Hi, we’re Liz Marek and Gage Smiley—partners in life, in the kitchen, and in adventure. Sugar Geek Show began back in 2015 as Liz’s way to share her love for baking, cake decorating, and teaching.
What started with towering cakes, buttercream techniques, and pushing the limits of sugar art quickly grew into a thriving online school and community that connected with bakers and food lovers all around the world.
But like life, food evolves. Today, Sugar Geek Show isn’t just about sugar—it’s about celebrating all kinds of cooking. Liz still creates and shares baking recipes (because once a sugar geek, always a sugar geek!), but now we’ve expanded into the savory side of the kitchen together. From crispy bacon-brussels sprouts and cozy weeknight dinners to over-the-top cakes and decadent desserts, Sugar Geek Show reflects everything we actually cook, eat, and share at home.
You might know Gage from Cakes and Carnivores, where he shares his passion for carnivore-inspired cooking, grilling, and bold, hearty flavors. His savory creativity balances Liz’s sweet side, and together we’ve built a space where sugar geeks, hungry carnivores, and curious home cooks can all find something delicious to make.
Our philosophy is simple: food should feel like a celebration. We believe recipes should be approachable, reliable, and fun. Whether you want to master fondant, bake your first sourdough, or grill a restaurant-worthy ribeye, we want you to feel confident in the kitchen—and enjoy the process along the way.
Sugar Geek Show may have started with one baker and a camera, but today it’s so much more: a community, a creative playground, and a collaboration between two people who love food in all its forms. We’re so grateful you’re here with us, learning, experimenting, and sharing in this delicious journey.