The four bakers each have their own distinct skillset and were given appropriate monikers: Broussard is the "flavor fanatic," Holt is the "queen of cakes", Rull is the "pastry illusionist" and Jimenez is the "champion of chocolate." In addition to their specialties, each baker was able to bring their own sense of self into the set of the show, thanks to personal photos displayed around their station.įor Jimenez, it was "great to actually see my whole actually helps you create stuff. Related: 8 Baking Secrets from Grandmas Who Made Memorable Desserts How the Bakers Showcased Their Personalities This mindset for Holt translated to some pretty stunning creations-including a Volkswagen van and an edible ball pit (my favorite dessert of the series!). While there was a seven-hour time limit to each bake, Holt says, "the sky's the limit," when it comes to what's possible in the kitchen. Speaking of creativity, Holt says the ideas just flowed for her throughout the series. Two people in an industrial kitchen working on a large 5 layer cake dripping in blueĬourtesy of Netflix Jimenez (left) and Holt carefully stack a cake
Luckily, the bakers were familiar with handling the pressure of creating desserts for such important events as Rull notes that " is what we're facing on a daily basis in our industry." Broussard adds, "The four of us have an athleticism that allows us to perform extremely well under pressure.when we have a lot of pressure applied to us in our craft, what it does is pushes us into diamonds, and that diamond is creativity, and so we thrive in that space."
Related: Why Baking for Someone Is an Act of Love-Even If You Make Cake from a Box What It Was Like to CompeteĮach episode focuses on a client's special event, from weddings to a party celebrating someone's triumph over cancer. From dreaming up the concept to watching each baker "go deep into their skillset, into their brains, into what it is that they're trying to express through the lens of dessert," Tosi says she was honored to earn the trust of each baker and support them throughout the series. While Tosi pushes each baker to rise to the occasion (pun intended), she says the most enjoyable part of serving as the host is witnessing the transformational moments. This spirit is clearly shown in each episode as the bakers push themselves to their limits in terms of creativity and scale of their desserts (episode one features the biggest chocolate egg that I have ever seen).ģ women standing around a large bouquet of flowers in an industrial kitchenĬourtesy of Netflix Tosi (middle) stands with a client while Broussard (right) presents her creation Yes, Bake Squad is about baking and the jaw-dropping, creative desserts that the four bakers make for each client, but Tosi says that the core of the show is "the spirit of showing up." This mindset translates to "showing up for people, showing up for yourself, showing up with utmost creativity and imagination, showing up at all costs, even when you know it's going to be hard," Tosi explains.
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Related: Why Netflix's New Series High on the Hog Is a Must-Watch What Bake Squad Is Really About EatingWell got the chance to speak with this impressive cast-here's what we learned about the new series. Leading and supporting these bakers is host Christina Tosi, founder of Milk Bar. The four talented bakers are Maya-Camille Broussard, founder of Justice of the Pies, Ashley Holt, founder of Sugar Monster Sweets, Christophe Rull, a pastry chef, and Gonzo Jimenez, co-owner of Miette et Chocolat.
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