At the judges’ table, surrounded by swooping greenery, he watched the remaining seven bakers. Tried to tell them silently that he hoped they’d all succeed. Every one of them. Home bakers and professionals, competition veterans and newcomers alike.
Several of them were staring at Colby and Jason as if unable to process the current situation. Nate understood completely.
“So,” Miranda said cheerily, “as you know, first up is our Stocking Stuffer challenge! This week, we’re interested in how you work with flavors. So we asked our guests to provide lists of four of their favorite foods—and we didn’t tell them why, so it might be an adventure! Colby, Jason, want to tell us what’s on the ingredient table?”
Colby and Jason traded glances; Colby leaned forward, taking that one. His eyes sparkled
