This Morning: Bonnie Blue Clash

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This Morning: Bonnie Blue Clash – My Epic Fail and What I Learned

Okay, so you wanna know about my epic fail with the Bonnie Blue Clash challenge on This Morning? Buckle up, buttercup, because this is a rollercoaster. I'm talking full-blown, face-plant-into-a-cake level of disaster. But hey, at least I learned a ton along the way, right?

The Setup: Ambition Meets Reality

I'm a HUGE fan of This Morning. I watch it religiously. And when I saw the Bonnie Blue Clash challenge—a bake-off featuring those ridiculously pretty blue meringue cookies—I thought, "Piece of cake! I can totally do that." Spoiler alert: I was so wrong. I mean, so wrong. Like, "my oven decided to spontaneously combust" levels of wrong.

My First Mistake: Underestimating the Recipe

The recipe looked simple enough. Whip egg whites, add sugar, pipe, bake. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy, right? WRONG AGAIN! I didn't account for humidity—I live in a place where it's basically a rainforest some days—which totally screwed with the meringue. They were flat. Like, sad, pancake-level flat. Seriously. I felt like I'd personally insulted Mary Berry.

Pro-Tip #1: Humidity is Your Enemy

This is HUGE, people. Seriously. Check your weather forecast before you start baking delicate stuff like meringue. If it's humid, you might need to adjust your recipe (there are tons of meringue recipes online for different weather conditions!). Or, you know, bake something else. Sometimes, it's okay to just accept defeat and go for ice cream.

The Great Meringue Meltdown

My second massive blunder? I rushed the process. I'm usually super meticulous, but that day? Nah. I skipped steps, didn't whip the egg whites long enough, and generally treated the whole thing like a joke. The result? A sticky, gooey, blue mess that vaguely resembled a meringue but tasted like sadness. It was a complete and utter disaster. I almost cried. Almost.

Pro-Tip #2: Patience is Key (Especially with Meringue)

Meringues are finicky. You gotta be patient, folks! Properly whipping those egg whites to stiff peaks is crucial. This means spending some time (at least 10 minutes), and using a stand mixer is your friend here. Don't rush it! And always double-check your recipe. Seriously, read it like a legal document. Twice.

Lessons Learned (and a recipe for success!)

So, what did I learn from this whole Bonnie Blue Clash catastrophe? A few things, actually. Firstly, respect the recipe. Don't underestimate any recipe, especially those fancy ones. Secondly, patience is a virtue (especially when it comes to meringue!). And thirdly, sometimes, it's okay to fail. Epic fails make for great stories. And, who knows, maybe next time, I'll actually win.

This whole experience taught me the importance of thorough preparation, paying attention to detail and not underestimating the power of weather on baking. That and maybe to not attempt This Morning challenges on low-humidity days. I mean, if you are planning on doing that, use a dehumidifier – they really help. If your eggs aren't fresh enough, those can also affect the meringue. Use only the freshest ingredients.

Don't be afraid to experiment—but always learn from your mistakes. You might not win the Bonnie Blue Clash, but you'll definitely improve your baking skills. And hey, who knows, maybe one day I will even post a successful recipe. Until then…I’m sticking to cookies. Much easier. Much less embarrassing.