• From Cakes with a Twist to TV Fame: The Sweet Life of Paulette Goto of Polly Cooks

  • Oct 21 2024
  • Length: 50 mins
  • Podcast

From Cakes with a Twist to TV Fame: The Sweet Life of Paulette Goto of Polly Cooks

  • Summary

  • In this episode of 'Sprung On Food,' host Kae Sprung interviews Paulette Goto, a renowned pastry chef known for 'Polly Cooks and Eats.'

    Paulette shares her journey from graduating top of her class at the French Culinary Institute to becoming a sought-after TV personality. They discuss her unique cake designs, childhood influences, and the creative process behind her baking.

    The conversation also delves into her provocative cake messages, use of cannabis, and connecting with fans. Paulette shares intriguing culinary history and her approach to recipe creation, including personalized cake designs. The episode concludes with Paulette's future TV appearances and her passion for supportive community building on social media.

    *Correction: it's mentioned that there's a 4-F club, referring to an organization that exists. It's actually the 4-H club*


    00:00 Reflecting on the Past: The Evolution of Online Platforms

    00:26 Introduction to Sprung On Food and Guest Paulette Goto

    00:42 Paulette Goto's Culinary Journey and TV Fame

    01:33 Cake Decorating Tips and Tricks

    03:37 From Jehovah's Witness to Cake Creator

    06:56 The Reality of Reality TV

    21:54 Embracing Authenticity and Cannabis Use

    25:06 Navigating Instagram's Hidden Messages

    25:47 Celebrity Cake Orders

    25:56 The Joy of Vanilla Vanilla

    26:37 Checking Hidden Messages Weekly

    26:56 The Rise of Provocative Cakes

    27:27 Joining Instagram's Creators Program

    28:25 Connecting with Cake Decorators Worldwide

    29:02 Building a Supportive Instagram Community

    31:58 Incorporating History into Cake Making

    32:40 Fascinating Food Origins

    34:46 The Story Behind Icebox Cake

    40:57 Regional Food Specialties

    44:07 Writing Humorous Recipes

    46:31 Creative Cake Design Process

    49:30 Upcoming Appearances and Farewell


    See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfood


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    Website: http://katherinesprung.com
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    About the show:
    Sprung On Food is an interview based series, hosted by Katherine Sprung, a food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're stepping into the world of food content creation, featuring food bloggers, chefs, cookbook authors, and media pros you should know. And, we get to know them through food, a universal connector.

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