Soggy Bottom Girls

It's the final final! The last Soggy Bottom Girls podcast of 2022, and, a very special one at that! The girls record this episode  IN PERSON for the very first time. They discuss all their recent holiday bakes, praise all things Kim-Joy,  and celebrate the unsurprising season 9 win by Rahul.  Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebo...

The girls are back for a special and unique holiday episode.  Lisa and Allison catch up by discussing Lisa's holiday traditions like gingerbread and taffy. Allison brings up her recent encounter with a Norwegian Kransekake, as well as registering for a "Bake With A Legend" class. Both girls weigh in on the fun and festive holiday episode of Great British Baking Show currently playin...

The girls begin the show by discussing the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II. Lisa then shares the recipe for the Queen's favorite dessert and its simplicity.  With only four bakers left, the signature bake is discussed throuroughly.  This semifinal week contains one of the longest technical assignments to date, so the girls talk about the demeanor of the bakers as Kim Joy nearly gives up ov...

This week's quarterfinal show features Danish baking. Though the girls can't  pronounce the bakes, they can sure talk about them! A signature rye sandwich bread once again showcases Kim Joy and her amazing creativity.  Allison praises her throughout the show, and, rejects Lisa from the Wisconsin rye council. A hollow pancake technical and celebratory pastry cake follow as challenges.  Th...

The very first vegan British Bake Off episode! Lisa and Allison embrace this episode of vegan pastries, pavlovas and celebration cakes. The girls talk about aquafaba and their mutual love for meringue. All the while they continuously praise the bakes of bakers Kim-Joy and Rahul. The side streets abound with Lisa's nutritional yeast knowledge,  and, memories of poke cakes from the 1980's....

It's Pastry week, and to kick things off, the girls lament their lack of love for this week's signature samosas. Lisa brings up the fact that deep frying isn't baking, and a reminiscence of the 1970's Fry Daddy ensues! The girls talk about the 'scandalous' technical bake and admit that neither would enjoy the showstopping banquet pie challenge. The topic of Octopuses...

The Soggy Bottom Girls are thrilled to share this special episode with a "behind-the-scenes" look at The Great British Baking Show (Bake-Off) with Season 6 contest, Karen Wright! Get a sense of what it took for her to even consider auditioning and finally participate in the show. Hear what it was like to work with the cast/judges and what is life like now that she has been a contestant?...

Spice week is new for GBBO contestants, and it kicks off with a ginger cake signature. Lisa and Allison discuss the state of the competition as two bakers are up for elimination.  The girls discuss the meaning behind bonfire cakes and the holiday they commemorate,  as well as lament the absence of ginger in American baking. The biscuit chandelier showstopper is once again discussed as a JTS (jump...

Dessert week kicks off with signature roulades. Lisa and Allison LOVE to talk about anything meringue-- and do so, discussing the difference between roulades and Swiss rolls. A challenging retro classic technical leaves the girls yet again, asking 'Why'? . With a chocolate ball showstopper, the girls heap lots of praise, and criticism,  on this week's bakers. Connect with us: https:...

It's Bread Week, baby!  Lisa and Allison start the show exchanging notes on naan bread, which is this week's technical challenge. With a tear-and-share loaf also in Lisa's wheelhouse, she explains what Chelsea buns are, and what it takes to turn them into a signature bake. The girls also muse over the lack of arrogance in GBBO baking contestants,  and wonder if this episode portraye...

This week is all about cake....and bars... and traybakes. The contestants are tasked with perfect cake slices, Claude Monet's favorite birthday cake, and a tiered and collared Showstopper! Lisa and Allison break down all the best bakes, heap their praises upon Kim Joy, and add to their list of 'wanna-make' t- shirts. Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social...

Join the girls as they start with a NEW SEASON (okay, it's new to them!) as we cover Netflix's Season 6 of the Great British Baking Show! We get first impressions of all the new bakers plus some fun tips from Lisa's kitchen! Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Now that Giuseppi has won, the girls talk about the seasons highs/lows, triumphs/fails, and plenty of soggy bottom moments! What's next for the girls as they look to review another season of The Great British Baking Show. Make suggestions for future guests and maybe be a guest yourself? Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

A history-making final brings us to the EPIC end of a great season! It truly was the FINAL COUNTDOWN as our ladies recap the ins and outs of this gripping end to the season. We won't give away WHO won  until you listen in!  Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybott...

Down to another final four, and what an amazing group in the tent! All the star bakers have gathered this episode, and their patisserie will be judged not only by Paul Hollywood, but the Soggy Bottom Girls as well! The girls thoroughly discuss this semifinal grouping, fairness, and GBBO editing. A signature layered slice shows off strengths and yields handshakes. A fiddly Sable Breton tart technic...

It's week eight on The Great British Baking Show   and it's the quarter-final already! The five remaining bakers are tackling “Free-From Week” where they will be faced with gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan bakes. Great ideas for baking for people with allergies. The girls pick their favorites (and not so faves!) for this unique week of baking! Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls....

Week 7 yields kilos of caramel delights! Lisa starts the show with lots of tips and tricks for baking with caramel,  and, making millionaire shortbreads. The girls discuss the "twix bar" technical, and Lisa gives a report on her 2021 gingerbread plans. A jump-the-shark showstopper leads the girls to discuss the absence of proper equipment for the baking contestants. After a candy dome fa...

Happy Holidays from the Soggy Bottom Girls! Our gift to you? Another chat with baking finalist Ian Cumming!  Ian joins the girls from his home kitchen while working on a Quiche Lorraine!  The girls hear about Ian's amazing life before GBBO,  and, what he is baking up this Christmas. Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sog...

The girls have quite a time of it with the hardness of certain sausages being mentioned as well as the challenge of a quite large baklava! The intricacies of a Terrine pie were on display for the showstopper! Plus, all your usual dishings about who's cutting it and who isn't!  Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sogg...

A lot of unfamiliar sounding bakes this week... if only someone knew how to speak German around here! Oh wait! Lisa does, and she sings for us as a bonus. The lousy impressions continue this episode, and the girls discuss everything from Cool Whip to Frank Zappa. Week 5 produces a star baker the girls LOVE, and an elimination that pulls the heartstrings. Allison and Lisa discuss the potential fina...

A pavlova signature bake means the girls have plenty of personal opinions to share. The ridiculous accent imitation continues as Jurgen stands out in this week's challenges!  The girls agree that Chigs is a standout, and that Maggie maybe isn't quite so serious about the competition.  A mediocre technical leads into an intensely detailed showstopper. The girls foreshadow their interview...

We're back! After weeks of illness, Allison reunites with Lisa for a spirited discussion of bread week! With a foccacia signature, and milk bread showstopper,  this episode is very much in Lisa's wheelhouse.  Both girls try out accents to mimic the bakers, and use the word "faff" with impunity. It's bread week! Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on soc...

We are back with the second episode of The Great British Baking Show . This week the remaining 11 bakers are taking on “Biscuit Week.” So grab yourself a cup of tea, your favorite biscuit and let’s dig in. Allison and Lisa feel the heartbreak as Amanda's Rocking Horse Showstopper Challenge takes a tumble. Plus, more and more GINGERBREAD (anybody ready for Christmas?!). Will Jürgen win AGAIN?...

The latest season of GBBO is here!  Cake week kicks off with a questionable lipsynch by the hosts and judges. A colorful cast with multiple accents for the girls to butcher is then introduced. Lisa and Allison discuss the mini cake roll challenge, and, another extremely difficult showstopper.  Join the girls weekly this fall to get all the breakdowns(and accents!) in real time! Connect with us: ht...

We have made it through another season, and arrived verbosely at the final! Lisa shares a rare home baking fail, and both girls go ga-ga for the  meringue signature bake. There is lots of conversation about the double Hollywood handshake, and the Victoria sponge technical inspires Lisa to make homemade jam. An enormous showstopper is loaded with bakes, and the girls take much more than a moment to...