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Notes from an Uprooted Englishwoman

It seems there’s a new craze sweeping this country thanks to the invention of streaming video, and its name is The Great British Baking Show. I can completely understand why this low-key game show has captured imaginations.

In a time where everything is high stress and soaked in adrenaline, it’s nice to settle down with a cup of tea and forget that anxiety is a thing which exists. There’s something comforting about watching good-natured contestants bake Victoria sponges and parkin without a care in the world.

In case you’ve never heard of it, The Great British Baking Show follows a similar for...