The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell

Refreshingly unique and evokes childhood nostalgia. I'd have given it a higher rating if there had been more in-depth tutorials, more varied content (ie decor, sewing) and if that "racoon" wasn't so irritating.

I tuned into this yesterday because I couldn't find anything else that might pass half an hour or so. I ended up watching the entire season. Part cookery and arts and crafts, part soap opera and part comedy, it's like Sesame Street as directed by Tim Burton. The puppet characters are very engaging, the humour is as dark as some of the chocolate Christine uses in her creations that competitors in Bake Off can only dream (have nightmares) of, the comedy very offbeat. Hugely enjoyable.

I think some people might miss the point of this show. It's not necessarily a cooking show. Christine has a huge following and people are interested in how she spins her magic. This series shows the broad strokes of how Christine creates. It's a showcase for her art, but an amateur can take bits and pieces and apply them to their own creations. You wouldn't expect an old master of art to show you how to mix the pigments for the paint. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

This curious combination of Martha Stewart, Mr. Rogers, and Elvira is enchanting, but I do wonder about it's ability to maintain an audience's interest over a long period of time. This humor is at times childlike and at other times disguised adult fare. I think children can enjoy it, but perhaps with a guardian to accompany them. The baking projects are daunting and time-consuming, but they are so much fun to watch as they grow. I'm eager to see the new season.

This is the show that so many of us have been waiting for. The people that are creepy and a tad weird. The people that go outside the box. No, this is not a cooking show. You people that scored this low don't get it. This is meant to inspire and entertain. I'm so happy to live in a world where a show like this exists. And I want that crazy Rose roadkill raccoon to hang with me in my kitchen.