Baking Scraps

In this episode of Scrap Recap, we jump into Fairytale Week where the theme is whimsical, sparkly, a little chaotic - and some like it more than others. The Baking Scraps and the Fabulous Baker Boyz have plenty to say about the mix of magic and mayhem in the tent, especially when it comes to the smart strategies of the four incredible bakers who are left. There is excitement, confusion, and a lot...

The baking talk heats up! With only five bakers left in the competition, and (possibly?) a Fairytale Week on the horizon, Lisa, Cristina, Steven and Vincent break down the birthday pie signature challenge, swooning over flavour choices and intricate sugar work. We debate par-baking versus raw crusts, share favorite pie plate materials, and even wander into savory pie territory...cheese, onions, ca...

This week on Baking Scraps, Dominic Ménard-Bilodeau joins Cristina and Lisa to reflect on his unforgettable run on The Great Canadian Baking Show. Fresh off his Week 5 elimination, Dominic opens up to us about the high level of talent this season, the pressure of limited practice time, and the emotional challenge of leaving just before the final stretch. The conversation dives into everything from...

In this episode of Scrap Recap , we dive into Indulgence Week on The Great Canadian Baking Show , where luxury takes center stage and even the cherries glitter! We unpack all the lavish challenges, the creative flavor combinations, and all the high-stakes energy that comes with trying to make mini cheesecakes worthy of the title “indulgent.” We also get into the week’s wild Technical Challenge, fe...

This week, the Baking Scraps celebrated the first-ever Maple Week on The Great Canadian Baking Show with a very special guest, Rejean Mayer (the King of Maple!), joining us for the discussion. Lisa couldn’t make it this week, but the rest of the team had plenty to say about the syrupy sweetness of the challenges, and the incredible talent of the bakers this season. Cristina, Rejean, and the Fabulo...

The Baking Scraps crew is back "in the tent" (or rather, peeking through the door) for Carnival Week, and it’s a wild ride of deep-fried dough, bold flavors, and big laughs! After taking a short break to reflect on listener feedback, Lisa, Cristina, and Steven return with gratitude, energy, and a fresh appreciation for the bakers of Season 9. The team dives into the Great Canadian Baking Show epis...

This week on Baking Scraps, Vincent and Steven step in as guest hosts while Cristina’s away, and the laughs come easy with our guest: the charming, witty, and wonderfully honest Shaneka Ekanayake, the second baker to leave the tent in Season 9 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. Shaneka opens up about her love of cake (for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, thank you very much), what first inspired her...

It’s Bread Week on The Great Canadian Baking Show , and the puns are on the rise! Lisa, Vincent, and Steven are joined by the ever-yeasty Larry Harris - bread expert and GCBS alum - to break down every moment of this week’s challenges. The gang dives into the bakers’ steamed bun signatures, shares behind-the-tent stories (including proofing memories and pandemic filming quirks), and laughs their w...

This week on Baking Scraps, special guest hosts Vincent Chan and Steven Levitt (from Great Canadian Baking Show Season 5) join Lisa to chat with Dan Vano, the first baker eliminated on Season 9 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. His time in the tent may have been short, but it was packed with heart, humour, and plenty of butter. Dan talks about the whirlwind experience of stepping into the tent, t...

The tent is open, the ovens are hot, and the bakers are back! Lisa, Vincent, and Steven reunite for another delicious season of The Great Canadian Baking Show , and they waste no time diving into the sugar, spice, and slight chaos of Week 1. The episode kicks off with laughs and a little teasing as we adjust to being one voice short - Cristina is off living her best life in Spain and France, and w...

In this episode of Baking Scraps, we welcome the endlessly joyful and creative Amos Lilley. From the moment the conversation starts, his energy and humor light up the screen…and it only gets better from there. Amos takes us on a journey from his acting days in London’s bright lights to finding his true passion back home in Nottingham, where baking became both his art and his joy. With warmth and w...

Kim Goldfeder Clarke, winner of Season 3 of the Great American Baking Show, brings a theatre background and a lifelong love of baking to a conversation filled with heart and creativity. She talks about how a childhood watching family bakers sparked a passion that eventually led to the Great American Baking Show , describing the thrill of finally getting the call to compete and the behind-the-scene...

Karen Mealing, manager of culture and tourism for Midland, Ontario, joins Lisa and Cristina to explore the rich story of Canada’s most beloved dessert: the butter tart. Karen traces its origins from early settler kitchens to Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival, a free street celebration that draws about 60,000 visitors and sells more than 300,000 tarts every June. Fans of The Great Canadian Baking...

In this vibrant first episode of Season 3, Lisa and Cristina sit down with Gregson Gastar, a Filipino-Australian hairdresser turned baking luminary. Gregson’s lifelong love for baking began at nine years old and evolved alongside his creative passions: hair styling, photography, dancing, and dabbling with flavor-rich recipes inspired by his heritage. Despite his impressive enthusiasm and flair, Gr...

In this heartwarming and inspiring final Season 2 episode of Baking Scraps , Lisa and Cristina sit down with the dynamic and ever-authentic Natasha Aschoff, a beloved cake artist and finalist on Season 11 of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship. Broadcasting from her kitchen in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Natasha brings her signature warmth and wit to a conversation that’s equal parts candid, e...

🛑 Content Warning: This episode includes discussions around mental health, grief, bullying, and suicide loss. These conversations are handled with care, but listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: Canada: Talk Suicide Canada – Call or text 988, 24/7 to connect with Canada’s national suicide crisis helpline, operated by the Centre for Addiction...

This week on Baking Scraps Lisa and Cristina are joined by the one and only Tina Zaccardi … winner of The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition Season 4! 🏆 We chat about her incredible baking journey, the contests (and wins!) that paved the way, and her winning strategy of “pivots & tweaks.” Plus, she shares her love for baseball and her latest sweet series recreating iconic MLB stadium...

This week’s guest is as sweet as her bakes! 💚 Say hello to Jzabela De Paz - aka The Cake Mama …. plant-based baker, community builder, lifestyle creator, music lover, and podcast co-host of “We Talk About Stuff and Things”  @the.cake.mama @shopthecakemama  @wetalkaboutstuffandthings  We chat about plant-based swaps, building community one bake at a time, and keeping it real (and hi...

It’s our one-year anniversary, and we’re inviting you to pull up a chair at the kitchen table! In this special milestone episode of Baking Scraps, Lisa and Cristina take a heartfelt look back on the journey so far - sharing the bake that made us fall in love with baking; talking about how the idea for the podcast got started; and, yes, confessing our biggest “Baking Craps” (those unforgettable fai...

This week on Baking Scraps, Lisa and Cristina are joined by the Sweet Elora Khanom, the Season 8 winner of The Great Canadian Baking Show. Almost a year to the day since she first stepped inside that iconic tent, Elora reflects on her whirlwind experience…from her love of mangos and all things pink to the technical challenges that still keep her up at night. She opens up about the moments when thi...

This week on Baking Scraps, Lisa and Cristina are joined by the sweet Pamela Kramer, a talented home baker and finalist from Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. In this inspiring episode, Pamela shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the baking tent, the strong and lasting friendships she built with fellow bakers, and how the experience helped her reconnect with self-care and se...

Lisa & Cristina are thrilled to welcome Great Canadian Baking Show Season 4 finalist @bakewithtanner to the Baking Scraps podcast.  Tanner is not only a talented baker and musician, but also a proud stay-at-home dad raising his sweet toddler in Winnipeg, Canada. From living in the UK and Australia to whipping up stunning bakes on national TV, his journey is anything but ordinary. Now, Tan...

This week, Lisa and Cristina are serving up a double helping of baking brilliance with Great British Bake Off Season 13 fan favourite Janusz Domagala, a semi-finalist known for his vibrant bakes and even brighter personality, and Keiron George, who brought his pastry artistry and skills to the elite competition of GBBO: The Professionals (2021). Now, they’ve teamed up - and glammed up - for season...

Join Lisa and Cristina for an exciting episode of Baking Scraps as we chat with Andrew Evers from The Great Canadian Baking Show ! Discover Andrew’s journey on the show, his behind-the-scenes experiences, and his best baking tips. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a fan of reality baking shows, this episode offers insights, laughs, and inspiring stories from one of your favorite bakers. Tune in t...

In this episode of Baking Scraps, Lisa & Cristina chat with our buddy Steven Levitt, a standout contestant from both Season 5 of The Great Canadian Baking Show and the most recent Holiday Baking Championship . Known for his unique way of infusing joy into baking, Levitt shares insights into his journey from amateur baker to television competitor. He discusses the challenges and joys of baking...