Great Bakes, Hot Takes

We're 5 weeks into the season, and you may think it would be smooth sailing after all that Alaskan unpleasantness. NOT SO. This episode has it all: falls from grace, mysterious absences, phoenix-like triumphs, and a new Star Baker coming into their own! Episode: US Collection 1, Episode 5 - Pies & Tarts Talking Points: Custard's Last Stand, An Apology From Alex, In Hot Water (Crust)

It's time for Desserts, and unfortunately not everything is so sweet under the tent this week. We tackle the toughest episode yet and the infamous #bingate controversy as we unpack our Self-Saucing Tiramisu Pudding and an epic tale of Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, and Man vs. Baked Alaska. Episode: US Collection 1, Episode 4 - Desserts Talking Points: Norman's Old Tricks, The Absolute Supremacy of Tiramisu, Iain Throws Away His Shot

Our first-ever Bread Week episode! With a dozen rye rolls to our name and some very strong feelings about the loveliest friendship under the tent, we'd like to invite you to dish on all things yeasty and marvel at the season's first Hollywood Handshake. Episode: US Collection 1, Episode 3 - Bread Talking Points: Best Friends, the Coveted Hollywood Handshake, a Tragic Departure

It's biscuit week! From crisp savory crackers to sweet and fruity Florentines and all the elaborate cookie dragons in between, we dish on what we loved and hated about Episode 2. Episode: US Collection 1, Episode 2 - Biscuits. Talking Points: Chaotic Cookie Monster, Nancy's Agenda, Luis the Artist