Sweeten up you week with these bite-size episodes. Today, Stefin reminisces about a friend who brought her four dozen cookies after the birth of her son — and shares the recipe! Listeners, do you have a favorite memory of a time someone gave you a food gift? Summer is a great time for a Preheated […]
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Episode 27: Bizcochito Cookies, Fun to Say and Eat!
Stefin’s checkerboard cake for her son turned out beautifully, despite many small challenges along the way. She was able to pull it off without a specialized pan, which is always a pleasure for those of us who try to avoid unitaskers in the kitchen. Next up is the review of the Boston Cream Pie from […]
Episode 23: Sweet & Spicy Breakfast Faves
Have you read the article making the rounds on Facebook regarding why baking for others leads to happiness? It wasn’t written by your Preheated hosts, but it could have been! Both agree that baking can act as a mindful meditation, which calms you down and lets you focus on the task at hand. And, as […]
Episode 22: Are You Awake Bakes
Inspired by loyal “Preheater” Heather, Andrea’s cleaning out her refrigerator for a Mocha Ricotta Puff cookie recipe, causing Stefin to flashback to the duo’s days on “the Beach” — the South Beach Diet that is! Both hosts spent an entire day in their kitchens whipping up pastry-case favorite kougin amann, even though hands-on time was […]
Episode 13: Pie School Is In Session!
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and the hosts recommend two desserts from past episodes that would be perfect for your loved ones: Happy People Fudge and Raspberry Flummery. Together or solo, they’ll make your sweetheart happy! Next, Stefin explains a time-management method known as the Pomodoro — it’s been around since the 1980s and is […]
Episode 7: Holiday Cookie Challenge
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or, at least, the most wonderful time in our kitchens. Andrea and Stefin are in the full swing of holiday baking and using their ovens to keep warm in the frigid temperatures of the Puget Sound (aka 30 degrees). First up, a short sidebar into the movie […]