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 […]
Episode 148: Cheddar and Hazelnut Shortbread
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 […]
Episode 147: Cornish Chunkies
Move over Pumpkin Spice Latte! The world’s second-largest coffee chain, UK-based Costa, has introduced their “bonfire” range of drinks — latte, hot chocolate and cold brew — to celebrate autumn. Will they be perfect with the chain’s much-ballyhooed Biscoff Muffin? Stefin vows to find out … before October 31! (And stay tuned to see if […]
Episode 146: Smoked Gouda Dinner Muffins
Andrea starts the show quizzing Stefin on the spices included in a homemade pumpkin spice blend and Stefin rises to the challenge, correctly guessing all five spices in Andrea’s favorite recipe from Pioneer Woman: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and allspice. Listeners, do you have a favorite spice blend? Recipe Review: Smoked Gouda Dinner Muffins Happy […]
Episode 145: Simply Savoury
It’s the first week of Simply Savoury month! (And yes, that is the British spelling!) The hosts keep to their “vow and resolution” to bake in season with a seasonal rundown of what’s fresh in markets right now (in both hemispheres) along with some great ideas for what to do with the bounty. This Week’s […]
Episode 144: Bonus Blue Ribbon for September
Andrea first discovered how much she loved raw cake batter in Episode 122 when she tasted the Orange Marmalade Cake batter. She has since discovered the Lick the Bowl Fois Gras Cake Batter from Eden Hill Provisions and wonders if that is the answer to her cake batter quest? A fluffy pâté infused with sprinkles, […]
Episode 143: Pineapple Coconut Curry Loaf
Stefin is celebrating another family birthday and breaking out her traditional Triple Layer Guinness Chocolate Cake, which is no easy feat. To make things a bit easier on herself this year, she acted as her own sous chef, got things ready in advance, and spread the work across several days. To do this at home, […]
Episode 142: Peanut Butter & Jelly Poke Cake a Wonder from Down Under
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 […]
Episode 141: Cocoa Swirled Banana Bread
Stefin loved finding a treasure trove of old Martha Stewart Everyday Food magazines while on holiday in the Pacific Northwest this summer, and was reminded how fun vintage magazines can be. Don’t ignore them when you’re stopping by a Little Free Library, garage sale, or thrift store! Magazines published within the last 10 years are […]
Episode 140: New Twists on Old Classics
Andrea starts the show recounting a summertime victory at the Thurston County Fair. With her triple berry pie, she walked away with a Blue Ribbon in the Mixed Berry division, and (even more exciting) an envelope with some cash! Listeners, the hosts need your help! For an upcoming segment, they’d like your best bake sale […]