Stefin’s jumped on the kombucha train, and with help from her friend Angelique, has taken her first steps into making this fermented sweet tea at home! Andrea gives a few suggestions on fruit flavorings for the second ferment, and wants Stefin to try water kefir as well. Join our hosts and turn your kitchens into […]
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Episode 77: Wild About Harry’s Caramel Banana Cake
Andrea and Stefin are celebrating some big Preheated milestones! They recently published their 75th episode and reached 25,000 total downloads. Thanks to old and new listeners around the world who helped make this happen! Remember, you can always check these show sheets for a recap of the episode, including links. Next, the hosts review Prince […]
Episode 76: A Cake Worth Celebrating
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 […]
Episode 75: Kit Kat Candy Queen
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 […]
Episode 74: You Are Cordially Invited …
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 […]
Episode 73.5 April Bonus: Such Sussex Success
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 […]
Episode 73: Dessert in an Instant (Pot!)
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, […]
Episode 72: Tapioca Pearls Uncovered in London!
Andrea’s raving about the Lime Sablé Sandwiches by Fearless Baker author Erin McDowell (apologies for calling her Erin McDonald on the show!) while Stefin’s still thanking listener Amy for those Raspberry Muffins that are helping her use up all six pounds of wheat germ she mistakenly ordered. A brief nod to the underrated citrus fruit […]
Episode 71: Citrus Twist
Clad in her lemon sweater, Stefin asks Andrea if she’s heard the latest citrus news: Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have announced their choice of wedding cake, and it’s Lemon-Elderflower. Zestfully, the hosts discuss Clair Ptak, the California baker (now London resident, and owner of Violet Cakes) who was selected to bake the cake, […]
Episode 70: Hello Sunshine!
It’s the 70th episode of Preheated, and the duo waste no time jumping into sunny Citrus Month. Andrea is pleased to see that fashion designers clearly got the memo about the month’s theme, as she is seeing tons of whimsical lemon-patterned clothing in the stores. She’s also not surprised that Stefin’s closet is already bursting […]