Andrea Maranville never expected she would make it on the upcoming season of the Great American Baking Show. After applying last year, but failing to make it through, she wasn't nearly as confident the second time around. But back in August she and nine other contestants were selected to compete on the show and spent a full month taping and baking in the famous tent in London.

"The first episode, going into the tent was extremely overwhelming but I knew if I baked how I do at home and if I trusted my instincts and trusted myself that you know you never knew what was going to happen," said Maranville. Maranville grew up in Rome eating Italian Christmas cookies from her grandmother's favorite bakery, Roman Pastry. The shop is no longer in business but those memories now inspire many of her desserts.