Reviewed by: Patience Itson
Birmingham’s “Baked with Love: Holiday” finale stars: try their recipes!
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Birmingham is extra sweet this week! Our very own Sally Wicker McKay and her mom, Amy Wicker, baked their way into the finale of Hallmark’s newest holiday cooking competition, “Baked With Love: Holiday,” last night.
The heartwarming show features family teams competing in festive baking challenges, all for a chance at the $50,000 grand prize and the opportunity to have their recipe featured in a Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie.
Read on to check out some of the holiday recipes they made on the show!
Birmingham on the national stage
Sally, a local food stylist, and her mom, Amy, first appeared on the show’s October 27 premiere, instantly capturing viewers’ hearts with their creativity, warmth and picture-perfect holiday bakes. After weeks of friendly competition, they made it to the final three teams, showcasing Birmingham talent to the whole country.
While Saman Zomorodi & Susan Gravatt, a UVA alumni couple, ultimately took home the prize, Sally + Amy’s incredible journey left a lasting mark—and made Birmingham proud!
Try their recipes at home
Want to get a taste of their on-screen magic? Several of Sally and Amy’s treats are available online, including:
- Elmer’s Red Velvet Yule Log
- I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas Tree
- Homemade Peach Pie with Canned Peaches
The duo mentions that their favorite bake was Becky’s Winter Wonderland cake. Out of all their creations, the one they cherished most was the snow globe cake from Episode Seven, which they named Becky’s Winter Wonderland in honor of Sally’s late aunt, Becky, Amy’s sister.
Sally + Amy have made Birmingham proud, showing that the Magic City is full of talent, heart and holiday spirit!
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