Stefin and Andrea were busy in their kitchens this summer during the show’s hiatus. In London, Stefin beat the heat with multiple batches of homemade ice cream, and particularly liked a Cookies ‘n’ Cream variation using the Simple Vanilla Ice Cream recipe from her Cuisinart ice-cream maker manual, as well as an out-of-this-world Peanut Butter […]
Stefin’s perusing the Waitrose Weekend and pondering the latest way to save the environment…might coffee logs be the answer? According to the manufacturer Bio-Bean, these eco-friendly logs burn 20% longer and hotter than dry wood, and emit 80% less carbon. Andrea’s excited about this new product and vows to drink more coffee to contribute to […]
June is right around the corner and it’s prime time for “Dads and Grads!” We’d love to know what you’re whipping up to celebrate the fathers and the graduates in your life. Andrea thinks her Father’s Day bake needs to include peanut butter, and Stefin’s recommending Peanut Butter and Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies from Tesco magazine […]
Stefin and Andrea are reunited in London, where they’ve kept busy with Pancake Day festivities, and a puff pastry class at Borough Market’s Bread Ahead baking school. Review: Milk Chocolate Pots with Citrus Shortbread from BBC Good Food Kitchen science is puling a fast one on the baking duo this week. Though both bakers (and […]
What’s hiding under your floorboards? We bet it’s not as exciting as a recent discovery in England … Mince Pies found under the floorboards of a hotel in the Isle of Man. Accompanied by a sweet note from Mum, this reminds Andrea of the origin of the CARE package, which she learned from reading The […]
“19 for ’19” Baking Resolutions The hosts are having so much fun compiling their “Nineteen for ’19” Baking Resolutions! Though the final list is still a work in progress, they each shared seven personal goals, plus four from their inspired listeners. And several listener suggestions were so good they’re considering devoting an entire month (or […]
In the spirit of the resolution that abounds this time of year, we’re here to help you eat more veggies … in your desserts that is! We’re adding beans, beets and even spinach to our treats this month in our quest to get our Five a Day. Resolution Talk Andrea shares her latest template recipe […]
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 […]
It’s November, and Stefin and Andrea are celebrating another spin “round” the sun for themselves and Preheated with a month devoted to all round treats. From bagels to bundt cakes, it’s going to be fun and festive. And remember, our 100th episode is fast approaching! There’s still time to weigh in with your favorite recipe from the […]
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 […]