Did you, like Andrea in Episode 56, resolve to make a classic Yule Log this holiday season? Did you, like Andrea, simply run out of time? Then Stefin suggests you try a Yule … Stump?! (It’s a huge trend apparently, with everyone from Good Housekeeping UK to Martha Stewart jumping on the bandwagon!) If you’re […]
Listeners, what “must-have” desserts are you baking for the holidays? You know what we mean … those special items that your family has come to depend upon, and that the holidays simply wouldn’t seem complete without. For Andrea, it’s pecan pie. Head on over to the Facebook group Preheated or send an email to […]
It’s the first December episode; Stefin’s singing and Andrea’s reminiscing about life-size gingerbread houses. And that’s before the Tipsy Treats start flowing! Dive right in to the festivities with your favorite baking duo to learn how to budget and plan for recipes that require an above-average amount of alcohol: Ask for alcohol for an early holiday gift […]
Andrea’s fresh off a fun new experience, pressing her own homemade apple cider. She’s boiled the cider down into a syrup and plans on using it to make these Apple Cider Caramels from King Arthur Flour. Stefin recalls her own fond childhood memories of driving around Everett, WA and picking up apples from neighbors in […]
Stefin’s celebrating a birthday this week and her family is whipping up a special treat of Ina Garten’s Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting. Proving that “Choosy Moms Choose JIF” Stefin will be taking a trip to the American Food Store for this crucial ingredient. Recipe Review: Very Good Bagels, Easy-ish Too This week’s review […]
Stefin and Andrea are debating the merits of Country Crock Buttery Sticks (and Stefin’s reminiscing about their fabulous, flirty commercials from the ’80s). These might be a good choice for those who can’t or don’t want to eat butter, and would definitely cut down on softening time. Andrea wants feedback, and recipes, so drop an email to […]
Andrea’s still on a high from turning a massive batch of ill-fated cookie dough into … cake?! Stefin hopes she jots down the recipe to this delicious sounding bit of kitchen resuscitation so we can all enjoy her one-of-a-kind Caramel-Pumpkin-Pecan-Cream Cheese concoction. (And to hear how far Andrea’s come as a cake baker, just listen […]
This week’s show starts with a celebration – or is it a Jubilee? – as Stefin explores the connection between Queen Victoria and the delicious dessert Cherries Jubilee. Speaking of cherries, Stefin’s also raving about a recent experience with a new kitchen gadget – the cherry pitter. Andrea gives an update from her August cookbook […]
Cooked peaches? Why not! Andrea’s singing a new tune after trying Ina Garten’s Fresh Peach Cake. Not only did Andrea embrace cooked fruit, she followed the recipe directions to the letter, and sifted the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. This cake turned out beautifully and is just as good for breakfast as dessert. […]
It’s the second week of Sensational Stone Fruit month, but Stefin’s thinking about the luscious cinnamon rolls she and her family enjoyed while visiting the Skookumchuck Bakery in British Columbia, Canada this summer. If you’re planning a visit to B.C.’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, be sure to stop by this seasonal bakery and deli for their trademark […]