Soggy Bottom Girls

In 2016, former GBBO contestant Andrew Smyth made it to the finale after surviving a near elimination week six.  In 2020, Andrew combined his engineering career with his baking prowess- becoming a producer and judge for Netflix's episodic competition "Baking Impossible". In 2025, the Soggy Bottom Girls procure a once in a lifetime opportunity to speak with a bake-off legend, and, long time favorite of Lisa's.Please enjoy Lisa and Allison's long-form conversation with the talented and lovely Andrew Smyth. MIC DROP!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The girls tackle another one-off with a celebrity charity bake off - benefitting Stand Up to Cancer. The cast of the Derry Girls square off with a signature trifle. Lisa and Allison introduce the cast and their acting credits, Allison remarks that Dylan was the weakest baker of the episode. Both girls agree that this may be the funniest episode either had ever seen.  Lisa remembers receiving a trifle dish for a wedding gift and Alliison mentions never having seen a trifle before becoming an adult. Both girls take issue with Siobhan's addition of jelly, but both agree that Siobhan is hilarious.  The belini technical has Allison scoffing at the lack of difficulty in making tiny canape pancakes.Both Lisa and Allison appreciated the sculpted cake final, and gave props to Dylan despite his use of fondant.  The gray fondant 60's decade cake didn't dissuade the judges from awarding  star baker to Soirse, and the girls end by foreshadowing their upcoming interview with a former GBBO finalist. Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The girls review a celebrity bake-off from 2019 this episode.  Lisa explains the difficulty in finding recognizable British celebrities, and both girls embark on a John Lithgow discussion.  Sidestepping Russell Brand's current problems, the girls reject his use of fondant for the first challenge, and Lisa queries Allison on her go-to home-baked brownie.  A swiss roll technical prompts Lisa to challenge herself to try a patterned version of her own this summer, then, she recommends a frozen Little Debbie snack cake version. Tangentially, the girls discuss their favorite childhood sweet treat, and appropriate a kid's Christmas song from 1960.The biscuit showstopper highlights the episode's winner and the Celebrity Bake-off  prize -- an apron. Lisa mentions her love of aprons, and, a particular favorite she received from a particularly close friend...Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The all-female final sparks an immediate discussion of the season 2 trophy, and, the ensuing street fair celebration. Lisa and Allison both assert their disdain for the mille feulle, and Allison thanks Lisa for catching the chick pea bug. An Austrian torte puts the contestants on even ground, though the girls agree the torte process was torture to watch.  The petit four showstopper sparks compliments for the bakers' meringues, especially those with the addition of color. Allison is disdainful of Maryannes's  use of "syllabub" and,  the award for the best baker is again rejected for appearing  "second hand"...Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

With only four bakers and fiddly faffy challenges, Lisa and Allison quickly get off track with some details about Alliison's new chicks. Lisa waxes wise about the use of aquafaba as an egg replacement in mousse, and Allison wonders aloud about reaching out to the Indiana native who discovered it.After referencing the episode's history lesson on the art of patisserie, both girls jump on the technical hot dog bun challenge. A hilarious 70's cereal riff leads to mentions of Richard Simmons and Lisa Kudro. Back on track at last, the girls say goodbye to wide eyed Janet after all the women were considered star bakers.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

A cheesecake signature challenge has Lisa sharing her own experience baking a Paul Hollywood recipe consisting of a faffy sponge base. Allison notes the absence of raisins in American cheesecake, and both girls question anyone's desire for apricot flan. This episode is all female, and the girls comment on the double elimination that took place the week prior. The 'croque en bouche' show stopper leads to a lively remembrance of the dunce cap, and it's place in the history - or at least for Lisa and Allison!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Allison and Lisa discuss the difference between the American offering of pie, and what the bakers come up with this week. Both girls agree that savory pie isn't really appealing, and Lisa shares her daughter's love for pot pies back in the day.  Lisa embraces the history lessons offered within the episode, and,  asserts her latent desire to become a food historian.  The final "your best meringue pie" challenge has the girls waxing about their own pie accomplishments, and both girls question the earlier show format of a double elimination.  Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

"...Bake a dozen unique biscuits..." is this week's signature challenge. Lisa and Allison discuss how the bakers really ran with it, producing completely unique bakes with very little constraints. The girls discuss Jo's usage of lavender, and whether the judges' harsh critique was accurate. Lisa asks Allison to name her favorite cookie, and instead Allison guesses Lisa's correctly. The girls discuss the technical and Lisa shares her Mary Berry brandy snap recipe, sans brandy.  Lisa then wonders about the result of filling the snaps with cream ahead of time.The girls discuss the bake show's "macaron" evolution,  and touch on bringing back the funeral biscuit. Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison talk about how much more helpful Paul Hollywood used to be, and how bakers weren't nearly as supportive of one another.  Both girls throw themselves into the foccacia technical, and, Lisa shares some specifics about her own foccacia bakes. Lisa brings up the lengthy history intervals from this bread episode, and the girls discuss the potato famine and Irish soda bread. With a two part showstopper with one part inedible, Lisa recalls the 70's salt dough craft trend,  and a long-ago gift to her Grandma.  In closing, The girls discuss the meaning and value of this episode's double elimination.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

In this week of tarts, the term "soggy bottom" gets utilized so frequently, Allison proposes a drinking game for fans of the show.Lisa and Allison are reminded of the differences between American and British quiche,  and they highlight several bakers offerings of haddock and watercress.French accents are attempted by both girls as they discuss the lemon citron technical. Lisa thinks Allison should sing with baker Ben after he is caught doing so during the showstopper challenge.  Lisa speaks to the gentle disposition of Jason, and how Ian' s showstopper was completely overlooked- even by Wikipedia.  A lot of songs, banter, and accents are shared on this week's episode of tart talk!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The girls kick off this episode with an old season made new. Season 2 of the Great British Bake Off has Lisa and Allison talking big about Paul Hollywood's helpfulness, Mary Berry's lack of make -up, and the strong Mel and Sue presence.  The girls gossip about Valentine's  Day and how kids' paper Valentines have jumped the shark.  The simple signature bake leads the girls into a red velvet cake discussion after Allison reveals she made cupcakes for coworkers on Valentine's. Lisa points out the brevity of the episode's judging, but finds an enjoyment in the inserted history lessons.  Turn back time to 2011, and join the girls for Cake Week!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison are joined by Lauren Jacobs, known from The Food Network as 'The Cheerful Baker'.  Having gained notoriety for her exquisite cookie decorating, Lauren shares some of her favorite baking tips with the girls, as well as how she became The Cheerful Baker. Another Challenge Butter ambassador,  Lauren talks about several entrepenurial paths she has taken in life, and she and Lisa connect over their shared love for singing. Lauren's positivity pairs wonderfully with the girls' appreciation for all things GBBO, making this another 'very special' episode. Check out Lauren's site: www.cheerfulbaker.comConnect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison discuss the most recent GBBO Netflix Christmas episode. After introducing all the bakers, the girls remark on the unremarkable mincemeat pie challenge.  A recognizable technical bake sparks a side conversation about the availability of old episodes on Roku TV. As the bakers struggle to redeem old bakes, Lisa and Allison heap praise on the winner, and give kudos to all the rest for such a lovely holiday episode.  Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison kick off 2025 with a holiday bake off episode!  Allison immediately channels former baker Jurgen with her questionable German accent, and Lisa fondly speaks of returning baker Maggie. Both girls welcomed the presence of Maxi as well as Marc L.  in this one-off Netflix episode.The girls discuss the "nun bun" signature as well as the various ways to make a chocolate shell.Lisa fondly welcomes back the referral to "Jurgi-pop", and Allison designs her next t-shirt.Welcome 2025!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Food writer and former Master Chef contestant Hetal Vasavada joins the girls for a very special episode. Hetal explains her connection to Challenge Butter, and the Cookies for Kids' Cancer campaign taking place through December. Lisa asks about the importance of butter in baking, and shares her own recent shortbread success. Lisa asks Hetal about her time in London, and if she knows GBBO baker Rahul. Allison inquires about her baking roots, and Hetal shares her culinary journey to MasterChef and cookbook author. For more information about Hetal, check out: www.hetalvasavada.com.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The girls kick off this episode coughing, hacking and blowing. The discussion goes to the internet and Lisa relays however one is talking about this season's GBBO, and that perhaps Alison Hammond has something to do with it.  The girls bring up Jeff, the eliminated American, and Lisa refers to him as Terry.  Allison shares that she has been looking at adopting a shelter cat who goes by two completely unrelated names.  Allison declares that Dylan wasn't very likeable in the last several episodes despite his Disney hero looks.  The girls discuss his failures in this final, and how he was the clear loser.  A controversial crown to Georgie has Lisa and Allison wondering about the overlooking of Christiaan as this season's Lisa winner. Lisa and Allison finish the episode by heaping praise on their beloved Great British Baking Show.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa's daughter Sophie joins the girls for a semi-final breakdown. With a patisserie themed episode, the girls first break down the meaning, and talk about the signature overnight dough. Allison brings up Christiaan's rhubarb saffron flavored bake and Sophie shares the process for growing rhubarb commercially.  The women break down Dylan's performance as a bake-off finalist, and applaud the efforts of all the bakers in a true showstopper of excellence.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

An interesting 70's theme inspires the girls to speak about their experiences in the decade they were born into. A signature choux challenge was Lisa repeating the episodes puns, and remarking on Dylan's handshake from Hollywood. Once again Allison disparages the banoffee pie as a technical, and once again, Lisa disagrees.  Lisa shares that she has made the Paul Hollywood banoffee, and gives it a chef's kiss. With minimal discussion of the episode's showstoppers, the girls slip down multiple side streets of memories from raising themselves in the 1970's.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison talk meringue nests right off the bat, and Lisa wonders why they haven't called it pavlova.  In this Dylan dominated episode, the girls talk about his meringue  nest technique and subsequent Hollywood handshake.  Allison recalls an early admiration for Sumaya, but is dismayed with her overabundunce of flavors this week.  Lisa asks 'who doesn't like coffee?' ,  and the girls discuss the various show stopping tiramisus.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

A first ever autumn episode is seasonally released, and it's something to sing about!  Lisa and Allison discuss the difference between American pies and British pies. Lisa then shares the story of her own perfect piecrust, and gives out her  'Cheryl White' piecrust recipe.A vegan bonfire night cake technical is regarded as 'easy' by the girls, and, how easy it is to forget an ingredient.  Allison brings up the meaning of bonfire night celebrations, and Lisa inserts a history lesson. The girls weigh-in on the vegetable laden show stopper, and, relish Sumaya's Hollywood handshake!  The emotional exit by Lisa's favorite baker brings lots of discussion on the inner workings of the show, and, once again whether the right person got sent home.  It's Fall y'all!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The girls sing their way into this week's pastry episode. After a brief discussion about vocal fry, Allison bemoans the week's frangipane signature as unnecessary.  Lisa then recalls making it herself - with a 'meh'.This week's Phyllo dough technical has both girls raving about how good homemade spanokopita is. Lisa then explains why HER homemade phyllo dough days are far behind her. With Gill coming last in the technical, the girls discuss the merits of Gill's other bakes and wonder why she didn't receive a Hollywood handshake. The Paris-brest showstopper challenge gets dissected thoroughly,  and,  Lisa shares that the one she tasted in Mexico wasn't worth the calories.  Allison brings up Nelly's unusual clothing and affect in this episode, and Lisa shares that she, and the entire internet are still very much pro-Nelly.  Pastry week!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The girls start the show getting right into the signature bakes from this week's carmel episode.  Lisa shares her own millionaire's shortbread bake and how Georgie and Andy each made a familiar candy bar.  With an iconic French tarte tatin technical, both Lisa and Allison discard the challenge as "not great", and Lisa wonders if her cheat ice cream recipe could get past the judges...  Allison brings up the absence of footage showing the bakers' skill sets in the final. The girls then discuss  mirror glazes, the high cost of isomalt, and how you can melt down candies instead. Lisa wonders about the budget for ingredients when the subject of Dylan's amalfi lemon show stopper is brought up, and both girls muse that there always seems to be a flavor king or queen each season. Lisa and Allison then close out the show with a seasonally appropriate discussion on carmel apples.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison kick off the episode with nothing but praise for this week's skilled bread bakers. Dylan's signature buns get extra attention from the girls as they discuss the absence of an actual filling, and,  absence of savory filled buns themselves in the U.S.  Allison shares a recent offering of spaghetti soup that inspires Lisa to invent a meatball bun right on the spot...The girls heap their happiness on the brand new technical format, and, Lisa shares her own braided bread results...When Lisa's favorite Nelly loses star baker,  the discussion turns to whether the technical outcomes truly matter. Then l, a cornucopia showstopper reminds Allison of a bygone accessory leading the girls to share a 1990's flashback. Join the girls as they cheekily chat about a super fun bread week that crowns the 'oh-so-beautiful' Dylan, and sends baker John home on his bagel fail.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

In this brand new week of biscuit competition, Lisa and Allison dig into the controversial American baker, Jeff, and his unceremonial exodus mid-challenge. Allison questions Lisa about Viennese whirls, and the bakers' interesting flavor choices-- Powdered rhubarb,  yay or nay?And finally, Lisa, the Michiana Queen of Gingerbread gives her opinions on the week's best biscuit showstoppers.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The girls excitedly introduce the new season (15), and, episode one of the GBB show. Both describe the animated intro , and profess great love for the return of host Alison Hammond.  With loads of new bakers with accents, Allison apologetically foreshadows her forthcoming contestant imitations. A new challenging technical format has Lisa skeptical, but Allison is all in. Ride along as the Soggy Bottom Girls enjoy another cheeky chat about cake.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Allison and Lisa kick off the episode with the details of the new 2024 GBBO season.  The girls talk about the return of Alison Hammond as host and the animated promo with her as a bee with a soggy bottom.The girls catch up on their late summer bakes and activities, and Lisa once again suggests the perfect Soggy Bottom Girls T-shirt slogan.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Allison and Lisa kick off the episode with the details of the new 2024 GBBO season.  The girls talk about the return of Alison Hammond as host and the animated promo with her as a bee with a soggy bottom.The girls catch up on their late summer bakes and activities, and Lisa once again suggests the perfect Soggy Bottom Girls T-shirt slogan.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The Soggy Bottom Girls get in the holiday spirit with a few bars of their favorite Christmas carol. Summarizing a holiday episode for the first time, Lisa and Allison discuss all the details of the bakes as well as insert their own typical humorous comments for a very special 'Christmas in July' episode.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

This week's episode has hints of what's to come in subsequent seasons. Lisa and Allison discuss the three finalists, and, get into the structure of season one. With only two bakers heading to what will eventually be termed the 'showstopper', the girls rehash all the final bakes and what they appreciated most about this very first season.  Lisa gives some inside info on scones as well as an update on runner-up Ruth. Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The original pastry week gives the girls life as they rehash this episode's highs and lows. Allison highlights the seafood pie as potentially the worst pie while Lisa defends the British savory pie as a staple. Allison admits to not knowing the Cornwall pasty was British,  and, a soggy bottom drinking game is proposed.Lots of informal bakes to discuss as well as a ther challenging canapés and tartlet showstopper.The very first pastry week!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa gets very enthusiastic about the very Britishness  of this episode. There are lots of cut- aways to Mel and Sue giving the girls lots of side stories to serve.With a signature pudding challenge, Lisa gets fired up not only about all the sticky toffee puddings,  but also the blandness of pears in Edd's walnut pear pud. Allison yawns at the lemon souffle technical, but does remind Lisa to 'figure eight' fold-in her egg whites. There's a true history lesson regarding school lunches that get Lisa sharing all the snacks she's served her students in recent years, and both girls give their review of eliminated baker David.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison hash and rehash all of the very first bread week offerings.  Lisa gives her thoughts on one baker's signature foccacia, and explains her love of anchovies on pizza,  and the existence of the tiny fish in Worcestershire sauce. Allison brings up the Paul Hollywood 'helping hands'  portion of the show, and reminisces about an old episode of Seinfeld. Both girls poo poo the extensive 6 hour show stopper time limit, and, another baker once again, bites the dust.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Going RETRO to the original season 1 of GBBO! Having lost 2 bakers week one, two more bakers are on the line this week. Lisa can't get over the addition of 7 times too much sugar by baker Louise. The girls thoroughly discuss her signature biscuit failures. When baker Miranda finely decorates her vanilla iced biscuits, Allison rememberd to point out the talents of Rahul, and his amazingly detailed bakes on Instagram. Both Lisa and Allison are unimpressed with the plain scone technical, and compare it to the current day challenges of the bake off.  In this episode, Mel visits a man who has paid $4,000 for a hard biscuit from a famous exploration of the North Pole.  This sends the girls down several side street biscuit discussions. Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison start the show explaining why a return to the beginning is so refreshing. The girls talk about a few of the signature baked offerings, as well as address the informal and unusual behavior of both Mary and Paul as judges.  This very first cake week gives the girls lots of techniques to compare, and lots of glowing endorsements for the return of the challenges as they existed in 2010.  Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison reiterate their disappointment over the most recent season finale.  Both girls reintroduce final showstopper challenges from previous bake off seasons and compare the difficulty and intensity of their showstoppers.   They discuss the decline of expectations, and hash up Lisa's old highschool classes on marriage and family. Lisa introduces the concept of brackets laden with bake-off contestants,  and, suggests that Rahul would be the ultimate baker of them all. Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The girls get down to it, the 2023 finale! The girls discuss the eclair signature bake, and Lisa shares her banoffee pie bake after Matty's signature bannofee eclairs. The dated lardy cake technical has the girls musing about old fashioned lard jars, and their use besides in cake.A less than show stopping final has the girls discussing who the real winner is, and if the outcome should've been different. Lisa offers to sing 'Final Countdown' one of her favorites to perform, and the girls foreshadow a surprise future guest!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Only four bakers left to discuss this week as its the patisserie semi-final.  A perfectly decent signature of fancy financiers is discussed with Lisa stating she'd like to make them some day. The girls both agree that Dan's flavors are spot on, but is matcha really necessary? Allison shares the illegality of the Tonka bean here in the U.S.And, praise is given for Dan's Hollywood handshake. The Mille-feuille final leaves both girls wondering who actually make this, and why did Tasha make her last bake so difficult? Josh impresses with his showstopper, and the girls are chuffed to bits for the final!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

A completely new theme is unveiled for the quarterfinal....  "PARTY"!Bakers celebrate with their signature sausage rolls, and Lisa reminds us all of the American store-bought crescent roll, and pigs in a blanket. The girls discuss sausage and its iterations on American pizza, and share anecdotes of pizzas past. The somewhat strange caterpillar cake technical leads to its brief British history, and thoughts about it being much more representative of a 1970's kid cake.The bakers are tasked with creating showstoppers that don't include "beige" items. The girls discuss the successes and failures of such a loose themed challenge.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

It's another dessert week, and Allison speaks to every episode feeling like dessert week. A creme carmel signature has Allison sharing about her serving days at an Italian restaurant. Lisa shares the ease at which she makes carmel, and also gives the bones of a recipe that uses just one ingredient. Both Lisa and Allison scold Paul as he continuously rakes the bakers over the coals in this episode's technical treacle pudding challenge. Kudos given to Christy for producing the girls' favorite meringue bombe, and a brief farewell for Lisa's favorite baker Saku. Dessert week!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Catch this special holiday episode all about gingerbread!Lisa's daughter Sophie joins the girls for all things related to building with dough. Lisa gives tips and advice based on her 15 years of baking gingerbread houses. Allison reminisces about GBBO season 7 and some of the girls' favorite former contestants.Happy Holidays from the Soggy Bottom Girls!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

A botanical week challenges the bakers to make spiced buns in the signature.  Lisa and Allison discuss the overall lack of a botanical presence, and how most bakers seemed to rely just on cinnamon. One baker uses saffron and the girls discuss their anecdotal experiences with it in their own kitchens.  A lemon thyme drizzle cake technical inspires more home baking stories and preferences from Lisa. The bakers are challenged to create a floral dessert as a show stopper. Allison remarks on the similarities between the cake topping jelly art, and the glass encased roses at the grocery store. Baker Christy's tears over her ganache mold inspires the girls to discuss emotions historically in the tent. Dana creates a much appreciated isomalt botanical box, but its not enough to save her from elimination.  Botanical week!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

This episode, bakers tested their pastry skills whilst Lisa and Allison tested each other's taste for poached bacon. A spanikopita bake leads Lisa and Allison to reminisce about one of Lisa's first jobs, and Allison's introduction to baklava at Lisa's wedding. Both girls make multiple attempts at pronouncing the week's  technical challenge- "Daphinois Pithivier", then laud the use of blue cheese in any sauce. When the girls get to the 'display of decorative pies' showstopper, Allison waxes on about too much crust, and the absence of influence on American style pies. Another new star baker, and the girls weigh in on their picks for this season's final three.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison begin on a tangent as they lament the somewhat uninteresting challenges from this week's episode. Allison shares the  unsatisfying response she received from Hershey's regarding the location of all their cinnamon chips, and Lisa shared some early memories of Halloween candy. The girls discuss Tasha's controversial departure during the technical, and the unfamiliar concept of caramelizing chocolate. A chocolate box show stopper brings about a new star baker and the girls discuss the decision to not eliminate a baker.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

This episode, the girls get into a kinder, gentler bread week. Lisa and Allison discuss Paul Hollywood not only learning some sign language, but connecting on a 'BREAD LEVEL' with baking contestant Tasha.The girls note the absence of sour dough this week, but have lots to say about the cottage loaf signature.  A "normal" technical is refreshing to Lisa, and she shares the success stories from her Facebook group. Allison continues to pull focus with stories from middle school home ec classes, but a star baker is finally named and then celebrated by the Soggy Bottom Girls. Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Biscuit week brought way to much marshmallow and Chocolate for Allison's taste, and she spends most of the episode saying as much.  A second episode of the 2023 season brings out a civilized signature. Lisa and Allison discuss their favorite bakers, and what they are wearing. The girls blend the technical with the showstopper discussion, exploring questions about custard creams and biscuit sculpted scenes. Listen to the end to hear Lisa's recipe for the easiest ice cream ever. The SoggyBottom Girls podcast!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The Soggy Bottom Girls are very much back! It's a new season (#14) on Netflix,  and the girls are here for it! Lisa and Allison talk about the success of the show's brand new host, Allison Hammond. The girls then highlight  potential favorites in the new cast. A signature bake break down and praise for the return to  more basic bake challenges follows. Lisa and Allison then get their groove back with some final thoughts on the first week showstopper final. Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

This week's show has every intention of discussing the final bakes! With Syabira as the strongest baker in her flavor choices, only the Soggy Bottom Girls could segue so strongly into scented toilet paper!  Lisa and Allison both agree that rose is not their favorite, and proceed to take a deep dive into the 80's colored toilet paper trend. Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa and Allison open up this quarterfinal patisserie week in true midwestern fashion.  The girls reminisce about Pillsbury crescent rolls and Grand's Biscuits, and touch on the simplicity of a ladyfinger cookie. Lisa's breakdown of her experience baking the technical vertical tart leads Allison to bring up the complexity of all the bakes from recent seasons. A showstopping Swedish cookie challenge has the girls off on a Norweigan tangent with a not completely accurate mention of the Norweigan Syttende Mai, and kransekakke. The girls close the show with advice on what makes the perfect chocolate chip cookie.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

It's Pastry week, and to kick things off, the girls lament their lack of love for this week's signature samosas. Lisa brings up the fact that deep frying isn't baking, and a reminiscence of the 1970's Fry Daddy ensues! The girls talk about the 'scandalous' technical bake and admit that neither would enjoy the showstopping banquet pie challenge. The topic of Octopuses comes up after Manon disappoints the judges with her sea creature bake called "Poppy". And, the girls step down a side street to find out just exactly who Oswald the Octopus is....Pastry Week!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Do you hanker for a hunk of....custard? If so, the girls got you covered on this week's episode. Allison first groans her way through a discussion on poached meringues. Lisa gives tips and a report on this week's technical challenge of pistachio ice cream. The girls take a side step to neopolitan ice cream, and its memorable presence in the 70's and 80's. Lisa reminds Allison of the healthy eating commercials they grew up on featuring 'Time for Timer', sparking a sing along and lots of laughs about orange juice pops. The girls pay tribute to this season's "great" contenstant Kevin Flynn, and award Syabira another star baker. 

An all-encompassing dessert week has the girls discussing anything and everything! The signature steamed pudding challenge leads Lisa to preach about her own recent sticky toffee puddings. The girls then exchange baking notes and childhood memories of their school lunches, and the rise of jello and pudding in the 70's. Lisa shares her successful technical baking notes on lemon meringue pie, and reminds listeners about where to find the recipes.  The girls touch on the week's showstopping hidden surprise bakes, and Lisa gives a report on her tres leches cake.