In this episode of Scrap Recap, we jump into Fairytale Week where the theme is whimsical, sparkly, a little chaotic - and some like it more than others. The Baking Scraps and the Fabulous Baker Boyz have plenty to say about the mix of magic and mayhem in the tent, especially when it comes to the smart strategies of the four incredible bakers who are left. There is excitement, confusion, and a lot of laughter as everyone puts in their take of a week that feels like stepping into a glitter-filled storybook.

Things heat up with a colourful Signature and a Technical that leaves the whole panel talking. The textures, the timing, the tricky components, and the emotional moments give us a lot to unpack. There are jokes about the buzzwords that always seem to show up and appreciation for how hard it is to stay consistent when the pressure is on. It is one of those weeks where even the smallest details spark big reactions.

The Showstopper sends the conversation into overdrive with ambitious concepts, wild ideas, and storybook structures that were pulled off beautifully. We give our own thoughts on moving pieces, towering designs, and the challenge of creating magic with limited tools.

As we near the finale of Season 7, we celebrate milestone moments, reflect on the creativity in the tent, and agree that Fairytale Week delivered everything we love about this show.

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The baking talk heats up! With only five bakers left in the competition, and (possibly?) a Fairytale Week on the horizon, Lisa, Cristina, Steven and Vincent break down the birthday pie signature challenge, swooning over flavour choices and intricate sugar work. We debate par-baking versus raw crusts, share favorite pie plate materials, and even wander into savory pie territory...cheese, onions, caviar, and all.

This week, the bakers tackled the tricky Egyptian Lenza technical challenge, and we swap shortcuts for pomegranate prep and suggest possible alternatives for home bakers. It’s a mix of laughter, learning, and layered pastry talk: just the way Baking Scraps listeners like it. There’s plenty of friendly disagreement about whether to par-bake or risk it all, whether puff pastry should be sprinkled with a spoonful of sugar or left bare, and whether to use glass or metal pie plates - and we can’t resist a few tangents about flavor pairings that might be a little too adventurous for our own kitchens. When the technical challenge arrives, we collectively question the sanity of attempting something so complex under time pressure, and somehow end up swapping ideas for how we’d “simplify” it… which, of course, get increasingly elaborate as we talk.

Discussion of the Mille Feuille Showstopper brings out everyone’s inner pastry artist, and by the end, we celebrate the baker who won the Star Baker crown this week, reflect sadly on another departure, and hope against hope that the “Curse of the Star Baker” is not a real thing.

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This week on Baking Scraps, Dominic Ménard-Bilodeau joins Cristina and Lisa to reflect on his unforgettable run on The Great Canadian Baking Show. Fresh off his Week 5 elimination, Dominic opens up to us about the high level of talent this season, the pressure of limited practice time, and the emotional challenge of leaving just before the final stretch.

The conversation dives into everything from Pastry Week predictions to Maple Week memories (where Dominic earned his “King of Maple” title) and his creative approach to flavour in his bakes. He shares how his baking obsession began, the story behind his memorable “treasure box” audition bake, and the long-kept secret of filming under wraps (complete with an excuse that we are thrilled and delighted to find that we contributed to!).

It’s a warm, funny, and inspiring conversation that celebrates growth, creativity, and the joy of baking under pressure.

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