Andrea’s having fun making her big black dog, Filson, some special treats. While cooking her way through Thomas Keller’s cookbook, Bouchon Bakery, she tried the Foie Gras Dog Biscuits and made them…exactly one time, which led to Filson’s love of the sound of the KitchenAid mixer. Since foie gras biscuits aren’t part of Andrea’s regular […]
It’s the fifth Monday of July, so Stefin and Andrea are up with a short and sweet bonus episode. Stefin thanks listener Laurin for her recommendation of Nigella Lawson’s No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream recipe, which she has now memorized, and Andrea shares that she can make a key ingredient, dulce de leche, in her Instant Pot! […]
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 […]
Stefin’s battling a mighty heat wave in London with some refreshing iced tea, reminding Andrea of her favorite beverage, the Arnold Palmer (try saying that five times fast!). A special lemon syrup for the tea came from Stefin’s Fourth of July celebration in London, where she made hot dogs, potato salad, lemonade, ice cream, and […]
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 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 […]
Brunch lovers in Britain are sending sourdough purchases through the roof, but Andrea is hesitant to embrace the other popular UK brunch item … baked beans. Stefin encourages her to try some with her next brunch and broaden her horizons! Andrea asks Stefin why Waitrose’s March magazine labels a Lamb and Harissa Pastry as a […]
Happy New Year Preheaters! Stefin and Andrea are ready to kick off 2018 in style. But first, Andrea has a look back — and a cautionary tale — about the Apple Cider Caramels the duo talked about during Bon Bon & Bars Month in December’s Episode 57. Heed Andrea’s advice and take a look at […]
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 […]
Andrea is hot off another successful cookbook club meeting, and has several desserts to report on from the new Smitten Kitchen cookbook, Every Day, including a stunning and scrumptious Danish Rice Pudding that she might never have tried on her own, but, thanks to her club, is now one of her favorites. Much less glamorously, […]