Baking Scraps

Lisa Stewart
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Lisa and Cristina are two West Coast home bakers who felt a little bit like leftovers when they weren’t cast on their favourite baking show. But they decided not to let it get them down, and now they are here with their own brand of humour and wisdom in a new podcast: Baking Scraps. They bring you baking tips and tricks; review baking show episodes; share their biggest baking fails; and give each other - and you! - challenges both with new bake and old home favorites. With a star-studded lineup of baking royalty special guests, Baking Scraps is a must listen for all fans of the home bake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Chris Stefanski

    4D AGO

    Chris Stefanski

    Chris Stefanski sits down with Lisa and Cristina to talk about his path into baking and his experience competing on The Great American Baking Show. Chris shares how he first got serious about baking and what pushed him to apply for the show. He walks through the audition process and the moment he found out he would be stepping into the famous tent. The conversation moves into the reality of filming a baking competition, including the pressure of timed challenges, baking under cameras, and the relationships that form between contestants during filming. Chris also revisits one of the most memorable moments of his time on the show: a choux pastry bake that went off the rails. He describes what it felt like as the challenge unfolded and how contestants handle those moments once the clock stops. The episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at competition baking and a glimpse into Chris’s approach to creativity in the kitchen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 55m
  2. Jo Mandet

    MAR 4

    Jo Mandet

    This week on Baking Scraps, Lisa and Cristina are joined by Joanne Mandet, winner of Season 9 of The Great Canadian Baking Show, talking travel, coming home, and the kind of joy that lives in simple, beautiful moments. Jo shares what it was like for her to compete on the show: the nerves, the lack of sleep, the balancing act with family and work, and the quiet decision to trust her own style instead of chasing something flashy. We talk about growth through the audition process, the importance of a solid support system, and what happens when you focus on the process instead of the outcome, and learn from the bakers around you without losing yourself. And, of course, we play This or That. Butter tarts or Nanaimo bars. Swiss meringue or American buttercream. Chiffon or sponge. Jo's answers spark stories about childhood desserts, cultural roots, favorite travels, and the small rituals that make food meaningful. It’s warm, honest, reflective, and full of laughter...an episode about why sometimes the simple things really are the best things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 42m
  3. While We Wait

    FEB 24

    While We Wait

    This week on Baking Scraps, we’re talking about what it really feels like to put yourself out there. With Cristina away on vacation, Lisa and special guest (and expert on applying to baking shows) Steven Levitt sit down with hopeful home bakers who have experience applying to baking shows and know the vulnerability of hitting “submit”. Some are still applying; some have decided to step back; all of them are still baking. This was a chance for us to feature some incredible talents that the world hasn’t yet seen, as a first glimpse into the lives and experiences behind the ones on your television screen. What does it really take to apply to be on a baking show? How hard does it hit the ego when you aren’t accepted? And is it worth it to do it anyway? The answers are honest, funny, tender, and encouraging. This is an episode about courage, waiting, self-doubt, resilience, and why it’s important to keep showing up, even when the outcome is uncertain. We’re excited to introduce you to some of the talent you may one day be seeing on your television screen, so that you can also encourage them in their journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m
  4. Vanessa Furci

    FEB 17

    Vanessa Furci

    In this heartfelt episode of Baking Scraps, Lisa and Cristina sit down with The Great Australian Baking Show finalist Vanessa Furci for a conversation that is so much more than Bake Off. Vanessa shares how her Italian heritage shaped her love of food, growing up cooking alongside her nonna in a garage kitchen filled with big tables, loud laughter, and even bigger flavours. Now a nurse working in oncology and a mom of two little ones, she opens up about how food connects generations, carries memory, and becomes a love language during both joyful and deeply difficult seasons of life. We talk about the emotional story behind the Bake Off cookbook her nonna gifted her before she passed away, the surreal moment she received the acceptance call while at a Wiggles concert, and what it was like to film the series while raising babies at home. Vanessa opens up about juggling motherhood, auditions, hospital visits, intense technical challenges, and the unforgettable moment her family surprised her in the Grand Final. This episode is about legacy, Italian traditions, blind dates that last seven hours, and marrying the guy you swore you never would. Bring tissues. And maybe a biscuit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 47m
  5. Ryan Gridzak

    FEB 10

    Ryan Gridzak

    This week Lisa and Cristina are joined by GCBS Season 9 finalist Ryan Gridzak for a reflective, honest conversation about his journey on the Great Canadian Baking Show and everything that came after. We talk about the application process, the reality of filming, and how much time has passed since stepping out of the tent, along with what it feels like to look back on the experience with perspective. Ryan shares what the show meant to him, in the connections formed; the confidence gained; and the once in a lifetime nature of being part of something so special. A steelworker from Sault Ste. Marie, Ryan may have seemed like an unexpected choice for the show, but week after week, his skill at baking and decorating surpassed all expectations. Ryan explains how much learning happens behind the scenes, from researching unfamiliar techniques to developing backup plans under pressure, and why surviving each week felt like its own victory. We talk about format dreams, technical challenges, favorite bakes, judging realities, and the limitations of television when it comes to showing the full scope of a baker’s creativity. The conversation widens into life beyond the show, touching on parenting, family, and the huge support his wife and family gave him throughout his time preparing for and being on the show. This conversation about balancing ambition with family life, the joy of milestones, and how his relationship with baking continues to evolve, is a great start to a brand new Baking Scraps season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 39m
  6. Loïc Fauteux-Goulet, Peter Sawkins and Laura Foo

    2025-12-09

    Loïc Fauteux-Goulet, Peter Sawkins and Laura Foo

    This episode brings together three incredible Bake Off champions for a lively, heartfelt, and wonderfully nerdy deep dive into the world of competitive baking. Lisa and Cristina are joined by Peter Sawkins, winner of Great British Bake Off 2020, Laura Foo, winner of Great Australian Bake Off 2023, and Loïc Fauteux-Goulet, winner of Great Canadian Baking Show 2023. Each baker shares the winding path that led them to their respective tents, from Loïc discovering his passion through late-night Bake Off marathons, to Laura’s roots in Singaporean home baking and her pandemic baking adventures, to Peter becoming utterly captivated by the show at age ten. The bakers compare the unique rhythms of their different franchises, reflecting on the pressure, the unpredictability, and the strange comfort of baking under the watchful eye of a production crew. Together they recount the chaos, the camaraderie, the victories, the disasters, and the moments when everything just seemed to magically work in the tent (or shed!).  By the end, the trio has formed a cross-continental pact: an international baking challenge club designed to push each other’s limits in the most joyful way possible. This conversation is warm, generous, and full of insights for bakers of every level. Whether you are a Bake Off fan, a home baker, or just someone who loves hearing passionate people talk about the craft they adore, this episode will make you smile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 7m
  7. Adela Mou

    2025-12-02

    Adela Mou

    Get ready to meet Adela Mou, finalist of The Great American Baking Show Season 3 - a self-taught home baker from Brooklyn who blew us away with her bold flavours, creativity, and fearless experimentation.  From decorating ice-cream cakes as a teen at Cold Stone Creamery, to quietly baking birthday cakes in college, Adela carved her own baking path, inspired by global flavours, especially Asian ingredients like pandan and hojicha, that she blends into desserts in unexpected ways.  On the show she stayed true to that vision, juggling “Bake Off” classics like cookies, cakes, and pastries, while infusing them with her unique flavour flair.  In our Baking Scraps conversation, Adela opens up to Lisa and Cristina about what it felt like to step into the iconic baking tent, bake under pressure for judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, and how those friendships and memories - not just the competition - became the heart of her experience.  She also shares what home-baking means to her now: balancing her baking passion with a full-time job and community, experimenting with flavours, and merging cultural influences in dessert…reminding us all you don’t need to be a “professional” to bake something truly special.  Tune in for a warm, real, and inspiration-filled chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 28m
  8. Jo Mandet & Ryan Gridzak

    2025-11-27

    Jo Mandet & Ryan Gridzak

    This week we sit down with two of the three incredible finalists from Season 9, Jo and Ryan, for a conversation that is honest, funny, emotional, and full of the heart that made this season so special. They take us through their journeys into baking, the surprises and struggles of auditioning, the surreal moment of seeing themselves in the tent, and the behind the scenes stories that made us laugh until we cried. From apron trouble to late night practice bakes to the challenge of keeping the biggest secret of their lives from their families, they paint a picture of a whirlwind experience that changed them forever. We also talk about the emotional toll and the joy of the competition, the friendships that formed under pressure, and the way bakers quietly supported one another even when the cameras were not watching. Jo reflects on the challenge of being away from her kids, Ryan shares the love and encouragement that carried him through his third audition attempt, and together they describe a season filled with extraordinary bakers, long nights, and small victories that meant everything. Their reflections on the finale, the editing, the judges, and the iconic bakes give such a beautiful glimpse into what it felt like to live those moments from the inside. As we wrap this episode, the conversation turns to gratitude, growth, community, and what comes next. Jo and Ryan share the techniques they are proud of, the lessons they will carry forward, and the surreal experience of finding themselves recognized in their hometowns. We talk favorite challenges, baking trends, memories from the tent, and the joy of staying connected after the show. It is a warm and heartfelt visit with two bakers we absolutely adore, and the perfect way to celebrate the end of an unforgettable season. Clips and footage from The Great Canadian  Baking Show © 2025 Boat Rocker’s   Proper Television Inc., in association with   CBC/Radio-Canada and Love Productions.   Used under fair dealing for review and   commentary.   Photography © Geoff George / CBC. Used   for review and commentary under fair   dealing.   All other content © 2025 Baking Scraps   Podcast. All rights reserved.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 51m
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Lisa and Cristina are two West Coast home bakers who felt a little bit like leftovers when they weren’t cast on their favourite baking show. But they decided not to let it get them down, and now they are here with their own brand of humour and wisdom in a new podcast: Baking Scraps. They bring you baking tips and tricks; review baking show episodes; share their biggest baking fails; and give each other - and you! - challenges both with new bake and old home favorites. With a star-studded lineup of baking royalty special guests, Baking Scraps is a must listen for all fans of the home bake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Stewart
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Baking Scraps
  • Show Website
    Baking Scraps

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