Move over Pumpkin Spice Latte! The world’s second-largest coffee chain, UK-based Costa, has introduced their “bonfire” range of drinks — latte, hot chocolate and cold brew — to celebrate autumn. Will they be perfect with the chain’s much-ballyhooed Biscoff Muffin? Stefin vows to find out … before October 31! (And stay tuned to see if […]
Andrea starts the show quizzing Stefin on the spices included in a homemade pumpkin spice blend and Stefin rises to the challenge, correctly guessing all five spices in Andrea’s favorite recipe from Pioneer Woman: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and allspice. Listeners, do you have a favorite spice blend? Recipe Review: Smoked Gouda Dinner Muffins Happy […]
It’s the first week of Simply Savoury month! (And yes, that is the British spelling!) The hosts keep to their “vow and resolution” to bake in season with a seasonal rundown of what’s fresh in markets right now (in both hemispheres) along with some great ideas for what to do with the bounty. This Week’s […]
Stefin is celebrating another family birthday and breaking out her traditional Triple Layer Guinness Chocolate Cake, which is no easy feat. To make things a bit easier on herself this year, she acted as her own sous chef, got things ready in advance, and spread the work across several days. To do this at home, […]
Andrea’s ready for the release of the Downton Abbey movie this September, and even more excited to try some historic Downtown Abbey-inspired desserts. While there are many cookbooks inspired by the beloved series, Andrea likes the Downton Abbey Cooks website created by Pamela Foster, which weaves in historical facts along with recipes. (For example, did […]
Stefin loved finding a treasure trove of old Martha Stewart Everyday Food magazines while on holiday in the Pacific Northwest this summer, and was reminded how fun vintage magazines can be. Don’t ignore them when you’re stopping by a Little Free Library, garage sale, or thrift store! Magazines published within the last 10 years are […]
Andrea starts the show recounting a summertime victory at the Thurston County Fair. With her triple berry pie, she walked away with a Blue Ribbon in the Mixed Berry division, and (even more exciting) an envelope with some cash! Listeners, the hosts need your help! For an upcoming segment, they’d like your best bake sale […]
Andrea’s back with the last of her August Quick Bite episodes and she’s still working on breakfast with some homemade granola. This quick recipe is easily customizable for all members of your household and adapts well to various dietary preferences. You’ll notice Andrea says ‘typically’ a lot throughout this episode, which is your clue to […]
Stefin’s back with the last of her August Quick Bite episode devoted to three-ingredient bakes. Today, two “cheater’s” desserts for when you need something sweet in a hurry: Peanut Butter cookies that are both gluten- and dairy-free, and a British-style lemon pudding that uses one of your host’s favorite condiments, lemon curd, along with a […]
Back in May 2019 the hosts had fun with “Made it Myself” month, when they recreated all sorts of grocery store favorites like Oreos and Pop Tarts. But what if your grocery shelf favorite is completely gone? Andrea’s husband had fond memories of the Carnation Breakfast Bar he had as a kid, and it turns […]