The hosts kick off the show with a #pantrypurge tip by running through some of Listener’s favorite storage containers: from the OXO brand, to glass Mason jars, to food grade pails, it seems everyone has their own way to organize. Whether you’re celebrating Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday this week, you might want to try […]
Category: baking
Episode 164: Terrific Tiramisu
Is National Muffin Day on your baking radar? Thanks to Listener Jesse, it’s on ours! Mark Sunday, March 1 on your calendars, and let us know if you become a “muffinteer” in your neighborhood. But before you whip up a batch or two, heed Stefin’s hard-earned wisdom and fill all your muffin cups before you […]
Episode 163: Italian Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies
Happy Valentine’s Day week! Today’s show starts with a Public Service Announcement from Andrea and Stefin … don’t go out to dinner on Valentine’s Day. It’s often expensive and you’ll feel rushed. Instead, stay in and treat your sweeties (and yourself!) to some Preheated bakes! The hosts reflect on the history of ever-popular conversation hearts, […]
Episode 162: That’s Amore!
The Preheated Book Club is back with “Britalian” chef Anna del Conte’s memoir Risotto with Nettles. Anna is often credited as bringing Italian home cooking to England (her home since 1949), and is the author of seven cookbooks. Famously, Nigella Lawson credits her as an inspiration and mentor. American listeners may need to check local […]
Episode 161: Urgent Brownie Alert
Stefin’s perusing the Waitrose Weekend and pondering the latest way to save the environment…might coffee logs be the answer? According to the manufacturer Bio-Bean, these eco-friendly logs burn 20% longer and hotter than dry wood, and emit 80% less carbon. Andrea’s excited about this new product and vows to drink more coffee to contribute to […]
Episode 160: Small-Batch Shortbread Pumpkin Pie Bars
Hot on the heels of their 2020 trend report in Episode 159, Stefin and Andrea are happy to see Australian vanilla company Queen’s baking trend report, and even happier that Preheated is right on trend, or planning to be, in the coming months. Review: Small-Batch Shortbread Pumpkin Pie Bars from Baking Mischief The Small-Batch Shortbread […]
Episode 159: Pecan Sticky Buns
Andrea is thrilled with the idea of popping a mug cake into the microwave at work using King Arthur Flour’s Single Serve Gluten Free Cake mixes. Have any Listeners tried these yet? We’d love to hear your reviews. The hosts are also wondering about bundt pan sizing. Six-cup, 10-cup, 12-cup … what sizes do you […]
Episode 158: Small-Batch Baking
It’s not only a new year, it’s a new decade, and Stefin and Andrea are kicking things off with a slate of January shows to help you indulge after the excess of the holidays … in (Preheated-style) moderation. Small-batch bakes won’t sacrifice any flavor or fun in the kitchen, but will make smaller portions. So […]
Episode 157: Bonus Blue Ribbon for December
Can anyone help Stefin keep her pots from slipping on her induction stove top? Especially when making Black Licorice last week, having a pan filled with hot sugar sliding about has Stefin on red alert. Tips needed! Recipe Review: Brigadeiros from Saveur This week’s recipe for Brazilian Fudge Truffles, or brigadeiros, starts with some exciting […]
Episode 156: A Tale of Two Licorices
Listeners, please send us your suggestions for our #20for20 baking resolutions! Share your ideas via email at hosts@preheatedpodcast.com, post in our Facebook group, Preheated Baking Podcast Listeners, or leave us a voicemail message at (802) 276-0788. Silly, serious, or somewhere in-between, we’re open to all of your suggestions! Stefin’s celebrating both Hanukkah and Christmas this week, […]