Classic Foam Cakes

Bridget Lancaster is the co-host of the America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country cooking shows and has been an original cast member since the inception of the shows. She began her career at ATK as a test cook for Cook's Illustrated and was part of the founding team for Cook's Country magazine. She helped to launch the America's Test Kitchen Online Cooking School (now ATK Classes) as the lead instructor, and was a regular contributor to America's Test Kitchen Radio. Bridget also co-created, produced, and hosted the award-winning Proof podcast.

Eric Haessler is an associate editor on Cook's Illustrated, where he develops recipes, produces food for photo shoots, and shoots content for social media. A graduate of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and an instructor in the school's recreational cooking program, Eric has been teaching classes at ATK since 2021. Before entering the cooking field, he taught performing arts to children for 15 years. On weekends, you can find him strumming his guitar, tending to his extensive flower garden, and keeping bees.

Janette is a Culinary Producer at America's Test Kitchen. She works behind the scenes to help coordinate and execute the culinary needs of the America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country television shows, as well as for ATK: The Next Generation. She also supports various video series, including Gear Heads and Joe vs. the Test Kitchen. She previously worked in New York on the Rachael Ray Show and various programs on the Food Network. She studied patisserie and baking at the California Culinary Academy and the San Francisco Cooking School.