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
No oven? No problem! Arizona park rangers redefined “sun-baked” after cooking banana bread atop their dashboard amid the sweltering triple-digit heat wave scorching the US since late last month. “It’s that time of year again! Cooking in the car, cue theme music!” wrote officials with the Saguaro National Park by Tucson, where they performed the … Read more
“The Great British Bake Off” contestant Dawn Hollyoak has died at 61. Her family made the heartbreaking announcement on Hollyoak’s Instagram on Friday, sharing the news “with a heavy heart.” “Not only a wonderfully talented baker but first and foremost an amazing mother, grandmother, wife and friend,” the statement reads. “Dawn passed away peacefully surrounded … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Laura Kim is known for her twin passions: fashion and food. So it makes perfect sense that the co-founder of Monse, co-creative director of Oscar de la Renta and famously elegant host has launched her own line of … Read more
A 29-year-old mother who was thrust into the spotlight after a viral TikTok about the struggles of single motherhood has hit back at her ex in a heated war of words. Elizabeth Teckenbrock’s original TikTok showed her sobbing while baking her own birthday cake so her kids could sing happy birthday to her. The heartwrenching … Read more
Protein, protein and more protein: This seems to be the latest health and wellness trend on social media. And some TikTok creators have found what they consider the next best way to implement more protein into people’s diets. TikTokers are taking cottage cheese and baking it in the oven. Hundreds of videos pop up when searching for … Read more
What in the pumpkin spice? A Georgia mom whipped up a fragrant frenzy on social media this week after warning parents in a now-viral video that their teens have found a peculiar new way to get high — by sniffing nutmeg. The woman, who goes by the name Lakeview Living on TikTok, ignited the controversy after … Read more
Love is in the air — and it smells like cookies. Fia James, 27, revealed a dating hack shared by her mother “that weirdly, oddly, stupidly worked,” in a now-viral video on TikTok. “When you invite a guy over, you should be baking cookies before they get there so that your apartment still smells of … Read more
This kitchen’s closed for Valerie Bertinelli. The 63-year-old “Hot in Cleveland” alum’s final episode of “Kids Baking Championship” aired on Monday. Filmed in the summer of 2022 — which she would later call her “apex year of hell” — Bertinelli and co-host Duff Goldman, 49, dressed in outfits to match the finale episode’s themed spirit … Read more
Easy Bake Illness. Stephanie Murphy, who runs @steph_murphy on TikTok, alleged an Easy Bake Oven nearly poisoned her family after using the device for the first time. “My husband, eight-year-old daughter and myself all got admitted to the ER on Saturday because of an Easy Bake Oven,” she captioned the viral video with over 7.6 million views. “Difficulty … Read more
As Taylor Swift might say, these cakes are as pretty as a “picture to burn.” There’s always a new food trend cooking on TikTok, and the latest to take over the feeds is the burn-away celebration cake. The desserts initially appear ordinary with edible photos printed over the frosted top — until a match is … Read more
Valerie Bertinelli has left the kitchen. The actress was in talks to continue working on “Kids Baking Championship” before she was ultimately let go on Friday. Bertinelli, 63, cited “budget cuts” as the reason why she was axed from the program after 12 seasons. “I’ve been avoiding facing what I got confirmation last night and … Read more
She’s gonna cake it ‘til she makes it. Every weekday, Oriana Molina Garcia rises at 5 a.m. to bake confectioneries, then spends the rest of the day peddling them from her Midtown apartment. “Baking is amazing, I really love it – and it’s nice to hear the feedback that I get from people who really … Read more
For busy British baker Holly Tait, every week is Cake Week at Project Cakery, her in-demand small business on the edge of England’s elite Cotswolds region. So when a stranger contacted her out of the blue asking for 3 10-inch cakes to celebrate the 61st birthday of somebody named George, she considered turning down the … Read more
Stephanie Tran’s day job is keeping pearly whites squeaky clean — but her side hustle is for those with a sweet tooth. The New Jersey dentist began baking macarons at the start of the pandemic, and turned her hobby into a business. She launched her company, Steph’s Macarons, in July 2020, and peddles her creative … Read more
This flight turned out a treat. An airline worker has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a video that shows him baking a cake while 35,000 feet in the air. Miguel Vasconcelos, who works for the cut-price carrier Ryanair, shared the sweet clip to his account last week, where it quickly went viral, clocking up … Read more
This cake is pretty crumby — and social media users agree. A mom named Sonja posted a video on TikTok detailing her experience buying a movie-themed cake from Texas grocery chain HEB. She called the cake — which was meant to be a Minion from the movie “Despicable Me” — “the ugliest f–king thing I’ve … Read more
Is there anything that Martha Stewart can’t do? In a recent video posted to her official TikTok page, the 82-year-old domestic diva, revealed her ultimate hack for getting stubborn lids off of jars — sparking a lively discussion on social media. “Ever try to open a jar and you just can’t get enough strength out … Read more
The next season of “The Great British Bake Off” will scrap its nationality-themed challenge weeks following intense criticism that the rounds were culturally insensitive. The hit show will return to a more traditional format for its 13th season airing next week — submitting to gripes from fans that the show leaned into casually racist stereotypes … Read more
There’s nothing worse than going to take the butter out of the fridge to put on your toast, only to find out it’s completely unspreadable. Okay, okay, there are a few things that could be worse. Like getting halfway through a baking recipe and then needing room-temperature butter. Disaster, we know. Have your butter and eat it immediately too If the … Read more
Before he was a famous judge on “The Great British Bake Off,” Paul Hollywood had his baked goods judged by some surprising celebs. In a recent Rolling Stone interview, Hollywood, 57, revealed that he once baked muffins for Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in the early ‘90s, while they were in Ireland filming the 1992 … Read more
You can order your “event” cake — but you may not want to eat it, too. A woman was left speechless after her $300 chocolate dream cake was delivered — only to discover the resulting nightmare looked nothing like the pictures she was sold on. Libby Carlson posted the tall, sprinkle-covered mess to her TikTok, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Ditch the takeout containers and cook up your own gourmet meals from home, no matter your cooking abilities. Cooking classes are a great idea to spice up your recipe repertoire, host a girls’ night, add some flavor to … Read more
She didn’t flip for his Valentine’s Day pancakes. One TikTok user thought her husband was buttering her up for the holiday by making her breakfast — but instead of a heart, he appeared to fashion the batter into a starchy schlong. Madison Sandoval shared the NSFW video to the platform on Sunday, and it has … Read more
She makes food to die for. Rosie Grant loves trying out new recipes, but with a twist — they all come from a gravestone. The digital librarian, who lives in Washington D.C, began cooking recipes she found on headstones after wandering around cemeteries during the pandemic. “You can walk in nature, learn a little bit of … Read more
The ubiquitous reek of pot smoke is making NYC’s streets stink to high heaven. And with NYC’s first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana open since late last month — and more to follow — the haze is no longer limited to neighborhoods popular with nightcrawlers. Now it’s pervasive on Midtown sidewalks during the morning commute … Read more