Stefin and Andrea are reunited behind their microphones for the first time since October 2020, and there's a lot to catch up on! What have each of them have been up to in (and out) of their kitchens, what are they looking forward to baking this fall, when is banana bread actually pumpkin bread, and how many treats are too many for a book club that just started meeting in person again? All these burning questions (and more) will be answered in this Very Special Episode! You can read the full show...
Nov 01, 2021•36 min
The monumental 200th episode is here! Andrea and Stefin share their final “greatest hits." From a favorite no-churn ice cream, to an Australian peanut butter cake, and an all-time best bread, the hosts are celebrating food and friendship. Plus, the Globetrotting Gourmet reminisces about favorite foodie travels, and the hosts share a big announcement. You can read the full show notes here. Listeners, we hope our show provides a bit of respite when you need it most. Be well, and thanks for listeni...
Oct 26, 2020•33 min
Garden parties and tray bakes are just two of the terms Stefin has taught Andrea since moving to London. The hosts provide three ideas for special Halloween treats, and then Andrea’s up with her second Greatest Hit: London Fog Shortbread from Oleander and Palm from Episode 61 . Happy People Fudge and Carrot Cake Coffee Cake are two Listener favorite recipes this week, and Andrea revels in the discovery of another new term: the simple and delicious counter cake . You can read the full show notes ...
Oct 19, 2020•35 min
It's October and that means ... eggnog?! Take a listen to discover why the hosts are starting their eggnog now, and discover their favorite show titles from the last four years. It's Stefin's turn to share a Greatest Hit and she's raving about the Chocolate Chess Pie from Episode 16. Might you consider this for your Thanksgiving table? Then it's the Listeners' turn, and Lemon Drizzle Cake from Episode 45 and Easy 10-Minute Tiramisu from Episode 164 take a twirl in the spotlight. You can read the...
Oct 12, 2020•32 min
This October, Stefin and Andrea are taking a walk down memory lane, revisiting their "Greatest Hits" in the lead up to their monumental 200th episode. Andrea's up first with what is perhaps the perfect autumnal pie (it won her Third Season Blue Ribbon, after all). Then listeners take a turn at the mic, with nominations for a live audio show recorded in Stefin's kitchen , as well as a giant donut made during April 2000's Sweet and Sour Month . You can read the full show notes here. Listeners, we ...
Oct 05, 2020•27 min
Up first: the James Beard Award announcement for the best books in the Baking & Desserts (and Health!) categories! Equally exciting discoveries of both extensive and whimsical measuring spoon sets are discussed before the hosts move on to this week's Recipe Review of Homemade English Muffins by Gemma Stafford. Is the extra work worth it? This week's bake along is the Healthiest Breakfast Cookies from Choosing Chia and you'll probably have most of the ingredients if you make your own granola ...
Sep 28, 2020•36 min
The hosts start the show reminding Listeners to be careful when sampling raw dough or using raw dough or raw dough mixes in recipes. Stefin's kids' dentist gives her homemade ice cream a thumbs up. The 200th episode is rapidly approaching and the hosts are asking Listeners to share their favorite moment from the first 200 episodes. This week's recipe review is Betty Crocker’s Make Ahead Peach Breakfast Bake. Stefin made this recipe with modifications using Copycat Bisquick from Tonia at The Gunn...
Sep 21, 2020•33 min
Stefin and Andrea are singing the praises of two cookbooks, Jubilee by Toni Martin, and Regula Ysewijn’s Pride & Pudding — both full of food history, beautiful photographs, and intriguing recipes. Andrea and her family loved the Cheddar, Bacon, and Caramelized Onion Quiche from Good Things Baking Co. , despite an unexpected pastry modification. This week, Stefin’s tackling Betty Crocker’s Make-Ahead Peach Breakfast Bake with a planned modification of her own -- homemade Bisquick. Finally, th...
Sep 14, 2020•37 min
Andrea and Stefin were busy in their kitchens this summer during the August hiatus. Stefin beat the heat with multiple batches of homemade ice cream, including new favorites Cookes and Cream, and Peanut Butter Cup . Andrea became obsessed with the next-level chocolate chip cookie from New Orleans restaurant Josephine Estelle. Going “Back to Breakfast,” the duo intro the month’s first bake along, a Cheddar, Bacon and Caramelized Onion Quiche from Good Things Baking . Finally, is there anything yo...
Sep 07, 2020•34 min
This August, the hosts are "TCB" -- that's Taking Care of Baking -- to tackle some of their remaining #20for20 baking resolutions. Stefin's finishing up the last of August's Quick Bite episodes with a #20for20 baking resolution to create an original Cookie Butter Cupcake. You can read the full show notes here. Stefin and Andrea will be back together again with feature-length episodes starting September 7, but until then, consider listening to any of the nearly 200 episodes you may have missed. A...
Aug 31, 2020•15 min
It's finally time for Andrea to make good on her #20for20 promise to make a dessert that tastes as good as the raw cake batter from Episode 122! First stop: the scientists, who say cake batter flavor is a combination of vanilla, nuts and butter. Andrea started trying Funfetti cake batter dips (thanks to listener Miranda!) but found them too 'cream-cheesy' and not fluffy enough. It wasn't until she was making Nigella's No Churn Coffee Ice Cream that she realized it had the texture she wanted. A q...
Aug 24, 2020•10 min
This August, the hosts are "TCB" -- that's Taking Care of Baking -- to tackle some of their remaining #20for20 baking resolutions. Stefin's up with the third of five Quick Bite episodes: Short and sweet segments to see you through the dog days of summer. Today, she's working on a Tasty Toponym (a food named after a place): Lake Bled Cream Cake from Slovenia. Creamy, rum-infused custard and sweetened whipped cream are sandwiched between crispy sheets of puff pastry. As good as the real deal? You ...
Aug 17, 2020•7 min
This August, the hosts are "TCB" -- that's Taking Care of Baking -- to tackle some of their remaining #20for20 baking resolutions. This week Andrea's up with the second of the five Quick Bite episodes: Short and sweet segments to see you through the dog days of summer. She's trying her hand at Salami and Herb Star Bread from King Arthur Flour, a beautiful loaf inspired by Listener Jesse. You can read the full show notes here. Stefin and Andrea will be back together again with feature-length epis...
Aug 10, 2020•12 min
This August, the hosts are "TCB" -- that's Taking Care of Baking -- to tackle some of their remaining #20for20 baking resolutions. Stefin's up with the first of the five Quick Bite episodes: Short and sweet segments to see you through the dog days of summer. She's trying her hand at baked yogurt , a cheesecake-like dish she discovered in Prague ... at breakfast time! Will it be delicious any time of day, and from her own kitchen? You can read the full show notes here. Stefin and Andrea will be b...
Aug 03, 2020•9 min
Andrea’s looking for suggestions for what to do with over-proofed bread dough after a Midwest Made mixup, while Stefin’s looking forward to her summer reading list, which includes Pride & Pudding: A History of British Puddings, Savory and Sweet . Both hosts went rogue on the No-Bake Grasshopper Pie from The Spruce Eats , with mixed results. Then the duo introduce the final “no-bake along” of the month, an Almond Granita from Saveur . Finally, Listeners weigh in on the best summertime treats,...
Jul 27, 2020•43 min
Stefin’s fresh off a "Perfect Pavlova" Zoom class with chef Skye McAlpine , author of A Table in Venice and A Table for Friends , recently released on July 9. Both hosts enjoyed the make-ahead no-bake Salted Caramel and Pecan Cheesecake Pots from Olive magazine, although Andrea found her ingredient splurges made the overall dessert cost a bit too high, and Stefin wished for a more cheesecake-y flavor. This week's bake along is the retro classic No-Bake Grasshopper Pie from The Spruce Eats . Crèm...
Jul 20, 2020•38 min
Andrea’s making incredible progress expanding her GF and dairy-free baking repertoire with Shauna Sever's Giant Peanut Butter Cookies and an adaptable fruit crisp from Weeknight Baking , while Stefin’s looking forward to celebrating National Tapioca Pudding Day on July 15. Reorganizing your pantry this summer? Be sure to check expiration dates and donate any still-fresh dry goods to your local food bank or Little Free Pantry. Both hosts agree that Dorie Sanders' No-Churn Fresh Lemon Ice Cream wi...
Jul 13, 2020•35 min
The hosts kick off a month of desserts that rely on your fridge or freezer for some icy delight, and, to help celebrate the US's National Ice Cream Month, start the show with some of the favorites from past seasons: Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk ; Sugar Free Chocolate ; Dairy Free, GF Spicy Peanut Butter; Classic Chocolate (with Rocky Road mix-ins) ; and Tahini Chocolate Banana Soft Serve . Will this week's "freeze along", Dori Sander's No Churn Fresh Lemon Ice Cream with Candied Sesame Seeds jo...
Jul 06, 2020•27 min
What recipe can you bake from memory? Andrea thought she could do a fruit crisp, but maybe she should stick to pie crust. Then it's on to a review of the Black Sesame Cookies from JustOneCookbook and a final wrap-up of Japanese Sweets month with a Blue Ribbon for the dessert each host loved the most. You can read the full show notes here. Listeners, our thoughts are with you and your families and loved ones. We hope our show provides a bit of respite when you need it most. Be well, and thanks fo...
Jun 29, 2020•24 min
Stefin and Andrea are excited by the 2020 James Beard Award-nominees for outstanding baking and dessert cookbook, and struggle to decide which they’ll purchase first. Were the Extra Tall Extra Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes extra delicious or just extra frustrating? This week’s bake along is Black Sesame Cookies from Just One Cookbook , a recipe the hosts already love for its mix of savory and sweet, its use of weights and measures, as well as well-thought-out variations and tips. Finally, in ...
Jun 22, 2020•35 min
It’s another week of sweet rewards as Stefin and Andrea review the Homemade Royce's Nama Chocolate from Jun & Tonic , discuss a portion-controlled version of Japanese Milk Bread Rolls from King Arthur Flour that uses the tangzhong method, and debate buying a stapleless stapler for this week’s bake along, Extra Tall Extra Fluffy Soufflé Pancakes (a.k.a., Gram Cafe Pancakes) from Iamafoodblog.com. Plus, a deep dive into a crucial Japanese dessert ingredient, red-bean paste. You can read the fu...
Jun 15, 2020•33 min
Its a straight up and down pan, it's a rectangular pan, it's a Pullman Pan! Thanks to the Listeners for the tip! This week's Shokupan from Chopstick Chronicles sets the record for the fastest disappearing dessert in both host's households...yes, it's that good. The next bake along is Homemade Royce's Nama Chocolate from food blogger Jun over at JunandTonic, bake along and post your pictures. Finally, the hosts wrap up the show with an exploration of mochi, the cute and tasty rice cake that every...
Jun 08, 2020•39 min
Chocolate chip cookies are always in heavy rotation throughout the year, and this month is no exception as the hosts start off talking about their favorites, and some new discoveries. Then the hosts kick off an entire month of Japanese sweets and treats. First up is a classic Japanese milk bread, the Shokupan from Chopstick Chronicles. Will Andrea and Stefin love what they've been missing in this fluffy, soft white bread? Andrea's latest Netflix obsession, Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman is t...
Jun 01, 2020•27 min
Stefin and Andrea jitterbug out of the Roaring ‘20s with this jam-packed episode featuring the perfect oatmeal cookie (from an unexpected source), two clutter-clearing tips, a review of the "comforting and cozy" (and downsized) Flapper Pie from allrecipes.com , and a preview/review of a no-bake Strawberry Ice Cream Charlotte from Taste of Home . Finally, will your favorite baking book (or most spectacular baking fail) be featured in our “learning and laughs” roundup? You can read the full show n...
May 25, 2020•37 min
Is it doubly delicious, or double trouble, when a recipe mix-up for this week’s bake along leads Andrea and Stefin down two different pineapple paths ? Then it’s time for a Canadian heritage pie with the perfect title for our Roaring ‘20s month: Flapper Pie from Allrecipes.com! And, after you’ve stopped by this week’s Intimidation Station, you’ll be a champion of custard and a master of meringue. You can read the full show notes here. Listeners, our thoughts are with you and your families and lo...
May 18, 2020•31 min
Andrea's raving about her latest discovery: using spelt flour in Ina Garten's chicken pot pie. Then it's a review of Samoa Cookie Bars from Life Love and Sugar -- better than the boxed version from the Girl Scouts? This week's bake along is a favorite 1920s dessert, the pineapple upside down cake from King Arthur Flour -- this time, made in a skillet. Finally, the hosts take a deep dive into the food history of the 1920s to discover why innovations in science and technology 100 years ago are sti...
May 11, 2020•35 min
Kicking off a new month of sweet treats popularized over 100 years ago, May's theme is The Roaring '20s. If you like Girl Scout cookies, you'll enjoy the start to this episode as Andrea and Stefin trip down memory lane recalling all of their favorite childhood Girl Scout Cookies, and some new discoveries. Inspired by Listener Josh, this week's bake along is a copycat of the famous Girl Scout Samoa cookie. Bake along with the hosts and make Life, Love and Sugar's Samoa Cookie Bars . A heartfelt r...
May 04, 2020•25 min
It’s a bumper final episode of Sweet & Sour Month! The hosts are intrigued by a sour-cream pie crust , and Stefin’s finally tackled homemade milk kefir using freeze-dried starter (reminding Andrea of cowboy sourdough). In this week's review, the duo dodge numerous frustrations to declare Shauna Sever’s Donut Loaf a huge, powdered-sugar-covered win. And who can resist the month’s final bake-along? Emma Christensen's Buttermilk Quick Bread with an astonishing 10 variations, that uses your choi...
Apr 27, 2020•36 min
A variety of quarantine baking challenges kick off the show; your favorite baking duo are on the case to help you with freezing dairy and locating egg- and flour-free desserts. The recipe review of Lemon Sour Cream Pie from Tastes Better From Scratch featured one roaring success with a blind bake! Both hosts agreed this pie's star ingredient, sour cream, makes for a lovely and delicious dessert. This week's bake along is Donut Loaf from Midwest Made by Shauna Sever. Stefin's excited based on rec...
Apr 20, 2020•33 min
Stefin and Andrea were blown away by the recent virtual Preheated Bake Along spearheaded by Listeners Jesse and Rebecca in late March. From cranberry banana bread to “ugly cake,” with stops in Florida for strawberry jalapeño jam, fennel crackers in London, and first-time croissants, our Listeners worldwide had a great time sharing their original bakes. Though this is the first official month devoted to desserts made with tangy dairy, the Preheated hosts have been baking with buttermilk, sour cre...
Apr 13, 2020•28 min
