Jo’s passion for baking started when she was a little girl baking beside her mum back in the UK. (We can attest that Granny Sue’s sourdough is di-vine.) Fast forward a few decades to being a mother of four children and being involved in the school community, and baking took on a new frequency. When the pandemic hit, she had extra time to enjoy her passion, vaulting her artistic vision for decorating to exceptional heights. Making cakes and macarons for friends' birthdays and delivering them to their doors gave her something meaningful to share during uncertain times. When she learned that The Great Canadian baking Show was holding an open casting call in Vancouver, it took some convincing that she was well rounded enough to give it a shot. We are thrilled the producers saw in her what we get to enjoy everyday: her warmth and authenticity. We’re so proud of Jo for making it onto the show from the thousands of applicants across the country! The first episode airs this Sunday, October 5th on CBC and CBC Gem.
Learn more about her with this Q&A on VITA Magazine.
