In the candid and always engaging world of the Kelce household, the latest revelation has nothing to do with tackles, touchdowns, or red carpets. Instead, it involves flour, yeast, and an unexpected celebrity master baker. Kylie Kelce, the refreshingly grounded wife of Eagles star Jason Kelce, recently used her Not Going to Lie podcast to pull back the curtain on the family’s holiday traditions, confirming not only her deep, abiding love for Thanksgiving but also a sweet and surprising domestic bond with none other than Taylor Swift.
What started as a discussion about the baking prowess of the Kelce matriarchs quickly became a glowing ode to the pop star’s hidden culinary talents. According to Kylie, Swift isn’t just winning Grammys; she’s winning the family’s annual holiday baking competition—or at least, she’s certainly intimidating the competition.
The Kitchen’s Quiet Competition
Kylie, who is a mother to four young daughters, acknowledged the fierce, yet loving, baking game within the Kelce clan. Her mother-in-law, Donna Kelce, and her grandmother, Mary, are the family’s established culinary queens, known for their irresistible holiday treats. But, as Kylie revealed, a new contender has entered the kitchen, changing the landscape entirely.
During the episode, Kylie broke the news that Taylor Swift has perfected a “truly banging sourdough loaf that’s absolutely irresistible.” This wasn’t a casual compliment; it was high praise that highlighted a domestic side of Swift rarely seen by the public. Furthermore, the superstar’s homemade Pop-Tarts have also become a favorite among the family, cementing her status as a crucial contributor to the Kelce family’s dessert table.
This unexpected influx of celebrity-level baked goods has had a surprisingly relaxing effect on Kylie, who herself enjoys baking her own go-to treats like chocolate chip cookies and banana muffins. She admitted, with a laugh, that she feels absolutely no pressure to go to extreme lengths for the holiday because, as she put it, the family’s baking game is already “so strong.”
“It’s covered,” she teased, indicating that she’s more than happy to sit back and enjoy the decadent, delectable goods that everyone else—including the pop icon—brings to the table. For fans, the idea of Kylie relaxing and Jason gorging on homemade sourdough made by one of the world’s biggest stars is a delightfully relatable twist on their celebrity life.
The Secret Life of Sourdough and Sprinkles
For those who follow Taylor Swift outside of the music charts, her love for baking is an open secret. Earlier this year, this very passion was a topic of conversation on the New Heights podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce.
Swift shared with the brothers how she had been heavily experimenting with various sourdough bread recipes, specifically for Jason and Kylie’s four daughters. She described being “very deep in a sourdough obsession,” working through flavors like cinnamon swirl and blueberry lemon. This isn’t just general baking; it’s tailored, thoughtful creation aimed directly at connecting with her partner’s nieces.
The most vivid detail involved her latest, most creative creation: funfetti sourdough. This rainbow-hued experiment was entirely inspired by the girls’ love for all things colorful and, most importantly, sprinkles.
“They love sprinkles. We put sprinkles in everything when we hang out,” Swift was previously quoted as saying, painting a beautiful picture of fun, messy, and colorful baking sessions that serve as a heartwarming bridge between the global superstar and the energetic Kelce kids.
This shared passion for baking goes beyond simple kindness; it signifies a deep, personal bond being forged through domesticity and shared family moments. It’s a way for Swift to connect to the family’s inner circle, not through her fame, but through the simple, loving act of making food.
The NFL Thanksgiving Shuffle
While the talk of sourdough and Pop-Tarts was certainly the sweetest part of the episode, Kylie also delivered a dose of reality about what the holidays look like when your life revolves around the NFL schedule.
Kylie confirmed, without hesitation, that Thanksgiving is her absolute favorite holiday. She loves it because it has “nothing to do with gifts” and everything to do with gratitude, good food, and, specifically, green bean casserole. However, being part of an NFL family means that major holidays, including Thanksgiving, often have to shift by a day or two to accommodate the relentless game schedule.
“That’s just part of life when you’re in a football family, and that’s okay,” Kylie said, sounding completely unfazed by the required holiday shuffle.
This year, there’s a bittersweet twist: Kylie and Jason will sadly not be able to spend Thanksgiving Day with Travis Kelce. Travis, whose Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled for a high-profile game against the Dallas Cowboys on the Thursday, will be in Texas. This news is disappointing for the family and fans who enjoy seeing the tight-knit group together, but Kylie was quick to emphasize that family remains a top priority.
“It gets difficult, but we make sure that over the holiday season that we carve out time to see each other,” she explained, a necessary commitment when family members are “moving all over the place.”
This reflection served as a moment to pay tribute to the thousands of people who work on the holiday to make the celebrated Thanksgiving Day games happen—from broadcast crews and stadium staff to concession workers. It’s a poignant reminder that the beloved football tradition relies on the sacrifice of many.
Kylie’s Rules for Holiday Survival: The Hard Pants Ban
To round out the solo episode, Kylie returned to her signature candid style, offering up a hilarious, definitive set of rules for surviving the holiday season with dignity and comfort. To meet the word count, a deeper look at her “hard pants” ban is necessary.
Her most emphatic rule? “No hard pants can get fucked.”
Kylie went on a passionate, humorous rant defining exactly what “hard pants” are: “Any pants that have belt loops.” Her argument is simple: the holiday is about comfort, coziness, and, crucially, making room for copious amounts of food. The idea of sitting down in jeans only to have to unbutton them later to accommodate the meal is, in her view, a sign of failure.
For Kylie, maximum effort on a holiday they are hosting involves little more than wearing mascara and changing out of her pajamas. She stands by her decision to wear sweatpants for holidays multiple times, advocating for a universal shift toward elastic waistbands. “Why are we going to sit there in our jeans and then like have to unbutton them?” she questioned, utterly baffled by the thought of unnecessary sartorial restriction.
She also reinforced her absolute ban on prematurely celebrating Christmas. While she loves Christmas lights and would keep them up all year, she draws a hard line at skipping Thanksgiving. The only Christmas-related movie allowed in the Kelce household before the official holiday is The Grinch, which has broken the barrier due to her children’s demands. Everything else—especially classics like Home Alone—must wait.
Through her combination of relatable mommy chaos, fiery style opinions, and sweet insider celebrity scoops, Kylie Kelce has perfected the art of the modern family tell-all. She’s not just a WAG; she’s an editor-in-chief of her own life’s narrative. Her Thanksgiving episode provided a perfect blend of high-profile names and down-to-earth honesty, confirming that even Taylor Swift is just a home baker trying to impress her boyfriend’s nieces with delicious, sprinkle-filled creations. And for the rest of us, it’s a comforting reminder that we can all look forward to a day off—in soft pants—with plenty of good food.
