Baking It

I love cooking shows, and this one is no exception. The grannies are terrific! The contestants are fun to watch and interesting. Andy and Maya are best when they are spontaneous - especially Andy. I took points off for their canned comedy routines, which were not funny, and I think brought the whole vibe down. But otherwise the show is enjoyable to watch, with teams worth rooting for.

Just feel like the hosts are trying too hard to be funny. Just talk to the bakers. Ask them what they love about baking. About their flavors. About their techniques. What's challenging about what they're doing. What works, what doesn't. I'm way more interested in that.

This is a show that I hope is here a long time! This will become a part of a new Christmas tradition to watch this during the holiday season! This could be a Christmas staple like "Christmas Vacation". Thoroughly enjoyed Maya & Andy. Feel in love with the grandmothers! PERFECT CASTING FOR THE 1st season. Standing Ovation for the production team and the Set. I appreciated how short the ads were during commercial breaks and enjoyed the humor with the musicals. Concept and theme had continuity. Great product for the next generation. Applause to Amy and her staff! 10 out of 10 for remaining authentic and creative!

The ONLY reason I'm watching this is because of Andy and Maya. There's 1000 cooking/baking shows and 10,000 holiday cooking/baking shows so this one stands out because of the hosts. Then the bakers are awesome and judges hilarious.

The contestants and challenges are fun. The grannies are simply delightful and a blast. However, most of the advertising implied Amy Poehler would be on the show for more than 6 seconds. But she is not. To be honest, the "comedic bits" with Maya and Andy after commercials are unwatchable...simply atrocious. I began fast forwarding through them for my own sanity. I'd enjoy it more if the grannies hosted instead. They have personality and great opinions and never feel like they're there to waste time. Maya and Andy seem ok when they interact with contestants, being more natural. The scripted bits must go!