Episode 131: Hip to Be Square

A hot tip from Listener Rosemary sends Andrea scurrying to investigate the correct name for part of her Cuisinart food processor (hint: it does not contain the words thing-er or thing-y), and the hosts debate not only using rogue pieces of kitchen appliances to decorate cookies, but also the many nicknames we have for our favorite devices.

Speaking of going rogue, have you heard of professional baker and amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen, the protagonist of Joanne Fluke’s Cozy Mystery series? Stefin’s amazed that each book is said to contain up to 20 recipes, making them as much cookbook as novel. Meanwhile, Andrea’s got Preheated-favorite author Ruth Reichl’s Save Me the Plums on her summer list, and hopes this non-fiction account of Reichl’s best-seller Delicious will be just as tasty.

This Week’s Bake Along: Cookie Butter Blondies from Butternut Bakery

After having so much fun with their Round theme in November 2018, Stefin and Andrea are back with more geometric goodies. This month, tasty treats that are Hip to Be Square (think bar cookies, ice-cream sandwiches, and cake!).

First up: Cookie Butter Blondies from Jenna at the Butternut Bakery. It’s been a while since the duo have allowed cookie butter in their homes (Episode 14’s Totally Biscoff Pie is still a fan favorite). Will adding this addictive spread, make from pulverized speculoos spice cookies, to the batter make a blondie that’s as dangerous to have in the house as a brownie?

Homemade Extracts: A Tasty and Fun Summertime Project That Makes a Perfect Gift

From vanilla to mint, homemade extracts can be an easy, tasty and fun summertime project — and will be help you get a jump on holiday gifting.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Tidbits by Marcie

Frieda Loves Bread

Specialty Bottle

Cooks’ Illustrated

Previously on Preheated …

Two Years Ago: Episode 33: Quick Bite Mini Cheesecakes
One Year Ago: Episode 82: Keep Your Cool

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