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Feb 28Liked by Zoë François

I simply love your show. Magnolias loss is our gain! YouTube here I come…

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Yay! Thank you for the support.

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Sep 4Liked by Zoë François

Hello Zoe, I started watching you on, Zoe Bakes on Magnolia, very disappointed there is not another season. I just wanted to let you know, how much you are appreciated, I got so much out of your shows. You are an excellent instructor, very down to earth and personable, and so detailed with all your information you give, which is so very important. I always learn something new. I am watching your YouTube and following with your newsletter. Wishing you the very best with your new ventures. Thank you so very much !! I just ordered your new book on baking cookies, can’t wait until it arrives.

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What a kind note, thank you Barbara! I so appreciate you reaching out to tell me how much you enjoyed the show. I would have loved to make more! Thank you so much for all the support. Cheers!

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Mar 4Liked by Zoë François

Just watched your video on making vanilla. Your directions are clear and easy to follow. Thank you.

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Thank you so much for watching!

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Hooray!! This is wonderful. My agent / friends /fans have been encouraging me to start a You Tube channel for years and it always feels like a big undertaking, though I’m sure I’m overthinking it!! Im so glad you’re going for it—and I know it will be a JOY to watch!!!! 💓

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Thank you so much! It is an undertaking but I've also found it to be a lot of fun!

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Feb 29Liked by Zoë François

You are so talented and beautiful. Your series was the only reason to pay for Magnolia! So so happy to see you on YouTube. Thank you. I love your cookbook. Will there be another?

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Such a kind note, thank you! And YES! My next cookbook will be available for pre-order soon. It's all about cookies this time around!

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Feb 29Liked by Zoë François

I love watching you and are so happy i can watch you now anytime. I’ll be watching all the time.

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Thank you so much, Carol!

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Feb 29Liked by Zoë François

So pleased that you have set up your YouTube channel. I was jonesing for more when your last season on Magnolia ended. I particularly love your practical baking instructions and tips. Thank you!

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So lovely, thank you for watching!

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Feb 29Liked by Zoë François

I'm so glad because I'm in the UK and couldn't get Magnolia Network anyway! Just subscribed, thank you for doing this.

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Yay! So glad you can watch some of my videos now!

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Feb 29Liked by Zoë François

Absolutely loved your Magnolia series and can’t wait for your upcoming YouTube videos!!

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Thank you, thank you!

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Feb 28Liked by Zoë François

Like so many others, I'm thrilled to have access to your newly posted videos...though I still miss the weekly show that was featured on Magnolia's network. I'm an experienced cook but your 'tips' and ideas added to my approach. You make so many of us love cooking more and you help us do a better job, experimenting with confidence. Also - you're positive attitude is a blessing for us all. Thank you, Zoe. Please don't give up on the weekly TV show.

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Such a wonderful note. Thank you very much, it means the world to me!

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Feb 28Liked by Zoë François

This is amazing!! I absolutely love watching your show on Magnolia. It was what made me fall in love with baking and experimenting in the kitchen. So, thank you for sharing your expertise!!

I am getting married in the fall and have it set in my mind to make my wedding cake. I already watched your "how to frost a cake" series on YouTube. But if you have any other tips about making wedding cakes like, how to plan it out, tools I would need, creative decorating ideas I am ALL ears.

Thanks in advance! Seriously, I'm one of your biggest fans. :)

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Hi Lauren! How lovely! Do you have my book Zoë Bakes Cakes? I actually have a recipe and tips for how to make a wedding cake in there! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

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Hi again Lauren! I wanted to let you know that I just posted 4 new cake tutorials on my YouTube, in case they're helpful as you plan for your wedding cake! :) https://www.youtube.com/@zoebakes

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Feb 28Liked by Zoë François

You are a joy to watch. Your enthusiasm is contagious. You are a wonderful teacher, explains the why's and wherefores of everything you do..So happy to be able to watch more of your teaching on YouTube.

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Thank you so much for your sweet note and for watching! It means so much to me.

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Feb 28Liked by Zoë François

Will miss you on Magnolia but will definitely watch on you tube . I love your technique and the way you present recipes.

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Thank you so much!

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Feb 28Liked by Zoë François

I live in a lovely small town on the California Central coast. It's a bit of a food dessert with only seasonal access to butter based puff pastry. I would love to see an all butter puff pastry made. Your work is amazing! Many thanks!

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Thank you for the suggestion and for the kind note!

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Feb 28Liked by Zoë François

I love your show, am an enthusiastic home baker, but my 6 year old son also is one of your biggest fans!

Personally I would love anything having to do with making classic traditional French pastries and desserts. Both the technical complicated stuff, but also simplified/more accessible.

And since you mentioned the kids, anything fun and seasonal or related to even-the-minor holidays would be great, I never used to care, but I am constantly baking for those types of events now that I have kids who want to celebrate everything (me too).

Also, any cameos by your boys would just make my son’s day! He loves seeing them in the kitchen with you!

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This made my day! Please say hello and thank you to your son for me. Baking with my boys is one of my absolute favorite things and I love hearing that so many kids enjoy the show.

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Feb 28Liked by Zoë François

So glad you are doing this. With 40+ years of professional baking under my belt, one one of the questions I get asked often is "why should I use a scale instead of cups/teaspoons". I think a video on scaling ingredients vs volume measuring would be helpful. As you know a "cup is not a cup".

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Could not agree more! A cup is most certainly not a cup ;) You're in luck. I already have a video about my scale. https://youtu.be/f2SAw7Z6_AQ Thank you for your comment!

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I think I had told you before that I went to Dunwoody back in the day when they had the baking classes, yes, I'm that old. What I think is missing out in the Youtube world of baking is theory. You do a GREAT job at that, and so many shows don't explain the "why" something is done, or why you use this ingredient vs another. I know a deep dive would be lost on many, but you do have a way of explaining in easy to understand terms for so many things,.

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