Episode 167: Double Ginger Spelt Cookies

From Listeners’ favorite Girl Scout Cookies, to the magical story of Yorkshire rhubarb, plus another dramatic reading from the back of a Dove’s Farm flour bag, Stefin and Andrea are full of chat this week. Review: Double Ginger Spelt Cookies from Daylesford The duo both absolutely loved these small-batch cookies, with their beautiful texture, warming […]

Episode 162: That’s Amore!

The Preheated Book Club is back with “Britalian” chef Anna del Conte’s memoir Risotto with Nettles. Anna is often credited as bringing Italian home cooking to England (her home since 1949), and is the author of seven cookbooks. Famously, Nigella Lawson credits her as an inspiration and mentor. American listeners may need to check local […]

Episode 136: Quick Bite: Beer Bread and “Cheat’s” Scones

Stefin’s up with the first of August’s “Quick Bite” episodes, and she’s focusing on three-ingredient bakes to make sure you get the most sweetness in the shortest amount of time this summer. First up: quick breads. Really quick breads, that both use bubbly beverages for flavor and lift. Preview/Review: Beer Bread and 7-up Scones Three-Ingredient […]

Episode 122: Bitter(sweet) Orange Marmalade Cake

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 […]

Episode 119: History and Mystery

The Preheated Facebook Group is exploding with activity! Recent “Pie Day” (March 14, a.k.a., 3.14) posts included Listeners Lauren and the beloved Fresh Pear Pie from Episode 112; Taryn with an original raspberry lemon chiffon; Sarah made some PB&J hand pies, and some sweet potato curry crust minis; Meredith made a blackberry basil; Karen made […]

Episode 88 Quick Bite: Crazy for Chutneys and Curds

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 […]

Episode 60: Peanut Butter Pie & 2018 Food Trends

After a chat with a loyal listener, Stefin wonders if she and Andrea could each come up with a list of their 10 favorite Preheated episodes. Stay tuned to see if your hosts are up to this challenge. Listeners: Let us know some of your favorite episodes! Maybe it was the featured recipes that delighted […]