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Baking It

By Ashley Moulton, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Feel-good baking competition has a little salty language.

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What's the Story?

BAKING IT is a holiday-themed baking competition show hosted by comedians Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg. Following in the footsteps of Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler's crafting competition Making It, Baking It follows a similar format. Spouses, siblings, and parents/children compete in teams of two to win bragging rights and a $50,000 prize. In every episode of Season 1, the teams of home-bakers face off in two Christmas-themed baking challenges. Rudolph and Samberg provide commentary (and even songs) about their progress, cracking jokes while being supportive of the bakers' efforts. The culinary creations are judged by four "Opinionated Grannies," baking enthusiasts with generally positive feedback for the bakers. One team is sent home at the end of each episode until the remaining team is crowned "Best in Dough" in the finale.

Is It Any Good?

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For foodie kids and parents, this reality competition show is a sweet and funny treat. Baking It is super positive and doesn't include any of the cut-throat antics of other competition shows. The competitors have very positive attitudes, and even the 'Opinionated Grannies' have very kind opinions about the desserts. The home bakers are super accomplished and kids will love seeing the creative process behind some really impressive treats. The first season of the show is heavily Christmas-themed, which may be less relevant to families who don't celebrate the holiday. That said, Baking It does a great job of highlighting the diverse backgrounds of the competitors and encouraging them to incorporate their own food cultures into their Christmas-y creations. Baking It is a joyful celebration of all things sweet that families can enjoy together.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how kind all of the contestants are on Baking It. Do you think you'd be able to remain so supportive and positive in a high-pressure competition? What does it mean to be a "good sport?"

  • What holidays does your family celebrate? How is food a part of the celebrations?

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