The film centers on Suzie, a Chinese American woman who infuses her family’s cultural heritage into a traditional Christmas baking contest. Suzie, an up-and-coming architect, returns to her quaint hometown in Maine for the holidays, where her Chinese American family operates the local Lobster Bar. After the passing of her cherished grandmother, a celebrated baker in their community, Suzie feels compelled to honor her legacy by entering the town’s gingerbread house competition. Partnering with Billy, an attractive former high school friend, Suzie must discover the perfect blend of ingredients to triumph in the contest and possibly find romance along the way.