Preheated Baking Podcast
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsKitchen wisdom and friendly chat from two friends who love to bake
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Ep 57: Gingerbread Cookie Bars are a New Holiday Baking Favorite!
December 25, 2017 09:00 - 34 minutes - 26.1 MBAndrea's prowling the aisles at Seattle Goodwill, looking for the most commonly donated Unitaskers in the houseware aisles (banana hooks, anyone?) Meanwhile, Stefin's raving about the Gingerbread Cookie Bars from The Laughing Spatula food blog and has already and dubbed them "The Christmas Cookie of 2017." Next up in our month of BonBons and Bars is Apple Cider Caramels from Smitten Kitchen. Both hosts are newbies at the candy-making game, but with a month's worth of solid success behind the...
Ep 56: Candy for Everyone!
December 18, 2017 09:00 - 35 minutes - 27.1 MBStefin has a delicious update from International Night, and, in keeping with Bon Bon & Bars month, introduces listeners to the Brazillian "national candy," brigadeiros. Andrea's wondering if she's up to the challenge of a classic Yule Log, and both hosts discuss holiday desserts they've never eaten. Both also loved the easy and quick (!) Homemade English Toffee (introduced in Episode 55) and have now made it several times, while contemplating a commercial candy venture. Next up are Gingerbre...
Ep 55: Blizzard Blondies and the Smells of Christmas
December 11, 2017 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.1 MBChristmas stories, books, and movies are getting our hosts through the holidays along with some delicious Blizzard Blondies from Redbook Magazine. "Bonbons and Bars" month continues next week when Stefin and Andrea tackle Homemade English Toffee. Will this sweet treat prove too difficult for our candy-shy hosts? Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find links to recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!
Ep 54: The Christmas Cookie Scene
December 04, 2017 09:00 - 37 minutes - 29.2 MBAndrea and Stefin are in the holiday mood as they kick off a festive month of Bon Bons & Bars with Blizzard Blondies -- pretty, easy and delicious! Stefin's trying to stay warm during the UK's "arctic blast," is looking forward to Nigella Lawson's first Christmas special since 2008, and is trying to determine how many apple slab pies to contribute to the USA table at her daugther's International Night. Fortunately, Big Batch Baker (BBB) Andrea has plenty of advice. Over in the Gadget Garage,...
Ep 53: International Desserts with Cate Brubaker
November 27, 2017 09:00 - 43 minutes - 32.1 MBAndrea is hot off another successful cookbook club meeting, and has several desserts to report on from the new Smitten Kitchen cookbook, Every Day. Meantime, Stefin is cleaning her stainless steel sink with an old-fashioned cleaning agent: Bicarb! (That's baking soda in the USA.) Both hosts debate how dangerous a bread and cake delivery service could be after Andrea tries one with delicious results. Speaking of delicious, Andrea has a new favorite birthday cake, the Fudgy Chocolate Cake with...
Ep 52: Baking Horoscopes Forecast Delicious Times Ahead
November 20, 2017 09:00 - 36 minutes - 27.8 MBWhat's your baking horoscope? Andrea loves wine and Stefin loves...turbot? OK, maybe they aren't perfect, but it sure was fun to hear them. On to cheesecake review from Mary Berry's American Baked Cheesecake, which boths hosts struggled with a bit. Birthday cake favorites were discussed, ranging from Chocolate Stout Cake, a magnificent, show-stopping, 3-layer masterpiece and the simple Party Cake Builder in Smitten Kitchen Every Day, the new cookbook from Deb Perelman. Finally, our hosts awa...
Ep 51: Cupcakes, Cheesecakes, and Listener Favorites
November 13, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 22.8 MBAndrea's kitchen is in a whirl of baking activity this week and she's cranking out Lemon Drizzle cake, fruitcake, and more. Meanwhile, Stefin's back from Scotland where she had a delicious cheesecake made with crowdie cheese. The hosts review their Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes from the Life, Love and Sugar food blog, and the Marshmallow Filled S'Mores Cupcakes from Sally's Baking Addiction in tribute to several of their first-year recipe favorites. Up next week, a delcicious cheesecake from Mar...
Ep 50: Older and Wiser (with Cupcakes!)
November 06, 2017 09:00 - 30 minutes - 23.7 MBStefin and Andrea kick off Preheated's celebratory first anniversary month with a look back at some memorable episodes -- including Cranberry Upside Down Cake (Episode 3), homemade eggnog (Episode 5) and Biscoff Pie (Episode 14). Andrea reminds listeners that now is a perfect time to stock up on baking spices, flour and butter (just like in Episode 1), and Stefin may have discovered the name of the mysterious Italian beignet she talked about in Episode 47. Next, both hosts introduce a cupcak...
Ep 49.5: Reunited in London! (Bonus Episode)
October 30, 2017 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MBIf Andrea and Stefin sound particularly giddy in this short and sweet bonus episode, it's because they're together again in jolly old England. Listen in as they discuss their trip to London's gorgeous Borough Market, Stefin issues a cautionary tale about making homemade caramel sauce, Andrea tells of the cooking class she took in Paris, they each choose an October recipient of the coveted Preheated Blue Ribbon Award, and they share two beautiful, unique and tasty Halloween dessert ideas. Ba...
Ep 49: Teatime at Home with Caterer Mimi Randall
October 23, 2017 09:00 - 45 minutes - 35.3 MBThe Cookbook Challenge results are in! The Victoria Sponge Cake from Lucy’s Bakes presented an interesting challenge to Stefin, while Andrea loved the Valencia Orange Cake from The Italian Baker by Melissa Forti. Caterer Mimi Randall, owner of Splendid Cakes and Catering in Plymouth, Minnesota gives us her tips for a festive tea party, while Stefin reviews several books that can help you create your own teatime at home. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Prehe...
Ep 48: Singing the Praises of Fall Baking
October 16, 2017 09:00 - 38 minutes - 30 MBAndrea's busy baking her favorite no-knead bread with a new-to-her (but almost 100-year-old) international sourdough starter. In honor of National Apple Month, Stefin revisits the Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies introduced in Episode 45. Pumpkin Cake Donuts are a fall favorite, but who can solve the mystery of the disappearing cinnamon sugar? It's also National Cookbook Month, and the duo introduce new recipes to challenge themselves: Victoria Sponge for Stefin, and Valencia Orange Cake for Andr...
Ep 47: Nothing Says Fall Like a (Pumpkin) Donut
October 09, 2017 09:00 - 42 minutes - 33.4 MBAndrea's whipping up a raft of homemade pantry staples, including granola, mayonnaise and dried mushroom powder. Stefin's still chipping away at her six pounds of wheat germ. And both hosts want to know: How low can you go when grating a nutmeg? Frustration abounds with the Amish Apple Dumpling: Stefin can't find Crisco, despite the best efforts of half the London Whole Foods' staff, and Andrea can't believe there's no sugar and spice in the recipe. (Not to mention that she had to peel and c...
Ep 46: Apple Dumpling Gang
October 02, 2017 09:00 - 24 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's Fall Festival time, and Andrea and Stefin are celebrating all that October has to offer -- apples, pumpkin, caramel and cookbooks! First up is an Amish Apple Dumpling from Midwest Living magazine -- an individual apple baked in a flaky pastry crust and toppped with a quick homemade caramel sauce. (And how often does a dessert bring up memories of comedy geniuses Tim Conway and Don Knotts?) Also: A modificiation of The Kitchn's Banana Blueberry Cake gets turned into a Banana Split Cake, ...
Ep 45: Citrus Success
September 25, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 22.3 MBAfter a disasterous experience with a usually foolproof banana bread recipe, Andrea introduces a new mini-segment, Almost Edible, and issues a lesson learned the hard way: Even though it may seem like a good idea, do not eyeball butter or bourbon! Lemon Drizzle Cake is a hit on both sides of the Atlantic (even if it might be called pound cake in the States), and the hosts round out Packable Snacks month with a harvest-time goodie, Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies. Finally, Gadget Garage lives up ...
Ep 44: Sugar Cookie Bars and Books
September 18, 2017 09:00 - 37 minutes - 27.9 MBLooking for a tasty, easy, make-ahead big batch dessert bake? Look no further than these delicious Sugar Cookie Bars from Together as a Family. Both Stefin and Andrea found this recipe to be a big hit. If you like lemon, you won't want to miss next week's dessert, Lemon Drizzle Cake. And what's an episode of Preheated without some book recommendations? From Alice Hoffman's Faithful to the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich, our hosts are reviewing all of their summer favorite reads, an...
Ep 43: Peanut Butter Bars, Po-Boys, Home Ec and Audiobooks
September 11, 2017 09:00 - 33 minutes - 26 MBPackable snacks month continues with both our hosts raving about the Chocolate Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars from a Dash of Sanity, despite some tricky issues with the recipe. With a wide range of topics this week, Stefin and Andrea reminsice about school lunches, home ec class, and talk about new audiobooks they've discovered. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find links to recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the f...
Ep 42: Tray Bakes and Teatime
September 04, 2017 09:00 - 30 minutes - 23.9 MBIt's back to school for our hosts, who kick off a month of Packable Snacks with a Chocolate Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bar. But first, Andrea has questions for Stefin about packing school lunches, and shares her own perfectly portable creation: A Marionberry Coconut Crumble Bar. In the Globetrotting Gourmet segment, Stefin details differences she's noticed in some common baking ingredients, and gives Andrea a quick run-down of what afternoon tea is all about. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea i...
Ep 41: Protein, Plums & Pig's Tails
August 28, 2017 09:00 - 34 minutes - 27.1 MBIt's the last week of August and Stefin's kids are heading to their new school in London. Meanwhile, back in the States, Andrea is rendering leaf lard and looking forward to flaky pie crusts. The Blueberry Banana Cake was a big hit with both hosts, even if the cream cheese frosting presented some problems. Andrea's looking forward to using home-grown plums in the final Potlucks & Picnics episode recipe, Summer Plum Crostata. And finally, the gals agree on a love of dates, and debate the meri...
Ep 40: What's Your Baking Temperament?
August 21, 2017 09:00 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MBAndrea starts off the week experimenting with baked donuts, while Stefin struggles to bake in her new convection oven in the U.K. They review their Easy No Bake Indoor S'mores Bars and introduce the Blueberry Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing. Finally the gals take a look at author Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies book (which you can pre-order here)and how your style affects your baking habits. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find all o...
Ep 39: Garden Parties and Road Trips
August 14, 2017 09:00 - 31 minutes - 24.8 MBIt's August and that means it's time for Potlucks & Picnics ... and also garden parties, road trips, state fairs, a debate about where rhubarb falls in the veggie (or plant? or fruit?) family, an abundance of wheat germ, overindulging in favorite snacks, and preparing s'mores indoors. Oh, and a review of Ina Garten's Peach and Blueberry Crumble! Who said anything about the lazy days of summer? Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find all of t...
Ep 38: International Connection
August 07, 2017 09:00 - 43 minutes - 33.4 MBAndrea and Stefin reconnect after their July hiatus by kicking off a month of potluck and picnic favorites with Ina Garten's Peach & Blueberry Crumble. Stefin briefs listeners on differences she's already noticed in her London kitchen and new favorite grocery store, and Andrea recounts a romantic tale involving historical fiction and hot wings. Unsure about potluck etiquette or if you should avoid a chocolate fountain? Listen in as Andrea talks to etiquette expert Arden Clise to get the nitt...
Ep 37 Quick Bite: Preheated Book Club!
July 31, 2017 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.38 MBJoin Stefin for the final July Quick Bite episode, as she dips into two expat foodie memoris -- one set between the World Wars in Europe and Mexico, and one set between Paris and New York in more recent times. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. Ready to binge? Download all the full-length episodes on Apple Podcasts. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!
Ep 36 Quick Bite: Affogato
July 24, 2017 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.24 MBAndrea combines two of her favorite foods - ice cream + coffee, in this delicious Quick Bite exploring affogato. *Photo courtesy of Andrea's talented niece, Olivia, at Drip Affogato Bar in New Orleans. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. Ready to binge? Download all the full-length episodes on Apple Podcasts. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!
Ep 35 Quick Bite: Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
July 17, 2017 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MBSweeten up your week with these bite-size episodes. Stefin reminisces about an old friend who brought her Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip cookies after the birth of her son -- and she shares the recipe! Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. Ready to binge? Download all the full-length episodes on Apple Podcasts. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!
Ep 34 Quick Bite: Popsicles
July 10, 2017 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.99 MBIt's another Preheated Quick Bite and Andrea cools you down with her latest obsession - popsicles. Join her for a short and sweet chat about this tasty treat. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. Ready to binge? Download all the full-length episodes on Apple Podcasts. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!
Ep 33 Quick Bite: Mini Cheesecakes
July 03, 2017 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.44 MBSweeten up your week with these Preheated Quick Bites. In this first installment, Stefin talks listeners through the joy of a pantry clean up and her resulting creation: Mini Cheesecakes! Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. Ready to binge? Download all the full-length episodes on iTunes. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!
Ep 32: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Spicy Peanut Butter Ice Cream
June 26, 2017 09:00 - 30 minutes - 24 MBThe clock is ticking down as Stefin packs for her big international move...will her Cuisinart electric ice cream machine make the cut, or be left behind? Listen in as our hosts grapple with voltage issues, review their Spicy Peanut Butter Ice Cream (bonus: it's naturally gluten free and dairy free) and discuss a childhood favorite, ice cream cakes. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.prehea...
Ep 31: Sugar Free Chocolate Ice Cream
June 19, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBIt isn't summer without a summer reading list and our hosts jump into the Preheated Book Club with their latest recommendations. Stefin and Andrea give two thumbs up for David Lebovitz's sugar free Agave Sweetened Chocolate Ice Cream, despite a few minor mishaps during the custard stage. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!
Ep 30: Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream
June 12, 2017 09:00 - 36 minutes - 30.1 MBIt's summertime and our hosts are enjoying both flaming and frozen desserts! From Bananas Foster to fried plantains, Stefin and Andrea enjoy easy and delicious desserts this summer and especially ice cream. The Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream gets two thumbs up and next week's Agave Sweetened Chocolate Ice Cream is introduced. In a Globetrotting Gourmet segment, frozen desserts from around the globe are celebrated. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Pr...
Ep 29: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
June 05, 2017 09:00 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MBIt's June and that means ice cream! Our hosts kick off the summer with some of their favorite ice cream memories and introduce the first ice cream recipe of the summer: Jeni's Splendid Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream. If you're in a hurry, listen in for some quick homemade hacks to get the ice cream experience at home, even when you're short on time. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, ...
Ep 28.5: May Bonus Episode
May 29, 2017 09:00 - 20 minutes - 15.9 MBJoin our hosts as they review the Texas Sheet Cake and award the coveted blue ribbon to their favorite May dessert from the Regional Food Tour. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!
Ep 28: Everything is Bigger in Texas, Including Cake
May 22, 2017 09:00 - 30 minutes - 23.6 MBAfter reviewing the delicious state cookie of New Mexico, the bizochito, our hosts head further South for some famous Texas Sheet Cake. Will this cake live up to it's delicious reputation? Tune in next week to find out. Andrea and Stefin also cover some of their quick fixes for Baking 911 disasters. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!
Ep 27: Bizcochito Cookies, Fun to Say And Eat!
May 15, 2017 09:00 - 28 minutes - 22.4 MBIt's time to review the Boston Cream Pie from Sugar and Soul, and our hosts think a few modifications made this a stellar cake! Next up, Andrea and Stefin continue their regional culinary tour traveling into the Southwest for New Mexico's state cookie, the bizcochito. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!
Ep 26: When is a Pie Actually a Cake?
May 08, 2017 09:00 - 36 minutes - 29 MBOur hosts start the show raving about rhubarb and hoping this annual sign of spring will result in some more spring-like weather. In the meantime, they'll make pie! The St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake turned out beautifully for Stefin, and gave Andrea a few challenges. The next stop on the USA culinary tour is introduced, and you can bake along with the hosts with the official Massachusetts state dessert, Boston Cream Pie. Finally, make a quick stop into Intimidation Station and talk with the ho...
Ep 25: Meet Me in St. Louis for Some Gooey Butter Cake
May 01, 2017 09:00 - 30 minutes - 23.9 MBThe hosts kick off the month of May with a regional food tour across the USA. First stop is in St. Lous for some Gooey Butter Cake, another Depression era treasure that makes use of leftover Danish (not that we usually have leftovers). Co-host Stefin shares some exciting news and a big international announcement, while Andrea recalls fond memories from her HelpDesk days when she and Stefin first met. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find a...
Ep 24: Who Wants to Win a Baking Contest?
April 24, 2017 09:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBBreakfast dishes seem to be all the rage these days, and Stefin kicks off the show with several recent breakfast finds, including waffles made with...activated charcoal! Savory breakfast bakes got two thumbs up from both our hosts. Whether you try Mark Bittman's Yogurt Biscuits or Smitten Kitchen's Jalapeno Scones, we think you'll find them easy to bake and full of flavor. For our final breakfast bakes, the hosts pick a classic: the Barefoot Contessa's Sour Cream Coffeecake. Finally, both ou...
Ep 23: Sweet & Spicy Breakfast Faves
April 17, 2017 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.3 MBAndrea and Stefin step lively into today's episode with a recent report that bakers are happier when they're whipping up treats for others. Your hosts couldn't agree more! With mindfulness in mind, they tackle Andrea's confectioners sugar mystery; review Dorie Greenspan's Breakfast Biscotti; intro two savory morning (or anytime) treats: Mark Bittman's Yogurt Biscuts and Jalapeno Cheddar Scones from Smitten Kitchen; and discuss the mouthwatering assortment of their Facebook fans' morning favo...
Ep 22: Are You Awake Bakes
April 10, 2017 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBPsst ... are you awake? You will be after tackling the pastry case favorite kougin amann! It's an invigorating, fun breakfast bake, but the hosts may leave it to the experts. Andrea's cleaning out her fridge with Mocha Ricotta Puffs, but they remind Stefin of her time on the beach -- the South Beach Diet, that is! Up next is Dorie Greenspan's Breakfast Biscotti -- a big batch bake that will keep all week on your countertop and relies on many pantry staples. Finally, the duo dish on some rece...
Ep 21: Rise and Shine Breakfast Bakes
April 03, 2017 09:00 - 38 minutes - 30.2 MBGood morning, Preheaters! Andrea and Stefin are bright-eyed and bushy tailed as they review Tom Fitzsmorris' classic creme brulee, introduce the bakery favorite kouign amann (just how difficult is a pastry with an entire section devoted to a "butter block"?), talk listeners through the tongue-twisting Big Batch Breakfast Bakes they love, stop by the Gadget Garage to discuss Andrea's sous vide obsession, and review Disney's new Beauty and the Beast. Be our guest indeed! Bake along with Stefi...
Ep 20: Going Bananas for Southern Banana Pudding
March 27, 2017 09:00 - 37 minutes - 29.2 MBIf your childhood involved Nilla' Wafers and Banana Pudding you're sure to enjoy this episode of Preheated as the hosts cook and review the Southern Banana Pudding recipe from Angie at Big Bear's Wife blog. Next, the final custard of Pudding and Custard month makes its debut - and it's a delicious Crème brûlée from Tom Fitzmorris at The Food Show in New Orleans. Finally the hosts discuss the TNT (that's Tried n' True) recipes that are the staples of their dessert routine. Bake along with St...
Ep 19: Irish Eyes are Smilin'
March 20, 2017 09:00 - 41 minutes - 32.3 MBThe luck o' the Irish is on the hosts' sides! Learn why both loved Bread & Butter Pudding with Salted Caramel Whiskey Butter Sauce, and what they did with the leftovers. Andrea also tries two new brownie recipes, and both hosts share favorite podcasts during #trypod month. The gals also intro a Southern favorite, Banana Pudding, and Stefin recounts a memorable dessert at Elvis Presley's Memphis restaurant. Finally, are you puzzled by the dates on grocery store items? Use by, sell by, best by...
Ep 18: Puddings Low and Slow, Hot and Cold
March 13, 2017 09:00 - 36 minutes - 28.3 MBAndrea and Stefin pull out their workhorse slow cookers for a creamy and easy rice pudding that is versatile and delicious hot or cold. (Just don't ask Andrea to add raisins.) Stefin's enjoying Reese Witherspoon's latest hit on HBO, and Andrea shares how Dorie Greenspan is helping her keep her "BBB" New Year's resolution (that's Big Batch Baking). The hosts also step into the Gadget Garage to discuss advances in slow cookers and whether a kitchen blow torch is really essential. And finally, ...
Ep 17: Grown-up Custards and Puddings
March 06, 2017 09:00 - 31 minutes - 24.3 MBIt's March and that means puddings and custards! Join the Preheated hosts as they elevate the simple puddings of your childhood and explore modern rice puddings, bread puddings, and creme brûlées. This is not your mother's Jello! Looking for some fun food movies to add to your playlist? There's no shortage of good ones out there. Thanks to all the Preheated Facebook group members who shared their favorite foodie movies with us. Listen in as the hosts discuss Big Night, Julie and Julia, Burn...
Ep 16: Checkmate! Chocolate Chess Pie Declared a Winner
February 27, 2017 09:00 - 37 minutes - 29 MBJoin our hosts this week as they explore the mysteries of aquafaba, wonder over the sudden wide-spread availability of Biscoff cookies, and wrap up National Pie Month with their review of the delicious brownie-like Chocolate Chess Pie. Stefin reveals her pie favorite - Key Lime; while Andrea goes with Marionberry. Both our hosts share the ups (and downs) they had during pie month, and finish the episode with a quick tutorial on freezing an entire pie ahead of time, to make for some fast and ...
Ep 15.5: Bonus interview with Pie Guru Kate McDermott
February 21, 2017 12:00 - 19 minutes - 14.5 MBKate McDermott, award winning author of Art of the Pie, stops by the Preheated studios and shares some of her pie wisdom with Andrea while Stefin is taking a much-deserved holiday. Of course, we could talk to Kate all day long about pie techniques, tools, and tricks, but we decided to focus on a topic closer to our hearts - the emotional and spiritual aspect of pie baking. We hope you'll enjoy our chat! Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can fi...
Ep 15: Tarte Tatin Ups and Downs
February 20, 2017 09:00 - 33 minutes - 25.7 MBMartha Stewart is normally quite reliable, but this tarte tatin threw both our hosts for a loop. Find out who set off their smoke detector, and who had a sticky, liquid mess on their hands and required assistance getting it out of the skillet! Despite some temporary setbacks, our hosts march bravely forward and tackle blind baking and pie weights. They also introduce next week's baking challenge: a historical chocolate chess pie. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook g...
Ep 14: Biscoff 10, Willpower 0
February 13, 2017 09:00 - 36 minutes - 27.7 MBLooking for a totally original, indulgent and easy pie to bake up during National Pie Month? So are Andrea and Stefin, who wholeheartedly recommend the Totally Biscoff Pie, a Pie Council of America winner! The gals also stop at the Intimidation Station to waylay listener fears about meringue, discuss willpower (or lack thereof) as it relates to banana bread and cookie butter, and provide movie reviews, whipped cream time-savers and a preview of their upside down Tarte Tatin pick. Bake along...
Ep 13: Pie School is in Session
February 06, 2017 09:00 - 31 minutes - 23.9 MBIt's National Pie month and Stefin and Andrea are "ready to roll!" Are you ready to tackle an award-winning pie, too? Don't worry, your hosts found one that's perfect for a beginner piemaker since it involves a cookie crumb crust. Speaking of cookies, Stefin and Andrea revel in the joys of their new discovery - Biscoff cookies and Biscoff Cookie Butter. Finally, take your seat as the hosts call Pie School to order and begin a discussion of the perfect crust. Bake along with Stefin and Andre...
Ep 12.5: Bonus Bake
January 30, 2017 09:00 - 27 minutes - 20.6 MBIt's a short-and-sweet Bonus Bake episode! Andrea and Stefin parse the Year of the Bundt Cake, the meaning of plastic babies in Mardi Gras King Cakes, hot chicken vs. cool ice cream in Nashville, and celebrity sightings across the USA. The duo also award their second blue ribbon to Raspberry Flummery -- an historic, easy, showstopping, delicious dessert that's open to Andrea's modifications! Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find all of the...
Ep 12: Old-Fashioned Baking
January 23, 2017 09:00 - 26 minutes - 20.3 MBStefin and Andrea are back in the Gadget Garage with two appliances guaranteed to improve your baking. Andrea (successfully!) fiddles with Spicy Chocolate Bark with Chipotle and Almonds, and Stefin calls Baking History 101 to order with some old-fashioned desserts inspired by our third president. And lest you think the gals have got all fancy-schmancy, they also share their favorite store-bought baked goods. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You ca...