Our hosts kick off this week’s episode with a new discovery: vanilla bean powder! Andrea used the powder in a new recipe for baked donuts from Baked by an Introvert. Stefin continues her struggle with temperature conversions in the UK and her convection oven. Her old standard recipe, Carolynn’s Chocolate-Chip Cookies, didn’t turn out too […]
Listen in as Andrea shares the memory of her first affogato, and how she re-creates this simple and delicious coffee + gelato dessert at home. Listeners, have you ever tried an affogato? Summer is a great time for a Preheated binge. If you’re intrigued by our podcast, make it easy on yourself and subscribe on […]
Back in Episode 30 in the Globetrotting Gourmet segment, we discussed frozen treats around the world, which kicked off Andrea’s current Popsicle obsession. Here’s the base recipe: Recipe makes 4-6 popsicles, depending on the size of your molds. About 2 cups fruit, (freeze fruit first for a better consistency) ¼ cup sugar ½ cup full […]
In the midst of preparing for an international move, host Stefin is laser focused on the important issues…can she, or can she not, bring her electric ice cream machine? Husband to the rescue, an international adapter has been found and despite being the size of a small suitcase, Stefin is overjoyed to have it. Into […]
Have you heard of Little Free Libraries? These tiny and precious “take a book, leave a book” stations are popular in Seattle and beyond. Stefin learned of Growing Up On the Chocolate Diet by Lora Brody in her latest Little Free Library find, and recommends this memoir for both the writing and the recipes. Andrea […]
Andrea starts off recounting a recent baking experience making Bananas Foster from Mark’s Bittman’s How to Bake Everything. A real show stopper of a dessert with flames! Sure to please, easy to make, and definitely memorable. Stefin commits to a mid-year resolution of wearing her apron after realizing she went out for lunch with a […]
Our hosts kick off the summer with June’s theme: Ice Cream! What better way to start the season than with this creamy and delicious dessert? Stefin gives a quick update on her upcoming move to London and her interesting observation that London ovens appear to be about 3/4 of the size of US ovens. She […]
Our hosts start this short bonus episode with memories of their Secret Santa experience, but quickly move on to more pleasant topics by reviewing their Texas Sheet Cake that was introduced in Episode 28. Andrea enjoyed the old-fashioned look of the recipe from a community cookbook, as well as the simplified style of the recipe […]
Andrea starts off sharing her latest baking experience – homemade energy chews. She tried the recipe from PopSugar and the silicone molds from Amazon.com, which might be used to make other candies or drops in the future. Stefin praised her sifter in our Facebook group, listener Betty did a one-upper with a photo of her […]
Stefin’s checkerboard cake for her son turned out beautifully, despite many small challenges along the way. She was able to pull it off without a specialized pan, which is always a pleasure for those of us who try to avoid unitaskers in the kitchen. Next up is the review of the Boston Cream Pie from […]