And as we prepare for Chocolate Week – airing on Tuesday, October 13 – we launched a search for the region’s very own star bakers, who have been hard at work in their kitchens whipping up tasty treats for the whole family to enjoy. Creamy cheesecakes, warming loaves of bread and celebration bakes to boot, we have loved seeing what you’ve been cooking at home. Check out some of the delicious creations in our picture special.
1. Chocaholic
Cut us a slice! Thanks to Paula Willis for this picture of the cake baked by her 15-year-old son. Well done! Photo: Paula Willis
2. Fresh loaf
We could just eat a slice of this with some butter on ... baked by Tabatha McDonald. Photo: Tabatha McDonald
3. Pretty
Which one to choose! A lovely platter of cupcakes by Ellen Jackson. Photo: Ellen Jackson
4. Caramel
Look at those layers! Thanks to Sarah L Robson for the photo of her Galaxy caramel shortbread. Photo: Sarah L Robson