A place to talk about our baking obsessions and avoid doing everything else. Luisa Gonzalez and Rachel Rhodes provide inspiration for baking projects and food for thought.
It's Day 12—the final day of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar—and we're ending our countdown with one last batch of holiday magic!
It's Day 10 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar—and this one's a full-sized, brand-new episode! Rachel and Luisa continue their Around the World – Christmas segment with international holiday sweets: Luisa bakes Orahnjača, a beloved Croatian walnut roll, while Rachel makes Norwegian Mint Balls. Then it's time for Meaning to Make, where they finally tackle bakes they've been meaning to try—Rachel goes for Chocolate Gingerbread, and Luisa makes stunning edible chocolate pinecones. Passport optional, sweet tooth required!
It's Day 9 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar!
It's Day 8 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar! Today's mini episode is another special clip from our Procrastibaking Christmas Party livestream. This time featuring guest Carrie from Cookbook Divas! Carrie joins Rachel and Luisa to review holiday baking cookbooks, share what makes a Christmas cookbook truly worth baking from, and help you find the perfect festive inspiration for your own kitchen. Cozy up and get ready to add a few titles to your holiday wish list!
It's Day 7 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar, and today we're heading to the North Pole. By way of the movies! In this Dessert and a Movie segment from Season 3, Rachel and Luisa take on the ultimate challenge: recreating Buddy the Elf's infamous syrup-covered spaghetti… but as an actually edible cookie.Pop Tarts? Check.M&Ms? Check.Maple syrup? Of course!Grab your candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup. It's time to cookie-fy a Christmas classic!
It's Day 6 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar, and today it's Luisa's turn to take us down memory lane. In this heartfelt mini episode from our archives, Luisa shares her Christmas baking origin story, reminiscing about decorating sugar cookies as a kid and how she's continued the tradition with loved ones ever since.
It's Day 5 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar, and today we're handing over the mic!
It's Day 4 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar, and today we're getting nostalgic. In this sweet throwback from a past bonus mini episode, Rachel shares one of her favorite childhood holiday memories: baking Buckeyes with her family.It's a short and heartfelt moment that reminds us all why holiday baking is about more than just the treats. It's about the traditions that stick.
In this episode, Rachel and Luisa take their holiday baking global with the debut of their new segment: Around the World – Christmas! Luisa makes a rich and cozy Malva Pudding from South Africa, while Rachel bakes a spiced Cornish Fairing from the UK. Then it's time for another round of Would You Rather?, where the baking dares get festive—Rachel tackles a layered Choco-Flan, and Luisa takes on an elegant mousse cake. It's a world tour of Christmas treats with a side of challenge!
It's Day 2 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar, and we're thinking inside the (cookie) box!This bite-sized episode features a 3-minute clip from our Procrastibaking Christmas Party livestream, where Rachel shares her favorite tips for creating a stunning holiday cookie box. Whether you're delivering it by hand or mailing it to a faraway friend, her ideas will help you stack, pack, and snack in style.Because nothing says ‘I love you' like a box full of butter and joy.
Welcome to Day 1 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar! We're counting down to Christmas with 12 days of Christmas content—a special collection of festive episodes and throwback segments to keep your spirits (and ovens) warm all season long.We're kicking things off with a cozy throwback to Season 1, where Rachel and Luisa are joined by Rachel's sister, Mara, to share essential tips for shipping baked goods without turning them into a pile of sugar-dusted rubble. It may not be a Christmas segment per se, but if you're mailing cookies to loved ones this season, you'll want these tips on your nice list!
In this episode, things get fiery and a little fluffy in the debut of our new segment, Play with Pyro! Rachel's Drunken Monkey Bites take a marshmallow-y turn, earning the new name "Drunken Rachel Bites." Meanwhile, Luisa brings the heat with a silky Banana Crème Brûlée. Then it's on to our next new segment, Make Mine a Mini, where classic desserts get a tiny twist. Luisa goes savory with mini apple, bacon, and caramelized onion pies, while Rachel keeps it sweet with mini pecan pumpkin pies. Big flavor, small bakes, and a whole lot of fun!
It's the Season 7 finale, and we're going out with a sweet challenge! In this episode's Would You Rather? segment, Rachel and Luisa push each other outside their baking comfort zones. Luisa takes on a playful cake with Play-Doh-inspired frosting, while Rachel bakes a unique chocolate plum upside-down cake. Plus, they wrap up the Christmas Cookie Collection series with one final batch of festive treats: orange cardamom cookies from Rachel and raspberry swirl meringues from Luisa. It's a flavorful finish to a delicious season!
In this episode, Rachel and Luisa return to the Procrastibaking Book Club for another trip through B. Dylan Hollis' Baking Yesteryear. Luisa whips up the decadently named "Food for the Gods" from 1909, while Rachel bakes the retro-tastic "PB King Cake." Then it's back From the Bookstacks for more deep dives into cookbook margins, headnotes, and blog comments—including a surprising (and romantic!) origin story behind baking powder. Sweet nostalgia, curious crumbs, and vintage bakes await!
In this Replay episode, we're revisiting some of our favorite Dessert and a Movie moments! Start in the Hogwarts kitchens with a classic Treacle Tart, then brace yourself for one of the most infamous desserts in sitcom history: Rachel Green's beef-filled trifle from Friends. Finally, journey to Middle-earth for a bite of Lembas Bread from The Lord of the Rings. It's a magical, hilarious, and slightly horrifying journey through pop culture's sweetest (and strangest) bakes!
In this episode, it's back to the Procrastibaking Book Club as Rachel and Luisa continue their delicious journey through B. Dylan Hollis' Baking Yesteryear. Rachel bakes a Johnny Continental Cake from the 1920s, while Luisa takes on a groovy Avocado Pie from the 1960s. Then, in a new round of Would You Rather?, both take on macarons—Luisa nails some Hello Kitty cuties, while Rachel… runs into a macaron mishap!
In this Replay episode, we're hitting the road—again! Join us as we revisit some of our favorite Bake Around the U.S. Road Trip segments from Season 3, featuring unforgettable bakes inspired by Alaska, South Carolina, and Hawaii. From snowy sweets to tropical treats, it's a flavorful cross-country adventure you won't want to miss!
In this episode, it's time for another round of Sweetarts! Rachel and Luisa get creative in the kitchen with bakes that balance sweet and tart flavors—Luisa makes zesty coconut lemon bars, while Rachel whips up a tropical coconut cream pie with passion fruit and meringue. Plus, the holiday spirit continues with a brand-new entry in their Christmas cookie series. Get ready for bold flavors, festive vibes, and plenty of baking inspiration!
In this episode, we're Baking with the Stars—and this time, the star is none other than Snoop Dogg. Rachel and Luisa whip up his indulgent Gimme S'mores Pie from his cookbook From Crook to Cook. Then, Luisa sits down for a sweet and inspiring chat with Ethan and Elsa, the young founders of E 'n' E Snacks, a company dedicated to making allergen-free treats that don't skimp on flavor. It's an episode full of heart, heat, and hella good bakes!
In this Bonus Batch episode, Luisa kicks things off with a quick taste of her sweet adventures in Croatia and Italy (maritozzi, anyone?). But the main event? A delightful deep-dive with Katie Svoboda, pastry chef and owner of Sweet Skills Workshops. We chat all things cookies, creativity, and what it takes to build a business that's as heartfelt as it is delicious. Grab a snack—this conversation is one to savor!
It's time for another Best Of episode—this time, we're spotlighting Rachel's favorite segments from Season 4! First up, it's a Beautiful Bakes feature inspired by Instagram, where the focus is all on bread: Rachel makes Danish bread while Luisa takes on Wool bread. Then, we revisit their delightful chat with Great British Bake-Off favorite Jürgen Krauss. And finally, it's an Out and About adventure to LA's iconic République Café Bakery. Join us for a celebration of beauty, bread, and bakery magic!
In this episode, we're heading back From the Bookstacks! Rachel and Luisa dig into the margins and headnotes of cookbooks and baking blogs, uncovering everything from heartfelt ingredient metaphors to hilariously unhinged comment section drama. Plus, they review a delicious batch of cookies sent by Mightylicious. Grab a snack—this one's equal parts sweet, thoughtful, and laugh-out-loud funny!
In this episode, we're Baking with the Stars—and this time, the star is none other than Dolly Parton! Rachel and Luisa both whip up her famous banana pudding recipe. Then, it's time for a brand-new segment: Would You Rather?—where our hosts challenge each other to step out of their baking comfort zones. Rachel takes on a delicate Cremadette, while Luisa tackles a Nutella-filled Paris-Brest. Get ready for celebrity sweets, bold bakes, and a whole lot of delicious decision-making!
We're back Out and About! In this episode, Rachel and Luisa continue their California bakery adventure with a sweet stop in Solvang, where they visit two iconic Danish spots—Olsen's Danish Village Bakery and Mortensen's Danish Bakery. It's a continuation of their travel tales from a few episodes back (remember République?). Plus, they're adding more cheer to their Christmas cookie series! Luisa whips up blood orange olive oil cookies, while Rachel gets festive with embossed gingerbread. Join us for bakery reviews, holiday bakes, and plenty of cozy vibes!
We're back with another Best Of episode—and this time, it's all about Luisa's favorites from Season 4! From our Dessert and a Movie bakes inspired by A Man Called Ove and World of Warcraft, to our season finale chat with the one and only Jürgen Krauss from The Great British Bake-Off, it's a jam-packed trip down memory lane you won't want to miss!
In this episode, we dive back into our Procrastibaking Book Club with more retro bakes from B. Dylan Hollis' Baking Yesteryear. Rachel takes on Pioneer Brownies from the 1900s, while Luisa whips up Unemployment Pudding from the 1920s. Plus, we introduce a brand-new segment—From the Bookstacks—where we explore the charming world of headnotes, handwritten cookbook scribbles, and baking blog comments. Join us for a nostalgic and thoughtful baking adventure!
In this episode, it's time for another Dessert and a Movie segment as we recreate Katharine Hepburn's famous brownie recipe. Plus, in our Sweetarts segment, Rachel shares her Blueberry Lemon Jelly Donut Focaccia, while Luisa bakes up a tropical Passionfruit Mango Pie. Join us for classic treats, creative bakes, and plenty of delicious discussion!
In this episode, Rachel takes a trip to LA, and our hosts make their long-awaited return to one of the city's most beloved cafes—République. Plus, we kick off a new installment of our Procrastibaking Book Club as we dive into Baking Yesteryear, the delightful cookbook by baker, author, and social media sensation B. Dylan Hollis. Join us for great food, nostalgic recipes, and plenty of baking banter!
It's our 8th round of our "Fallen Cake" bonus while you wait for our next full episode. Hear more of Luisa and Rachel's bloopers, fails, flubs and outtakes.
Get ready, Swifties. On this episode, we launch our brand new segment, "Baking With the Stars" where we tackle Taylor Swift's famous Chai Cookie recipe. We also chat with "The Great Cookie Challenge" competitor, Lauren Jacobs about the science of baking.
Welcome to our season 7 premiere!! Join us as we make our way through our baking bucket list, introduce our brand new season 7 segments, and celebrate Christmas all year round with our new Christmas cookie segment!
Join us for some holiday cheer as we share our Christmas 2024 bakes and sit down with baker and author of "Desi Bakes", Hetal Vasavada for some more holiday baking chat.
Join us on this special episode where we challenge each other to bake something new from one of the many cookbooks we own, share our upcoming Thanksgiving bakes and sit down with Food52 social media manager, Linsey Sowa to chat about cookbooks.
On our final episode of season six... We give our review of two bakeries we visited in Charleston, SC on our "Out and About" segment, we also discuss some intricate piping with our vintage bakes. Lastly, we have our final Jürgen Krauss book club segment.
On this episode... Fate awards us as we are given our spiced cookie challenge, we try our hand at the infamous Paris Summer Olympic 2024 chocolate muffins and continue our deep dive into The German Baking Book by Jürgen Krauss.
Grab your hand mixer and pack your suitcase! We're globetrotting once again as we revisit our favorite "Bake Around the World" segments from season 2.
It's another Best Of episode! Here are Rachel's favorite segments from season 3.
It's alive!! It's aliiive!!! We channel our inner Dr. Frankenstein as we mesh together a hummingbird cake and a carrot cake for our Frankenbake segment. We also take on some more boozy bakes with Jack Sparrow's favorite spirit; RUM! Lastly, our Roll-the-Dice challenge leaves us with a new bake to tackle.
It's another Best Of episode! Here are Luisa's favorite segments from season 3.
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On this episode we look to Instagram for inspiration on shaped macarons, talk about Prue Leith's takes on American baking and add another Jurgen bake to our checklist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/procrastibakingpod/message
Here's another "Fallen Cake" bonus while you wait for our next full episode. Hear more of Luisa and Rachel's bloopers, fails, flubs and outtakes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/procrastibakingpod/message
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On this episode we revisit one of our 20 in 20 bakes, tackle another boozy bake with amaretto and read up on some baking news. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/procrastibakingpod/message
On this episode we share our Instagram-inspired wreath-shaped bakes, tackle a new challenge in the form or brioche and channel our inner Dr. Frankenstein and splice together two different bakes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/procrastibakingpod/message
On this episode we review weeks 6 and 7 of GBBO, dive back into Jurgen Krauss' book for some pretzels and continue our "Roll the Dice" challenge. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/procrastibakingpod/message
We bring back our Dessert and a Movie segment and take on Bundt cakes inspired by "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", give our latest recap on GBBO and do some boozy brandy baking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/procrastibakingpod/message
In this episode we talk about our Reddit bakes, bring back our "Chopped" segment and dive back into our Procrastibaking Book Club. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/procrastibakingpod/message
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