Project Bakeover

Project Bakeover is a Canadian reality television series, which debuted on Food Network in 2021.[1] Hosted by chocolatier Steve Hodge and designer Tiffany Pratt, the series features the duo helping struggling bakery businesses to transform their menu and decor.[2]

The first season, consisting of ten episodes, ran as a split, with five episodes airing weekly beginning February 4, 2021,[3] and five more episodes airing from May 27, 2021.[4] A second season premiered in 2022.

The series received two Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022, for Best Direction in a Lifestyle or Information Program or Series (Naela Choudhary) and Best Editing in a Documentary Program or Series (Otto Chung).[5]

Season 1

Episodes

No.Title[citation needed]Original release date
1"The Key Ingredient is Trust"February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)

  • Location: Mrs. Joy's Absolutely Fabulous Treats, Lynchburg, VA
  • Steve's innovations: Salted Caramel Truffle, Craquelin, Mousse
2"Maple Makeover"February 11, 2021 (2021-02-11)

  • Location: OMG Coffee and Bakeshop, Toronto, ON
  • Steve's innovations: Focaccia Pizza, Ontario Maple Glazed Cake
3"Sweet is not a Flavour"February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)

  • Location: Bluegrass & Buttercream, Danville, KY
  • Steve's innovations: Kentucky Hot Brown Quiche, Brown Butter Banana Bread, Cupcakes made from scratch
4"Too Many Cooks"February 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)

  • Location: Bread 'n Batter, Milton, ON
  • Steve's innovations: Sans Rival Macarons, Halo Halo Biscuit, Pork & Roasted Pineapple Biscuit
5"A Fresh Start"March 4, 2021 (2021-03-04)

  • Location: Whisk Cake Company, Kelowna, BC
  • Steve's innovations: Croissant, (Baked) Brioche Donut, Pastry items using locally sourced fruit from the Okanagan Valley
6"Homemade to Home Run"May 27, 2021 (2021-05-27)

  • Location: Mecairo's Cake Company, Etobicoke, ON
  • Steve's innovations: Chocolate Bonbons, Deconstructed Key Lime Cheesecake Parfait, Mecairo Mini (mini layer cake covered in tempered chocolate)
7"You Can't Survive on Bread Alone"June 3, 2021 (2021-06-03)

  • Location: Skyefire Bakery, Airdrie, AB
  • Steve's innovations: Mini Bundt Cakes, Flapper Pie Squares, Bread Pudding Cake
8"A Light in the Dark"June 10, 2021 (2021-06-10)

  • Location: The Lighthouse Bakery, Victoria, BC
  • Steve's innovations: Whoppie Pies, Lighthouse Bread Knots, Raspberry Dream Cake
9"It's Not All Easy as Pie"June 17, 2021 (2021-06-17)

  • Location: The Kneaded Knook Bakery, Straffordville, ON
  • Steve's innovations: Blackberry Upside Down Cake, Madeleine Sandwiches, Savoury Galette
10"All Bread, No Dough"June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)

  • Location: Homestead Artisan Bakery + Cafe, Barrie, ON
  • Steve's innovations: Chocolate & Pistachio Ganache Cake, Cookie Cups, Olive Oil Cake with Roasted Grapes

Season 2

Episodes

No.Title[citation needed]Original release date
1"Cute Doesn't Pay the Bills"March 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)

  • Location: Kanadell Japanese Bakery, East Vancouver, BC.
  • Steve's innovations: Matcha Nanaimo Tart, Fluffy Japanese Pancakes, Strawberry Mousse Bombe
2"Sugar, Squabbles, and Spice"April 7, 2022 (2022-04-07)

  • Location: Wannamaker's Bake Shop, Trenton, ON
  • Steve's innovations: Donut dough Babka, Savoury Tart with Hash Brown Crust, Pavlova
3"Starting from Scratch"April 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)

4"Success for all Seasons"April 21, 2022 (2022-04-21)

  • Location: Little Cove Bakery, Tobermory, ON
  • Steve's innovations: Savoury Pot Pie, Naked Butter Tart Cake, S'Mores Surprise
5"Cake It to the Limit"April 28, 2022 (2022-04-28)

  • Location: Lyra Lou Cakes, Surrey, BC
  • Steve's innovations: 2-layer Citrus Tart, Savoury Stuffed Popovers, Beaded Filled Donuts
6"How the Cookie Crumbles"May 5, 2022 (2022-05-05)

  • Location: Mike's Old Fashioned Bakery, Nashwaaksis, NB
  • Steve's innovations: Pastry Pockets, Stuffed Gougères, Cookie Dough Cheesecake
7"The Boss of Bake"May 12, 2022 (2022-05-12)

  • Location: Elmvale Bakery, Elmvale, ON
  • Steve's innovations: Two Layer Fudge, Variety Pull-apart Buns, Bavarian Stacked Waffle Cake
8"Sweet Serenity Now"May 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)

  • Location: Boulangerie Patisserie Italia, Montreal, QC
  • Steve's innovations: Pesca Con Crema, Italian Nougat Bars, Pizza Palmiers
9"Fresh Baked Fun"May 26, 2022 (2022-05-26)

  • Location: Monkey Cakes, Fredericton, NB
  • Steve's innovations: Savoury Pinwheels, Swiss Meringue Mini Loaf, Infused Chocolate Bars (including Chili Chocolate Bars)
10"Perfecting the Patisserie"June 2, 2022 (2022-06-02)

  • Location: Boulangerie Mr. Pinchot, Montreal, QC
  • Steve's innovations: Roulade, Pain Bianco, Lebanese Eclairs

References

  1. ^ Craig Takeuchi, "West Vancouver pastry chef to host bakery transformation TV series Project Bakeover". The Georgia Straight, January 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Rick Stiebel, "Langford bakery finds recipe for appearance on the Food Network". Saanich News, June 23, 2021.
  3. ^ Jordan Pinto, "Corus slates eOne’s Project Bakeover for winter 2021". Playback, December 18, 2020.
  4. ^ Eric Volmers, "Struggling Airdrie bakery gets a makeover on Food Network's Project Bakeover". Calgary Herald, May 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.


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