Spring Break is here, and we’re bringing vacation flavors straight to your kitchen! This week on Knead to Know, we’re diving into the best tropical desserts from around the world—like Key Lime Pie from Florida, Tres Leches from Mexico, and Hawaiian Butter Mochi. Plus, we’ll share easy baking tips to recreate your favorite vacation-inspired treats at home.

Whether you're dreaming of a beachside dessert or planning a baking staycation, this episode is packed with sunny flavors and must-try sweets! 🌸🏝️

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
• 6:55 - In The Mix
• 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 23:53 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

The 2025 Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival is scheduled for April 10-13 at the Pebble Beach Resorts in Del Monte Forest, California.

• https://www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com/

SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP Show

• https://watch.foodnetwork.com/video/spring-baking-championship-food-network/spring-break-tropical-fun

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

Spring Break Inspired Desserts

🍋 Key Lime Pie (Florida) – A tangy, creamy pie made with key lime juice and a graham cracker crust.

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/key-lime-pie-recipe/

🥛 Tres Leches Cake (Cancún, Mexico) – A rich, moist sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk (evaporated, condensed, and heavy cream).

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/tres-leches-cake-recipe-milk-and-berries-cake-portos/

🥥 Haupia (Honolulu, Hawaii) – A coconut pudding with a smooth, jelly-like texture, often served in squares.

🍍 Prickly Pear Sorbet (Sedona, Arizona) – A vibrant pink sorbet made from prickly pear fruit, known for its sweet, watermelon-like flavor.

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-sorbet/

🍌 Bananas Foster (New Orleans, Louisiana) – Sautéed bananas caramelized with butter, brown sugar, and rum, typically served with ice cream.

🍹 Bahama Mama Cake (Bahamas) – A tropical-flavored cake inspired by the Bahama Mama cocktail, often featuring coconut, pineapple, and rum flavors.

🌴 Churros (Tulum, Mexico) – Crispy fried dough coated in cinnamon sugar, often served with chocolate or caramel sauce.dds

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-churros/

🥭 Mango & Passion Fruit Butter Mochi – A twist on the classic Hawaiian butter mochi, made with tropical fruit flavors.

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/mango-butter-mochi-recipe/#wprm-recipe-container-51546

☎️ Bold Baking Hotline - Have a question for us? Leave a comment or message us on Instagram @ kneadtoknowpod and we will answer your questions during a future episode

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* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#springbreak #Tropicaldesserts #kneadtoknow

It’s National Waffle Day, and this week on Knead to Know, we’re diving into the viral Can It Waffle? trend! Inspired by TikToker Joseph Hall, we test out unexpected waffle creations—including some surprising hits and a few major flops. Plus, in honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate some of the most influential women in baking history, including Amelia Simmons, Melinda Russell, Fanny Farmer, Donna Hay, and Rose Levy Beranbaum.

From legendary cookbook authors to modern baking pioneers, we recognize the women who paved the way for today’s bakers!

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
• 6:55 - In The Mix
• 17:10 - Network Correspondent 
• 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 23:53 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

Can it Waffle? - https://www.tiktok.com/@bettercallhall

BBB Recipes:

https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/bacon-waffles/

https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/ice-cream-cones/

https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/pizzelle-recipe/

https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-eggo-waffles-recipe/

https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/make-waffles-without-a-waffle-maker/

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

👩‍🍳 CELEBRATING WOMEN IN BAKING

This Women’s History Month, we’re honoring some of the most influential women in baking:

• Amelia Simmons – America’s first published cookbook author (American Cookery, 1796)
• Melinda Russell – First known African American cookbook author
• Fanny Farmer – The pioneer of precise baking measurements
• Donna Hay – Modernized baking aesthetics and simplified recipes
• Rose Levy Beranbaum – Creator of The Cake Bible and the reverse creaming method

☎️ Bold Baking Hotline - Have a question for us? Leave a comment or message us on Instagram @ kneadtoknowpod and we will answer your questions during a future episode

Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

**Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
* Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#waffles  #womenshistorymonth #kneadtoknow

Spring is here, and it’s time for a baking refresh! This week on Knead to Know, we’re talking spring cleaning for bakers, organization tips, and the best way to start incorporating spring flavors into your baking. Plus, Tianna brings a special treat for the ladies to try! 🌿🍋

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
• 6:55 - In The Mix
• 17:10 - Network Correspondent
• 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 23:53 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Martha Stewart's 5 Tips for Cleaning your Pantry
  • https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-clean-your-pantry-8594664
• Spring cleaning tool - Label Maker

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

Spring Baking 💐

• Ami and Gemma’s go-to flavors for this time of year
  • Fresh Green Herbs like Thyme and Rosemary
  • Lavender
  • Lemon
  • Grapefruit
  • Pistachio
  • White Chocolate
  • Rosewater
  • Orange Zet

BBB Recipes to try this time of year

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/raspberry-pistachio-pie/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/rosewater-gelato/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/diwali-kaju-pista-rolls/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/no-bake-lemon-cheesecake/
   

☎️ Bold Baking Hotline - Have a question for us? Leave a comment or message us on Instagram @ kneadtoknowpod and we will answer your questions during a future episode

Homemade Extracts 

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-extracts/https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-extracts/

Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

**Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
* Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

It's almost St. Patrick's Day, and this week on Knead to Know, we're breaking down the difference between Irish traditions and the Americanized green-filled holiday. Gemma Stafford shares heartwarming stories of Irish baking, from simple, farm-to-table desserts to whiskey bread pudding. Plus, we taste the iconic Shamrock Shake — with a surprising history — and reveal natural ways to dye your festive treats without artificial colors. Don't miss this episode filled with baking tips, cultural insights, and a whole lot of green!

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
• 6:55 - In The Mix
• 17:10 - Network Correspondent 
• 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 23:53 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Miley Cyrus & Mariah Carey go all out for St. Patrick's Day
• Hozier's secret birthday concert in Ireland
• 8 Desserts to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
  • https://www.bhg.com/holidays/st-patricks-day/recipes/delicious-st-patricks-day-desserts/

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

The Simplicity of Irish Baking ☘️

• Classic Irish Apple Tart 
  • https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/irish-apple-tart/
• Irish Soda Bread
  • https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/irish-soda-bread/
• Gemma’s Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce 
  • https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/bread-pudding-with-whiskey-sauce/
• O'Driscoll's Whiskey
  • https://www.odriscollsirishwhiskey.com/

Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

**Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
* Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#stpatricksday  #shamrocksahke #kneadtoknow

Join us for a deliciously fun episode of Knead to Know as we dive into the world of food-inspired celebrations! We’re talking all things Dr. Seuss Day, from Green Eggs & Ham to the whimsical “Cat in the Bath” birthday cake. Then, we indulge in Mardi Gras traditions, from the iconic King Cake to the global festivities of Pancake Tuesday. Plus, we’re celebrating British Pie Week, breaking down the best savory pie recipes, crust secrets, and expert baking tips. Don't miss this flavorful episode packed with expert insights, trending desserts, and bold baking hacks!

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
• 6:55 - In The Mix
• 17:10 - Network Correspondent
• 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 23:53 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Dr. Seuss Day - “Cat in the Bath” Birthday Cake -
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZhCaEaT6k8&t=15s
• Mardi Gras - King’s Cake
  • https://www.neworleans.com/events/holidays-seasonal/mardi-gras/king-cakes/
• Pancake Tuesday - Crepes!
  • https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/pancake-day-celebrities-shrove-tuesday-creations-b1062078.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

🥧Savory Pies for British Pie Week! 🥧

BBC Most Popular Pies for British Pie Week (for 2024)

• Cottage pie
• No-fuss shepherd's pie
• Easy fish pie
• Next-level chicken pie
• Mince pies
• Ultimate lemon meringue pie
• Ultimate apple pie
• Easy banoffee pie
• Easy steak pie
• Chicken & mushroom puff pie

Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

**Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
* Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#pieweek  #mardigras #kneadtoknow

Get ready to host the ultimate Oscars party with a menu worthy of Hollywood’s biggest night! We’re sharing top-tier tips for serving elegant appetizers and show-stopping desserts, plus Gemma gives us the inside scoop on tasting Wolfgang Puck’s legendary Oscars creations. And since no celebration is complete without a little indulgence, we’re also celebrating National Peanut Butter Lovers Day with our friends at Nerdy Nuts. Whether you're in it for the films, the fashion, or the food, this episode has everything you need for a winning Oscars night!

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
• 6:55 - In The Mix
• 17:10 - Network Correspondent 
• 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 23:53 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Nerdy Nuts - National Peanut Butter Lovers Day!
  • https://nerdynuts.com/collections/all-flavors
  • https://www.instagram.com/nerdy_nuts/
• Buzzfeed shared 21 Facts About the Food Served at Award Shows
  • https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristenharris1/awards-shows-food-facts#

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

2025 ACADEMY AWARDS - Tips for Hosting an Oscars party! 

Oscar Nominations for Best Picture: 

• “Anora”
• “The Brutalist”
• “A Complete Unknown”
• “Conclave”
• “Dune: Part Two”
• “Emilia Pérez”
• “I’m Still Here”
• “Nickel Boys”
• “The Substance”
• “Wicked”

Recipes from BBB

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/blinis-with-creme-fraiche-and-smoked-salmon-recipe/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/dessert-charcuterie-board-recipes/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/cheddar-pecan-savory-shortbread/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/blue-cheese-fig-savory-shortbread/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/chorizo-hand-pies/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/mushroom-thyme-and-mascarpone-parcels/
• Spinach and Ricotta Savory Pop-Tarts - Gemma’s Bigger Bolder Baking
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/ham-and-cheese-pastry-twists/   
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/savory-biscotti-recipe/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/spanakopita-spinach-feta-easy/

Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

**Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
* Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#peanutbutter #Oscars2025 #kneadtoknow

Get ready for Luxurious Celebrity Birthday Desserts & Baking on a Budget—where we reveal how to recreate celebrity birthday desserts without the hefty price tag! Discover creative, non-traditional birthday treats that will wow your guests and learn expert tips for budget-friendly baking that doesn’t skimp on flavor or flair. Tune in for the ultimate guide to celebrating in style without breaking the bank!

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
• 6:55 - In The Mix
• 17:10 - Network Correspondent
• 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 23:53 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Celebrity Birthday Treats
  • Shakira - goes all out for her BDAY check out her bday cake from last year -https://www.instagram.com/p/C25r3CxPMyt/?img_index=1
• John Travolta 2024 celebrated bday with a white frosted cake - appears to be vanilla - https://people.com/john-travolta-celebrates-turning-70-family-photos-8584784?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• Drew Barrymore - drew barrymore show - big bday celebration with cakes made in honor of Drew’s movies - https://www.sugarmonstersweets.com/blogs/news/the-making-of-drew-barrymores-birthday-cakes-three-of-them
• Happy Birthday Tianna, George and Bigger Bolder Baking!

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

Baking on a Budget

Here are key tips for baking on a budget:

• Use homemade substitutes (like yogurt for buttermilk).
• Buy ingredients in bulk or store brands to save money.
• Plan recipes that minimize waste and use pantry staples.
• Freeze leftover baked goods for future use.
• Take advantage of discounts, sales, and coupons.
• Stick to simple, versatile recipes to keep costs low.
• Invest in durable, multipurpose baking tools to save in the long run.

Network Correspondent - Paul Bradford - Cake Flix - @cakeflixofficial

Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

**Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
* Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#budgetbaking  #cheesecake #kneadtoknow

We’re celebrating Galentine’s Day & Valentine’s Day with our own little party! 🎉 From the best boxed chocolates 🍫 to romantic desserts for two 🍰, we’re covering everything you need to make your celebration extra sweet. Plus, we’ll share fun ways to celebrate, surprising Valentine’s Day facts, and must-try treats! Whether you’re planning a Galentine’s get-together, a romantic date night, or just treating yourself, we’ve got all the best sweets and chocolate gift ideas! 💘

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
• 6:55 - In The Mix
• 17:10 - Network Correspondent 
• 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 23:53 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Galentine’s Day & Celebs who Celebrate
  • https://www.womensweekly.com.au/news/galentines-day/
  • Gemma’s Truffles
    • https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/salted-caramel-chocolate-truffles/
  • Ami’s Dubai Chocolate Truffles 
  • Tianna Lavender Lemonade 
    • https://www.spice-topia.com/
• Taste of Home’s Top-Ranked Boxes of Chocolate
  • https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-box-of-chocolates/

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

30 Things You Didn’t Know About Valentine’s Day

Bigger Bolder Baking Recipes 

• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/pink-velvet-cupcakes/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/tiramisu-cheesecake/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/chocolate-lava-cakes-for-two-valentines-day/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/valentines-edible-gifts/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/valentines-gummies/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/dessert-fondue/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/red-velvet-lava-cake-gemmas-bigger-bolder-baking/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/white-chocolate-raspberry-pie/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/microwave-brownie-bowl/#wprm-recipe-container-51038
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/microwave-red-velvet-cake-bowl/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/microwave-chocolate-lava-cake-for-two/
• https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/champagne-truffles-recipe/

Network Correspondent - Hanbit Cho - Sugar Lan2 @sugarlane.korea 

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We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#chocolate  #valentinesday #kneadtoknow

🥞 It’s National Pancake Month, and we’re flipping out! 🥞 This week on Knead to Know, we’re taking a delicious trip around the world with pancakes from every corner of the globe. Plus, we’re talking about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s legendary banana pancake recipe, Gemma’s unique take on pancakes, and the best rainy-day bakes.

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:10 - Hot From The Oven
• 6:55 - In The Mix
• 17:10 - Network Correspondent 
• 18:15 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 23:53 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Rainy Day Baking
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@zellazaila/video/7359647954422009096
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@niamhmackinnon/video/7405680480659459361
• The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) - Coconut Banana Pancakes
  • https://www.thecoconet.tv/coco-cookbook/pacific-recipes-and-food-tips/dwayne-the-rock-johnsons-infamous-coconut/

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

Pancakes from around the World!

• American Pancakes – These are the fluffy, thick pancakes most commonly associated with breakfast in the U.S.
• French Crêpes – Thin pancakes often filled with various sweet or savory fillings.
• Swedish Pancakes – Lighter and thinner than American pancakes, typically served with jam or cream.
• Japanese Soufflé Pancakes – Airy, thick pancakes made by folding whipped egg whites into the batter, resulting in a soft, pillowy texture.
• German Apple Pancakes – Known as Dutch babies, these are baked in the oven and often served with sautéed apples​

Bigger Bolder Baking Recipes Pancakes 

• Red Velvet Pancakes
• Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
• Carrot Cake Pancakes
• Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes
• Pulled Pork Pancakes

Network Correspondent - Aya Caliva - Pastry Living @ayacaliva

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* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
* Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand,Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#Pancakes #nationalpancakemonth #kneadtoknow

It’s the Cake Baking Episode because it's Gemma’s Birthday! This week on Knead to Know, we’re talking about all things cake—Gemma and Ami’s favorite flavors, the best places in LA to buy cakes, viral cake designs, and tips for making a show-stopping cake for any party. Plus, we’re spotlighting a unique Fruitcake Festival in Colorado that takes dessert celebrations to the next level!

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
• 13:20 - In The Mix
• 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 35:00 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Lunar New Year
  • Which Celebrities Celebrate It?
• Manitou Spring Fruitcake Toss
  • Manitou Springs
• Viral Vintage Heart-Shaped Cakes

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

All Things Cake!

• Milk Bar: its signature birthday cakes, including the famous Confetti Cake, in a variety of sizes. The 6-inch cake, which serves 8 to 12 people, is priced at approximately $56, while the 10-inch version, serving 20 to 30, is about $125.
• Magnolia Bakery: They offer custom cakes that can range from $45 to $150, depending on size, flavor, and complexity​
• Sweet Lady Jane: a luxury bakery in Los Angeles, is renowned for its elegant cakes crafted with premium ingredients and artistic designs. For example, their "Beverly Cake," made with layers of chocolate mousse, vanilla cream, ganache, and edible gold leaf, is priced at $85 for a 6-inch cake and $120 for a 9-inch cake. Larger sizes, including full sheets that serve 120-180, are priced up to $800. The bakery is also praised for its other decadent options, such as their Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake, available at approximately $80 for an 8-inch size
• Costco Sheet Cake: A Costco sheet cake is only $18.99 for a half-sheet cake that serves up to 48 people and weigh about 9.5 pounds!

Bigger Bolder Baking Recipes for Bday Cakes 

• Gemma’s Best Ever Vanilla Birthday Cake
• Funfetti Bday Cake with Bubblegum Buttercream Frosting

Network Correspondent - Paul Bradford - CakeFlix @Cakeflixofficial

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* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#birthdaycake #cakes #cakerecipes

Ready to conquer your sourdough fears? Gemma has expert tips to help you master the perfect starter and banish any baking doubts. And hear from actress Pamela Anderson about her sourdough starter with a legendary name. We’re also celebrating Australia Day with delicious ANZAC cookies—because who doesn’t love a sweet treat with a little history? Plus, we dive into the world of baking substitutions, helping you get creative when you’re missing an ingredient. Tune in for a fun, practical guide to leveling up your baking game with Gemma’s best tricks and tips!

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking!

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:30 - Hot From The Oven
• 13:20 - In The Mix
• 28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline
• 35:00 - In The Kitchen

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥

• Sourdough Starters
  • Pamela Anderson’s Sourdough Starter
  • Gemma’s Sourdough Starter Recipe
• Australia Day
  • B. Dylan Hollis 
  • Gemma’s Anzac Cookie Recipe

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣

Experimenting with Baking Substitutes

• Egg Substitution Chart 
• How to Make Gluten-Free Flour
• Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Network Correspondent - Natalia Lima Curious Cat Cakery - @curiouscatbakery

Please like & subscribe here on YouTube, and rate and review everywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

**Subscribe and download the audio-only versions here: 
* Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowPod
* Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowSpot
* Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/KneadToKnowAmzn
* iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/knead-to-know-203736831/

We’d love to feature your brand! Contact kevin@biggerbolderbaking.com for advertising and sponsorship opportunities with the subject “K2K Sponsor”

ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma helps anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with her chef-tested recipes and techniques that take the fear out of baking. Her videos have been viewed more than 350 million times and she has more than 8 million fans (“Bold Bakers”) online. She has been featured on numerous TV shows and as a guest judge on the Food Network’s Best Baker in America and Nailed It! on Netflix. Every day Gemma connects with her millions of fans online via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her website www.biggerbolderbaking.com. 

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
The Bold Baking Network is your #1 authority for everything baking. The Network is led by Chef Gemma Stafford, co-creator & host of Bigger Bolder Baking, and co-creator & Executive Producer Kevin Kurtz. Our mission is to bring you the most diverse voices from baking experts and enthusiasts to help anyone bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Gemma Stafford Instagram @Gemma_stafford 
Ami Shukla Instagram @sweetlifewithami 
Tianna Cohen Instagram @tiannalouisecohen 

#bakingsubstitutes #sourdoughstarter #kneadtoknow