Duff Goldman has made a name for himself by pulling off truly unimaginable cake designs at his bakery Charm City Cakes. On April 24, Goldman’s new show “Ace of Taste” premiered on Food Network, and we had a chance to sit down with him for an exclusive interview with Mashed, where he explained what sparked his interest in the new show and what to expect of it.

Goldman’s inspiration to work on a show that features savory dishes was because of his evolution of becoming a dad. "I'm a new dad, and I feel like I've definitely evolved, especially during the pandemic. My wife and I were here at home and I felt myself running our kitchen like I do a professional kitchen," he said.

Goldman wanted to share with others how he cooks for his family, while also featuring good, nutritious food that's economical and delicious. On the show, Goldman demonstrates how to make dishes like homemade chili, soft pretzels, or fried pastrami sandwiches. "It's more like the regular food that I make as opposed to a big cake with lasers coming out of it," he said.