Home Baker of the Year Winner 2006
Ex-Army Chef, Graham Coe from Chippenham, beat four other finalists from across the UK to be crowned the Home Baking winner at a ‘bake off’ at the Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI).
Graham's Plum and Oatmeal Loaf received great praise from the judges which included Jane Asher and Prue Leith.
‘Delicious’, ‘simple yet delightful’, ‘tantalising on the taste buds’, ‘a great mix of flavours’ were just some of the comments he received from the judges and guests who packed out the GHI kitchens.
Graham beat competition from finalists:
Jane Reed (Hassocks, Sussex) with her
Tropical Carrot Cake
Paula Murray (Glasgow) with an indulgent
Finnish Chocolate Cake
Monaz Dumasia (London) with her unusual
Chai-Spiced Cupcakes
Lorraine Corrigan (Paisley, Scotland) with her extravagant
Tartan Empire
JANE ASHER HOME BAKER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION