Winning Bake Off has 'changed my life'

Georgie Grasso, a 34-year-old nurse from Carmarthen, has made history by becoming the first Welsh contestant to win The Great British Bake Off. This exciting achievement has been described by Georgie as a 'dream' that has completely transformed her life. After competing fiercely for 10 weeks against 11 other talented bakers, Georgie emerged victorious, and her win is not just a personal triumph but also a proud moment for Wales. She expressed her disbelief at being the first Welsh person to reach the final, stating, 'I couldn't believe I was the first Welsh person to get to the final - let alone win. ' This victory adds a significant achievement to her life, and she feels it is a win for her home country as well. Georgie shared her journey of self-doubt and how she never imagined she could achieve such a remarkable feat. She had always wanted to apply for the show but felt her baking skills were too amateurish. However, after winning, she feels an immense sense of pride in herself, saying, 'I'm so incredibly proud of myself and I don't say that often. ' This experience has not only boosted her confidence but has also allowed her to become an advocate for people with ADHD, a condition she identifies with. After filming wrapped up in July, Georgie had to keep her victory a secret until the show aired in November. She found it challenging to hold back the exciting news, especially when she wanted to share it with her family. Georgie explained, 'It was such exciting news, there were a couple of times where I wanted to announce it to my family. ' However, she decided to wait so they could all watch the final together. Following her win, Georgie received an outpouring of support online, particularly for her advocacy work for individuals with ADHD. She expressed her gratitude for the love and well wishes she received, stating, 'The love and well wishes have been incredible, and I'm so proud to have been an advocate for people with ADHD. ' As the holiday season approaches, Georgie is excited to prepare her favorite Christmas dessert, cranberry frangipane, although her children are not big fans of it. This year, she plans to host a festive dinner for around 10 to 12 people, featuring a goose as the main dish. In addition to the goose, she will also prepare a turkey, which she plans to use for making pies and baguettes in the days following Christmas. Georgie shared, 'I don't mind cooking on Christmas Day, it's part of the joy. ' To cater to her children's tastes, she will also whip up chocolate profiteroles filled with cream, ensuring everyone has something they enjoy during the festive celebrations.