I love Autumn, when summer waves goodbye and the chilly crisp mornings take over. The trees turn a wonderful gold and amber hue as the sun streams through the leaves. My early morning walks with Louis, my little Dachshund, are my favourite part of Autumn, making me feel nostalgic with the smell of fallen leaves melting into the earth. Autumn can’t quite make up its mind as the day warms up a little - coat or no coat? Louis feels the same, trotting out in his little jumper whi

How baking is my kind of therapy (and how it can be yours too)

From doubt to discover: Finding my spark in the Tent Have you ever walked into a new place and instantly wondered if you’d fit in? I still remember arriving at the Bake Off accommodation for the very first time — nerves buzzing, questions racing through my mind. Will they like me? Am I dressed right? Do I really belong here?  From the moment I met the lovely crew, though, something shifted. For the first time in my life, I was doing something entirely for myself, and that mad