The Cooling Rack: a podcast about The Great Canadian Baking Show The Cooling Rack: a podcast about The Great Canadian Baking Show

It’s the most festive time of the year! And what better way to celebrate than with a second helping of The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show!? Join Michael and James as they breakdown all of the festive bakes from returning contestants Jodi, Colin, Sachin & Linda. Happy Holidays everyone! Signature – Goodie Tray (0:00) Technical … Continue reading "Season 5: The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show"

It’s Finale Week in the Bake Off Tent and if the tension were any thicker you could cut it with a knife…or prove it in a drawer! Join Michael & James one last time in Season 5 as they breakdown all of the bakes of the week. Also, don’t miss when they return next week … Continue reading "Season 5: Week 8 – Finale Week"

It takes a delicate touch to make it to the final & French Patisserie Week is all that stands between the bakers and the Season 5 finale. Join Michael and James as they breakdown all of the bakes of the week & speculate who may be the winner! Signature – Vol au vents (0:00) Technical … Continue reading "Season 5: Week 7 – French Patisserie Week"

Is it care-a-mel or kar-a-mel?! These are the eternal questions and more that Michael & James attempt to answer as they breakdown all the bakes in the GCBS Tent from Week 6. Signature – Florentines (0:00) Technical – Caramel Glaze Donut (11:57) Showstopper – Caramel Layer Cake (17:36)

So happy you could pie! It’s Pie Week in the Baking Show Tent & the competition is really heating up as the bakers are all vying for a spot to get ever closer to the final! Join Michael & James as they breakdown all the bakes from Week 5. Signature – Provincial Pie (0:00) Technical … Continue reading "Season 5: Week 5 – Pie Week"

The proof is in the proofing! It’s Bread Week in the Baking Show Tent & the yeast you can do is listen to the latest episode of The Cooling Rack. Join Michael & James as they breakdown all of the bakes of the week. Signature – Babka (0:00) Technical – Bo Lo Bao (9:55) Showstopper … Continue reading "Season 5: Week 4 – Bread Week"