Episode 201: Fall Kitchen Catch-Up

The Preheated hosts reunite behind their microphones for the first time since October 2020, and there’s a lot to catch up on! Stefin’s still in London, cooking (with gas) in a new kitchen in between homework assignments for her master’s degree in creative writing. In Olympia, Andrea is working full-time as a recruiter and taking […]

Episode 200: Greatest Hits Volume 4

For four seasons, the Preheated hosts have championed homemade ice cream, so it’s only fitting that they award an honorable mention to Nigella’s No-Churn Salted Caramel Bourbon Ice Cream which Stefin has made “at least 85 times.” Andrea urges coffee lovers to check out Nigella’s similar One-Step No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream, or any of Nigella’s […]

Episode 193: Back to Breakfast

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 […]

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 138: Quick Bite: GF PB Cookies and Lemon (Ice Cream) Pudding

Stefin’s back with the last of her August Quick Bite episode devoted to three-ingredient bakes. Today, two “cheater’s” desserts for when you need something sweet in a hurry: Peanut Butter cookies that are both gluten- and dairy-free, and a British-style lemon pudding that uses one of your host’s favorite condiments, lemon curd, along with a […]

Episode 133: Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

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 […]

Episode 126: Passionate about Passion Fruit and Chocolate Expert Jennifer Earle

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 […]

Episode 111: Going Bananas for Banoffee Pie

Andrea is reporting in on the epic Twitter war between @JPosnanski who thinks “Fruit pie is delicious” vs. @KenTremendous who believes “Hot fruit is disgusting.” Stefin falls in with the majority with “Fruit pie is delicious” while Andrea wavers a bit, since she’s not a fan of cooked apple! Listeners, where do you stand in […]

Episode 105: Chilled Soufflé Falls Short

It’s the night before Christmas … and the Preheated hosts are busily making merry. Andrea’s got the recipe for her neighbor’s famous “boozy nut cake,” and the duo weigh in on their favorite holiday bread on Episode 27 of the Christmas Past podcast. Andrea also reports success making a butterscotch and peanut butter variation of […]