

A blissful, baked break from the horror show that was reality.Įven when “The Great British Bake-Off,” which begins a new season this week, did its first season amid Covid, it felt like coming home. Aside from the temptation of having the occasional 2 a.m cookie, this was anxiety relief that came with no downsides. I’d typically start my binge sometime after midnight and go until I’d all but guaranteed I’d be dreaming about baking the perfect pastéis de nata instead of having Covid-related nightmares.

(No, Netflix, I’m not calling it “The Great British Baking Show.” You can’t make me.) on most days watching old episodes of “The Great British Bake Off,” wondering if I’d wake up my husband if I snuck into the kitchen and started baking a cake. As I set up the refreshments table at the “Law & Order: SVU” Emotional Support Group, enjoy this week’s TV OT.Īt my darkest point during the lockdown portion of the pandemic, I was awake until past 3 a.m.
