try!

witsyl Tue 28-Jul-15 09:06:47

Make a nice cake today.
Try the Mary Berry way.
Add all the stuff that she says you will need,
Mix it all up with a light hand indeed,
But don't eat it all today.

hdh74 Mon 27-Jul-15 22:48:10

We all love to watch the great bake off
How the ratings must soar, it did take off
We all love Mary
Cakes light as a fairy
How I pine when the series does break off

Treebee Mon 27-Jul-15 22:16:52

After a long day on my feet,
My question is ,"What can I eat?"
The answer is cake
So I start to bake,
A sweet treat that cannot be beat.

milli Mon 27-Jul-15 22:10:41

A contestant on GBBO
Put all of her goodies on show.
Her buns and her baps
Were released from their wraps
Until Mary and Paul shouted 'Whoa!!!'

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 27-Jul-15 21:23:40

There will be judging - we are, as I type, pulling together a panel of eminent Mumsnet and Gransnet officials who, by the looks of it, are going to have a very tough job indeed [if only we had an impressed emoticon]

shysal Mon 27-Jul-15 20:35:56

CariGransnet, will there be judging or just a draw for the winner?

granfromafar Mon 27-Jul-15 20:02:08

The Great British Bake Off is back
Of sweat and tears there'll be no lack
Mel and Sue's witty jokes
Will amuse all the folks
Perfect icing - you just need the knack!