This week on Knead to Know, it's all about bake sales, bun towers, and baking nostalgia! 🧁
From Hong Kong’s Lucky Bun Festival to Gemma’s own bake sales for No Kid Hungry, we dive into sweet traditions around the world.
Plus: why May is bake sale season, which treats are must-buys (and which ones flop), and some surprising celebrity connections to bake sales!
🥣 In This Episode:
• How Hong Kong celebrates with sweet lucky buns 🍥
• Bake sale traditions from Ireland to LA
• Celebrity cookie contributions (yes, Taylor Swift's chai cookies)
• Gemma’s bake sale success at Williams Sonoma
• Tips for running a bake sale today — both in person and online!
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☎️ Bold Baking Hotline Highlights:
• Do you need a permit for a bake sale?
• How much should you charge for each treat?
• Should you wrap cookies individually? (We have opinions!)
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👩🍳 ABOUT GEMMA STAFFORD
For over a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has helped millions bake with confidence through her global brand Bigger Bolder Baking. With 8+ million followers and 500M+ video views, Gemma is also co-creator and host of Knead To Know and co-founder of the Bold Baking Network—the first 24/7 baking TV network.
📺 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK
Founded by Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, the Bold Baking Network is the first creator-led media network focused on baking education, inspiration, and entertainment—anytime, anywhere.
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