Sugar Rush (2005 TV series)

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Sugar Rush is an American cooking television program that aired on the Food Network from 2005 to 2007.

It was hosted by Warren Brown, a former lawyer who decided to become a pastry chef. [1] Brown, who ran a pastry shop, Cake Love, [2] [3] and cafe, Love Cafe in Washington, DC, meets other pastry chefs and dessert makers and cooks with them. The show was described Brown "travel[ing] the country in search of interesting, outrageous desserts." [2] Food Network staff said it was the first show featuring a Washington, DC-area food personality. [4]

It had a 13-episode first season [4] and was picked up for a second season. A total of two seasons aired on the Food Network with a total of 26 episodes. [5]

The show originally aired at 9:30pm on Wednesdays [4] [6] and included guests such as TV baker Duff Goldman [7] and celebrity chef Jose Andres. [8]

It is currently available on Amazon Prime and Sflix.

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