Best David Lebovitz Podcasts (2024)

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Smitten Kitchen’s Deb Perelman On Making Icebox Cakes 53:04

28m ago53:04

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Smitten Kitchen creator Deb Perelman is back on She’s My Cherry Pie! This time, the beloved blogger and recipe developer chats with host Jessie Sheehan all about icebox cakes, the no-bake dessert perfect for summertime. They walk through Deb’s recipes, from the classic chocolate cookies and cream to peanut butter and strawberry graham versions. Cli…

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Funfetti Cake & Plant-Based Baking With Coco Cake Land’s Lyndsay Sung 41:44

43m ago41:44

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Lyndsay Sung is the Vancouver-based baker behind the Coco Cake Land website and is known for her cute and modern buttercream creations. She is also the author of “Plantcakes: Fancy + Everyday Vegan Cakes for Everyone.” “I love making people feel included,” she tells host Jessie Sheehan. Lyndsay and Jessie chat about her Vegan Funfetti Cake with Swi…

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Ice Cream Sandwiches With The Jam Lab’s Amisha Gurbani 45:17

9m ago45:17

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Amisha Gurbani is the Bay Area-based culinary creative behind @thejamlab and author of the “Mumbai Modern” cookbook. On today’s episode, host Jessie Sheehan chats with Amisha about her upbringing in Mumbai, kitchen memories with her mother, and how she combines Indian and Californian flavors to add depth to her recipes. They also dive into Amisha’s…

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Mindy Segal Talks Danishes And Her Beloved Chicago Bakery 40:28

12d ago40:28

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Mindy Segal is all about making the ordinary extraordinary. She opened her first restaurant, Hot Chocolate, back in 2005, after honing her craft in some of Chicago’s top restaurants. Today, she’s at the helm of Mindy’s Bakery in Wicker Park, and her most recent project is Mindy’s Edibles, a line of infused gummies and chocolates. In this episode, M…

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David Lebovitz Talks Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies 39:03

14d ago39:03

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David Lebovitz is a pastry chef, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in France. He’s known for his popular newsletter, which gives subscribers a window into his life in Paris, including restaurant recommendations, recipes, and personal stories. On today’s episode, David joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss his time at Chez Panisse, his move…

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The Magic Of Kouign-Amann With Manresa Bread Founder Avery Ruzicka 45:42

1M ago45:42

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Avery Ruzicka is the founder and head baker of Manresa Bread in the San Francisco Bay Area. On today’s episode, Avery and host Jessie Sheehan walk through Avery’s recipe for kouign-amann, the buttery, laminated pastry with a caramelized crunch from the Brittany region of France. Avery describes the layering process necessary to create its texture, …

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Yoli Tortilleria Founder Marissa Gencarelli Talks Tortillas 42:35

28d ago42:35

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Marissa Gencarelli is the co-founder of Yoli Tortilleria, the Kansas City-based bakery and product line. In this episode, Marissa and host Jessie Sheehan walk through the process of making corn and flour tortillas from scratch. You’ll learn about different corn varieties, the ancient process of “nixtamalization,” and how to look out for the pancita…

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Podcast: A chat with Rosa Jackson, cookbook author and cooking school teacher 40:33

2M ago40:33

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If anyone knows the cuisine of Nice, it’s Rosa Jackson, owner of Les Petits Farcis for over twenty years. Located in the sunny south of France, Niçoise cooking is known for its freshness and Mediterranean flavors, using ingredients that range from local olive oil and anchovies to vibrant vegetables, such as tomatoes, Swiss chard, and zucchini (and …

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Classic Black & White Cookies With Tova Du Plessis Of Essen Bakery 38:15

1M ago38:15

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Pastry Chef Tova du Plessis is the founder of Philadelphia’s Essen Bakery, which specializes in traditional Jewish pastries and sweets. Tova left Johannesburg to study medicine in the U.S., and wound up making a hard pivot to the world of baked goods. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her thoughts on unique ingredients she loves (like glucose …

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Jezabel Careaga’s Secrets For Perfect Empanadas 40:50

2M ago40:50

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Jezabel Careaga is the owner of Jezabel’s, the beloved Argentinian restaurant and bakery in Philadelphia. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her early memories of cooking with her grandmother and her culinary journey from Argentina to the U.S. They walk through Jezabel’s classic beef empanada recipe and how to make the most flavorful empan…

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Vintage-Style Cake Decorating With Noelle Blizzard Of New June Bakery 48:48

2M ago48:48

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Noelle Blizzard is the cake artist/owner behind New June, a micro-bakery and cake studio in Philadelphia. She is known for her beautiful Victorian-style cakes that incorporate the Lambeth decorating technique of colorful garlands, ruffles, and more. This method became popular in the 1930s and has found new life on social media. Noelle joins host Je…

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“Scandinavian From Scratch” Author Nichole Accettola & Her Cardamom Morning Buns 41:44

3M ago41:44

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Nichole Accettola is the chef/owner of Kantine, a Scandinavian-inspired cafe and bakery in San Francisco, and author of the 2023 baking book, “Scandinavian from Scratch.” She’s long been inspired by Scandinavia, thanks to a summer exchange program in Denmark right after high school. After attending the Culinary Institute of America in New York and …

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“Great British Bake Off’s” Benjamina Ebuehi On Fruit Cobblers 38:10

2M ago38:10

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Our guest on today’s show is baker, food stylist, and cookbook author Benjamina Ebuehi. Benjamina was a finalist on “The Great British Bake Off,” where she stood out for her approachable and creative recipes. Since then, she’s written three baking books, including “The New Way to Cake” and “A Good Day to Bake.” Her newest is “I’ll Bring Dessert,” w…

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Alexandra Stafford Teaches Us How To Make Pizza At Home 53:20

2M ago53:20

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Alexandra Stafford is a recipe developer, cookbook author, and creator behind Alexandra’s Kitchen blog. Her new cookbook, “Pizza Night,” is a New York Times’ bestseller and features pizza and salad recipes for all seasons of the year. You project bakers out there will love this episode! Host Jessie Sheehan and Alexandra go through her recipe for Ne…

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“The Cake Bible’s” Rose Levy Beranbaum & Her Favorite Yellow Cake 43:20

3M ago43:20

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Today’s guest is Rose Levy Beranbaum, the renowned baker and award-winning author behind 12 cookbooks, including “The Cookie Bible” and “The Baking Bible.” The 35th anniversary edition of “The Cake Bible” will be out this fall. In this episode, host Jessie Sheehan chats with Rose about her recipe for All Occasion Downy Yellow Butter Cake with Dark …

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Podcast: A Chat with Jane Bertch, author of The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time 48:25

4M ago48:25

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Can I tell you how much fun it’s been getting to know Jane Bertch over the years? I’m not exactly sure how we met, but it may have been when I was leading tours and brought our guests for a day-long market tour and cooking class at La Cuisine, her cooking school in Paris. Everyone enjoyed the day very much, including me, and over the years, we’ve s…

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Claire Saffitz Is Back And Talking Chocolate Soufflé 58:55

4M ago58:55

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Beloved dessert authority, recipe developer, and YouTube star Claire Saffitz is back on She’s My Cherry Pie! In this episode, Claire joins host Jessie Sheehan to tackle a baked good that has long delighted eaters and intimidated home cooks: chocolate soufflé. Claire says there’s a lot of fear-mongering around the dessert, but when you break it down…

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Making Tres Leches Cake With Camari Mick Of The Musket Room And Raf’s 45:50

4M ago45:50

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Today’s guest is Camari Mick, executive pastry chef at The Musket Room, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and at Raf’s, a French-Italian restaurant and bakery, both in New York City. Camari joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her Tres Leches Cake, which features a combination of cow, sheep, and goat milk and is composed of two layers of tres leche…

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Bigger Bolder Baking’s Gemma Stafford On Her Best-Ever Irish Scones 40:18

4M ago40:18

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Today’s guest is Gemma Stafford, the Irish chef, baker, and host behind the “Bigger Bolder Baking” YouTube show and website. She’s also the author of two books, “Bigger Bolder Baking: A Fearless Approach to Baking Anytime, Anywhere,” and “Bigger Bolder Baking Every Day: Easy Recipes to Bake Through a Busy Week.” She joins host Jessie Sheehan to tal…

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“Pieometry” Author Lauren Ko Of Loko Kitchen Talks Pie Dough, Filling, And Design 48:07

4M ago48:07

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Today’s guest is Lauren Ko, the contemporary pie artist and author of the baking book “Pieometry.” Since Pi Day is coming up, we chatted with the @lokokitchen creative about all things pie and her signature spoke design, which has been dubbed the modern lattice. Lauren joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her journey from novice baker to pie exp…

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Podcast: A Chat with Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen 53:17

5M ago53:17

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I remember when Deb Perelman, aka: Smitten Kitchen, came on the scene in 2006. A few of us had been blogging for a couple of years, doing our thing—when suddenly, a fresh new voice came out of the blue (and out of New York), that segued perfectly to the new way we eat, and cook—less rules, more fun, and how we write about food. If you’re anything l…

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Recipe Developer Arlyn Osborne Puts A Sweet Twist On Pandesal With Ube & Cheese 43:59

4M ago43:59

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Today’s guest is Arlyn Osborne, a freelance food writer, recipe developer, and content creator. She’s about to release her debut book, “Sugarcane: Sweet Recipes from My Half-Filipino Kitchen,” which is filled with gorgeous photography and delicious recipes featuring Filipino flavors with Western techniques. Arlyn’s culinary journey has been fruitfu…

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What’s A Charm Cake? Elizabeth Mayhew On NYC’s Most In-Demand Party Cakes 48:04

5M ago48:04

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Today’s guest is Elizabeth Mayhew, the cake artist known for her custom charm cakes. Think charm bracelets, but edible! Elizabeth joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her unique decorating style and how it came to be. She also guides Jessie through the chocolate charm cake she made for Cherry Bombe's Alex Mill event last year, and explains why h…

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Pastry Chef Brian Levy Explains How To Use Fruit As A Sweetener In Baked Goods 40:19

5M ago40:19

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Today’s guest is Brian Levy, pastry chef, recipe developer, and author of the baking book “Good & Sweet.” Brian’s unique book focuses on sweetening baked goods with fruit instead of sugar, and he joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about his technique and how it came to be. He then shares how to make his special prune-and-date-sweetened cupcakes with…

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Making Cinnamon Rolls With Sally McKenney Of Sally’s Baking Addiction 51:17

6M ago51:17

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Google a baking recipe and chances are, the search results will include a recipe from Sally McKenney, the baker and recipe developer behind Sally’s Baking Recipes. It’s a testament to her popularity and the foolproof nature of her bakes. Sally, who is also a photographer and the author of three cookbooks—“Sally’s Baking Addiction,” “Sally’s Candy A…

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Roxana Jullapat of LA’s Friends & Family Shares Her Sourdough Secrets 37:39

5M ago37:39

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Today’s guest is Roxana Jullapat, baker, pastry chef, co-owner of Friends & Family bakery in Los Angeles, and author of the baking book “Mother Grains.” Roxana is known for her devotion to whole grains and a pastry case filled with dozens of beautifully executed bakes. Think Sonora Wheat croissants, blue corn blueberry scones, rye chocolate chip co…

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Quarter Sheets’ Hannah Ziskin & Princess Cakes 52:02

6M ago52:02

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Happy 2024! To kick off our new season, host Jessie Sheehan is joined by Hannah Ziskin, pastry chef and co-owner of Quarter Sheets, the Los Angeles pizza place where folks line up for seasonal pies and sheet cakes. The celebrated spot was named one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles by both the New York Times and the LA Times, and Hannah hersel…

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Podcast: A Chat (and Cooking Videos) with Trigg Brown of Win Son Bakery 42:45

7M ago42:45

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The first time I went to Win Son bakery and café in Brooklyn, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It’s billed as a Taiwanese-American bakery, and I’m not too familiar with Taiwanese baked goods. I ordered a few things off the menu that sounded good, and after I brought them to the table, I started tasting my way around the tray, and everything I ate blew…

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Making Fortune Cookies With Diana Yen 42:41

7M ago42:41

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For our final episode of the year, Diana Yen shares her recipe for a cookie perfect for New Year’s celebrations: the fortune cookie. Diana is a food stylist, chef, and founder of A La Carte, a creative studio based in Ojai. Her work has been featured in Cherry Bombe Magazine, Bon Appétit, and Kinfolk. Diana joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about h…

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Making Bûche De Noël With Molly Wilkinson 51:26

7M ago51:26

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Pastry chef Molly Wilkinson joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her recipe and advice for making a Bûche de Noël, the traditional yule log cake that’s beloved by the French. Molly, who hails from Dallas, trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and now teaches pastry and baking workshops from her home in Versailles. Through her classes and her book, “Fren…

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Making Peanut Butter Cookies With Nancy Silverton 51:14

7M ago51:14

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The title of Nancy Silverton’s newest cookbook is “The Cookie That Changed My Life,” so we asked the iconic chef, baker, and author to join host Jessie Sheehan and share what’s so special about this particular baked good and walk us through the recipe. Nancy also talks about her recipe development process and how this peanut butter cookie came to b…

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Making Black Cake With Angela Price Of The Black Cake Company 35:06

7M ago35:06

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Thanks to the Hulu series Black Cake and Charmaine Wilkerson's bestselling book that it’s based on, there’s been a lot of buzz about the celebratory baked good from the Caribbean. There’s no bigger expert around than Angela Price of The Black Cake Company in Brooklyn and she joins host Jessie Sheehan on today’s episode of She’s My Cherry Pie to sha…

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Making Snickerdoodles With Rebecca Firth 27:26

8M ago27:26

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Rebecca Firth is a cookbook writer, photographer, and the culinary creative behind the dessert blog, Displaced Housewife. She’s the author of two baking books, “The Cookie Book” and “The Cake Book.” She joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her baking career and how she got into blogging. Then, the duo takes a deep dive into Rebecca’s classic Sni…

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Making Confetti Cake With Rose Wilde 45:03

8M ago45:03

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Rose Wilde is the L.A.-based baker known for her luscious cakes decorated with buttercream squiggles and lots of fresh botanicals. The author of the brand new baking book “Bread and Roses,” she joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her time as a human rights lawyer and how she pivoted to her current career. Rose also shares her favorite tips and …

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Encore! Making Fruit Pies With Claire Saffitz 1:02:27

8M ago1:02:27

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For today’s show, we’re re-airing one of our most popular episodes from earlier this year. Claire Saffitz, the baking sensation behind the bestselling cookbooks “Dessert Person” and “What’s For Dessert,” loves making fruit pies and she joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about it. The duo talk all things pie dough and fruit pie, from why bakeware is …

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Making Gulab Jamun Cake With Hetal Vasavada 33:56

8M ago33:56

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Happy Diwali! Hetal Vasavada is the culinary creative behind the “Milk & Cardamom” cookbook and website. An expert in Indian treats and sweets, Hetal joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her baking life, the barfi and mithai she ate growing up, competing on “MasterChef,” and her next book. Plus, the duo takes a deep dive into Hetal’s Gulab Jamun…

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Making Monkey Bread With Samantha Seneviratne 41:07

8M ago41:07

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Samantha Seneviratne is a food stylist, recipe developer, NYT Cooking contributor, baker, and star of “Everyday Cooking” on the Magnolia Network. Sam is also the author of three baking books, including her latest, “Bake Smart: Sweets and Secrets From My Oven to Yours,” which is out Tuesday, Nov. 7th. Samantha joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about…

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Making Babka With Melissa Weller 43:10

9M ago43:10

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Known for her sticky buns, bagels, and babka, Melissa Weller originally worked as a chemical engineer before following her heart to culinary school. Since then, she’s had a fascinating career that’s taken her from top bakeries to fine dining. Melissa and host Jessie Sheehan talk about the baking life and do a deep dive into the chocolate babka reci…

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Encore! Making Cookies With Sarah Kieffer Of The Vanilla Bean Blog 46:11

9M ago46:11

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She’s My Cherry Pie is on a little break, so we’re dipping into the archives and re-airing our episode from last year with Sarah Kieffer, the cookie expert behind The Vanilla Bean Blog and the books Baking for the Holidays: 50+ Treats for a Festive Season and 100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen. Sarah and host Jessie Sheehan talk all thi…

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Encore! Making Doughnuts With Fan-Fan’s Fany Gerson 50:35

9M ago50:35

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She’s My Cherry Pie is on a little break, so we’re dipping into the archives and re-airing our episode from last year with Fany Gerson, Mexican dessert authority, cookbook author, and entrepreneur. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk all things doughnuts. Fany’s become known for her creative and artisanal takes on the beloved American treats via …

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Encore! Making Pie Crust With Lisa Ludwinski Of Sister Pie 41:25

9M ago41:25

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She’s My Cherry Pie is on a little break, so we’re dipping into the archives and re-airing our first episode from last year. Jessie chats with pie expert Lisa Ludwinski of the celebrated Sister Pie bakery in Detroit and they go deep on pie dough and pie crusts. From pastry cutters to probe thermometers to sugar, Lisa shares the secrets to her fab f…

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Eating in Tel Aviv with Amit Aaronsohn 43:24

10M ago43:24

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Before I left for Tel Aviv this summer, I rounded up advice from friends who are chefs, cookbook authors, and seasoned eaters about where to eat. I’ve lived in food-centric cities most of my life, but Tel Aviv is in a class by itself. There are so many good places to eat, it’s hard to whittle it down to just a few. And if you’re there, and ask anyo…

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Making Doughnuts With Pastry Chef Zoë Kanan 49:23

10M ago49:23

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Zoë Kanan has been a busy baker. She consulted on the Mendl Jewish deli in Mexico City; hosted her “Bagel & Donut Feast” at Clare de Boer’s Stissing House in Upstate New York; made baked goods for Chef Susan Kim’s Early June pop-up in Paris; and baked pies as part of Chef Mei Lin’s team last Thanksgiving at—hello—Oprah’s house. And she’s working on…

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Making Mooncakes With Amy Ho Of Constellation Inspiration 45:22

10M ago45:22

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With the Mid-Autumn Festival right around the corner, Amy Ho is here to talk all things mooncakes. Amy is the cookbook author and creative baker behind the Constellation Inspiration website and Instagram account and is known for making some of the most beautiful baked goods around. Amy joins host Jessie Sheehan to do a deep dive into her taro and s…

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Making Hyperrealistic Cakes With Sam Cade Of Cades Cakes 40:44

11M ago40:44

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There’s nothing Sam Cade can’t turn into a cake: A burger, beer bottle, sneaker, oyster, handbag, and even a giant slice of cherry pie. The founder of Cades Cakes and star of Netflix’s “Is It Cake?” is one of the country’s leading hyperrealistic cake artists and she joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about the tricks and artistry she puts into every…

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Making Nisu Bread With Umber Ahmad Of Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery 43:21

10M ago43:21

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Umber Ahmad is the baker extraordinaire and owner behind the buzzy Mah-Ze-Dahr bakeries in Manhattan, Washington D.C., and Arlington, Virginia, known for their nostalgic desserts, breads, and pastries. Before entering the food world professionally, Umber worked in finance as an investment banker and simply baked for fun on the side. But eventually,…

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Making Coconut Cream Pie With Margarita Manzke 31:57

11M ago31:57

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Today’s guest is Margarita Manzke, this year’s recipient of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef and one of the individuals responsible for the baked goods boom in Los Angeles. Margarita, who grew up in Manila, is co-owner of République Café & Bakery, Bicylette, and Manzke in L.A. and the Wildflour Bakery locations in the Philippines. …

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Making Mochi Cake With Hetty Lui McKinnon 44:46

12M ago44:46

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Take a look at Hetty Lui McKinnon’s latest cookbook, Tenderheart: A Book About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds, and it’s clear where the writer and recipe developer’s loyalties lie. Hetty admittedly has never been known for her desserts, but she did slip a few baking recipes into her new book, including one for a chewy, flavorful Ginger & C…

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Making Cornbread With Millie Peartree Of Full Heart Full Bellies 33:39

12M ago33:39

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Hosted by Jessie Sheehan Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu Recorded at CityVox Studios Millie Peartree says she’s all about creating happy and joyful memories through food, and her Honey Butter Cornbread no doubt elicits lots of positive emotions from those lucky enough to try it. Millie, who is a chef, New York Ti…

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Making Modern Patisserie With Eunji Lee Of Lysée 33:04

12M ago33:04

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Hosted by Jessie Sheehan Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu Recorded at CityVox Studios Eunji Lee is taking patisserie to the next level at Lysée, her two-story pastry gallery/boutique in New York City. She’s become known for several of her contemporary creations, including the pastry simply known as “Corn.” However…

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