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This is the chocolate chip cookie deep dive you didn’t know you needed! 🍪🔥

Gemma and Ami are celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a full-on flavor showdown: classic New York Times cookies vs Gemma’s bold tahini + olive oil cookies. They break down every factor that makes a difference — from flour type to fat, sugar ratios to chocolate percentages — and share expert tips on aging dough, baking from frozen, and achieving the perfect gooey center or crispy edge.

PLUS:

🥄 Should you use cake flour, bread flour… or rye?!

🍫 What chocolate actually belongs in your cookie

🔥 Why baking soda rules for gooey centers

🌡️ Room temp vs frozen dough: what really works

🧂 Why salt is the real secret to cookie greatness

📌 Mentioned Recipes & Links:

• Gemma’s Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-chocolate-chip-cookies/

* Gemma's Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies/

* Original Nestle Toll House Cookies: https://www.verybestbaking.com/toll-house/recipes/original-nestle-toll-house-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami are breaking the rules (and maybe a few vegetables) as they dig into unexpected ways to bake with summer produce — including corn ice cream, carrot cake with no grating, and even a tomato layer cake. 👀🍅

They explore the rising trend of dessert cafés around the world, talk about preserving herbs and fruit the easy way, and debate whether peas belong in cake (spoiler: they might!).

Plus:

🌽 Corn ice cream, fritters & savory waffles

🥕 Brazilian carrot cake hack (no grating!)

🍅 Tomato jam, tomato cake & tomato galette

🌿 How to preserve herbs without losing flavor

🫐 What to do with too many berries

📌 Mentioned Recipes & Links:

• Carrot Cake Pancakes: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/carrot-cake-pancakes/

• Tomato Galette: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/tomato-and-ricotta-galette/

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This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami take you on a delicious summer tour of cool global desserts — from London’s viral chocolate strawberry tubs to icy treats like Halo Halo and Falooda, plus why simple cream and fruit might be the ultimate summer luxury.

They dig into what makes Wexford strawberries legendary, how to turn Greek yogurt into a €15 moment, and which tropical fruits will sabotage your no-bake cheesecake (and how to fix it). Plus, how to actually make a Pavlova in humid weather without melting your sanity.

This episode is a love letter to seasonal fruit, creamy desserts, and the global ways we stay cool.

Plus:

🍓 The Borough Market strawberries drenched in Belgian chocolate

🍮 What makes panna cotta perfectly wobbly (and what ruins it)

🍧 Bingsu, Halo Halo & Falooda — ice-cold desserts from Asia

🇬🇷 Greek yogurt — is it the new dessert star?

💡 Why lemon posset magically sets without gelatin

❗ Pavlova tips for humid climates

📌 Mentioned Recipes & Links:

• No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

• Tres Leches Cake

• Panna Cotta

• Lemon Posset

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👩‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla. Every week, they share baking trends, fails, foodie stories and bold opinions — all from the Bigger Bolder Baking world.

📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

Founded by Gemma Stafford & Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the world’s first streaming network dedicated to bakers. Discover new recipes, diverse creators and bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Follow the hosts:

• Gemma Stafford → @gemma_stafford

• Ami Shukla → @sweetlifewithami

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This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami are joined by Joe Nicchi, the creator of LA’s cult favorite CVT Soft Serve and mastermind behind the “influencers pay double” sign that went global. They talk viral ice cream trucks, how Jeff Bezos installed a soft serve machine at home, and why soft serve can’t legally be called ice cream in the U.S.

Plus:

🍦 The mystery “Surprise Scoop” shop in NYC with hidden flavors

🇳🇱 The Amsterdam ice cream that was literally just whipped cream

🎉 Ireland vs Europe soft serve obsessions & why Irish dairy makes it different

🎬 And Bill Murray crashing the CVT truck in LA — turning it into a Reddit #1 story overnight

📌 Mentioned Recipes & Links:

• Homemade Soft Serve Ice Cream

• 2 Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream (No Machine!)

• Find CVT Soft Serve

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👩‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla. Every week, they share baking trends, fails, foodie stories and bold opinions — all from the Bigger Bolder Baking world.

📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

Founded by Gemma Stafford & Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the world’s first streaming network dedicated to bakers. Discover new recipes, diverse creators and bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Follow the hosts:

• Gemma Stafford → https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford

• Ami Shukla → https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami

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Think you know ice cream? 🍦 Think again. This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami spill all the ice cream secrets nobody ever tells you — from what really happens behind the scenes at your local scoop shop (hint: most don’t make it from scratch!) to the big mistakes that turn homemade ice cream into a tooth-breaking block.

They cover everything from custard vs no-churn, why vodka (or vanilla) might be the best ice cream trick ever, how to keep fruity ice creams from getting icy, and even George Washington’s shocking ice obsession.

It’s messy, funny, a little bit boozy — and full of tricks you’ll want all summer long.

💬 In This Episode:
🍨 Custard vs no-churn: which works best at home
🦷 How Ami literally broke a tooth on frozen ice cream
🥃 Why a splash of vodka or vanilla keeps ice cream soft
🍓 Using fruit in ice cream so it doesn’t freeze like a rock
🏠 What your local shop doesn’t want you to know about premade bases
🇺🇸 George Washington’s ice cream obsession

📌 Mentioned Recipes & Links:
• No-Churn Ice Cream
• Frozen Custard
• Vegan Coconut Ice Cream  

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ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla. Each week, they serve up baking trends, fails, foodie debates, and bold confessions — all from inside the Bigger Bolder Baking kitchen.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

Founded by Gemma Stafford & Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the world’s first 24/7 streaming network just for bakers — where anyone can discover new recipes, diverse voices, and bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

Follow the hosts:
• Gemma Stafford → https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford
• Ami Shukla → https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami

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This week we hit 100 episodes of Knead to Know — and to celebrate, Gemma and Ami spin the Whisk & Win wheel for honest baking confessions, the messiest fails, and the hot takes you didn’t know you needed. From cupcake rage to cookie disasters and Britain’s fanciest loaf, it’s 100 episodes of sweet chaos.

🎧 Highlights Include:

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👩‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla. Each week, they serve up the latest in baking trends, fails, funny stories, and honest takes — all from inside the Bold Baking world.

📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

Founded by Gemma Stafford & Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the first-ever streaming network just for bakers. It’s where bold recipes, diverse voices, and nonstop baking inspiration meet — helping everyone bake with confidence, anytime, anywhere.

Follow the hosts:
• Gemma Stafford → https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford
• Ami Shukla → https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami

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Summer’s heating up and Knead to Know is diving into baking with kids, parenting snack styles, and why Gen Z & Gen Alpha are OBSESSED with the kitchen. Gemma and Ami share honest stories, practical baking tips, and ideas that’ll keep little hands busy all summer long — from decorating cookies to whipping cream like a pro.

🧁 In This Episode:

🔗 Featured Recipes & Tools:

📣 Shoutout to Young Baker Lila Smethurst!
Follow her inspiring baking journey on Instagram:
🔗 @lila_s_butterbomb_bakery

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🧑‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla. Each week, they mix hot trends, fun fails, helpful hacks, and sweet stories—all with a Bold Baking twist.

📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

Led by Gemma Stafford & Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the world’s first streaming network for bakers. With 24/7 shows and creators from around the world, it’s where anyone can bake with confidence—anytime, anywhere.

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Things get messy, creamy, crispy, and a little chaotic on this week’s Knead to Know.

Gemma and Ami dive into a round of unexpected taste tests—from viral dessert combos to savory waffle experiments and a peanut butter brand that just might break your snack routine forever.

They try:
🧇 Something that definitely shouldn’t go in a waffle maker.
🍷 A combo that has TikTok divided.
🥜 A spoonful of something surprisingly addictive.
🍩 And a donut lineup that sparks serious nostalgia.

What worked, what failed, and what got chili on a cookie? You’ll have to listen.

🔗 FEATURED LINKS

• Nerdy Nuts: https://www.instagram.com/nerdy_nuts
• Bigger Bolder Baking’s Homemade Graham Crackers: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-graham-crackers
• TikTok “Can It Waffle?” by Joseph Hall: Search @jhalltheteacher
• Sidecar Donuts: https://www.sidecardoughnuts.com

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👩‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by professional chef Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla, Culinary Director of Bigger Bolder Baking. Every week, they mix trends, how-tos, fails, and baking joy with a bold twist.

📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

Co-founded by Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the world’s first baking-dedicated streaming network, designed to help bakers of all backgrounds bake with confidence — 24/7, anywhere.

Follow the hosts:
• Gemma Stafford → https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford
• Ami Shukla → https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami

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In this Knead to Know Hotline Special, we’re revisiting your best baking questions — from chocolate that won’t melt to DIY vanilla extract, fruit substitutions in mochi, and egg swaps for waffles. Whether you're new to baking or in need of a rescue, this episode has solutions you knead to hear.

💬 What You'll Learn:

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👩‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by professional chef Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla, Culinary Director of Bigger Bolder Baking. Every week, they mix trends, how-tos, fails, and baking joy with a bold twist.

📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

Co-founded by Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the world’s first baking-dedicated streaming network, designed to help bakers of all backgrounds bake with confidence — 24/7, anywhere.

Follow the hosts:
• Gemma Stafford → https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford
• Ami Shukla → https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami

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This week on Knead to Know, Gemma and Ami explore the modern evolution of wedding cakes — think cheese wheels, faux tiers, and interactive dessert tables. Plus, they dive into the surprising history of National Donut Day, and welcome a charming guest: Gemma’s mom, Patricia Stafford!

💬 Episode Highlights:

Free Donuts? The Military History of Donut Day

How Gemma Made a $20 Wedding Cake

Cake Picnic with 1300 Cakes!

Faux Cake Trends, Lambeth Piping & Cupcake Towers

Baking in Ireland, wedding etiquette, and the ultimate frosting ratio

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🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Amazon Music
• iHeartRadio

📩 Sponsorship inquiries:
Email [email protected]
Subject: “K2K Sponsor”

👩‍🍳 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast hosted by professional chef Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla, Culinary Director of Bigger Bolder Baking. Every week, they serve up the latest baking trends, hilarious fails, guest interviews, and delicious ideas.

The Bold Baking Network is the world’s first baking-dedicated streaming network. Co-founded by Chef Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, it’s home to the most diverse voices and videos in baking — from foundational techniques to bold, experimental treats. Watch anywhere. Bake anytime.

Follow the hosts:
• Gemma Stafford → https://www.instagram.com/gemma_stafford
• Ami Shukla → https://www.instagram.com/sweetlifewithami

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