An amazing recipe for Blueberry Jam Muffins that have the ladies jammin'! The victimology of Brandy Stevens-Rosine who will always be remembered as the kind of friend everyone wants to have. It's Anne's turn to bake, so she shares how she merged the best of two recipes into one. https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/best-ever-blueberry-muffins.html#tabrecipe https://abountifulkitchen.com/worlds-best-fresh-blueberry-muffins/ Karen unravels the torturous death of a young college student that was t...
Mar 09, 2023•33 min•Ep. 124
Anne recounts the story of a family's senseless annihilation, and Karen bakes a Pecan Braid using frozen puff pastry. There's a jingle by Josh from Super Familiar with the Wilsons Podcast that reminds us always to clean the knives. Rest in peace Kevin, Lisa, and Thomas Haines. Anne's sources: https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/alec-kreider-never-revealed-motive-for-killing-his-friend-friends-parents-in-brutal-2007-stabbing/article_cf578904-e195-11e6-80c1-5f1fae40c6f7.html https://murderpedia...
Mar 01, 2023•35 min•Ep. 123
It's Anne's turn to bake, so she presents a delightful recipe for a couple of single-serving chocolate cakes. Of course, she uses Killa Vanilla. As the cakes are baking in their sweet little ramekins, Karen unpacks the story of a smart, kind girl named Laurel Jean Mitchell. She went missing on her way to meet some friends after work. She is found more than 15 miles away, even though she had set off on her short journey on foot. Her family agonizes as they wait more than 40 years for answers as h...
Feb 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 122
The sisters are at it again with hijinx and inappropriate laughter. First there is in-depth uneducated discussion of the ongoing Alex Murdaugh double homicide court case. Karen divulges a great recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough dip. Anne recounts the murders of 2 Billy Whites in Kinston, NC. Indie pod spotlight: Doom Generation Podcast https://www.sugarcoatedpod.com #chocolatechip #killavanilla #truecrimecommunity #podnation #recipes, #karendevanie, #annevarner #murderpodcast #indiepodcast ...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 121
he Sugar Sisters are happy to be back after a long hiatus! In this episode, Anne bakes a yummy chicken pot pie that is heavenly! Karen covers the story of Angelica 'AJ' Hadsell, who was a freshman at Longwood University in 2015 when she went missing on Spring Break. Her tragic loss rocked her Chesapeake/Norfolk Virginia community as well as her mom and siblings. To purchase their new book, 'CLICK, CLICK, CLICK' use these links: Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/click-click-cli...
Jan 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 120
We welcome and friend and fellow indie podcaster, Antonio Palacios of The Cultworthy Podcasts. While Anne bakes an easy and delicious recipe for Caramel Apple Pull Apart Bread, Antonio unleashes his velvety vocals as he details an old Hollywood murder case. Next, Karen narrates the twists and tales of a local murder at The Mill tavern in North Charleston, SC. This is a story of Teresa Haught's murder and the man who loved her but confessed to killing her twice. It's a story brought to Karen's at...
Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 119
Happy Halloween, Y'all! In this final OctoBoo series of 2022, it's Karen's turn to break out the spooky stories, but can she complete the task? She talks about creepy stuff happening at the Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, SC. There are spooky performances by Matt with the Decayin' with the Boys podcast and Dan from the Casting Views podcast. Anne bakes up boozy brownies using S'Mores Baileys Irish Cream. Hey, Bailey's! Isn't it time you sponsored us? #creepy #spookyseason #ghoststories #boozybr...
Oct 31, 2022•43 min•Ep. 118
The spooky adventures continue in this OctoBoo series. Anne and Karen meet their dear friend and Ghost Tour Guide extraordinaire, Bruce Orr. Bruce is the best tour guide around and he works for https://www.bulldogtours.com - be sure to ask for him by name and let him know the Sugar Sisters sent you! Bruce takes the broads onto the USS Yorktown, located in the Charleston Harbor, at Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant, SC. He entertains with ghost stories and more as Anne tries to hold it together. We ar...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 117
In this OctBoo episode, Anne regales with some tales. Ghostly tales abound because it's the spooky season. Karen bakes up deliciously easy Pretzel Turtle treats. Anne starts with two ghost stories from the Charleston, SC, area. Then, Karen follows with a recanting of a spiritual mystery from Murrell's Inlet, SC. The imbibement for the evening -- Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider served as cold as a corpse's hand! Also, enjoy a spooky reading from Kay at F**k My Worklife Podcast as she treats us to some...
Oct 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 116
In this episode, the Sugar Sisters welcome a real-life crime and novel author. Jode Millman joins the show and bakes soft and pillowy Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies with Karen. Jode` opts for Apricot Jam and Karen goes for the Blueberry. We get a behind-the-scenes look at 2 of Jode's books that are out now. Visit her website at https://www.jodemillman.com/ to read about her and her prize-winning books. She has another one coming out in the Spring of 2023, so read the first two now while you wait. ...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 115
In this episode, Karen and Anne welcome Amanda and Josh Wilson from the podcast Super Familiar with the Wilsons. Amanda tells the tale of the now infamous Murder Cake. Afterwards, Karen and the Wilsons tell Anne about the Gainesville Ripper. Because Josh and Amanda are from Gainesville, they are able to provide details that are specific to that area. There are talks of ratios and chicken trips and hot dog bars. It's all quite informative. Indie Spotlight: Decayin' with the Boys podcast Latin Juk...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 114
In the 2nd part of our episode with Jay & Kay from F**k My Work Life podcast, Karen describes what she attempted to bake and why the sisters considered it a failure. It was ooey and it was gooey, but not very magical. Kay finally gets her turn to disclose the murder case she brought. Using Wikipedia as her source, she recounts the story of the first female to be sentenced to death in the state of California. There is more laughter and fun and a few more apologies to Momma. Our introduction w...
Sep 12, 2022•43 min•Ep. 113
In this episode, Anne and Karen welcome Jay and Kay from the F**k My Work Life podcast. Part 1 has Jay recounting the tragic loss of two special girls from Scotland at the hands of a monster. Jay's source came from Wikipedia - Ian Huntley. Enjoy the shenanigans. Indie Spotlights: Casting Views Voluntary Input #indiepodcast #womenpodcasters #womeninmedia #ianhuntley #murderinscotland #truecrime #bakingfromscratch #darkhumor #ifyoukillpeoplewewilltalkaboutyou #staysweetanddon'tmurder #karendevanie...
Sep 01, 2022•42 min•Ep. 112
In the 2nd part of the Casting Views episode, Karen unravels the horrific murder of Samantha Joshephson. Sami was a graduating Senior at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. She had a bright future as she was planning to attend Drexel Law School after graduation. The night she and her friends went to celebrate her acceptance into Law School turned into a nightmare. Samantha got into what she thought was the Uber she ordered. What she entered instead was the portal to her brutal deat...
Aug 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 111
In this episode, the sisters welcome their British buddies, Dan and Lou from the Casting Views podcast. It's a dark thriller that they bring to us for a murder case as they unveil one of history's most depraved couples, Fred and Rose West. There is a trigger warning here because of the extreme violence and sexual situations. Buckle up and listen at your own risk and ENJOY this spicy murder case with proper British humor. Opening Intro brought to you by Josh at Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, ...
Aug 13, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 110
The sisters are back from their break and in this episode they chat about what they've been up to from traveling to NC to writing their book to what fun shows they've been watching. We've missed y'all and we hope you've missed us too! #couchchatting #newepisode #bookwriting #streamingtv #whattowatch Indie Podcast promo - The Movie Wire Show www.linktr.ee/Moviewireshow
Aug 05, 2022•44 min•Ep. 109
The sisters welcome Matt from the Decay' with the Boys Podcast for some hijinks and shenanigans. You can find Matt's (& Adam's) impressive podcast at https://www.podpage.com/decayin-with-the-boys Karen bakes up a healthy Blueberry Breakfast Bar. Meanwhile, Anne breaks down the murders of Sam Herr and Julie Kilushi in Costa Mesa, CA. Then, Matt plays "Karen" and steps in to present a murder case from the Pro Wrestling world that is a stunner! #KillaVanilla #ProWrestling #WWE Indie Podcast spo...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 108
In this episode, Anne bakes up delicious Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes that are mind-blowingly tasty. Karen narrates the story of the Staudte murders, beginning with Mark, a married father of four and full-time local band member, and someone Anne really wants to call Mike. Next, Anne takes us on the journey of the Jennings murder out of Georgia. Indie podcast promotions: http://www.voluntaryinput.com https://www.podpage.com/decay-with-the-boys Recipe can be found at: https://omgchocolatedesserts...
Jun 06, 2022•44 min•Ep. 107
This is a special episode of Slaying in the Kitchen! We welcome Leo Allen to bake with us. Leo is a fellow-podcaster who hosts Voluntary Input, which you can find at www.voluntaryinput.com. Anne leads Leo in a great recipe for Lemon Cooler Cookies from https://thecarefreekitchen.com/lemon-cooler-cookies/. Then, Karen and Leo unpack the crazy mystery of the Suitcase Murders from Wisconsin and Minnesota. Karen's sources: Steven Zelich: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com https://www.cbsnews....
May 29, 2022•40 min•Ep. 106
This episode brings us a skinny muffin recipe, more laughs, and a new word for the Sugar Coated Dictionary. Karen bakes up Skinny Strawberry Chocolate muffins from www.aprilflours.com. Anne unpacks the 1961 murder of Janet Staschak from Latrobe, PA. Next, Karen relays the 2017 murder of Lauren Hugelmaier from Raleigh, NC, also known as the "Cold Medicine Murder". There may or may not have been a pre-game bourbon shot. And what exactly is a Tinterview? #pregame #bourbonshot #strawberryrecipes #sk...
May 21, 2022•45 min•Ep. 105
This week, because Karen is fighting the Carolina Crud, we have replaced our episode with our guest appearance on the Casting Views podcast. Dan and Lou host a humorous show about everything. No topics are off limits. They hosted us as guests, and we had a jolly great time comparing British food to American food. Please find them on all major podcasting listening platforms. Tally Ho! #britishhumor #ukhumor #americanfood #britishfood #goodtimes #greatfriends
May 12, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 104
Anne bakes up delicious Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts that include homemade strawberry jam and buttery pastry. These are what childhood memories taste like! Karen unpacks the egregious acts of a murderous husband in the Lori Hacking case out of Salt Lake City, UT. Then, Anne brings us the Berfield murder from Medford, MA. There is much discussion about podcast friend, Antonio, from the Cultworthy Podcast and the sisters hope they did not creep him out. Good times! #strawberryrecipes #homemade #p...
May 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 103
In this episode, Karen bakes proper English biscuits from the show Ted Lasso. Anne gives an account of a harrowing murder between co-workers in Virginia Beach, VA. Afterwards, Karen unravels a 35-year cold case from Glasgow, Scottland. The giggles and laughter flow almost too freely and things get out of hand. The sisters are able to pull it together long enough to complete the episode. #livecomedy #liveimprov #biglaughs #truecrimepodcast #darkhumor #inappropriategiggles #englishbiscuits #tedlas...
Apr 27, 2022•46 min•Ep. 102
In this episode, Anne bakes up a delicious Strawberry Swirl Pound Cake. The recipe calls for Almond Extract and Kill Vanilla. Anne deviates and uses yummy strawberry jam. Karen recounts a double murder in Bedford County, VA, which is near Lynchburg, VA. Then, Anne gives us the terrifying murders by the Dating Game Killer, Rodney Acala, whose victims are vast and there are still more out there unidentified. The case Karen covers in Virginia is the Haysom Murders where a rebellious University of V...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 101
Happy 100th Episode! The sisters get out of the kitchen, pour some bourbon, and give updates on some of the episodes they have covered over the years. Sit back, relax, and reminisce. #bourbon #casereview #100episodes #truecrimepodcast #darkhumor indie podcast spotlights: F**CK My Work Life https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f-k-my-work-life/id1555824690 Voluntary Input https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voluntary-input/id1456023122...
Apr 08, 2022•49 min•Ep. 100
In this episode, the sisters have gotten into the bourbon again. Karen misses the mark on this recipe for Double Layer Chocolate Chip cake that turns out more like a double cookie, but actually tastes good. Anne takes us on a wild ride with the Fuss Family out of Stone Mountain, Georgia. Karen tells the story of Brad Perry's senseless death and how his mother embraced the mother of his killer. #chocolatechipcake #recipefail #bourbon #killavanilla #truecrimepodcast #bourbon #darkhumor #livecomedy...
Mar 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 99
In this episode, Anne Varner bakes up a festive and delicious Mardi Gras King Cake in celebration of Fat Tuesday. Karen covers a senseless triple murder out of Amity, Maine. Anne discusses the case of a Brother in Blue taken out in the line of duty by 3 idiots. #fattuesday #kingcake #killavanilla #triplemurder #lineofduty #mardigras #celebrationcake #darkhumor #truecrimepodcast #murdervicitims Karen's sources: The Worst Murder Case in the History of Maine | by Sal | Lessons from History | Medium...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 98
This episode finds Karen in the kitchen, baking up delicate Lemon Lavendar Sable Cookies from http://www.casualfoodlist.com. Both cases this week come out of the state of Ohio. Anne describes the story of sweet, retiree Barbara Howe, in Hamilton, OH. Karen unpacks the harrowing tale of survivor Sarah Maynard and what happened to her family in Mt. Vernon, OH. #cookingwithlavendar #lemoncookies #isanyonelistening #karendevanie #annevarner #sugarcoatedmurderpodcast #killavanilla #truecrimepodcast #...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 97
In this episode, there is great debate on the term "blouse". Anne thinks it is out-dated and old fashioned, while Karen feels that it is a current term used frequently by everyone except Anne. Anne takes us through a delicious recipe for Brandied Apple Cake. Karen unpacks the disturbing case of Jennifer Harris out of Fannin, TX. Then, Anne describes the McCoy case from Chesapeake City, MD. It's another wild ride with the sisters! #murderinvestigation #cookingwithbrandy #vicitmology #darkhumor #t...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 96
In this episode, Karen bakes a recipe for Red Velvet Cupcakes using beets instead of food coloring. Then, the sisters discuss the victimology of murder victims Ross, Critchley, and Pangburn. #redvelvetcupcakes #cookingwithbeets #victimology #murdervictims #murderinvestigation #darkhumor #truecrimepodcast #murdermystery
Feb 04, 2022•50 min•Ep. 95
