Ahh Jemma your answer about your boyfriend was so cute! Haha :D

I am an older mum of two grown up kids, who loves cooking and baking. I have two charity bake sales a year and it is heart-warming to know that you, like me, will not accept 'that'll do' as enough. It is a case of all or nothing and only the best is good enough. I tell my kids, '...if it's got your name on it, (whatever 'it' is,) make sure you do your best work at all times!' Even at my grand age, Gemma, I am inspired by you but then I'm always willing to learn. Good luck in all you do even though you make me slightly envious of the business you've created.

Thank you Jemma! I bought my first stand mixer with money I got for Christmas then I got your cake recipe book for my birthday yesterday. Just upgraded our bread machine too so no holding me back now; I have a long list of your cakes that I want to try! Love love love your videos so please keep them coming :-)

Love your videos! Keep it up girl

OMG JEMMA YOU'RE THE ABSOLUTE CUTEST TALKING ABOUT YOUR BOYFRIEND! 😂☺️💜

You are 40 in 2019,but you look younger than your age,whats your skin routine everyday? Love you Jemma 😍

As I only use ur recipes and that u have a dog do u ever make him any home made biscuits if yes can u do a recipe video please

What a lovely video, thank you, Jemma!!

You are a huge inspiration to me to me Jemma. You're one of my biggest role models next to Gordon Ramsey, Bobby Flay and other competent people. I've been going back and forth on whether I should have my own bakery for a living because people expect me to become a doctor, lawyer, all that good stuff. But my passion is baking, and you have created a lot of that growing passion. So thank you so so so so much. I wish to meet you one day. I live in Houston, Texas but I've always wanted to go to to the UK to meet you. You're AMAZING AND I LOVE YOU

Agreed experience is your best teacher cause really even a brilliant pastry chef sometimes fail so they practice and practice until theyre perfected they skill

can't wait for Q&A part 2 Jemma! xx

That was great Gemma, something different and nice to be able to ask questions, I love your channel & the stuff you make & Curtis ahh I wanted to hug him

Hello! I'm a 15 year old trying to figure out what I want to do in life, and lately all I can think of is baking. Over the last 3 months I have sold around 5 cakes (small amount but great achievement to me!) and I have also tested new recipes and stuff. Today I found your channel and oh my god, you made me love baking even more (if that makes any sense ) because I can see the passion you have for your work and the thing you said in the video about keeping our standards high is absolutely true because if you are not going to give your 100% then what's the point? If you miraculously read this I want to tell you something more : Thank you! xx - Sofi.

You have such a fun personality!!!! I would like to see you on tv all time😊😊😊😊... by the way cute accent 😘

I used to live in England when I was younger- like ages 4-9, and when I was in school I had some desserts that have always been my favorite but since moving back to the states it has literally been impossible to find the name/recipe for them. I have asked other you tubers as well and have not gotten a response. I'm hoping you might have an answer for me so I can continue the "tradition" here in US with my family . Anyway it was a sponge cake with like a warm custard over the top and served warm Or room temperature. There was another one that was like a yellowish cake with a white icing that was smooth on the top but then had a colorful design on the top like an infinity ribbon design. And another was a chocolate cake with chocolate mousse frosting.

I love your honesty and you're simplicity! Thank you for all the wonderful recipes you share with all of us.

Hey there, Jemma! Can you give us a tips on how to stabilized frosting?

I'm not only impressed tonight but possibly smitten. 😊 Probably because you shared so much and answered so many of my personal wonders. I'm in South US and old but have 30 years in the business as a committed learner. Pastry has never been a thrill for me but when I need guidance and ideas for super-sexy kitchen desserts, I've learned that Jemma has it covered. Maybe because I feel like Jemma shares professional technique rather than what I would call "housewife sweets." Easy to scale, plenty impressive enough to sell, delivered with confidence and authority. These videos are a gift and ones I appreciate and share to my peers. You do such a fantastic job and my best to you in your small business successes.

You're so lucky to have someone who loves you soooo much! Your smiles and laughter while talking about your boyfriend were really priceless. :) Happy or shy, more important thing is you are happy! Thank you for sharing so much about yourself. :)

Jemma😍I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS😍😍

Can you make cupcakes ahead of time and freeze them, then thaw them out and decorate them?

Hi Jemma. I really loved this video. My question are: do you creat your own recipes? What inspires you? How many times do you test them so they turn out perfect?

Visited crumbs & doilies soho yesterday! Beautiful little shop x

Omg actually fan girling right now! Can't believe you said my name first 😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻

Thank you for answering my question❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much for this Q&A!! The answers encourage me so much plus it was quite interesting and fun :3

Dear Jemma, I love your videos and have basically made all of your recipes. My question is... I've gotten a lot into baking myself and mostly cookies. While I do have my own recipes, some of them are based on yours. My question is now: If I were to get in touch with people who would actually buy those cookies (which some want to, because your recipes are brillant), would I be able to do that or would you feel copied and mad? :) Much love!

hi Jemma! what is the best icing for humid weather?

Can we use our usual mixer instead of stand mixer or hand mixer to make cream or some thing else

thanks a lot for all your honest and funny answers! :)

You are so close to one million subscribers

I enjoyed this video so much! Hope you do this again soon. We love learning about you. You're definitely one of my favorite youtubers! :) God bless you always, Jemma!

very intersting , I love your work because of your creativity , its more like art than baking,ive started to make up recipes I have some time to experiment a bit in a kitchen which oppotunity I never realy had till now , ive learnt many things from you and others I try to incorporate into my work with "what I have recipes" thanks jemma interesting to know how you dod what you do I thought you studied ,wow, its amazing how you learnt, thank you for sharing your videos.

completely not related to anything in this video but how do you get your fringe to stay in place all the time? thanks!! love your tutorials also :)

What I love about you is that you are a normal person and started life at the bottom you weren't just given the money. But my question is ... I don't know I love your channel 😝💕

awwww… I'm in love with Curtis!

OMG I'M GOING TO LONDON SOON AND I'M GOING TO CRUMBS AND DOILIES!!!!!!!

Well done to Sally - fab video xxx

Awesome video and great, good quality advice. You're brilliant.

These days when people ask what my tattoos mean, I tell them it just means I like tattoos. :)

Curtis is soooooo adorable!

Really nice talk Jemma! I follow you and watch your videos every week... I have learned a lot with you! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It keeps me motivated to continue with my own. Big hug from Costa Rica!

Hey Jemma, can you do a master class about the differences between different doughs, pastries and batters? Tell us something about the qualities and uses, and how you make up new recipes :)

Thank you so much for sharing a little of your private life and for all the wonderful insight!! I recently dicovered your you tube page and I am hooked!!

Waaaa. Was hoping for more baking questions to have been asked here. So for next time... Why do you use bicarb of soda and not baking powder- what's the difference? Why do you not add these to some sponges at all ( think the later cake sponges)- is it a different type of sponge? When you make some sponges you beat the butter and sugar first others you use a wet ingredients together and dry ingredients together method. What's the difference? What size cupcake cases are you using? I think mine may be too big as I've run out of batter on a few bakes unless I doubled up on the ingredients listed here on You Tube or in your recipe book ...? Trimming my cakes can sometimes make them crumble around the edges - please do you have some top tips for that?

You are such an inspiration! ❤️ one of my biggest wish rn is to visit your shop and to see you 😩

yo también he aprendido gracias a la practica y con tus vídeos gracias

Desserts with cinnamon and/or (salted) caramel are my favourites.

Curtis is adorable, I have a whippet that I've had since 8 weeks old, and Curtis face shape is very similar to Charlie's. Do Manchester terriers have any whippet/greyhound genes lol? Your Q&A was great, I didn't ask a question as anything I could think of had been asked. I did like a few though. I really enjoy your videos, and it's nice to know that all your hard work has paid off. Very inspirational for anyone who loves baking but doesn't want to go down the academic route. Well done for following your dream 😊

Thanks for sharing Jemma! Some really inspirational ideas and encouragement for aspiring cake enthusiasts.

I've been watching you for a little while now, but didn't really know much about you. (Exept that you love baking!) So, thanks for making this video! By the way, you have inspired me so so so much, especially with the behind the scenes at crumbs and doilies to open my own bakery! (When I'm older.) Oh, I LOVE BAKING MORE THAN ANYTHING. I live in Toronto, Canada. So, thank you for really inspiring me to do what I love, even if it might be hard, as you said, and I hope you will have a great day. :) :) :)

OH MY GOD YOU ANSWERED MY QUESTION!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😝😝😝😝😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Came all the way from Mexico just to go to c&D but jemma wasn't there 😭😭😭 jemma when are u there? I'll be here till the 26 cuz I really came only for that!!! Hahahaha love u and love everything u do!!! 😊

Hi Jemma, I just wanted to say a big thank you for all your videos and sharing your passion with us! You really inspire me and woke up a little dream in me. I'm thinking about doing cupcakes for a living and I'm happy to learn that my plans are similar to your beginning, it's reassuring 😊 I dream about applying in your bakery one day for an internship too (from across the oceans since I'm in the middle of the indien ocean) 🏝️ Maybe one day I'll be able to thank you in real life and give you a big hug ❤️

btw i love how real u r! so down to earth and amazing in personality. go u! and all the best wid ur work

Really enjoyed the video 😊Can totally relate to having a fur baby - they're so needy but totally worth it 😍 would love to see more videos of him - he's a handsome boy! And so well behaved!

Can u do some more layer cakes please Jemma

You are such an inspiration Jemma!! Been following you for two years now. I also started my own bakeshop and you really inspired me. I'm thinking of doing a baking class someday just so I will learn more. Love your videos and your bakeshop!!! I want to be visit your shoo when I go to London ❤❤

Where do you order your cake boxes? I can't seem to find any boxes higher then 8 cm :)

Thank you Jemma! Great to hear your answers.

I loved this video!!! It was great to see you in a more natural and relaxed environment, you really are very cute. Lucky boyfriend!!!!

hey Jemma I have been following you for years now and always enjoy your videos so thank you ☺ this was a lovely video just to get to know you better awesome!

I enjoyed that Jemma. You are so adorable and I love your laugh. Thank you for all that you show us!! ❤❤❤

Thank you Jemma, I find you really lovely! I enjoy your videos and they motivate me to up my cake game😍

I used to work at a place that bred Manchester Terriers, they were adorable, got to look after the puppies also!

Absolutely loved your video Jemma. So lovely to have more of an insight into who you are as a person. You have an infectious personality and such a positive vibe. Wishing you continued success with your amazing business and excited for what the future holds. I will have to make my way from Australia to try out your delicious treats, I'm certain the ones I attempt are not half as good as yours haha' Take care x Sammy

Thank you for the video! it is nice to get a chance to hear the personality of you as such a creative fun sweetness producer!!

Hi Jemma I am very interested in where you get your cake boxes. They are perfect. Thanks much. recently started watching your videos and love them.

We are coming to London in February from Ireland, your shop is top on our to-do-list.

plz let us learn how to decorate cake lyk a pro.. i had a problem.. my butter cream doesn't luks smooth

Been waiting for this :)

This video was so interesting and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! I was really surprised that you don´t have a degree or anything in baking. Cause I thought that´s the only way to have a successful cake/cupcake shop. I did my bachelor´s and master´s degree in business but I have a huge passion for baking and I could see myself having a shop or anything like that. So hearing your story made me realize that you CAN do it without being a professional. It gives me motivation to actually try and build something, which I can see myself doing for a long time. And when you said you also have international interns... :)))

You should add chopped Mars bar in the Eton mess! Delicious!

Jemma, I loved your video. My cousins birthday is coming up and he wants me to bake a cake. Can you do something like writing on cakes or how to make the inside of the cake look interesting. Thanks so much

your baby look soooo sleepy 😄 and so cute too. anyway, i hope, i will be like u someday. and i hope my Sweet Yummy Shop will grow nicely and bigger like yours. wish me luck guys 😊 - jemma fan from Malaysia

Beautiful dog you got there Jemma !!!

can i make a sponge cake the night before a birthday and do the icing the morning of?do I store the chocolate sponge in the fridge overnight?

Jemma, I really love your videos 😍 I can't stop watching them!! Thank you so much 💖🍪

Thank you for answering questions! And you're reaction to answering about your boyfriend was adorable.

What would you recommend selling at a bakery? I want to do lots of desserts, but I don’t want to overdo myself. Would brownies, cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and blondies be good? I don’t know if I should do more, but my goal is to just do simple stuff, but put twists on the flavors.

Thank you for all the lovely recipe's and video's. You've helped me along in my own business and I also would love a cupcake shop / bakery. For the meantime I bake in the evening.

Thank you so much for your answers. There were so useful!

Jemma is the best way to make a cupcake super fluffy just by a lot of whipping and baking powder? Orrrr is there a secret I don't know?

I just love your recipe for chocolate cupcakes which I have made for my family many times, but can I use that recipe still without cream, as tonight I wanted to make a large all in one cake and I don't have any?!

I've just eaten one of your Oreo cupcakes! And I picked up one of your badges from your store last week.. x

and my dreams of being with you are crushed! but I still love your food art and your personality!!

your favorite dessert we is one of my favorites too, we eat it in Colombia and we call it merengon!

This was a great video. I love your dog!!! He Is so swett

do u trim the outside of ur layer cakes before putting on the ganache

Hi Jemma, where do you get your spoonulas from?? Thanks!

Perhaps for the next q&a video, you could write the question and the time in the video that you answer it in the description box. Makes viewing life easier.

When you make your cupcakes how do u store them? Do you leave them out or refrigerate them??

so nice and honest!

That was so great! Thanks for all the tips! I would really like to have my own bakery or cake shop one day 😁

Thank you for all the answers to our curiosity. I'm sure it was hard to just tell everybody all about yourself. but we love you all the more so, now that we know you better. You are an inspiration to those of us who just muddle around in our homes and dream of someday making it bigger. Kharsis is such a sweet baby, he obviously loves his mama!

Adorable video! ugh! I dream of apprenticing in a shop such as yours. Cheers Jemma.

PLZZ DO more of these

Regards from Seville, Spain. I come back to UK in June and I will go to see you . I will give you a gift from my city. love you xxx

can you please make a cookie dough layer cake like from the behind the scenes stacked cake

great questions and answers session! so happy you have a wonderful romantic boyfriend, and hope he spoils you rotten, come Valentines! back to business... Please please can you give us some delicious savoury muffin recipes xxxx