A Peek Inside Erin's New House + Mille-Feuille | Bake It Up a Notch with Erin McDowell

HOUSE TOUR AND MILLE FEUILLE:
In this episode of Bake It Up a Notch, Erin walks us through her early 1900s Kansas City home that is full of fan-made gifts, clever storage solutions, and personal touches. And, of course, there's got to be some baking! Using rough puff pastry and cream, Erin makes a versatile and classic Mille-Feuille.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - The Kitchen
02:35 - Let's Get Baking
06:46 - The Entryway
10:26 - The Dining Room
11:59 - Back to the Pastry!
14:49 - The Shoot Room
16:02 - Assembling the Mille-Feuille
18:47 - But Wait... There's More!
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[@LindsayOLeary]

COULD YOU IMAGINE HAVING A TINY DOOR IN YOUR YARD WHERE ERIN MCDOWELL JUST HANDS YOU THE MOST AMAZING BAKED GOODS THROUGH IT ALL THE TIME???? That is the luckiest neighbor in the world. 😍

[@robinshipmanlotz6305]

I agree

[@marybob23]

Exactly what I thought when I saw her open it!

[@DeliaLee8]

Amen!

[@atomwenzel]

I came here to say this exact thing. But you beat me to it haha.

[@barbaramckenzie3167]

Be still my heart, if only it were so........

[@cpp8227]

So happy for you, Erin! Thanks for sharing your new home with us! You're a treasure!

[@MrJackKnightSays]

This year for World Book Day, my cousin's daughter dressed up as Erin, even down to her trademark bandana, and the vanilla bean tattoo. She looked so cute.

[@Amy-tl2xe]

Wait a minute, Erin - we wanted you to move next door to US! As my husband said, "The neighbor heard she was moving in next door and made the pie door immediately!"

[@jadeh2699]

😂😂😂😂😂 I think you are correct! She had those dogs to keep an eye out! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Kitkatrey]

😂🤣

[@jojodesrosiers8096]

Erin you’re a hoot!!!! Who wouldn’t want you as a next door neighbor. You’re the only influencer who never gets negative comments. That’s because you’re authentic!! You are such a joy! to watch.😊

[@emeliaheck1620]

I literally squealed with glee when Erin opened the “pie door” in her fence! Oh man! What a lucky neighbor!!!!

[@judegoldstein64]

no surprise that your new home reflects your down to earth relaxed vibe, erin. your entire first floor is so cozy and lovely.

[@dianeleirer9878]

Aww, this was wonderful. The cooking, the stories, the behind-the-scenes of a professional, the humor, and the neighbor & fence, the dogs. 💙❤💚

[@charlottedoherty5991]

Erin is my baking Goddess! She reminds me how much I love baking. And yes I am a Notchie a 1000%

[@melonkelli]

Dogs! Pastry! House tour! I love it!

[@sistersister2999]

I have thought of myself as a “notch baker,” upping my baking game through Erin’s work here and her cookbooks! Erin is an amazing teacher and it comes through in her cookbooks as well.

[@dianesmith8183]

This house is YOU! Congrats and hope you make lots of happy memories.

[@joanies6778]

Congratulations on your new home. There's nothing like having a kitchen and storage that functions and looks in a way that makes you happy. Yeah, when you were showing all the dishes in your prop room, I was thinking what a bear that had to be to move.

[@debrathornley2974]

Congratulations on your new home! Wishing you many happy years there. So envious of the neighbor on the other side of the pie door. Thanks for another wonderful episode ❤️

[@goeshen4359]

Soooooooooooooooo happy for you Erin and whole family!!!!!!!! YAY!!! Missed you so much!!!! Drooling for you missed you so much!!! THE MASTER IS IN!!!!

[@maureenmanning223]

And I thought I had a great kitchen! After seeing your fabulous new kitchen, and house, I realize how humble mine is! But, that's okay because I still love my kitchen!! Congrats, Erin and best wishes for continuing success.

[@lynnettejohns4733]

Lucky neighbour! I love the way you merged work and home. Your long table is gorgeous. Congratulations toyou and your husband on becoming homeowners.

[@skabis1]

Erin. Congrats on your beautiful new home. You are even happier if that’s possible. I love all your videos, illustrative instructions and explanations. Thank you for allowing us into your home. We all love you. ❤

[@HoneybeeCocobutter0806]

Congratulations on the new house! How about “Notch-os?”

[@betsylindsay8480]

Notchie here! Eagerly anticipating the tomato pie recipes that were teased.

[@russbear31]

Erin, welcome home! I'm a lifelong Kansas City resident too. More than 25 years ago I lived in your neighborhood. I recognize the church in the first few seconds of the video because I used to live a couple of blocks away. Your neighbors are lucky, especially if you enlist them as taste testers. 😅😅

[@lifeandrandomness1868]

It's so great to have you back, sharing your wonderful baking prowess with us once again, Erin!! I'm curious: does this mean that Faki (I apologize if I've misspelled it) and the crew have relocated to KC as well?? It always seemed like such a great collaboration with you all, so it's awesome if you were able to keep the team together! I also hope your family are all doing well, Erin. Best wishes in your new home ~ may you have many years of happiness & success while you and Derek create new memories and traditions of your own. Love & peace...

[@food52]

Hi @lifeandrandomness1868! Actually, Faki (you got it right!) and others on our video team traveled to KC to shoot a new season of "Bake it Up a Notch" in Erin's new kitchen. You'll see all the coming episodes here!

[@gemhay8896]

You’re awesome,I love your channel. Congratulations to you, you deserve the world, Erin. So proud of you and your accomplishments. Keep up the great job, Erin. And I love your new home, it’s beautiful.

[@barbararey-constantin5679]

I am so happy for you and your husband becoming homeowners. It's a beautiful home. Thank you.

[@user-ij3ch8vu1q]

I am so happy to have found you. I am an academic tutor for Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and I saw your video on Aquafaba I one of the lessons. I am now watching you on KZbin. Thank you for your amazing videos. I love them. I also love that you live in Kansas City. I was raised on the Kansas side. Wyandotte county. We come back to visit family often. Again, thank you for being so amazing and sharing your passion. ❤

[@lisamcclurg8284]

Erin! I'm totally bummed you didn't move next door to me!!! I love your new house and totally love your show!!! Not only have I learned tons, but you are such a joy to watch!

[@joselynamador6010]

Congratulations Erin! Your house is beautiful, thank you for sharing it with us 😊

[@DeliaLee8]

Totally! Love the house and Erin's decorating.

[@LAgifts1]

Erin, I finally feel like I found my teacher. Im self taught and love to learn by trail and error. The door reminded me of the wizard of oz for some reason. The neighbours house is now valued well.. UP A NOTCH..its so nice how you get to give your neighbours treats...i love dogs too. And cats..Your house is glorious.❤

[@angiehunt8057]

Erin , your home is Beautiful !!!! The kitchen Amazing!!!! You are an Awesome Baker &Teacher !!!! Your way of teaching is Exception , I learn new techniques every episode !! Thank you for letting us into your home and that Gorgeous Kitchen !!!! The pastries looked Delicious!!!! Just found Food 52 recently and am just awestruck at your talent !!!!😊🍰🥧!!!

[@Debba521]

Super duper congrats on your lovely new old home! It's beautiful, and how amazing you've devoted the entire first floor to your gorgeous bakes! Your kitchen is to die for, and you're a great dog Mom to have special areas for your furkid. Looking forward to the latest recipes. Will enjoy immensely!

[@briannabryan2014]

The intro was cute lol. Congrats on your new home!

[@justg1226]

I have never coveted a home as much as I do yours. It is homey and everything a home should be.

[@bethp1530]

Congratulations Erin and Derek ! Cheers to you both and all the wonderful happy memories you'll make while living there ! I can hardly wait to see what comes for the Holidays this year !

[@paulasimson4939]

I love how warm and personal Erin's home is. And I can't believe the pie door was actually there to begin with! Congratulations on your new home, Erin!

[@cindyanderson4306]

Congrats on your new home! Bakers Paradise!

[@juliabishop1408]

Stella Luna love! I loved that book. Big part of my childhood 😁❤

[@KarenParis-tu3hx]

Beautiful home in a beautiful real neighborhood! What I miss about the midwest…and who wouldn’t want to be your neighbor! So much fun!

[@jaynebahler9696]

Love your new home Erin it fits u perfectly!! So good to see you again too, I didn’t know if you weren’t you tubing anymore, I missed you ! ❤💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@lolam.9291]

Now, THAT’S a cook’s kitchen!!!❤

[@ashleybarrettknits]

🎉🎉🎉 ummm congratulations!! I didn’t know you lived in KC! If we ever see you around town my 7yo may lose her mind 😂 She loves you - you’ve inspired her love of baking!

[@campingqueen8121]

You are just adorable! Your new kitchen looks amazing. I have a decent size kitchen and I know how it can get when you’re trying to do a lot of baking and creating with food. You have truly inspired me. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful cooking lessons.

[@MsSherryjh]

🎉Congratulations on the new home! I've missed you and your baking! 😋

[@ziggy33399]

Congratulations 🎈 on your new digs! Awesome & hope you have years of bliss in it! I love it 🥰

[@jerriwynn2754]

Yeaaah! So glad your back! Love tour!

[@sallyrothstein8588]

Erin, I love watching you cook and bake. Much good luck and every happiness in your new home !

[@madamebec]

I love your recipes! Found your channel when you were pretty new, & bought a couple of your books a couple years ago. Love seeing the house tour. KC is a great place to live- I am from the southern JOCO area and retired down to the Ozarks in NW Arkansas and make art. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@elizabethparker1169]

I love the new digs! Best wishes to you, notchy!!

[@thescranline]

Good for you. This was just really delightful to watch. ❤

[@susanmatheos6456]

This video makes my heart happy. 🎉❤ I love your home! I love every baking inch of it. The love you show for baking makes me happy. The way you display your pans and dishes ❤. Thank you for sharing. Hugs. 😊

[@stevenschuster3608]

this 'notchie' loves your show and youre home!

[@marybrienza9293]

Thank you for the tour! Wishing you many happy years in your wonderful new/old home!

[@gabrielladelacroix2179]

I’m so happy for you both! What a sweet house! ❤

[@ladybirdchance]

So happy for you. Enjoy all the space to create! 🥧🍰🍰🥧

[@juliataddei1]

What a wonderful warm and welcoming home and workspace .congratulations 😊

[@kimberlyyscakes]

Always a great time watching Erin!

[@lesliejauregui783]

❤absolutely love you and your recipes and and your passion!!! 💕 thank you and congratulations on your new home ❤

[@Terenia531]

Love your new home! Congratulations!

[@Mercymemercer]

Love love love your new old home - your kitchen and all your equipment.

[@TextileHouse]

Love all that natural light! Thanks for the tour!

[@jadeh2699]

Oh, such happiness rolled into one video! Love it! Congratulations on your new home! Looking forward to all the wonderful treats that we will get to see baked there! I'm a Notchie!

[@terrybenigno8757]

I'm so happy for you Erin! Your kitchen looks great!!I like watching you for many reasons. Your recipes are the bomb and your personality shines through! God bless!

[@HolleeBru]

Congrats on your new house!

[@slapperorange]

The Mille-Feuille is similar to the traditional Dutch pastry called tompouce. In my opinion the tompouce is the superior variety on Mille-feuille: it has only two puff pastry layers, with in between a hefty layer of pastry cream, and the top puff pastry layer is topped with icing. It’s delicious and I’d love for you to try it!

[@carolpeek7429]

Thank you. This is the first time to see one of your videos. I can't wait to see some more. Brimly is so cute,

[@meekaeelbooley]

Congratulations on the new home Erin, I just know you're gonna bake so many more memories ❤️ Also how is your home already filled with baking equipment, I love it, it feels homey🥰

[@kelliannea4909]

My favorite episode yet! Thank you for sharing your home, memories and yummy dessert with us! ❤❤❤

[@sebastiaan9390]

Congrats on the house!!! 😍

[@gracebrown9513]

Ok but those pie clocks are the cutest! Now that I know those exist, I need one

[@food52]

Hi Grace! She got them here: instagram.com/all___kinds/ The makers takes orders via DM.

[@denisedunkley9387]

hubby and I recently found your channel.... LOVE IT!!!!!.... LOVE YOU!!!!!! you are amazing

[@susanpharr6809]

What a. Wonderful inspired video! Wishing you joy as you bake in your new home! AND…you have just freed me of any guilt for having multiples of baking, cooking and everything in my kitchen!! Thank you!

[@melanievillaflor9630]

Congratulations and may you have lots of fun and happy memories in your new home...😊

[@wallihaley5194]

That’s so wonderful! I am very happy for you.

[@SamGiles]

Congratulations, Erin!! Fabulous news!

[@fiercegirldesign1]

I want to live next door to Erin! So excited to see your new home, Erin. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@athome6106]

Best of Luck in your new home. Thanks for all the great vids!

[@LindaStitches]

Your new home is awesome! Thank you for sharing your family stories. 😊

[@deirdredear]

LOVE love it. The tour of the kitchen so so much. It was short,, but it was SWEET.

[@muffinmarie01]

I'm thrilled to see you back and your house is so cute.

[@Alchemizingg]

Congrats! New spaces are always re-inspiring, looks great as a set too!

[@lorismitherman8744]

What a beautiful home I can’t wait for future episodes

[@jacquelinemassinello3451]

Congratulations on your new house !! Love you recipes , I’m learning a lot from your videos !! Thanks 😊

[@yolandahughes6115]

Congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤on sharing your New Beautiful home and For Sharing your recipes with Us

[@cynthiashaw45]

It took me a year to get everything just so when I bought my last house. Don’t let anyone house shame you on taking your time. Your house is glorious with options. Once completely unpacked the tweeking begins. There is always a room in some form of mid improvement. My advice for an older home missing closets is killer build ins. ……BUT look at what is holding up these floors and beef up your support especially in kitchens baths and build in book shelves. Thanks for sharing it with us. Enjoy your turn in that house

[@johnandsherrifreehling5976]

Thank you for the tour of your new home. Congratulations!

[@kendrad4491]

Love your house Erin, thank you for showing it. It was cool to see the behind the scenes. My favourite part was the multiple jars filled with all the utensils! I love to bake and I get teased about how many baking utensils I have.

[@astridlugo4073]

Congratulations on your new home. Look very warm and cozy I enjoy your videos because you explain every thing so nicely. God bless you and enjoy your beautiful home!

[@pwp8737]

Love your new kitchen, I'm envious.

[@leannerae]

She has such a happy energy! 👑

[@kayeichler1090]

I so love your home and how it reflects you! My home is a pared down version of yours. I shall live vicariously through you 😍

[@lyndaalterio1027]

Congratulations on your new house!!! It is fabulous and I love, love, love the kitchen!!!

[@beadale5893]

I love Notchies❤. Congratulations on your home.

[@anarangel5627]

Congratulations on your new home! It’s gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@samyukthavenna236]

Your house is sooooo beautiful every corner has a story to tell. love you Erin your amazing person and a great cook.

[@nancywilms6319]

What a beautiful home. Congrats & best wishes for many happy years of baking.

[@FernandaBecerril]

Thaaanks for making mille feulle!!! My NEMESIS. Thanks for all the attention to detail when sharing recipes!!🤩

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Brilliant! Thank you for the video!

[@velocitygirl8551]

Omg I looove it! Congratulations!!!

[@GrammaPatriot]

Beautiful home…good for you! I love all the vids that i’ve watched if yours…I’ve learned so much. God bless you sweetie 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@dimyonani]

What a delight you are and congrats on your beautiful home. Blessings and good fortune always.

[@jeanniefenton5405]

thank you for the inspiration, you are a beacon of light!!