I’m Kareem Youngblood — baker, teacher, and storyteller. Seen on Food Network and
Netflix, shaped by Brooklyn, and still learning out loud.
Explore, taste, and build something with me.
When I say this book has my whole heart in it, I mean it.
It’s not just a story. It’s my story — flipped, remixed, and reimagined for the next generation of kids (and grownups) who know what it’s like to try hard and still come up short… and keep going anyway….
Turning L’s into layers, and fails into flavor. WIth this Storytime + Cookbook
Ombré Blue Blueberry No-Bake Cheesecake
There’s a moment in every competition when you decide who you are. In Episodes 1 and 2 of Spring Baking Championship, I found myself at the bottom — twice. Bottom 2… then bottom 4. I was frustrated, annoyed, and honestly just over it. I didn’t fly across the country to survive. I came here to bake, to create, and to prove something to myself.
The Bake NYC: Behind the Scenes
The Bake NYC wasn’t backed by a network. This was independent, community-rooted, and self-made. A love letter to the folks who’ve followed my journey from Sugar Rush to Spring Baking Championship. A full-circle moment baked with storytelling, flavor, and faith.
Embracing the Spotlight: How Engagement Fuels Growth
From TV screens to trending searches, Kareem Youngblood breaks down how real engagement fuels real growth. Learn how to track your name, measure reach, and turn critique into clicks — all while serving heart, hustle, and sustainable style with PANGAIA. Because life is messy, but it’s still sweet.
Two Weeks with Julian: From Spring Baking Championship
After we wrapped each day, we only had each other. Nobody else could really understand what we were going through. Julian and I would meet up in the garden at the end of the day to just let it all out.
When you get home, it’s like coming back from war. You’re living with this weird kind of PTSD, and the only people who truly get it are the ones who were there with you. Julian, myself, and a few others went through our own versions of post-show depression.
I Quit My Job 4 Spring Baking Championship!
What happens when you bet on yourself—even when everyone tells you not to? In this post, I break down why I quit my job for Spring Baking Championship, the risks I took, and how I turned it into a major career move. Plus, I’m dropping game on how to fix your business visibility online so customers can actually find you. If you’ve ever felt stuck between security and chasing your dream, this one’s for you.