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 […]
Andrea and Stefin salute the upcoming holidays … National Cake Day on November 26 and Thanksgiving on November 28! Stefin’s sharing the US Thanksgiving tradition with her British friends, and Andrea is contemplating re-making the Pumpkin Coconut Chiffon Pie and the Sweet Potato Pie she made last year. Recipe Review: Carrot Cake Coffee Cake from […]
Stefin and Andrea officially kick off Preheated’s Fourth Season (!) by reminding Listeners about the UK’s Stir-Up Sunday on November 24. This Victorian-era tradition has evolved into a lovely way to kick-off the holiday baking season — especially Christmas puddings and cakes, which need a few weeks to “cure.” Stefin has been making her favorite […]
It’s a milestone show as Stefin and Andrea launch Episode 150! With 162 shows in their back catalog and over 125,000 downloads, is it too much to ask for a listener in Antarctica? Do us a favor and take a listen when you visit that frozen continent! Recipe Review: Butterscotch Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream […]
It’s Andrea’s birthday week, and she’s headed to Disneyland to celebrate with Dole Whip (no word on if she’ll align her outfit to match her favorite pineapple dessert). Stefin encourages her co-host to try a favorite treat from the Happiest Place on Earth, the Disneyland Toffee. (Can’t get to DL? Try the Homemade Dole Whip […]
Andrea’s been in touch with the owner of bakery Breads on Oak in New Orleans who is making plant-based banana cream pie using her very own home-grown bananas! She also used agar agar and coconut milk to make the pie vegan. Check out Breads on Oak the next time you’re in New Orleans to try […]
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’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 […]
Have a bit of a summertime cold? Perhaps the historical English dessert called a posset might provide a cure. This mixture of curdled cream and beer certainly seems ripe for modernization! Thank goodness Melisa Clark has come up with a a modern day No Bake Lemon Custard interpretation, which Andrea is excited to try. Recipe […]