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Gather the kids, put on your chef hats, and settle in for epic food fun with Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You! Blue’s Big Baking Show DVD! Parents, if your little one loves solving puzzles and baking with Blue, this DVD delivers big fun and interactive learning—perfect for cozy afternoons or birthday celebrations.
Josh and Blue learn how to bake Bibingka (Filipino Coconut-Rice Cake), run their own fancy restaurant called Blue’s Bistro, and help solve how Mr. Salt’s pies are disappearing! It’s four delicious episodes that preschoolers will love as they play Blue’s Clues with Blue and her friends.
Blue’s Clues & You! Blue’s Big Baking Show is available now on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment, for the suggested retail price of $10.99.
Blue’s Big Baking Show Synopsis:
Blue’s Bakery is having a sweet and delicious day as Josh and Blue are baking bibingka! From the Bakery, we take a trip to Blue’s Bistro, a very fancy restaurant. Then, celebrate your child’s birthday with a special cake from Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper. Finally, play detective and track down Mr. Salt’s disappearing pies!
This DVD contains four engaging episodes:
- Blue’s Big Baking Show
- Welcome to Blue’s Bistro
- It’s Your Birthday
- Mystery of the Missing Pies
Episode 1: Blue’s Big Baking Show
Josh and Blue bake Bibingka, a delicious Filipino coconut-rice cake Josh’s Lola (grandmother) used to make. Blue hides three clues to help Josh and friends figure out who the special recipient of the cake is. Singing, dancing, and counting activities keep little ones engaged!
Explore Filipino food further with this Filipino Lumpia recipe inspired by the episode.
Episode 2: Welcome to Blue’s Bistro
Josh opens a fancy restaurant! As the waiter, he takes Blue and Magenta’s order—but Blue’s food choice is a puzzle! Watch, sing, and explore shapes and textures as Blue leaves clues to solve what she wants to eat.
Episode 3: It’s Your Birthday!
Celebrate your little one’s big day! Blue hides clues about a birthday dance he wants everyone to learn. There’s a piñata, birthday cards, games, and of course, cake! Don’t miss the interactive fun and party planning inspiration, like our guide to creating a fabulous candy buffet.
Episode 4: Mystery of the Missing Pies
Mr. Salt’s pies keep disappearing! Josh and friends investigate who’s been in the kitchen last to uncover the mystery. There’s gopher dancing, silly suspects, and deductive reasoning in this detective-style episode.
Final Thoughts
Blue’s Clues & You! Blue’s Big Baking Show is a wholesome DVD packed with interactive fun, preschool learning, and cultural connections. Whether it’s a rainy afternoon or a family movie night, this DVD offers joy, laughter, and lighthearted mysteries kids and parents will enjoy together.
Find a Bibingka recipe on NY Times Cooking.