Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman on Legacy, Love & Banana Pudding

Chef and James Beard–nominated baker Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman joins Jaymee to share the story behind his iconic banana pudding and the Harlem roots that shaped his nostalgic, heartfelt desserts. He opens up about using baking as both therapy and storytelling, and what it meant to make history as the first Black man nominated in the Pastry Chef/Baker category. Next Kareem reflects on his Food Network journey, from sharing his story on Dig In With to competing on Beat Bobby Flay . Plus the lessons, laughs, and dance breaks along the way. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Kareem Queemen on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Dig in With : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman on Legacy, Love & Banana Pudding is an episode from Food Network Obsessed by Emily Servodidio.

This episode is 38:49 long.

This episode was published on Oct 24, 2025.

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