Baking Scraps

Ten seasons, ten brand-new bakers, and one Chai-normous Cake Week!The Great Canadian Baking Show is back for its milestone 10th season, and the Tent has never looked sweeter. A fresh batch of talented home bakers from across Canada arrive ready to prove they have what it takes to rise to the occasion, bringing big personalities, creative ideas and some serious baking ambitions along with them.And this season, there’s another reason to celebrate: The Baking Scraps are back! After hanging up their podcasting aprons and declaring themselves retired from regular episodes, Lisa and Cristina couldn’t stay away when Canada’s favourite baking show hit its tenth season. Just as they’ve done for the past two seasons, they’re back to recap all the highs, lows, triumphs, near-misses and game-changing decisions in the Tent. And as usual, they’ve brought reinforcements: the Fabulous Baker Boyz, Steven Levitt and Vincent Chan from Season 5 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. Together, the four bring their expert thoughts, insider perspectives and very strong opinions to every bake, wobble and buttercream emergency (and don't forget the fashion!).What better way to kick off a decade of Canadian baking than with a classic Cake Week? The Signature Challenge sends the bakers back to Season 1 with a nostalgic Battenberg cake, putting their precision, patience and creativity to the test. Next up is a distinctly Canadian Technical: a Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake that has the bakers navigating a delicious mash-up of two iconic treats. And for the Showstopper, it’s all about "10", with each baker challenged to create a spectacular interpretation of the number and reveal what a decade of The Great Canadian Baking Show means to them.There are stunning creations, ambitious ideas, first-week nerves and enough big beautiful bakes to make the Tent feel even smaller. As the new bakers find their feet, early frontrunners emerge, dreams begin to rise and the first Star Baker of Season 10 is crowned.So grab a slice, settle in and join Lisa, Cristina, Steven and Vincent as The Baking Scraps come out of retirement for one very special mission: recapping another season of The Great Canadian Baking Show. Ten years of the best show on CBC deserves a proper celebration...and we’re just getting started!

In this special season finale of Baking Scraps, we take you along on our whirlwind trip to Toronto for a weekend filled with baking, friendship, and unforgettable memories. From judging a butter tart competition to reconnecting with members of the Great Canadian Baking Show family, every day was packed with adventure.We share the highlights of our travels, the incredible people we met, the delicious food we enjoyed, and the behind-the-scenes stories that made the trip so memorable. You'll also hear about a highly competitive and surprisingly chaotic game of The Great British Bake Off board game involving several Great Canadian Baking Show alumni, proving that bakers don't stop competing when the cameras are off.Join us as we relive a weekend of full hearts, full stomachs, very little sleep, and plenty of laughter. It's the perfect way to wrap up the season before Baking Scraps returns in September with a fresh lineup of exciting guests and new baking conversations.

If sourdough feels confusing, intimidating, or like it secretly hates you, this one’s for you.We’re talking starter drama, common mistakes, lazy baker shortcuts, and why your sourdough probably just needs a little patience. Sourdough expert Claire Watson joins us to tell us how she got into sourdough, explain who Linda the sourdough starter is, and hopefully demystify some of the stressful things about getting into baking this wondrous type of bread. Also yes, we discuss naming your starter…because as most of us know, that’s a big thing.

This week on Baking Scraps, we’re flipping the script as Great Canadian Baking Show Season 5 winner Vincent Chan takes over the mic to interview Lisa and Cristina. They get into how they each fell in love with baking, the shows that pulled then in, and how an Instagram connection turned into real-life friendship (and a lot of baking together).We chat behind-the-scenes baking show realities, our favourite challenges, and the community that keeps us coming back for more. There are stories, laughs, a few kitchen mishaps, and some honest takes on where baking shows are headed. Surprising questions also give insight into something you may never have needed to know about us (toilet paper habits, anyone..?)!We also share something close to our hearts: Lisa’s young relative’s leukemia diagnosis, and how you can support through blood donation with Team Riley’s Hope and her GoFundMe 💛 https://gofund.me/0de1f1d85It’s personal, unfiltered, and full of everything that makes this baking world so special.

This week on Baking Scraps, we’re bringing back one of our favourite conversations from our first year, with The Great Canadian Baking Show judges Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley.This episode is full of baking stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and so much insight from two incredibly talented bakers. Going back and listening to this one reminded us why we loved it so much the first time, and we’re so excited to share it again with you.Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or listening back with us, we hope you enjoy this throwback episode as much as we did.

Today’s episode of Baking Scraps is a little different and so much fun!We opened up the inbox and read your baking confessions, and wow, you all did not disappoint. Kitchen disasters. Secret shortcuts. Guilty pleasures, recipe fails, and the little things bakers never admit out loud. This episode is full of laughs and the kind of chaos only fellow bakers truly understand!Some of these confessions had us shocked, some had us absolutely howling, and a few were way too relatable.And just when we thought the listeners had shared it all, Lisa had a little baking confession of her own that she was almost too ashamed to admit on air. You are definitely going to want to hear that one.If you’ve ever burned a cake, licked the spatula before serving, pretended something was “rustic,” or quietly used a boxed mix, this one is for you.

Tat Effby (The Caketoonist) joins Baking Scraps to celebrate the release of her debut cookbook Bake Your Sweet Time, bringing her signature humour and refreshingly practical approach to baking. She shares how her journey took off, why she’s all about saving time in the kitchen, and what baking looks like when you stop trying to make it perfect. Tat brings humour and honesty to this episode, which is funny, real, and showcases an excellent baking book packed with insight for anyone who loves baking...but doesn’t want to spend all day doing it.

In this episode of Baking Scraps, Lisa and Cristina sit down with pastry chef and Food Network competitor Aaron Davis for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it actually takes to build a career in baking when you’re still figuring life out. Aaron shares how a childhood spent moving shaped his ability to adapt quickly, connect with people, and stay grounded in unfamiliar environments. That same mindset followed him into the kitchen, where he learned early that talent alone isn’t enough without resilience and the willingness to keep showing up. He opens up about getting his start in baking at a young age, the influence of family, and the moments that made him realize this could be more than just a hobby. They discuss how reality competition shows include pressure, self-doubt, and what it feels like to suddenly find yourself standing beside chefs you grew up watching. Aaron speaks honestly about imposter syndrome and learning to trust his own voice enough to build relationships in an industry that thrives on connection.Lisa and Cristina also explore the idea of “overnight success” and how misleading that can be, as Aaron reflects on the years of quiet work that happen long before any big opportunity shows up. There’s a strong focus on timing, preparation, and recognizing when to say yes, even when you’re not entirely sure you’re ready. Join us for a relatable conversation about carving out a path that feels like your own in a competitive world.

In this episode of Baking Scraps, Lisa and Cristina sit down with Megan Stasiewich from Season 2 of The Great Canadian Baking Show, a baker whose creativity and artistry made her an early standout in the tent.The conversation begins with genuine fangirl energy as both hosts share how Megan inspired their own baking journeys. Megan reflects on her experience entering the competition during the early years of the show, when contestants had far fewer resources and little idea what to expect.She shares behind-the-scenes insights about the audition process, the intense pressure of technical challenges, and what it felt like navigating the competition without the knowledge newer contestants now have. Megan also talks about the collaborative spirit inside the tent, explaining how the absence of a cash prize helped create a supportive environment where bakers genuinely rooted for each other.Beyond the show, Megan discusses the creative freedom to experiment with new ideas she has as a professional baker, and the philosophy that guides her baking: have fun, stay confident, and embrace the unpredictability of working with real ingredients.The episode is full of humor and plenty of baking wisdom from a fan favorite.