This October, Andrea and Stefin are taking a walk down memory lane and revisiting some of their greatest hits in the lead up to Preheated’s monumental 200th episode on October 26. They start the show remembering some of the “amazing alliteration” that’s appeared over the last four years. From the show name itself (Preheated Podcast), […]
We’ve heard you, Listeners, and know you’re counting on us to keep the baking conversation going strong, even in uncertain times. So that’s what we intend to do. In addition to our weekly episodes, check out the new resource on our website Quarantine Baking for answers to some of our most-received questions about substitutions, ingredients, […]
We’ve heard you, Listeners, and know you’re counting on us to keep the baking conversation going strong, even in uncertain times. So that’s what we intend to do. In addition to our weekly episodes, check out the new resource on our website Quarantine Baking for answers to some of our most-received questions about substitutions, ingredients, […]
Using the newfound wisdom she gained during Flour Power month in March 2020, Andrea recently subbed in spelt flour to make Ina Garten’s Chicken Pot Pie. Result? Absolute rave reviews from her family. Stefin couldn’t recall during the taping of the show where she had subbed spelt recently, but remembered later that spelt makes a […]
Hot on the heels of their 2020 trend report in Episode 159, Stefin and Andrea are happy to see Australian vanilla company Queen’s baking trend report, and even happier that Preheated is right on trend, or planning to be, in the coming months. Review: Small-Batch Shortbread Pumpkin Pie Bars from Baking Mischief The Small-Batch Shortbread […]
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 […]
Yearning for an update on Costa Coffee’s “limited-edition” Biscoff Muffin from Episode 147? Stefin’s on the case. While she enjoyed the lightly spiced muffin with the promised core of cookie butter, she was disappointed that the muffin did not come with the much-hyped Biscoff cookie on top. Stay tuned to see if the Preheated gals […]
Stefin and Andrea are so proud of the Preheated Listeners‘ Facebook community for stepping up in ways big and small. From posting pics, to recommending favorite gadgets, to supporting other Listeners when the going gets tough, they’re helping further the hosts’ goal of creating a soft and delicious place to land. Review: No Bake Cookie […]
It’s the first week of Completely Corny month, a theme suggested by Stefin’s husband, and heartily endorsed by Andrea’s (Happy Father’s Day, guys!). Whether you’re looking for caramel corn, a pound cake or even ice cream, this month will be full of some a-maizing treats, all with the signature ingredient. But first: your hosts (and […]
Inspired by Maisie Dobbs (see below), Stefin’s cracked the case of the siliconized pan liners that mystified Andrea during her Grocery Store Escapade in Episode 118. In what is another difference between American and British English, these liners are more like coated waxed paper, not hard silicone plastic, and are probably disposable. Andrea’s excited about […]