The Holiday Advice Bakers Keep Repeating (For a Reason)

If you’ve heard this holiday advice before, there’s a reason we keep repeating it. In this Best Of episode of Knead To Know, Gemma and Ami revisit the holiday planning advice they end up giving every single year—because it works. This episode breaks down what to prep early, what causes unnecessary stress, and how professional bakers stay calm and organized during the busiest cooking days of the year. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What bakers always make days (or weeks) ahead • Which desserts freeze beautifully—and which don’t • How early prep creates more time, confidence, and flexibility • The biggest “day-of” mistakes that add stress • Holiday cookie traditions, favorites, and new ideas worth trying • Why this advice comes up every single holiday season Whether you’re hosting a full holiday dinner or just baking a few special things, this is the advice worth hearing again. ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW Knead To Know is the baking entertainment podcast from the Bold Baking Network, hosted by professional chef Gemma Stafford and Culinary Director Ami Shukla. Each episode blends practical baking wisdom, food culture, and behind-the-scenes kitchen insights—served with humor, honesty, and a love of feeding people well. ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led, digital-first media company founded by Gemma Stafford, professional chef, cookbook author, and creator of Bigger Bolder Baking, and Kevin Kurtz, media entrepreneur and co-founder of Bigger Bolder Baking. The network produces baking entertainment across podcasts, video, and social—built on confidence, creativity, and the joy of baking. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.