Next Great Baker #GreyNGB Brandy & Ginger

I didn't plan on this web site to have much writing, mainly just pictures of my creations, when I started it a few years ago.  But here I go!  Brandy Smith and Ginger Soave are two fabulous women who, unfortunately, were the first to be eliminated on the Next Great Baker Season 4.  Boo hoo!  My heart immediately went out to Brandy when I learned about her family's situation with a devastating disease.  I've been praying and asking other prayer warriors to pray for Brandy and her family situation.  I'll let her share the details publicly if she so desires.  Just pray for them, please.  God knows what's going on.  Thank you!

After the Meet the Bakers video of these two and the first episode, I find myself defending these friends of mine.  After knowing these girls in a behind-the-scenes way as I do, I just want the world to know that Ginger is a phenomenal cake decorator!  Check out her web site with her exquisite creations: http://www.theicingonthecake-ginger.com.  You'll be as impressed as I was!

And Ginger said it correctly in her Meet the Bakers video--she'll share her wealth of information and expertise with you.  She's been so helpful to me and a huge encouragement.

Brandy, too, is a fabulous caker.  Check out her business Sophisticakes by Brandy (great name!) at http://www.sophisticakesbybrandy.com.  Brandy's cakes come alive!

I love both of those ladies!  May God's blessings be poured out on them in abundance.

OMGOSH! I'm going to be on TV in 2 days!

OK, so here's the scoop:  My baking buddy (Jose Barajas) and I will be one of ten teams to compete on the Next Great Baker airing June 24 on TLC.  Will someone pinch me, please?  I can hardly believe it.  I've been too busy to really take it all in, but the time has come, after much blood, sweat and tears (and buttercream!) to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!  Woot woot!  

I thank my God for giving me this abundant opportunity--not only to be on a reality TV show with the most amazing caker in the world, but to build friendships with the contestants, and especially Jose.  Thank you, Jose Beto Barajas, for asking me to be your cake partner.  And thank You, God, for giving me the courage to say yes to that crazy request to just take the step of faith and apply for the show!  I kept seeing God's hand of blessing and favor upon us week after week.  Such an over-the-top experience!  I'm blessed beyond words!

Check out our Meet the Bakers video