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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...