Hi,
I really liked the Great American Baking Show with Paul, Prue and a couple of low key master and mistress of ceremony.
There were three contestants from Chicago, which was quite fun to follow.
Paul and Prue kept commenting on strength of the American competitors. Surprise? We can bake, too! Of course, there was the American pie contest with most of the competitors using hot water crust, which is often associated with British bakes for pork pie and such. I understood why, because they were supposed to stack these pies and needed the strength associated with hot water crusts.
The final three were quite strong and each one could have won. Often a strong candidate gets knocked out, because that week's baking style was not their strong suit. In the final, everyone had some issues, so the final decision was related to their overall record, so the right person won.
I will never forget the year when the carpenter with a pencil behind his ear lost at the final round. He had been strong throughout with an excellent record, then poof! lost to a weaker overall candidate who had a better day at the final.
I try not to binge watch anything. I prefer it staggered. There I was watching all six episodes this weekend, because I needed to know how it all played out.
Regards,
CAthy2