We’ve heard you, Listeners, and know you’re counting on us to keep the baking conversation going strong, even in uncertain times. So that’s what we intend to do. We’ve got a new resource on our website: Quarantine Baking. We intend for this to be your one-stop-shop for answers to all of the questions we are […]
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 […]
Andrea and Stefin salute the upcoming holidays … National Cake Day on November 26 and Thanksgiving on November 28! Stefin’s sharing the US Thanksgiving tradition with her British friends, and Andrea is contemplating re-making the Pumpkin Coconut Chiffon Pie and the Sweet Potato Pie she made last year. Recipe Review: Carrot Cake Coffee Cake from […]
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 […]
Stefin kicks off this week’s episode with a recent Bollywood movie experience from her trip to India that involves – you guessed it – corn! The movie, Kalanck, was an over-the-top romance (it even had a bullfight) but Stefin was most charmed by the theater’s hot corn niblets served as a snack, along with the […]
The hosts have finalized their Nineteen for ’19 list, and are excited about tackling their new baking resolutions. Listeners, thanks so much for your suggestions, and keep them coming…Number 19 is still open for discussion! Do you have little bits of veggies left in your crisper? These Carrot, Cranberry and Pecan Muffins are a great […]
What’s hiding under your floorboards? We bet it’s not as exciting as a recent discovery in England … Mince Pies found under the floorboards of a hotel in the Isle of Man. Accompanied by a sweet note from Mum, this reminds Andrea of the origin of the CARE package, which she learned from reading The […]
Welcome to a very cool, very special 80th episode! Starting things off, the hosts review Cuisinart’s creamy, dreamy Simple Chocolate Ice Cream with Rocky Road mix-ins. Stefin used the original recipe and toasted almonds; Andrea went dairy free with coconut cream and pistachios, and treated herself to a bag of fresh marshmallows (after a much-needed cupboard clean […]
Andrea’s back from a Paleo desserts cooking class she recently attended, where she was happy to pick up several ideas for naturally gluten-free treats, including her favorite, a chocolate mousse made with coconut milk. And both hosts are intrigued with the idea of using dehydrated fruit powder in frostings for a hit of natural flavor […]
Raisin lovers everywhere, unite! Stefin starts the show with an impassioned defense of the much-maligned Raisinet, which Andrea is most decidedly not interested in, even though they’ve started making a version with dark chocolate, which she does love! And it turns out there is a candy horoscope for dark chocolate lovers: they are mature realists, […]