Sweeten up you week with these bite-size episodes. Today, Stefin reminisces about a friend who brought her four dozen cookies after the birth of her son — and shares the recipe! Listeners, do you have a favorite memory of a time someone gave you a food gift? Summer is a great time for a Preheated […]
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Episode 33: Quick Bite: Mini Cheesecakes
While Stefin is unpacking in London and Andrea is on an extended cycling tour, enjoy a month of Quick Bites — mini episodes designed to add a little sweetness to the summer. In this first installment, Stefin talks listeners through the pleasures of a recent pantry clean out: Mini Cheesecakes. Listeners: Do you have any […]
Episode 23: Sweet & Spicy Breakfast Faves
Have you read the article making the rounds on Facebook regarding why baking for others leads to happiness? It wasn’t written by your Preheated hosts, but it could have been! Both agree that baking can act as a mindful meditation, which calms you down and lets you focus on the task at hand. And, as […]
Episode 22: Are You Awake Bakes
Inspired by loyal “Preheater” Heather, Andrea’s cleaning out her refrigerator for a Mocha Ricotta Puff cookie recipe, causing Stefin to flashback to the duo’s days on “the Beach” — the South Beach Diet that is! Both hosts spent an entire day in their kitchens whipping up pastry-case favorite kougin amann, even though hands-on time was […]
Episode 21: Rise and Shine Breakfast Bakes
Did you TryPod last month? Thanks to all our listeners who promoted Preheated online or IRL, and who have joined our Facebook group. We love knowing who you are, where you are, and what you’re baking! Thanks for continuing to share the show with your friends and family — we really appreciate your support! At […]
Episode 19: Irish Eyes are Smilin’
Despite making a vow to never have brownies in her house, Andrea’s having a fabulous week trying not one but two new brownie recipes: Alice Medrich’s New Classic Brownies, and Quick and Easy Fudge Brownies from King Arthur Flour. Neither “changed her life,” but both were tasty — just don’t turn your oven off! The […]
Episode 18: Puddings Low and Slow, Hot and Cold
Have you watched Big Little Lies? HBO’s addictive new series starring unofficial Preheated icon Reese Witherspoon may not have much to do with food, but is worth your time for any Tracy Flick and/or Leanne Moriarty fans out there. Back in the kitchen, Andrea’s having success keeping her New Year’s Big Batch Baking (BBB) resolution […]
Episode 14: Biscoff 10, Willpower 0
Andrea and Stefin start the show at Intimidation Station, where they waylay listener fears about tackling meringue — so crucial during National Pie Month for lemon meringue pie (among others). Although meringue looks incredibly difficult, it’s really only egg whites, sugar, a few minutes with your stand mixer, and a quick broil to turn it […]
Episode 13: Pie School Is In Session!
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and the hosts recommend two desserts from past episodes that would be perfect for your loved ones: Happy People Fudge and Raspberry Flummery. Together or solo, they’ll make your sweetheart happy! Next, Stefin explains a time-management method known as the Pomodoro — it’s been around since the 1980s and is […]
Episode 12.5: Short & Sweet Bonus Bake!
Have you visited the Preheated Facebook page lately? There’s been a flurry of photos, memes, recipes and chat, including, but not limited to: blueberry muffins, “Petty” Crocker and an Eiffel Tower created out of macarons. Stop by soon for your own learning and laughs! Did you know 2017 is the Year of the Bundt Cake? […]