It’s October and that means the hosts are turning their thoughts to … eggnog?! That’s right, now is a good time to start making the Aged Eggnog introduced all the way back in Episode 5: Fruitcake and Eggnog. Andrea and Stefin love the Sun Liquor Aged Eggnog recipe and Andrea has also seen an Aged […]
Stefin’s intrigued by the title: Say No to Raw Dough and it reminds the hosts that raw flour may contain E. coli. Keep this in mind when sampling raw dough or using raw dough or raw dough mixes in your smoothies and milkshakes. Stefin’s kids’ dentist gives her homemade ice cream a thumbs up. It’s […]
Andrea’s trying her hand at the tangzhong method of bread making with King Arthur’s version of Japanese Milk Bread Rolls. After a quick call to the KAF Baker’s Hotline (which she loves to do), Andrea reports these light and fluffy rolls reminded her of Parker House rolls, and were quickly devoured in her house. Review: […]
Andrea starts the show by answering Listener Carol’s voicemail question about making big-batch pie crusts. She makes multiple batches of Mary Beth’s Reliable Pie Crust in her 14-cup Cuisinart, then wraps each crust in plastic wrap, pops them in a plastic bag, and freezes. When she’s planning to bake a pie, she removes a crust […]
Did you know you can call your Preheated hosts? Andrea’s giddy after a voicemail from a listener tips her off on where to find passion fruit purée in Olympia. (Thanks Mar!) If you have a question, comment or suggestion, give the Preheated hotline a call at 802-276-0788. (Operators are not standing by, but a voicemail […]
In the first of four August Quick Bites, Stefin shares her love of homemade jam making, and shares two delicious recipes: Her “TNT” (tried-‘n’-true) Berry Freezer Jam (similar to this one from Better Homes & Gardens), and a new-to-her Golden Kiwi Jam from Waitrose Weekend. The berry jam is versatile and vibrant and works with blackberries, strawberries or raspberries. […]
It’s potluck season! If you need inspiration for your next big batch bake, check out the podcast’s Facebook page. From cream pies to Diplomat Cake, Preheaters have great suggestions for crowd-pleasing treats. Andrea and Stefin are intrigued and inspired, and have set aside several ideas for upcoming shows — thanks everyone, and stay tuned! One […]
It’s July … and sometimes the last thing you want to do is turn on your oven! Fortunately, Andrea and Stefin have a whole month of “no bake” treats to help keep you cool. First up, though, the duo want to know which books Preheaters are dipping into this summer — food-related or not! Andrea’s […]
After a chat with a loyal listener, Stefin wonders if she and Andrea could each come up with a list of their 10 favorite Preheated episodes. Stay tuned to see if your hosts are up to this challenge. Listeners: Let us know some of your favorite episodes! Maybe it was the featured recipes that delighted […]
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 […]