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Welcome to Cook It! We are Drea and Renée and each month we will take you through a cookbook and figure out if it's worthy of your culinary time.

Drea and Renee


    • Nov 3, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Episode 35 - Replay - Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 30:57


    While Drea and Renee begin their adventure through Bread Illustrated and devote time to some delicious carbs done right, we're treating you to an encore of our top listened to Episode! Coming in at number 2 with 61 plays - Episode 9 when we tackled The Joy of Cooking!

    Episode 34 - REPLAY - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 25:05


    While Drea and Renee begin their adventure through Bread Illustrated and devote time to some delicious carbs done right, we're treating you to an encore of our top listened to Episode! Coming in at number 1 with 63 plays - Episode 1 where we begin talking about Skinny Taste One and Done!

    Episode 33 - From the Pioneering to Bread and in Between!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 25:08


    Drea and Renee are wrapping up Pioneer Woman, giving their review and pod score and diving into a deliciously carb filled book! Listen now to find out what treats are coming next!

    Episode 32 - That Pizza Dough!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 31:36


    Drea and Renee talk Pizza, Guacamole and Cake! Find out more now!

    Episode 31 - Protein Packed Pioneer Woman Recipes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 43:31


    Drea and Renee are cooking more protein packed recipes from Ree Drummonds Food From My Frontier. Listen now as they discuss them as well as what foods they refuse to make in their own home kitchens! The Pioneer Woman - Food Blog - https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/

    Episode 30 - All That Spice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 39:38


    Drea and Renee crack into cooking from Ree Drummonds Food From My Frontier and things are ~heating~ up! They also talk pie dough and salamanders! Find out why now! Salamander Broiler - https://www.bluestarcooking.com/creating-ultimate-chefs-kitchen-salamander-broiler/

    Episode 29 - From Soulful Beginnings to Food from the Frontier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 33:47


    Drea and Renee close out their time with Jerrelle Guy and Black Girl Baking and introduce their next book! Find out their pod rating and what recipe they will be cooking up next!

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    Episode 28 - The Wonky Tart?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 46:27


    Drea and Renee talk tarts, biscuits and buns in this latest episode of Cook It! They also talk chicken and of course, what would an episode be without some talk of Drea's Instant Pot Vortex and Renee's Traeger Grill! Instant Pot Vortex - https://store.instantpot.com/products/vortex-plus-10-quart Traeger Grill - https://www.traegergrills.ca/shop/grills/pro-series/TFB57PUBC.html

    Episode 27 - Bread Three Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 38:56


    Drea and Renee conquer three kinds of bread in this episode of Cook It! Working through Black Girl Baking, they cook up two sweet and one savoury! They also talk peanut butter alternatives and the topic of wonky tarts brings up a new cookbook pre-order! PB2 - https://pb2foods.com/ The Wonky Spatula - https://thewonkyspatula.com/

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    Episode 26 - Back to childhood basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 51:08


    Listen as Drea and Renee dive in to Black Girl Baking with some delicious treats made with wholesome ingredients! They're also talking pantry's and organizing tips in this episode! OXO POP Top Containers - https://www.oxo.com/categories/cooking-and-baking/food-containers/pop-containers/oxo-3-piece-pop-container-variety-set.html Nadiya's Time to Eat - https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81185359

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    Episode 25 - It's been a slice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 59:53


    Drea and Renee wrap up Sister Pie with an interview with Lisa Ludwinski herself! They rate the book and discuss all the recipes they made while cooking from Sister Pie and if they plan to cook from it again. Listen until the end to find out what cookbook will be featured next! Edible Rose Petals - https://www.amazon.ca/Red-Rose-Petals-Sprinkles-Decoration/dp/B07SNTF854

    Episode 24 -Tea IN (not and) Scones?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 41:25


    Drea and Renee are exploring more Sister Pie recipes including Jasmine Creme Fraiche Scones, a savoury recipe with caramelized onions and a sweet recipe that includes hibiscus! We also learn more about Drea's new instant pot and they chat food dehydrators! Dried Hibiscus Flowers - https://www.amazon.ca/Chef-Inspired-ingredient-Classically-Ingredients/dp/B086P6NDY4/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=dried+hibiscus+flowers&qid=1596301490&sr=8-6 Instant Pot Max 9 in 1 - https://instantpot.com/portfolio-item/max-6/ Food Dehydrators - https://chefman.com/product/6-tray-food-dehydrator/

    Episode 23 - Canadian Maple with some Salt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 41:14


    Drea and Renee cook up a delicious Maple Pie, cookies and a fresh crisp salad! They also discuss appliances including stoves, waffle makers, BBQ's and food processors! Breville No Mess Waffle Maker - https://www.breville.com/us/en/products/waffle-makers/bwm520.html Traeger Grill - https://www.traegergrills.ca/shop/grills/pro-series/TFB57PUBC.html Cuisenart Food Processor - https://www.cuisinart.ca/DFP-14UMBYC.html?lang=en#lang=en&start=1

    Episode 22 - When Life Gives You Lemons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 53:10


    Drea and Renee tackle their first recipes from Sister Pie including a delicious Honey Lemon Meringue Pie with an epic meringue to filling ratio! They are talking crusts and what can happen when you try and double and triple a recipe. They also circle back again to talk Liege Waffles and Drea gives tips on how that recipe came together for her! There is also wine talk and microplane grater chit chat! Little Red Wagon Winery - http://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/ Grace in the Kitchen - https://www.graceinthekitchen.ca/

    Episode 21 -Swapping Weeknight Baking for Sister Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 39:54


    Drea and Renee give their individual and overall pod-rating for Weeknight Baking! Find out how many aprons it will get! And they're swapping it out for their next book Sister Pie by Lisa Ludwinski! Hershey Chocolate Chips - https://www.hersheys.com/kitchens/en_ca/ingredients/baking-chips.html Trader Joes Podcast - https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/category/Podcast

    Episode 20 - They are NOT from a box

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 29:28


    Listen and learn Drea and Renees take on Weeknight Baking's Boxed-Mix Brownies from Scratch! You will also learn about a fun recipe where Drea gets to use Pearl Sugar! Pearl Sugar from Grace in the Kitchen - https://www.graceinthekitchen.ca/products/sirkku-pearl-sugar

    Episode 19 - LOE = Level of Effort

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 43:29


    Berries, berries and more berries. Drea and Renee try out Weeknight bakings LOE Berry Tart! Find out what they thought of it today! You'll also hear about Drea's nuts.com haul and a recommendation for Blue Ribbon Canning! https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/22272981

    Episode 18 - Four Words, One Cake: Peanut Butter Brown Sugar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 58:37


    Cake, Cookies, Food Processors and Food Storage, all tackled in this fun episode with Drea and Renee!

    Episode 17 - Pumpkin Season in July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 45:00


    Cardamon, Cinnamon and Canning. Drea and Renee cover all the topics in this first episode cooking from Weeknight Baking!

    Episode 16 - The Switch Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 54:53


    Find out what Drea and Renee think of Brown Eggs and Jam Jars and in a change up, they're adding more cooking episodes and introducing the next book! Listen now to find out what we'll be up to in the kitchen!

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    Episode 15 - Burgers and Baked Goods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 52:27


    In their last cooking segment with Brown Eggs and Jam Jars, Drea and Renee explore a recipe for homemade hamburger buns as well as a few other sweet treats.

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    Episode 14 - All things whole wheat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 40:15


    Drea and Renee discuss the whole wheat pizza dough recipe in Brown Eggs and Jam Jars as well as two more sweet treats. Find out how the recipes faired now!

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    Episode 13 - Brown Eggs and Jam Jars by Aimee Wimbush-Bourque

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 62:47


    In the longest episode yet Drea and Renee discuss homesteading and how they plan to tackle Aimee Wimbush Bourque's Brown Eggs and Jam Jars! Renee also chats live with the cookbook author herself!

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    Episode 12 - Final Thoughts on The Joy of Cooking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 48:20


    Drea and Renee discuss their experience cooking from the Joy of Cooking and rate this epic cookbook. Listen to find out the fate of this tome.

    Episode 11 - Ice Cream Brings Us Joy!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 42:49


    Drea and Renee tackle ice cream recipes from the Joy of Cooking and a few more gems! Listen to find out how the recipes differed and what they thought!

    Episode 10 - Is cooking ~Joyful~ ?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 42:10


    Drea and Renee tackle an ancient bread made without yeast! Listen to how Joy of Cooking guides them through culturing their own starter and baking their own loafs at home!

    Episode 9 - The Joy of Cooking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 30:57


    Drea and Renee dive into the tomb that has been passed down through decades. Find out what they're excited and concerned about! REF: https://www.thekitchn.com/joy-of-cooking-author-interview-22974010

    Episode 8 - Is Home Cooking like Hell's Kitchen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 30:32


    Find out what Drea and Renee thought of Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking and if there was reason for Renee to be intimidated.

    Episode 7 - We're Still Cooking with Gordon Ramsay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 47:02


    Listen along as Drea and Renee continue to cook out of Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking Cookbook!

    Episode 6 - Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking part deux

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 40:56


    Continuing with Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking. This week we explore the recipes, follow along with our group recipe, and see how we did on our own! Will this book make the leap from screen to page? Only time will tell!

    Episode 5 - Gordon Ramsay - Home Cooking!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 32:19


    We are busting out Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking. One that has been on the shelf for a long time and rarely used. We'll discuss the book's origin story (why it's on our shelf) and what we think this month will be like.

    Episode 4 - Skinny Taste One and Done: The Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 38:43


    This is it! Find out what we really think of Skinny Taste One and Done cookbook. Is it worth the splurge/space in your kitchen?

    Episode 3 Skinny Taste One and Done Cont'd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 32:41


    Hey! Welcome back. We're really sinking our teeth into this book. Listen as we go over more delicious(?) recipes and explore our feelings of this book.

    Episode 2 - Dive in to Skinny Taste - One and Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 30:58


    This week we try out some recipes from Gina Homolka's recipe book Skinny Taste - One and Done. We'll talk gadgets, cooking techniques and just general life whatnot. It'll be a blast!

    Episode 1 - Skinnytaste One and Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 25:05


    Join Drea and Renee as they dive into Gina Homolka's Skinny Taste One and Done cookbook. This is our first official episode and boy does it show! Our enthusiasm is contagious. So settle in and enjoy the show.

    Cook it! Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 4:40


    Welcome to Cook it! Listen as nervous friends Drea and Renee introduce you to our new podcast! Each month we'll review a new cookbook and let you know if it's worth biting into. See what I did there? C'mon in friends!

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