Best Andrea Ballard Podcasts (2024)

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Peter Rudland - RSL Ambassador 59:21

5M ago59:21

59:21

A warning, that for some people, this conversation may be difficult to hear; but it’s a conversation definitely worth listening to as it also gives hope and inspiration. Peter Rudland was involved in an horrific Black Hawkehelicopter crash that changed his life. Now he’s very much full of life and humour. He's an Ambassadorfor the RSL and has co-ca…

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Djen Corben - Art Chat 11:41

6M ago11:41

11:41

Djen was a contributor to the Art after Brain Injury exhibtion held at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. She is recovering from a traumatic brain injury.

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Djen Corben 26:37

6M ago26:37

26:37

Djen’s survival and recovery from her traumatic brain injury have astounded doctors, family and friends. She describes her ‘new’ life and some of the challenges and wonders it has brought her. Djen was a contributing artist to the “Art after Brain Injury’ exhibition held at the Manning Regional Art Gallery.…

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Scott Pollock - Art chat 10:03

6M ago10:03

10:03

Scott Pollock survived a ruptured brain aneurysm that led to an obsessive spate of painting and drawing - something he had not done before! Scott was a contributor to the 'Art After Brain Injury' exhibition.

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Scott Pollock - From Aneurysm to Artist 20:04

6M ago20:04

20:04

Scott Pollock shares his experience of surviving a rupturedbrain aneurysm that led to an obsessive spate of painting and drawing - something he had not done before! Scott was a contributing artist to the 'Art after Brain Injury' exhibition held at Manning Regional Art Gallery, NSW.

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Chris and Andrea Rowsell 55:35

2y ago55:35

55:35

Brain injuries take many forms and can change our lives – and the lives of those around us. This is the one family's story. Chris and Andrea Rowsell's experience in caring for their daughter Lillian is so inspiring. Lillian had life saving brain surgery at just six months of age and still requires her her parents special care. That care, love and d…

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Ep 201: Fall Kitchen Catch-Up 36:15

2+ y ago36:15

36:15

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 …

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Lydia Irving - Nutrition for the Brain 53:16

3y ago53:16

53:16

Good food and rest is usual remedy for any ailment, and its true for brain injuries too. In this episode we discuss the types of foods and simple healthy treatments that can help support our brain and function. Cynthia talks to Lydia Irving, a nutritionist who aims to help us choose what food to eat and how to best prepare it for optimal nutrient a…

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James Turner - World Champion Paralympian 41:15

3y ago41:15

41:15

"I want to push the boundaries of what my body can do. When you grow up with a disability, the language is all around what you cannot do. Whereas competing in teh Paralympics is defined by what you can (do)." Paralympian runner James Turner is the best in the world. He's hoping to repeat his world beating performances in the T36 category of the 202…

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Peter Davidson - Architect, Stroke Survivor & now Artist 34:37

3y ago34:37

34:37

Our guest today suffered a series of strokes in 2010. He has made an incredible recovery and continues to live with the effects as many survivors do. While Peter Davidison's career as an internationally renowned architect has ceased for the moment, he's discovered and forstered other creative pursuits and is now a prolific painter, drawer and a poe…

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Blake Ballard - adapting to change 32:31

3y ago32:31

32:31

In the blink of an eye our world can change. Blake Ballard shares his brain injury story and the subsequent dramatic change to his life plans. Career, relationship and life ambitions either disappeared, changed dramatically or became simply unobtainable. But that hasn't stopped him. It has changed him. His story is one of adjustment, resilence and …

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Jason van Genderen 'Oma's Applesauce' & Megan van Genderen 1:07:21

3+ y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

The short videos made by Jason and Megan have had more that 50 million views. They give a unique insight into their experience of caring for Jason's mother Oma who lives with both Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. In trying to understand her condition, the van Genderens have tried to adapt by creating experiences to benefit Oma - including re-crea…

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Jillian Oliver - The spirit of Invictus 48:24

3+ y ago48:24

48:24

Our podcast shares the stories of people living with brain injuries – these are their stories; these are your stories. Jillian Oliver absolutely loved her job but a workplace accident has left her with permanent physical injuries. But that seems only to have spurred her on to support and inspire others through art therapy for post-traumatic stress …

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Cynthia Burke, founder of Brain Injury Conversations 48:10

4y ago48:10

48:10

Life for me changed dramatically - twice. The first was 23rd July 1990 when my mother died of a ruptured brain aneurysm. She was 51. And the second time was on the 12th March 2016, when I suffered one. I was 52. There was no warning on either occasion, just the heartbeat that ruptured the aneurysm. On the second occasion, my life became the polar o…

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Ep 200: Greatest Hits Volume 4 32:43

4y ago32:43

32:43

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 announcemen…

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Ep 199: Greatest Hits Volume 3 34:58

4y ago34:58

34:58

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…

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Ep 198: Greatest Hits Volume 2 31:43

4y ago31:43

31:43

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 th…

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Ep 197: Greatest Hits Volume 1 26:43

4y ago26:43

26:43

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 recorde…

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Ep 196: Homemade English Muffins 35:39

4y ago35:39

35:39

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'…

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Ep 195: Peach Breakfast Bake 33:29

4y ago33:29

33:29

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 reci…

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Ep 194: Cheddar, Bacon, and Caramelized Onion Quiche 36:50

4y ago36:50

36:50

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…

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Ep 193: Back to Breakfast 33:38

4y ago33:38

33:38

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 Breakfas…

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Ep 192: Quick Bite: Cookie Butter Cupcakes 14:36

4y ago14:36

14:36

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 togethe…

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Ep 191: Quick Bite No Churn Cake Batter Ice Cream 9:40

4y ago9:40

9:40

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-…

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Ep 190 Quick Bite: Lake Bled Cream Cake 7:16

4y ago7:16

7:16

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…

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Ep 189: Quick Bite Star Bread 12:03

4y ago12:03

12:03

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 be…

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Ep 188 Quick Bite: Baked Yogurt 9:05

4y ago9:05

9:05

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 ... …

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Ep 187: No-Bake Grasshopper Pie 43:14

4y ago43:14

43:14

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 …

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Ep 186: Salted Caramel and Pecan Cheesecake Pots 37:50

4y ago37:50

37:50

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 hig…

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Ep 185: No-Churn Fresh Lemon Ice Cream with Candied Sesame Seeds 34:55

4y ago34:55

34:55

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 d…

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Ep 184: Chilled Out 27:10

4y ago27:10

27:10

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); …

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Ep 183: Black Sesame Cookies 24:07

4y ago24:07

24:07

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…

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Ep 182: Extra Tall Extra Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes 34:32

4y ago34:32

34:32

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 t…

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Ep 181: Homemade Royce's Nama Chocolate 32:59

4y ago32:59

32:59

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…

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Ep 180: Shokupan Japanese Fluffy White Bread 38:53

4y ago38:53

38:53

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 Jun…

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Ep 179: Japanese Sweets 27:13

4y ago27:13

27:13

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 …

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Ep 178: Flapper Pie 37:15

4y ago37:15

37:15

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. Fina…

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Ep 177: Pineapple Upside Down Skillet Cake 30:55

4y ago30:55

30:55

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…

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Ep 176: Samoa Cookie Bars 35:14

4y ago35:14

35:14

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 skill…

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Ep 175: The Roaring '20s 24:52

4y ago24:52

24:52

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…

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Ep 174: Donut Loaf 36:19

4+ y ago36:19

36:19

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. …

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Ep 173: Lemon Sour Cream Pie 33:17

4+ y ago33:17

33:17

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 …

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Ep 172: Chocolate Chai Kefir Cake 28:24

4+ y ago28:24

28:24

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 ba…

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Ep 171: Sweet and Sour 26:25

4+ y ago26:25

26:25

April is full of sweets that rely on a little sour to make them sing. The Preheated duo kick off a month full of bakes that rely on tangy ingredients like buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream, and, in this week’s bake along, milk kefir. (Thanks to Andrea's husband for the theme!) But first, Stefin’s got a #20for20 baking resolution update from Bread Ahea…

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Ep 170: Buckwheat Thumbprints and Bonus Blue Ribbon 24:49

4+ y ago24:49

24:49

Check out the hosts newest resource on Quarantine Baking and let them know what topics you need them to cover. This week's review of Buckwheat Thumbprints from Alice Medrich gets two thumbs up from the hosts, who loved these gluten-free, eggless cookies. Finally, the coveted Blue Ribbon for March is awarded to the flour dessert our hosts just can't…

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Ep 169: Emmer Soda Bread 31:33

4+ y ago31:33

31:33

Please note: This episode was recorded on February 25. Has emmer flour turned Andrea into a soda-bread lover (especially at breakfast)? And what does Betty Crocker have to say about this week's bake along, Alice Medrich's updated take on Russian Tea Cakes? (Stefin investigates.) Plus, the Globetrotting Gourmet is back from Sweden with an update on …

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Ep 168: Einkorn (Pear & Rhubarb) Pies 36:13

4+ y ago36:13

36:13

Flour Power rolls along with a review of Einkorn Apple Hand Pies, with a few variations. Did this 20,000-year-old grain make for a flaky pastry, no matter its size or filling? Then, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the duo intro an Emmer Flour Soda Bread from Dove’s Farm CEO Clare Marriage. Finally, Andrea and Stefin investigate the different types a…

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Ep 167: Double Ginger Spelt Cookies 31:00

4+ y ago31:00

31:00

From Listeners' favorite Girl Scout Cookies, to the history of Yorkshire rhubarb, plus another dramatic reading from the back of a Dove's Farm flour bag, Stefin and Andrea are full of flour power this week. And speaking of powerful flour, their fondness for the Double Ginger Spelt Cookie from Daylesford, and their hopes for this week's bake along, …

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Ep 166: Flower Power! 25:42

4+ y ago25:42

25:42

The hosts are celebrating all sorts of food holidays, from Banana Cream Pie Day and Pound Cake Day along with British Pie Week. Spelt kicks off Flour Power month in a Double Ginger Spelt Cookie from the Cookery School at Dayelesford, and the hosts share a variety of flour storage tips for ancient grains and modern pantry staples. You can read the f…

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Ep 165: Panna Cotta 32:32

4+ y ago32:32

32:32

From a #pantrypurge tip around flour canisters to king cake and Galette des Rois, this week the hosts are thrilled with some Mardi Gras and Shrove Tuesday baking. The Panna Cotta recipe from Giada De Laurentiis was a hit with both hosts, will next week's Cannoli Cake by Land O' Lakes be just as good? You can read the full show notes here. Bake alon…

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