Ep 1. Oh My Gourd!

In the season 10 premiere of Kids Baking Championship, titled "Oh My Gourd!," the competition begins with twelve young bakers between the ages of 9 and 15 who are ready to take on a series of Halloween-inspired challenges. Throughout the episode, judges Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman will test the contestants’ creativity and precision as they bake and decorate spooky treats.

The first challenge requires the bakers to create their own unique twist on traditional pumpkin pie. Some of the contestants choose to add unconventional ingredients, like apple cider or chai tea, to their pies. Others opt for more elaborate decorations, featuring intricate pie crust designs or handmade fondant pumpkins.

In the second challenge, the contestants must use a variety of vegetables – including gourds, of course – to create hauntingly beautiful carved vegetable centerpieces. Some of the young bakers struggle with the prep work, while others are confident in their carving skills. All of them are determined to impress the judges with their final product.

For the final challenge, the contestants are tasked with creating a spooky cake that features an edible tombstone. The bakers have to design their cakes around a word or phrase that they select at random. Some of the bakers are hesitant about what they pull out of the tombstone hat, while others feel confident in their ability to execute a cake that represents their word or phrase.

Throughout the episode, the judges offer feedback and advice to the young bakers as they navigate the challenges. They praise the contestants’ creativity and technical skills when they see something they like, but don't shy away from constructive criticism when something falls short.

The competition is tight, and tensions run high as the bakers rush to complete their cakes before time runs out. In the end, only one contestant can be named the winner of the first round of the competition.

Overall, "Oh My Gourd!" is a thrilling start to the tenth season of Kids Baking Championship. With a talented group of young bakers, challenging Halloween-inspired tasks, and expert judges, this season promises to be full of surprises and delicious treats.