Pete Tidwell, aka The Mighty Baker, who has won Food Network’s Cake Wars twice, is now on Netflix to win Is That Cake? season 2
So while he’s at it, let’s dive into the life of a baker via this biography of Pete Tidwell.
Pete Tidwell on Netflix Is It Cake, Too? Season 2
Netflix’s Is it a cake? the opening season featured a realistic hat, shell, and sneaker cake. But the next season had it all. Cakes identical to baseball gloves, weekend bags, toiletries, and even the Mona Lisa herself. Ten talented bakers, including Pete Tidwell, were the masterminds behind the realistic-looking cakes, all hoping to fool a host of seasoned chefs and celebrity guests, while also winning a share of the $120,000 prize pool.
“YO! It’s me and all my new cake-making friends! Check out the Trailer on my website! Link in profile! You are all so enthusiastic! This is a powerful team for this series! It’s going to be an epic season 2 Is that cake!!!! I can not wait! June 30th all episodes on @netflix Save the date,” Pete promoted the series on his IG.
Spoiler alert: Unfortunately, Pete couldn’t fool the judges enough. Despite being a two-time winner of Food Network’s Cake Wars and a finalist in the Halloween Baking Championship, Pete was bested by his co-star Elizabeth Rowe, who won the show.
Other contestants joining Pete in the second season of Is It Cake? were Corterrius Allen, Danya Smith, Justin Salinas, Kayla Giddings, Liz Marek, Miko Kaw Hok Uy, Jarid Altmark and Spirit Wallace.
Pete Tidwell Job
Pete Tidwell is a professional pastry chef.
The talented baker first started baking at his brother’s delicatessen, GANDOLFO’S AF, which served chocolate mousse cake, and his passion grew from there. However, after working in the deli for over 13 years, Pete earned a BA in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising from Brigham Young University and began his advertising career in 2011 in the Management Development Program at L’Oreal. He then became a digital account analyst at Microsoft the following year, head of corporate communications at doTERRA Essential Oils from January 2013 to July 2015, and head of product marketing at doTERRA Essential Oils USA from September 2018 to January 2022.
Now, although he was more focused on a career in advertising, he never gave up on baking. He participated in Food Network’s Cake Wars in 2016, and thanks to his Halo-themed creation — a chocolate brownie cake with Italian vanilla buttercream frosting — he sealed victory, earning $10,000 and a name in the baking world.
Also, he returned to the competition the following year and won Cake Wars for a second time — this time defeating other former champions.
“My favorite thing is when I have a cake that’s all baked, filled, stacked, covered in fondant or buttercream, ready to decorate,” Pete said. “Just like an artist, right? That’s my favorite part of the cake-making process — having a blank canvas to work on and use my creativity.”
In addition to baking, Pete is also a certified life and business coach who has taught bakers how to make more dough in and out of the kitchen. “As a business coach, I’m here to provide guidance and support, empowering you to achieve the success you truly deserve. Together we can turn your dreams into tangible realities,” he said.
Furthermore, he revealed that he is committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise with you, offering recipes and decorating techniques to keep his customers updated on the latest trends in the dynamic baking industry.
Trivia: Pete hosted a podcast called “Make More Dough” on his official website.
Wife of Pete Tidwell
Pete Tidwell married his wife Charlotte McKinlay Tidwell on May 31, 2006. The duo share three children and were leading a happy life in NYC last we checked.
“I am so incredibly grateful for Charlotte! She is an amazing woman! We have been married for 15 years and she is the best thing that has ever happened to me! She was my companion through many adventures,” Pete posted on FB in 2020.
His wife, Charlotte @charlotte.m.tidwell (born: November 1982), a blogger, was also the one who got Pete to participate in the Cake Wars. No wonder, Pete said: “My wife has been a real, incredible champion for me and a really good encouragement for me through this whole process.”
Pete Tidwell Age
Pete Tidwell was 40 when he appeared on Is It Cake Too? in 2023
He was one of the older contestants that season.
Pete Tidwell’s family
Pete Tidwell has one family that supports him. It was also thanks to them; especially his parents who offered him their home (equipped with a full kitchen) and continued to serve a full-time mission, that Pete have a successful career.
“My parents! They are amazing! They put up with me when I was a teenager and that in itself deserves a very high award! I love them very much! They taught me the value of work and much more and are great examples of faith,” he dedicated a post to them on FB.
As for his brother, Tad Tidwell owns GANDOLFO’S PG. “I am so grateful for him and the role he played in my life. I worked for him at Gandolfos for 14 years and am grateful to have him as a brother and friend,” said Pete.
In 2023, Tad was living in Pleasant Grove, Utah with his wife and two children.
Other members of Pete’s family include — Emily Bybee (born: March 1972) and Cathy Fitzsimmons Tidwell
Fun fact: As a child, Pete used to bake everything with his mother to prepare gifts for his teachers at school.
Pete Tidwell Height
Pete Tidwell is over 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
Related FAQs
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Where is Pete Tidwell from?
Pete did not reveal his hometown. But he lived in Provo, Utah in 2023.
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Is Pete Tidwell on Instagram?
Find Pete on Instagram @themightybaker.
Also here is his Facebook @petertidwell, Twitter @MightyBakerPeteTikTok @themightybaker and Youtube @TheMightyBaker.
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When is Pete Tidwell’s birthday?
Pete receives birthday cards in August.
Categories: Biography
Source: newstars.edu.vn