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

It’s time for our treat to you! Join Michael and James as they sit down for fireside chats with Season 7 bakers, Andrew, Candice, Camila and Loïc. A special thanks to all our listeners and to the Season 7 bakers; it’s been a blast and we’ll see you for Season 8! Interview with Andrew (1:45) … Continue reading "Season 7 Lookback – Interviews with Bakers Andrew Evers, Candice Riley, Camila García Hernández, & Loïc Fauteux-Goulet"

Sleigh Bells Ring! It’s The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show! Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the festive bakes of the week and revel in the glory of these amazing bakers. Also, don’t miss out on a special bonus treat next week! Happy Holidays everyone! Signature – Milk & Cookies Tart (0:00) Technical … Continue reading "Season 7: The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show"

How are we already here?! It’s Finale Week in the Baking Show Tent, so join Michael and James as they breakdown the final bakes of Season 7 and celebrate the winner. But don’t worry, we’re not done just yet! We’ll be back next week for the Holiday Baking Show, and we’ve got some other fun … Continue reading "Season 7: Week 8 – Finale Week"

Don’t try this at home! It’s Patisserie Week in the Baking Show Tent, so sit back and watch the Season 7 bakers do all the difficult bakes instead of trying to yourself. Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the bakes of the week! Signature – Religieuses (0:00) Technical – Chaja (12:41) Showstopper – … Continue reading "Season 7: Week 7 – Patisserie Week"

Ooooooh it’s getting épicée up in here! It’s Spice Week in the Baking Show Tent, so join Michael and James as they breakdown all the bakes of the week. Signature – Ras Malai Cake Slices (0:00) Technical – Jamaican Patties (9:57) Showstopper – Spiced Cookie Architectural Wonder (20:19)

It’s time to go back, back, back, back, back in time for Old School Week on The Great Canadian Baking Show! Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the groovy bakes of the week. Signature – Toaster Pastry (0:00) Technical – Knafeh (17:32) Showstopper – Kitsch Cake (25:04)

Hey there, hi there, ho there! It’s Harvest Week in the Baking Show Tent, so join Michael & James for a cornucopia of opinions as they breakdown all the bakes of the week. Signature – Pide (0:00) Technical – Thousand Layer Moon Cake (14:44) Showstopper – Fruit Tile Tart (21:47)

It’s time to get kooky! No wait, cookie! It’s Cookie Week in the Baking Show Tent, so join Michael & James as they break down all the bakes of the week. Signature – Embroidery Cookies (0:00) Technical – Kaak Nakache (19:27) Showstopper – Cookie Layer Cake (36:22)

The time has come for the Season 7 bakers to proof themselves! It’s Bread Week in the GCBS Tent and Michael & James are here with breakdowns of all the bakes of the week. Thanks for listening and Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Signature – Cornbread (0:00) Technical – Rosca de Reyes (19:41) Showstopper – Tower of … Continue reading "Season 7: Week 2 – Bread Week"

Guess who’s back in the tent?! Or at least back with microphones and opinions few people asked for! Join Michael & James as they embark on the Season 7 journey of The Great Canadian Baking Show! Be sure to stick around til the end of the episode as we also have special on-set interviews with … Continue reading "Season 7: Week 1 – Cake Week"