Yolanda Gampp says Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2 twists make for engaging television, interview
As Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2 returns to FOX, Yolanda Gampp returns as one of the judges. While the talented entrepreneur, baker, and cake decorator has legions of fans, her role on this baking competition is part mentor and part judge. Although the bakers must decipher the clues and their application, Gampp believes that some new twists and turns will have both the bakers and the fans craving another dessert.
For Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2, the competition is broken into self-taught bakers and bakers who have been classically trained. While knowledge will help anyone properly prepare a dessert based on baking technique, it is only one component of being safe in the competition. In reality, Crime Scene Kitchen is more like forensic science meets baking science.
During a recent conversation with Yolanda Gampp, she emphasized the importance of the detective work. She mentioned, that the bakers “really need to work on their clues. Their detective skills can make all the difference.” Although there are a few more twists and turns in the second season, the reality is that a great dessert can be sent home if it does not come close to the mystery dessert.
Although Gampp admitted that she was unsure if Crime Scene Kitchen Season 1 would resonate with viewers, it proved to be a great success. That element of a true crime podcast with a food competition crossed genres. As Gampp mentioned, “some people watch simply for the mystery and the guessing game” while others devour every detail of the baking component.
Given that this season focuses on self-taught bakers versus classically trained, Gampp thinks that both groups will have their advantages and disadvantages. While she attended culinary school, she did not go to pastry school. She mentioned that the school aspect might be an advantage since the classroom knowledge allows bakers to dabble in a little bit of everything.
On the other hand, Gampp said, “I’m a cake decorator. So, if I was a contestant on Crime Scene Kitchen, the clues might always lead me to a cake because that is where I feel safest. I would want it to be a cake.”
In contrast, the classically trained bakers “may have a bit of an advantage since they may be more likely to see the clues clearly because they have some knowledge in all areas of baking. Self-taught bakers have an advantage because they are less likely to think inside the box. If you’re a self-taught baker, like me, you’ve learned through trial and error or by making mistakes.” Although no one wants to make a mistake that costs them the big monetary prize, the two different approaches could lead one group to victory and another wishing and hoping.
Still, each challenge is designed to challenge the bakers. From misleading clues to different interpretations, nothing is meant to be completely obvious. As Gampp revealed, “making it too easy would not be fun to watch.”
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Overall, she shared that the clues need to lead the bakers to a “fork in the road.” It is all about the variations, twists, and turns.
Those nuances are where the bakers can show their knowledge. Whether it is reading numerous cookbooks, watching YouTube, or learning in a classroom, it comes down to being well-versed in desserts, all types of desserts, which will bring an advantage. Choosing the right dessert based on the information is vital. Then, the bakers must execute that recipe to the best of their ability. Just because you want it to be a chocolate cream pie does not mean it actually is a that dessert.
In the end, the twist of self-taught versus classically trained is another aspect for viewers to weigh while watching Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2. Which category will win? Be sure to watch new episodes Monday nights at 9 p.m. or stream it the next day on Hulu.