It’s the second week of Sensational Stone Fruit month, but Stefin’s thinking about the luscious cinnamon rolls she and her family enjoyed while visiting the Skookumchuck Bakery in British Columbia, Canada this summer. If you’re planning a visit to B.C.’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, be sure to stop by this seasonal bakery and deli for their trademark […]
Welcome to a very cool, very special 80th episode! Starting things off, the hosts review Cuisinart’s creamy, dreamy Simple Chocolate Ice Cream with Rocky Road mix-ins. Stefin used the original recipe and toasted almonds; Andrea went dairy free with coconut cream and pistachios, and treated herself to a bag of fresh marshmallows (after a much-needed cupboard clean […]
Andrea’s back from a Paleo desserts cooking class she recently attended, where she was happy to pick up several ideas for naturally gluten-free treats, including her favorite, a chocolate mousse made with coconut milk. And both hosts are intrigued with the idea of using dehydrated fruit powder in frostings for a hit of natural flavor […]
Andrea’s discovered Juustoleipa, the Finnish squeaky cheese, in her local grocery store! After Stefin introduced this delight to listeners in Episode 68, Andrea sampled a version made by the Carr Valley Cheese Company in Wisconsin. Warm it up, drizzle it with honey and walnuts or dunk strips in your coffee for a delicious treat. Want […]
Hear ye, hear ye: You are cordially invited to the first episode of this most delicious month celebrating all things British! In anticipation of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle’s big wedding on May 19, Stefin and Andrea have crowned themselves with royal titles, and are gleeful that Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, was recently […]
Andrea’s intrigued with healthier ingredients like seeds, buckwheat, groats and dried fruits in her desserts, and recently branched out of her comfort zone while at Portland, OR’s Seastar bakery. Their coconut cookie made with millet and, yes, her old nemesis, raisins, was yummy and eye-opening. Did she stumble into a delicious parallel universe, or is […]
Raisin lovers everywhere, unite! Stefin starts the show with an impassioned defense of the much-maligned Raisinet, which Andrea is most decidedly not interested in, even though they’ve started making a version with dark chocolate, which she does love! And it turns out there is a candy horoscope for dark chocolate lovers: they are mature realists, […]
Andrea is back from the Cascadia Grains Conference and is excited about being part of the movement to revitalize the grain economy in the Pacific NW. One of her favorite treats was baking Whole Grain Digestive Biscuits, which Stefin loves, although both our hosts agree a new name is needed to make this cookie sound […]
Stefin’s back from International Night at her daughter’s middle school, and reports the stand-out treat, on a night filled with delicious Israeli jelly donuts, Dutch pancakes, British gin and tonics, New Zealand Marmite and yes, American Coors Light, was the beloved national candy of Brazil: brigadeiros! It’s a chocolate truffle-like, bite-size candy that’s worth seeking […]
Stefin is trying to stay warm during the U.K.’s “arctic blast.” Helping her is Nigella Lawson’s Christmas special on BBC2. If you haven’t read or cooked from a Nigella book, treat yourself this holiday season. Stefin recommends Nigella Christmas for a fun and merry read, and lots of yummy recipes. Stefin’s also wondering how many […]