She’s baking viewers’ hearts. Prue Leith has announced her exit from “Great British Bake Off” after nine seasons. “After nine series and judging more than 400 challenges, I have decided to step down as a judge on The Great British Bake Off,” Leith wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. The chef, who is also … Read more
Ann Michael Maye is heading to television. The wife of Patriots star quarterback Drake Maye, who’s become a social media sensation with her viral baking videos on TikTok, filmed in the kitchen at NBC Sports Boston Tuesday, and hinted at a new project with the network. “I’m here in the kitchen at NBC Sports Boston, … Read more
‘Tis the season for festive treats. While a typical holiday dinner alone can pack more than 3,000 calories, it can be tempting to hold off on dessert. Three desserts not only bring a touch of international culinary delight, but they’re also packed with surprising nutritional benefits — including a beloved annual staple from Italy. Home-stock – … Read more
Drake Maye is one proud husband. As the second-year quarterback continues to guide the 11-2 Patriots up the AFC mountaintop, he’s also watched in awe as wife Ann Michael Maye has become a social media sensation overnight with her viral baking videos on TikTok. “It’s been awesome,” Maye said of his wife of five months … Read more
A talented baker has recreated the house in the classic Christmas movie Home Alone as a stunning cake. Grace Hunt, 35, spent four weeks baking, crafting, and hand-painting the mansion from the festive movie for her shop’s festive window display for her community to enjoy. Now the edible 29 inches tall and 11 and a … Read more
That’s just the way the cookie crumbles. People travel to NYC for many different reasons. Jordan White, 34, came all the way from Michigan with her husband — to spend their honeymoon eating cookies. She got in line at Red Gate, the East Village hot spot bakery known for supposedly having the best chocolate chip … Read more
No, it’s not a pigment of your imagination. The UK’s regulations on food additives are generally stricter than the US’ because Britain takes a proactive approach to food safety, requiring additives to be proven safe before approval and banning those with potential risks. The US takes a more reactive stance, permitting additives until they are … Read more
Jordan Andino has got a lot cooking. The Filipino-Canadian chef, restaurateur and television personality has been busy in the studio kitchen, serving as a judge on two new shows — “Halloween Bakeshop” and “Holiday Bakeshop” — that will premiere this fall on Canada’s Flavour Network. At the same time, he’s partnering with Filipino chef Francis … Read more
Inside a Walmart store in New Jersey, a worker puts the finishing touches on a cake with an edible ink Sponge Bob on top. A colleague creates a buttercream rosette border for a different cake, while another co-worker frosts a tier of what will be a triple-deck dessert. It’s graduation season, the busiest time of year for the 6,200 employees the … Read more
This baker was buggin’ over a frightening find in her flour. TikTok user @jennaliveswell has been left horrified after uncovering bugs in a jar of flour — and is now warning people to check their powder before whipping up Christmas cakes and cookies. “No,” Jenna gasped in her viral video as she zoomed in on … Read more
Even Martha Stewart messes up sometimes. The 83-year-old domestic doyenne put everyone to shame when she revealed she spent two days baking 35 pies for Thanksgiving; however, she made one major mistake. Stewart showcased her hard work on Thursday, Nov. 28, posting several photos of more than three dozen pies she had prepared before her … Read more
Kansas residents are the nation’s most passionate holiday bakers, racking up over 18 hours of holiday baking time during the festive season. The results emerged in a survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly across all 50 states, that examined holiday baking trends, habits and approaches this year. It found that those in The Sunflower State … Read more
I really thought that baking was it for me, but when I found classes and a job I found my motivation actually didn’t go past my home kitchen. I’m looking to reroute to another of my interests but now I’m starting to doubt myself. How do I know if a passion is strong enough to … Read more
It’s nacho average cookie. Foodies on TikTok are cutting cookies into bite-sized triangles, then topping them off with a wide range of fixings that visually replicate a plate of loaded nachos. The cookie “chips” are covered in whipped cream “sour cream,” chocolate chip “black beans,” maraschino cherry “tomatoes” and so on. Foodies on TikTok have … Read more
Mischief managed. James and Oliver Phelps, who starred in the “Harry Potter” movies as the iconic troublemaking twins, Fred and George Weasley, host a new Food Network show called “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.” “Baking shows are always on in both our households,” Oliver told The Post. James agreed. “My wife loves them. When we … Read more
Be it ever so heinous, there’s no Pillsbury like The Grinch pre-cut cookies Pillsbury is gearing up for the holiday season with the release of a new ready-to-bake shape cookie: The Grinch. The Grinch shape sugar cookies will join the lineup of seasonal cookie doughs, including Elf, Christmas Tree, Snowman and Reindeer — but some … Read more
Social media is big on baking soda. TikTok is flooded with folks who claim to add a small scoop of baking soda to a glass of water — also known as “soda loading” — can reduce acid reflux, improve endurance, stave off kidney disease and even help the hopeful lose weight. But does it work, … Read more
That’s not the way to make the dough rise. A baking influencer has been ripped as “inconsiderate” after making bread for her sister while aboard a long-haul flight. “Do you want to see the final results?” Maria Baradell teased in a clip of the sky-high cooking hack that’s blowing up on Instagram. The content creator, … Read more
He’s taking a slice of it. Jason Biggs, best known for “Orange Is the New Black” and “American Pie,” said the latter helped get him his latest gig hosting the Netflix baking competition series, “Blue Ribbon Baking Championship.” “This opportunity came along, and I thought it was a great idea. Of course, there’s the the … Read more
This new dessert is something you’ll relish. Claussen and Baked by Melissa have joined forces to create a first-of-its-kind pickle cupcake. The “dill-icious pickle-infused cake and pickle buttercream icing complete with festive red and white sprinkles on top” was released today, July 10, in celebration of National Pickle Month of July. Pickles are kind of … Read more