GREAT Grimsby gardener, Lucy Bellamy, made a mouthwatering start to the hit series of The Great British Bake Off.
The 38-year-old former primary school teacher, who turned to horticulture, received high praise from the judges of the popular BBC Two series.
The bakers dozen of 13 contenders will now compete over the next 10 weeks for the title of the top baker.
Lucy used her experience of travelling in India to woo the judges with her Timperley Early Sponge Cake made with cardamoms and a filling of rhubarb grown in her own garden.
Judge Paul Hollywood said Lucy's second cake, an Angel Food Cake was "excellent."
Fellow judge Mary Berry said: "Lucy brings off a pretty amazing cake."
Lucy was also praised for her chocolate cake with thyme herb dressing.
Lucy learned to bake from her paternal grandmother and one of her biggest passions is bread
She made it through to the next round. Keep reading the Grimsby Telegraph for updates on Lucy's progress in the series.
