Great British Bake Off Episode 9 Recap: Patisserie

Great British Bake Off Recap: FINALE!

Listen in as Ariana Gunderson and Carolyn Mason break down the finale episode of season 16 of the Great British Bake Off. This episode has full spoilers and full saltiness as we talk about the narrative arc of the season and how it all landed in the finale.

Great British Bake Off Episode 9 Recap: Patisserie

Carolyn Mason and Ariana Gunderson have Patisserie week down PAT in their recap, full, as ever, of hot anthropological takes on the bakes, the bakers, and the show. Just like this episode of GBBO, we spend way too long talking about Cream Horns.

Great British Bake Off Episode 8 Recap: Desserts!

Ariana and Carolyn dissect suspicions of judges' favoritism at play in the 8th episode of season 16 of the Great British Bake Off. As the top five bakers strive to set just the right jiggle, their labors are more than just mere trifles, as they determine who will advance to the semi-final. Carolyn and Ariana offer up predictions for the next episode: who do you think is going home next?

Great British Bake-Off Episode 7: Meringue!

Two sweet anthropologists, Ariana and Carolyn, take the opportunity of GBBO's first ever Meringue week to advocate for the cancellation of the Hollywood Handshake, talk about masculinity in baking, and muse on the many ways egg whites and sugar may come together. Episode 7 of Season 16 of the Great British Bake Off is not one to be missed!

Great British Bake Off Episode 6 Recap: Pastry Week!

Ariana and Carolyn pull back layer by layer episode 6 of season 16 of the Great British Bake Off, pastry week! From savory braids - er, plaits, to the obligatory hot water crust pastry, to towering sculptured tarts, the contestants fold in funny moments and some impressive bakes.