06/26/2026
Our second “Glenside’s Best Baker 2026” winner is Ed Boyd! 🤩🍊
Ed has been a Glenside resident since 2015, and an Abington resident since 1995. He’s a Cardinal Dougherty graduate, and grew up in Olney after moving to Philly from Central Florida in 1979.
GGPA: Ed, what did you bake for the bake sale/competition?
Ed: My southern grandmother's Orange Rolls were my entry in the competition. They were a staple at her home for every family dinner. They are more of a sweet twist on the traditional dinner roll than a dessert, although a sweet glaze on top would turn them into a fine dessert as well.
GGPA: Can you share a favorite baking-related memory?
Ed: The first time I made the Orange rolls it was purely from memory since my grandmother had passed away before I had the recipe. But during a family reunion in Orlando a few years ago, my aunts - who had grown up on the rolls - were able to sample my version for rhe first time. These ultimate judges raved about them, one saying, "don't tell anyone, but they may be better than mama's". I knew then I was on to something special.
Later, while I was driving home from Orlando, my stepmother found and sent me my grandmother's recipe. It was practically identical to my creation. Obviously, she was guiding me the whole time.
GGPA: What’s your all-time favorite dessert flavor?
Ed: My favorite dessert flavor is caramel. I put it on ice cream, in my coffee, and drizzled on apple pie.
My favorite dessert would have to be key lime pie with a graham cracker crust. It's a Florida native thing.
GGPA: What do you think is the quintessential July 4th dessert?
Ed: Easy, apple pie.
GGPA: What is your favorite dessert to make?
Ed: Pecan cheesecake. It pairs well with a nice latte.
GGPA: Do you have any desserts in mind that you’d like to bake for the next bake sale/competition?
Ed: For the next competition, I may try Lobster tails, the pastry.
