LONDON (AP) – Early in the morning, while everyone was asleep, something magical was brewing on the set of “Harry Potter.” Hagrid, Dobby, and Voldemort are all there, but… they get eaten.
we are not talking about Upcoming HBO TV serieshere. The Food Network show “Harry Potter: The Wizard of Baking,” which returned for a second season on Sunday, was filmed overnight in the same time slot this summer. warner bros A set of 8 movies.
As reported by the Associated Press, twins James and Oliver Phelps, no strangers to the set, will be holding spoons and leading the proceedings. He is best known for playing Ron Weasley’s brothers, Fred and George, in the movie. daniel radcliffe They estimate that they both spent about 12 years on set, longer than they spent in their childhood homes.
It may be old news for the Phelpses, but for the judges and contestants, being on the Harry Potter set is a big deal. Judge Joseph Youssef, a multi-sensory chef, said he ends up becoming a “nerd” every day. Chef, author and judge Carla Hall, who “spends an hour a day” enjoying the exhibition after the audience has left, regretted leaving her wand at home and abandoned plans to take a photo with it on the Hogwarts Express.
3 tips for hosting a magical party
Joseph Youssef, one of the judges on Harry Potter: The Wizard of Baking, shares three tips for hosting a magical party.
“A lot of effort is always put into theming a dining table, whether it’s table runners, decorations, mini pumpkins for Halloween or holly for Christmas, scented candles to match the theme (such as cinnamon for Christmas), or LED lights.” “Dry ice is always a crowd pleaser. There’s no denying that there’s something magical about the smoke it produces and the whimsical smoke that wafts over your plate and table. Dry ice can be purchased as pellets that are easily activated. Just add a little hot water and you’ve got an eerie, enchanting vapor.”
How the Great Magical Bake Off Works
The show sees paired culinary experts compete to create show-stopping dishes inspired by the on-screen stories of Harry, Ron and Hermione, based on the books by JK Rowling.
Hall has said that when he thinks of movies, he doesn’t know how the special effects work, and this season works on the same premise. The food must be delicious, but it must also captivate the judges.
“They spend all this time baking these beautiful pieces, and it’s the magic that we want…to fascinate us,” says Youssef.
Season 1 featured a Slytherin-themed serpent fountain, a flame-colored sculpture of Fawkes the Phoenix, and a 6-foot-tall Great Hall-themed cake, but Season 2 takes things to the next level.
“The talent just keeps getting better and better,” Youssef explains, citing the unique flavor combinations.
“There are so many different ways to bring the story to life,” Oliver Phelps says of the contestants. It can include movement, reveals, and surprises built around themes such as magical transportation, illusions and gravity-defying floating items.
What’s on the magic menu
Each of the twins said they had the best food of their lives in season 2, and each talked about different dishes, which were not revealed due to spoilers.
Hall, who likes to tell a story with intricate hairstyles, much like the contestants do with food this season, said she will explain the baking minister’s judging process more thoroughly so viewers understand exactly why a team doesn’t advance to the next round.
Hall also tries to put the viewer in her shoes and use analogies to explain what each dish tastes like. For example, about the ingredients in Sichuan pepper, she explains how it acts like a drug that numbs the tongue and causes saliva to secrete from the mouth.
James and Oliver Phelps said they have become more interested in food since hosting the show. Last season, the contestants were wrapped up by the judging time, but this season, they’re holding out to eat the entries. Standing by the fireplace on the set, they choose the ideal tempting dish. Quietly so that the contestants don’t get any ideas.
Each chooses a variation on a British classic. James imagines a Goblet of Fire-themed crumble with custard, but Oliver opts for an Eton Mess (a dessert explosion triggered by a wand).
