In this episode, David and Renee answer readers’ questions about sourdough starters, baking steels, broken batters and buttercreams, and green eggs (no, not the kind Dr. Seuss likes).
Ep. 18: Steve Sando On How To Cook Beans
David and Renee coax Rancho Gordo founder Steve Sando to spill the secrets to soaking and cooking everyone’s favorite comfort food, dried beans.
Ep. 17: Baking Midwest Desserts with Shauna Sever
David and Renee pause their quibbling to talk about the comforts of homey baking with blogger and cookbook author Shauna Sever.
Ep. 16: Hugh Acheson on COVID-19’s Impact on Restaurants
David and Renee pause their quibbling to let renowned chef and cookbook author Hugh Acheson share more about what’s really going on with restaurants.
Ep. 15: Baking No-Knead Bread While Quarantined
Zoë François, co-creator of the most fabulously popular no-knead 5-minute artisan bread recipe, divulges how this brilliance came to be as well as answers your questions.
Ep. 14: We’re Baaaack!
You asked. We answered. Finally. After a 7-year hiatus, we’ve brought our podcast back due to popular demand. David and Renee bring their irreverent, witty, and actually fairly knowledgeable selves to the table.
Ep. 13: Memoir Writing
Memoirist and writing teacher Marion Roach Smith explains to writers and readers what makes a powerful memoir.
Ep. 12: Christmas Celebrations
Merry stories from Joy the Baker, Dorie Greenspan, and others about Christmas cookies, roast goose, and happy hostesses.
Ep. 10: Thanksgiving Dinner
Fear not, folks. Here are all the ingredients—menus, strategies, wines, etiquette, and entertainment–for your best Thanksgiving yet.
Ep. 9: Kids and School Lunches
In this short podcast known as a Small Bite, mom and blogger Debbie Koenig dishes on school lunches.