What we wish we could have seen from each of the bakers
Much like cake, all these bakers have a lot of layers
Much like Schubert's Symphony No. 8, Season 3 of The Great Canadian Baking Show is both brilliant, but also in some ways incomplete.
Some bakers only grace the tent for a short time, while others we get the pleasure of spending weeks with, but with every baker, we can't help but wish we'd known them a bit better, to have seen them flex at their most impressive bake, or just to have experienced a little bit more of their wild sides.
We took a minute to think about what we wish we could have seen, or seen more of, from each of this season's bakers. Here's a list.
Betty
Frankly, we wish we could have gotten more of everything from Betty, but particularly more of speaking French with Bruno. That accent was so lovely!
Alright stop, collaborate and listen/ Betty's back with a brand new confection/ Her buttercream is on the cake tightly/ Icing like Gretzky daily and nightly... You're welcome, Canada. 🎂🧊😎🎤🍁 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GCBS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GCBS</a> <a href="https://t.co/MISAaLMjzT">pic.twitter.com/MISAaLMjzT</a>
—@cbcbakingshowMary Lou
We wish we could have had her stick around for Bread Week. Newfoundland's grandmothers are famous for their bread skills.
High five for cookies and crackers! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GCBS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GCBS</a> Biscuit Week is underway on CBC and CBC Gem! <a href="https://t.co/3AzDt4Fy3d">https://t.co/3AzDt4Fy3d</a> <a href="https://t.co/QmTeD3pfPv">pic.twitter.com/QmTeD3pfPv</a>
—@cbcbakingshowAndrea
We wish Andrea had been there for Old School Week. Her artistic mind would have run wild on the slab cake challenge.
Jay
During the casting process, Jay told us that he learned to make croissants while living in Sweden with his husband. Croissants are impressive and we would have liked to see him showcase that skill.
.<a href="https://twitter.com/jaythebakerbear?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jaythebakerbear</a> demonstrating some genuine kitchen wizardry for <a href="https://twitter.com/aurorabrowne?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aurorabrowne</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GCBS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GCBS</a> <a href="https://t.co/wLRdRGXNKi">pic.twitter.com/wLRdRGXNKi</a>
—@cbcbakingshowLiam
Petunia! If you have a quarter-century old sourdough starter with a name, find an excuse to shoehorn that into every challenge.
Jasmine
We wish we could have heard more about your old baking blog "I Licked It." Also, we'd like you to start blogging again.
Chris
We would have liked to see more piano playing. Chris is a doctor and a pianist. Be still our hearts!
Chris' multitasking ability is stellar. Thanks for asking. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GCBS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GCBS</a> <a href="https://t.co/k9XIKV9UBu">pic.twitter.com/k9XIKV9UBu</a>
—@cbcbakingshowJodi
We would have liked to see Jodi make bannock. Watch this video to learn why bannock means so much to Jodi.
Nataliia
We just can't get enough of her cake decorating skills, and even though we got to see some amazing work from her, we know there's so much more. Also, we would have loved to see more of these smooth dance moves.
Did you know Nataliia (<a href="https://twitter.com/NataliiaSHEVC14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NataliiaSHEVC14</a>) has an "I just put my sponge in the oven" dance? Here it is. We love it. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GCBS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GCBS</a> <a href="https://t.co/GmueP9nrUC">pic.twitter.com/GmueP9nrUC</a>
—@cbcbakingshowColin
We would have liked more of his work in the Asian Riffing Trio. Thankfully, we've found them on Spotify.