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 […]
Reunited in Olympia, WA, Stefin and Andrea waste no time recapping their summertime Pies & Prosecco live event. With a fun and enthusiastic group of novice and expert bakers, the duo had a blast making fresh blueberry pies, and sharing lots of learning and laughs. Thanks to the Little General store for use of their awesome event space, and […]
Andrea’s having fun making her big black dog, Filson, some special treats. While cooking her way through Thomas Keller’s cookbook, Bouchon Bakery, she tried the Foie Gras Dog Biscuits and made them…exactly one time, which led to Filson’s love of the sound of the KitchenAid mixer. Since foie gras biscuits aren’t part of Andrea’s regular […]
In the third of four August Quick Bite episodes, Stefin shares her love of chutneys and curds. If you’ve never made these delicious and versatile condiments, you’re in for a treat! Curds are a creamy and smooth condiment made with eggs and butter, and are popular on British breakfast and tea-time tables. Lemon curd may […]
Is it a pizza? Or a cookie? How about a dessert pizza? You decide when you fire up your grill and make a pizookie along with Andrea in our second Quick Bite episode this week. You can use purchased cookie dough, or this recipe that Andrea used from chelsea’s messy apron. Listeners: What are your […]
In the first of four August Quick Bites, Stefin shares her love of homemade jam making, and shares two delicious recipes: Her “TNT” (tried-‘n’-true) Berry Freezer Jam (similar to this one from Better Homes & Gardens), and a new-to-her Golden Kiwi Jam from Waitrose Weekend. The berry jam is versatile and vibrant and works with blackberries, strawberries or raspberries. […]
It’s the fifth Monday of July, so Stefin and Andrea are up with a short and sweet bonus episode. Stefin thanks listener Laurin for her recommendation of Nigella Lawson’s No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream recipe, which she has now memorized, and Andrea shares that she can make a key ingredient, dulce de leche, in her Instant Pot! […]
It’s potluck season! If you need inspiration for your next big batch bake, check out the podcast’s Facebook page. From cream pies to Diplomat Cake, Preheaters have great suggestions for crowd-pleasing treats. Andrea and Stefin are intrigued and inspired, and have set aside several ideas for upcoming shows — thanks everyone, and stay tuned! One […]