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# Branded Festive Cooking Shows
Blue Moon x Binging with Babish Partner for Thanksgiving Cook-A-Long

By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-11-13 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-cookalong
References: [bingingwithbabish](https://www.bingingwithbabish.com/blue-moon-thanksgiving-livestream) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/error?src=404)

While Thanksgiving may look different this year with families celebrating apart, [Blue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-yeh-x-blue-apron) Moon and Binging with Babish are helping first-time cooks create their own turkey dinner with a new Thanksgiving cook-a-long.

Blue Moon is support fans for this year's unconventional Thanksgiving alongside chef Andrew Rea and fellow chef Sohla El-Waylly, from the popular [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-stephanie-izard) show, Binging with Babish. On November 19th, 2020, fans can tune into the live 2-hour Thanksgiving special on Andrew’s YouTube channel [Babish Culinary Universe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thcinfused-sugar), to learn tips and tricks from the expert chefs on how to create a delicious Thanksgiving meal.

The cook-a-long will take viewers step-by-step in creating a Southwestern Spatchcock Turkey, Elote Spoon Bread with Chili & Lime, Blue Moon Caramel Orange Cake, and Queso Broccoli Casserole. Fans can find more information (including an ingredient list) online.

Image Credit: Blue Moon

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Branded Festive Cooking Shows:** Collaborations between brands and popular cooking shows for festive cooking tutorials during special occasions like Thanksgiving have the potential to engage and educate a wide audience.
- **Virtual Cook-a-longs:** Live virtual cook-a-longs with expert chefs on platforms like YouTube offer an interactive and immersive cooking experience for viewers, creating opportunities for brand partnerships.
- **Creative Thanksgiving Recipes:** Innovative and unique Thanksgiving recipes, such as Southwestern Spatchcock Turkey and Blue Moon Caramel Orange Cake, can inspire new cooking trends and product usage.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage brands can collaborate with popular cooking shows to showcase their products and inspire consumers with creative recipes.
- **Media and Entertainment:** Media and entertainment companies can leverage popular cooking shows to create engaging and educational content for viewers during festive seasons.
- **Ecommerce:** eCommerce platforms and online retailers can promote ingredients and kitchen tools associated with festive recipes and partner with cooking shows for increased sales and brand awareness.

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