The Big Bake

[Rammchick]

On 10/19/2022 at 12:12 AM, Ms Lark said:

I liked the winning pirate ship a lot, but am I the only one disappointed that the angler fish's "bulb" didn't light up?  That's the most distinctive feature of the angler fish!

The cannonballs should have been truffles!!! Guess no time for that, either.

No, you're definitely not the only one.  I expected it to light up!

Edited October 20, 2022 by Rammchick

[mlp]

2 hours ago, Rammchick said:

I liked the winning pirate ship a lot, but am I the only one disappointed that the angler fish's "bulb" didn't light up? 

My guess is that lighting it up would have involved running a wire/cable to some kind of  light and that would have involved making the stalk thicker to cover it up and would have spoiled the realistic look of the fish.  I'll also guess that Jason thought of it and discarded the idea in favor of overall appearance.  I actually have no idea but that's my thought on it.

[Rammchick]

18 hours ago, mlp said:

My guess is that lighting it up would have involved running a wire/cable to some kind of  light and that would have involved making the stalk thicker to cover it up and would have spoiled the realistic look of the fish.  I'll also guess that Jason thought of it and discarded the idea in favor of overall appearance.  I actually have no idea but that's my thought on it.

I thought perhaps one of those little blinky light bulbs that I've seen other baketestants use -- one that doesn't require wiring?  But for sure, you're right.

[Ms Lark]

I was glad the team that won won. Their display didn't make me want cake, it made me crave a good crab boil! Looked so good and pretty real! Dang. 🦀🥔🌽

[libgirl2]

42 minutes ago, Ms Lark said:

I was glad the team that won won. Their display didn't make me want cake, it made me crave a good crab boil! Looked so good and pretty real! Dang. 🦀🥔🌽

Yes it did! 

[mlp]

I recognized Holly the minute I saw her.  I've never cared for her but I have to admit her team had the best display.  The British gals did a good job too but not quite as clean.  I liked the Hallo-Queens team but they just didn't measure up.  

I wish Harry would come back.  The new judge has a horrible voice and, with her yelling and posturing, she seems like she belongs on a Guy Fieri show, not this one.  

[Spunkygal]

Loved last night’s episode! Breaking news: RBI was adorable! He always has such fun. I want to be his friend and drink champagne with him. Really, all the entries were cute, especially the penguin tree and the winning Santa on the rooftop. 

[mlp]

I usually have a fairly good idea which team will win after I see the finished displays but not this episode.  The penguins were great but the color of the tree was unappealing and not very festive.  The Santa display was more bare but the Santa himself was good except for a couple cracks and the way they had him balanced was impressive.  The third team wasn't even in the running IMO although the horses were very well done.  I would have been happy with either of the top two winning but for different reasons.

[Spunkygal]

Santa Paws episode: I was hoping for a presentation with either a doggie or kitty theme. I can’t remember who won but they were all ok. As always, the star of the show is when RBI came clomping out as a reindeer and had his hands curled up like hooves! ❤️ He is a million times more charming and entertaining than any of the poseurs on any FN show. And he has stellar baking and decorating skills. If I were a contestant, I’d grab his arm and whisk him away to a wine or martini bar for the afternoon. 

[libgirl2]

26 minutes ago, Spunkygal said:

Santa Paws episode: I was hoping for a presentation with either a doggie or kitty theme. I can’t remember who won but they were all ok. As always, the star of the show is when RBI came clomping out as a reindeer and had his hands curled up like hooves! ❤️ He is a million times more charming and entertaining than any of the poseurs on any FN show. And he has stellar baking and decorating skills. If I were a contestant, I’d grab his arm and whisk him away to a wine or martini bar for the afternoon. 

He really is a treasure and I would love to see him on more of these shows. 

[mlp]

The nutcracker that won last night was the cleanest, most beautiful display yet.  I was really impressed.  I didn't agree at all with Eddie's comment that the colors didn't speak to holiday.  Nutcrackers go hand in hand with Christmas no matter what color they are.  I collect them and I have a large pink one with glittery trim.  I also have some in baby blue, purple and even brown.  Nutcrackers evoke Christmas.

[Salacious Kitty]

1 minute ago, mlp said:

The nutcracker that won last night was the cleanest, most beautiful display yet.  I was really impressed.  I didn't agree at all with Eddie's comment that the colors didn't speak to holiday.  Nutcrackers go hand in hand with Christmas no matter what color they are.  I collect them and I have a large pink one with glittery trim.  I also have some in baby blue, purple and even brown.  Nutcrackers evoke Christmas.

I fell asleep. Which team won?

[mlp]

Just now, Salacious Kitty said:

I fell asleep. Which team won?

The nutcracker.  And deservedly so.

[Salacious Kitty]

Just now, mlp said:

The nutcracker.  And deservedly so.

Didn't they all have a nutcracker? Which iteration? I recall Clara holding a nutcracker, and the traditional story, forget the third. 

[mlp]

Just now, Salacious Kitty said:

Didn't they all have a nutcracker? Which iteration?

You're right. Sorry.  The large pink nutcracker which was beautifully done.

[Salacious Kitty]

That must have come from the last team whose take I've forgotten. I really need to remember to record this show. 😀

[libgirl2]

13 hours ago, mlp said:

The nutcracker that won last night was the cleanest, most beautiful display yet.  I was really impressed.  I didn't agree at all with Eddie's comment that the colors didn't speak to holiday.  Nutcrackers go hand in hand with Christmas no matter what color they are.  I collect them and I have a large pink one with glittery trim.  I also have some in baby blue, purple and even brown.  Nutcrackers evoke Christmas.

It was gorgeous and one of the best things I ever saw on this show, but early on, I thought the same with the colors. So I did agree with him. Didn't matter though, it was stunning! 

[Grizzly]

As soon as all 3 judges started dancing over the taste of the cake, I knew the pink nutcracker won. Did like the concept of the space cake but they couldn't quite execute it.

[libgirl2]

I saw a commercial last week with a pink nutcracker! 

[Grizzly]

Recognized Sarah right away. She was in the finale of Holiday Baking Championship a few years ago. Glad to see she's still baking. Too bad their train didn't quite work out.