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Today's guest is Melanie Johnson, a baker, photographer, and food writer based in London. She's also a columnist at Country Life magazine and the author of “Bundt: From Everyday Bakes to Fabulous Celebration Cakes.” Melanie joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her lifelong love of bundt cakes and why they're the perfect baked good for beginner bakers. Then, the duo walk through Melanie's Chocolate & Vanilla Marble Bundt with Milk Chocolate Glaze recipe, and she shares the secret to greasing your Bundt pan properly.Thank you to Nordic Ware for supporting She's My Cherry Pie. Use code CherryBombe15 for 15% off your order. Click here for Melanie's Easiest Chocolate & Vanilla Marble Bundt with Milk Chocolate Glaze recipe.Summer Tastemaker Tour in Austin on 6/27Get The Power Issue!Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Melanie: Instagram, Country Life Magazine column, “Bundt” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today, we welcome back award-winning pastry chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur Joanne Chang to the show! Joanne is the force behind the beloved Flour Bakery & Cafe, which now boasts 10 locations across the Boston/Cambridge area, and the co-owner of Myers + Chang, a celebrated Asian fusion restaurant in Boston's South End.Joanne joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her path from a childhood with few sweets to becoming one of America's most respected bakers, her evolving menu at Flour—including the new Milk & Honey Pound Cake and Embrace Chai Morning Bun—and the cookie-focused cookbook she's currently working on, which will be out next year. Get our new Power Issue, out now! Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Joanne: Instagram, Flour Bakery & Cafe, Myers + ChangMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is Renato Poliafito, the creative force behind Ciao, Gloria, the beloved bakery and café in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, and Pasta Night, its cozy pasta-slinging counterpart right across the street. A two-time James Beard Award nominee and co-author of multiple cookbooks, Renato released his first solo book, “Dolci!: American Baking with an Italian Accent,” last year as a tribute to his Italian American roots and his deep affection for Italy.Renato joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about his childhood trips to Italy, the flavors that shaped his palate, and the evolution of his dessert style. Then, the duo walk through his recipe for Spumoni Loaf from “Dolci!”Click here for Renato's Spumoni Loaf recipe.Get The Power Issue!Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Renato: Instagram, Ciao, Gloria, “Dolci!” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Billy has walked in with a Triple M Vest on... what's he been up to? After we explore that, we dive into the All Sports Report. Triple M Cricket's Mark Taylor phones in on a dodgy line to talk about going down the Big Freeze slide on Monday, and Australia's batting lineup for the World Test Championship. Jimmy and Paulie battle it out in the Hump Day Quiz, before something Peter Daicos said on Friday night caught JB's attention. We also get Champion Data's Brownlow Tracker, and some social media feedback from Herby on Billy wearing a Carlton jumper yesterday. Collingwood's Jeremy Howe is in studio ahead of their King's Birthday clash with Melbourne, and as a Tassie boy he has his say on the no confidence motion on Premier Jeremy Rockliff and how that might affect the Devils. Finally, Billy has a joke about a hearing problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's guest is Susan Sarich, founder and CEO of SusieCakes, the nostalgic bakery known for its made-from-scratch Americana desserts. Since opening the first SusieCakes' location in 2006, Susan has expanded the brand across the U.S. with over 30 locations in California, Texas, and Tennessee. Susan joins host Jessie Sheehan to share the heartfelt story of how her two grandmothers inspired her baking career and her business. Then, the duo dives into SusieCakes' signature Vanilla Celebration Cake recipe, a four-layer confetti-filled vanilla cake topped with the bakery's signature retro-blue buttercream, which was inspired by Susan's grandmother's vintage Pyrex mixing bowl.Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Subscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine to get our summer issue!Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Susan: Instagram, SusieCakesMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
A quick flashback to legendary Rush Hour anchor Higgo kicks us off, before Billy whips through the All Sports Report. Bec Daniher is in studio to talk Big Freeze 11, and we get possibly the most chaotic Hump Day Quiz ever between Michael and Rob. Billy has taken on the entire Mick in the Morning team after they continued their jabs about his days at Assumption College, we get some social media feedback from Herby, and Billy has received an email about a JB cockup. Mid-Season Draft top prospect Tom McCarthy is in studio before he is likely to be picked by West Coast tonight, and NSW rugby legend Nathan Hindmarsh previews State of Origin Game 1. Finally, Billy has a joke about a reduced prison sentence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's guest is Bobbie Lloyd, the CEO and Chief Baking Officer of the legendary Magnolia Bakery in New York City. Bobbie is also a cookbook author, and her latest book, “The Magnolia Bakery Handbook Vol. 2: Icebox Desserts,” was released earlier this year. Bobbie joins host Jessie Sheehan to share the origin story of the bakery and how it became a global dessert empire, including how the show “Sex and the City” turned it from a local cupcake shop to an international sensation. Bobbie also walks us through the recipe for Magnolia's famous banana pudding—yes!—the recipe everyone can't get enough of. Click here for the Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding recipe.Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.Subscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine to get our summer issue!Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Bobbie: Instagram, Magnolia Bakery, ”The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Herby Lutz, jersey development manager, and Marc Bolen, dairy sire marketing coordinator, discuss some of the top ranking young sires of the Jersey breed from the April 2025 sire summaries. Listen as they highlight high-interest (GForce™) sires and give a preview of new and exciting sires that will be added to the lineup in coming months.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
JB's annoyed at his lawnmower man, and Billy kicks things off with a loose All Sports Report. Brisbane Lions legend Chris Johnson is in studio to talk about Sir Doug Nicholls Round, and the day he pretty much ended Billy's playing career. Topics Brownless asks what's overrated, we get some footy injury news, Cameron Ling has a message for JB, and Herby is in with some social media feedback. Geelong's Mitch Duncan phones in ahead of his 300th game on Thursday night against the Doggies, and Billy has a Superman joke to finish the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's guest is entrepreneur and ice cream queen Pooja Bavishi of Malai Ice Cream, a Brooklyn-based brand redefining frozen desserts with bold South Asian flavors. She's also the author of the new cookbook “Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian flavors.” Pooja joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her chai-inspired “hybrid identity,” her passion for experimenting with unconventional flavor pairings, and the ginger and star anise ice creams that sparked the inspiration to create Malai. Then, the duo dive into her recipe for Malai Drumsticks from her book, which incorporates Spiced Peanut Crunch Ice Cream, Jaggery Cones, homemade Magic Shell, and Peanut Chikki. Click here for Pooja's Malai Drumsticks recipe.Thank you to Ladurée for supporting She's My Cherry Pie. Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Subscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine to get our Power Issue!Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Pooja: Instagram, Malai, “Malai” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is Nicole Rucker, the award-winning pastry chef and owner of L.A.'s cult-favorite bakery Fat + Flour. Nicole is also the author of the new cookbook, “Fat + Flour: The Art of a Simple Bake.” Nicole joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about falling out of love with baking during the pandemic and how her new book helped her rediscover the joy in it. She breaks down her revolutionary “cold butter method” for foolproof pie dough and walks Jessie through her Blueberry with Lavender and Cream Cheese Crumble Pie recipe from “Fat + Flour.”Click here for Nicole's Blueberry with Lavender and Cream Cheese Crumble Pie recipe. Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.Subscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine to get our summer issue!Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Nicole: Instagram, Fat + Flour L.A., "Fat + Flour" cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook
Today's guest is Apollonia Poilâne, the third-generation baker and CEO of the legendary Parisian boulangerie Poilâne. Apollonia joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her extraordinary journey—from taking over the family bakery at just 18 years old to honoring and evolving a legacy that dates back to 1932. The duo dive into her life growing up between French and American cultures, the creative influence of her parents, and the secrets behind Poilâne's world-famous miche and sablés. Plus, they talk about her cookbook, her love for art, and how she's bringing timeless tradition into the future.Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.To get the Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Apollonia: Instagram, Poilâne, "Poilâne" bookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
It's ratings day and JB and Billy are flying. We kick off the show with the All Sports Report, before Collingwood's Jack Crisp calls in ahead of his 245th consecutive AFL match on Saturday - a new record. Topics Brownless goes to an old classic, JB has a story about the great Sir Don Bradman, and Herby is in studio with some social media feedback for Billy's craft. We've got an ENORMOUS Idiot File, and four-time Hawks Premier Jordan Lewis is in studio as they celebrate their Centenary on Sunday. Finally, Billy has two jokes to close out the week - one maybe good, one maybe s***.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan's interview with baker 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 her latest, “I'll Bring Dessert,” which celebrates shareable recipes and simple treats perfect for entertaining.Benjamina tells Jessie about her time on the beloved British baking show, her tips for make-ahead desserts, and the distinction between a cobbler and a crisp. Plus, they take a deep dive into Benjamina's recipe for Tarragon Plum Cobbler from “I'll Bring Dessert.” Click here for Benjamina's Tarragon Plum Cobbler recipe. Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.To get the Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Benjamina: Instagram, website, “I'll Bring Dessert” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook
We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan's interview with cookbook author and blogger Abi Balingit of The Dusky Kitchen. Abi is known for her flavorful, fun desserts, inspired by her American upbringing and Filipino heritage. She channeled all of this in her debut cookbook, “Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed,” which won the James Beard Award for Emerging Voice. Abi was also featured on the cover of Cherry Bombe's Creative Class Issue. Abi joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her horchata bibingka from the book, including how she came up with her unique twist on the traditional savory Filipino dessert. The duo also chat about Abi's career path, the pasalubong treat boxes that she started baking in 2020, and how she landed a book deal through social media.Subscribe to our baking newsletter.To get the Creative Class Issue, click here. To get the Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Abi: Instagram, “Mayumu” cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
JB's back in the studio as Billy kicks off a pre-Long Weekend show with an All Sports Report. Hawthorn's Calsher Dear is in studio, and finds out he's no longer the only Calsher in the world, then Topics Brownless wants to know when your parent has embarrassed you. A quick hit of footy news precedes Herby's social media feedback - as the family rips into Billy for his Katy Perry Craft, then we get an enormous Idiot File. Jono Brown calls in from Aquazone Warrnambool before the Lions take on the Pies tonight, then Billy finishes with two jokes... one of which might get us taken off air.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan's interview with Paola Velez, pastry chef and co-founder of Bakers Against Racism, the global bake sale that raised over $2.5 million for social justice causes. She's also the author of “Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store.”Paola joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk all about her book, which she describes as a love letter to both her Dominican heritage and her New York City roots. She shares stories about her childhood growing up in the Bronx, visiting her local bodega and the Stella D'oro factory, and how her mom's love for Guy Fieri inspired her plantain sticky buns. Then, the duo walk through Paola's recipe for the buns, which she has become quite known for. Click here for Paola's Plantain Sticky Buns recipe.To get our new Love Issue, click here. Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Paola: Instagram, Bakers Against Racism, website, “Bodega Bakes” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes" cookbook
We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan's interview with self-taught pastry chef, community activist, and Cherry Bombe Magazine cover star Natasha Pickowicz. Natasha is known for her unique take on cake baking and decorating, and she's built a cult following for her minimalist creations with maximum flavor. Natasha tells Jessie about her cake-making approach, which she outlines in her book, “More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community.” They also talk about the Planned Parenthood bake sales that Natasha organized in New York for several years. Natasha shares her soak secrets, love of textured fillings, thoughts on sheet pans and cake stands, frosting philosophy, preferred egg-separating technique, and her belief that time is a crucial ingredient. Click here for Natasha's Passion Fruit, Coconut & Tequila Layered Cake recipe.For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click hereTo get our new Love Issue, click hereSubscribe to our baking newsletterVisit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Natasha: Instagram, “More Than Cake” cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook
The stars of a unique romance that's going viral – a major league baseball player and the team's mascot – join to tell their love story for the first time. Also, Jack Black stops by to catch up and talk about his upcoming movie ‘A Minecraft Movie' and getting ready to host ‘Saturday Night Live.' Plus, chef Zaynab Issa shares a delicious recipe for garlicky pasta salad.
Today's guest is Stacey Mei Yan Fong, a home baker and the author of “50 Pies, 50 States: An Immigrant's Love Letter to the United States Through Pie.” While Stacey moved from Asia to the U.S., she found comfort in baking and launched a heartfelt project to create a pie for every state.Stacey joins host Jessie Sheehan to share how this endeavor provided a creative outlet, pivoted her career from fashion to food, and resulted in a cookbook deal. Then, the duo walk through her Massachusetts-inspired pie: the Boston Cream Pie Pie, a twist on the classic cake, featuring custard, chocolate ganache, and cubed pound cake.Click here for Stacey's “Boston Cream Pie” Pie recipe To get our new Love Issue, click hereFor Jubilee 2025 tickets, click hereSubscribe to our baking newsletterVisit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Stacey: Instagram, “50 Pies, 50 States” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Ratings Day has the boys up and about, and Billy kicks things off with the All Sports Report and plenty of footy news heading into Round 3. West Coast's Jeremy McGovern phones in between training sessions to talk about Western Derby, then Topics Brownless takes a trip down memory lane. Our newest team member Herby brings Social Media Feedback out of hibernation, and Billy's Idiot Song is set to a David Bowie classic. We've got an epic Gather Round prize to give away, and Dave Hughes is in studio to talk about his Melbourne International Comedy Festival show and his beloved Blues. Finally, Billy has a semi-fruity Thursday Joke to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's guest is Melissa Weller, the chemical engineer-turned-baker and author of “Very Good Bread.” Melissa is a James Beard-nominated baker and the former head baker at Per Se and Roberta's in New York City. She returns to the show to share her expertise on this iconic French bread.Melissa joins host Jessie Sheehan to explore what it means to be a baker versus a pastry chef, her love for Dorie Greenspan's “Baking with Julia,” and why a sturdy piece of cardboard is a surprising bread-baking essential. The duo walk through her Per Se Baguette recipe—breaking down the importance of pre-shaping and scoring, the difference between poolish and sourdough starter, and why a lid might be your best friend when making baguettes at home.Click here for Melissa's Baguette recipe.To get our new Love Issue, click here. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here.Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Melissa: Instagram, website, “Very Good Bread” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is JR Ryall, the head pastry chef at Ballymaloe House Hotel, a renowned luxury property in County Cork, Ireland. He's also the author of the 2022 cookbook “Ballymaloe Desserts: Iconic Recipes and Stories from Ireland” and is known for showcasing local, high-quality ingredients in his elegant desserts.JR joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about his earliest memories of Ballymaloe House, the bread-baking class that ignited his passion, and the hotel's legendary dessert trolley. He also shares expert tips on making the perfect chocolate éclairs, from achieving crisp choux pastry to balancing the perfect glaze.Click here for JR's Chocolate Éclairs recipe. Thank you to Ghirardelli Professional Products for supporting our show. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here.To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on JR: Instagram, Ballymaloe House, “Ballymaloe Desserts” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Are we headed toward a recession, and would it be so bad if we were?Is MAGA right about Ukraine?My friend Herby Kay, a finance expert and fluent Russian speaker, joined me last night to share his thoughts on those questions.We never got around to discussing Israel as we had intended.Maybe next time!
Today's guest is Clarice Lam, award-winning pastry chef and author of “Breaking Bao: 88 Bakes and Snacks from Asia and Beyond,” which was a New York Times' Best Cookbook of 2024. Clarice grew up between Los Angeles and Hong Kong in a snack-obsessed family and went from a career in modeling to mastering the art of pastry.She joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her baking journey and how she blends French techniques with bold Asian American flavors. Then, the duo dive into Clarice's book and her recipe for Char Siu Carnitas Bolo Bao. What exactly is a bolo bao? Tune in to find out. Click here for Clarice's Char Siu Carnitas Bolo Bao recipe. To get our new Love Issue, click here. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Clarice: Instagram, “Breaking Bao” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is Ellen King, co-owner of Hewn Bread in Illinois and the author of the 2018 cookbook, “Heritage Baking.” Hewn is beloved for its dedication to heritage grains and traditional bread-making techniques. With locations in Evanston, Libertyville, and Winnetka, it's become a community staple, and Ellen's work has earned national recognition. Ellen joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her journey from discovering truly good bread in Norway to the influence Chad Robertson's “Tartine Bread” had on her craft to her underground bread club. Then, the duo walk through Ellen's banana bread recipe from “Heritage Baking,” and the baker shares her trick for getting extra moist and flavorful loaves. Click here for Ellen's Banana Bread recipe.To get our new Love Issue, click here. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Ellen: Hewn Bread, website, “Heritage Baking” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is Jessica Battilana, staff editor at King Arthur Baking Company and co-author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook “Big Book of Bread.” Jessica is an award-winning food writer and recipe developer who has authored several cookbooks. She takes host Jessie Sheehan on a deep dive into her recipe for Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread from “Big Book of Bread.” She also shares her philosophy on why you should eat dessert every day and always have cookie dough at the ready. Click here for Jessica's Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread recipe. To get our new Love Issue, click here. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Jessica: Instagram, King Arthur Baking Company, “Big Book of Bread” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is Valerie Gordon, the pastry chef and owner of Valerie Confections in Los Angeles, and the author of the baking book “Sweet.” Her culinary journey began at a very young age and she launched her luxury chocolate brand in 2004. Today, Valerie Confections is known for all sorts of chocolates, caramels, petits fours, cakes, and pies. Valerie joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss her entrepreneurial spirit and why she initially pursued acting over pastry. Then, the duo walk through Valerie's recipe for Rose Petal Petits Fours, which are tiny layer cakes coated in chocolate ganache. Valerie is full of baking wisdom and shares her best tips and tricks for making this delicate dessert. To get our new Love Issue, click here. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Valerie: Instagram, Valerie Confections, website, “Sweet” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is Kelly Jacques, the baker and co-owner of Ayu Bakehouse in New Orleans. The bakery has become known for their King Cake, a ring-shaped pastry that's somewhere between a Danish and a cinnamon bun. The Louisiana city is notorious for this baked good, which is eaten from Epiphany in January up until Mardi Gras. Kelly tells host Jessie Sheehan how she went from studying pre-med to getting a degree in glassblowing to graduating from culinary school and starting the bakery. She also walks Jessie through her King Cake recipe, which incorporates a croissant dough and a cinnamon cream cheese filling. Click here for Kelly's Croissant City Classic King Cake. To get our new Love Issue, click here. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Kelly: Instagram, Ayu Bakehouse, Order Ayu's King CakesMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is Nicola Lamb, baker extraordinaire and author of “Sift: The Elements of Great Baking.” Nicola is a London-based pastry chef who runs the pop-up bakery Lark and pens the popular Substack Kitchen Projects.She joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat all about croissants and shares how she perfected her skills by making 10,000 a week in a local bakery. The duo get nerdy about the process and techniques for making this baked good at home—from the lamination to the honeycomb. Nicola also talks about her time as “the office cake lady” and working at the NYC bakery of Cronut King Dominique Ansel.For Nicola's croissant recipe, check out her book, “Sift.”For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here.Subscribe or pre-order The Love Issue here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Nicola: Instagram, Substack, “Sift” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Friends of the show Herby Kay and Scott Bell joined me to share their unique perspectives on a variety of current events.
We're back with a brand new season of She's My Cherry Pie! To kick us off this year is social media darling Betül Tunç of the widely popular Turkuaz Kitchen account. Betül is a baker, recipe developer, and new cookbook author. Her debut book, “Turkuaz Kitchen,” was released last year. Betül joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss how she started baking, her journey from Turkey to the U.S., and how she amassed millions of followers online through her artful recipe videos. The duo also do a deep dive into Betül's Turkish Pistachio Baklava from her book. The baker shares her best tips for working with the dough, including her special rolling pin, and says which ingredient she refuses to touch with bare hands. Click here for Betül's Turkish Pistachio Baklava recipe.For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here.To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Betül: Instagram, TikTok, “Turkuaz Kitchen” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Herby Kay is an autodidact genius Libertarian Zionist Jew who lives in Arizona and happens to have a plan to radically transform American politics called Antipolitism. We had a wide-ranging three-hour conversation about his political philosophy and just about everything else under the sun.
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Today's guest is Dorie Greenspan, an extraordinary baker, cookbook author, and part-time Parisian. Dorie is back on the show to talk about sablés, the French shortbread cookie, and does a deep dive into her World Peace Cookies, which are a chocolate sablé of sorts, from her book "Dorie's Cookies."Dorie and host Jessie Sheehan also discuss her favorite childhood sweets, the night she nearly burned down her parent's kitchen, the first time she ever tasted fleur de sel, and the new cake book she's working on. This is our last episode of 2024! Stay tuned for a brand new season starting Jan. 25th, 2025. Click here for Dorie's World Peace Cookie recipe. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. For Jubilee 2025 Early Bird tickets, click here. Order the holiday issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Dorie: Instagram, website, “Dorie's Cookies” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is Amy Ho, the creative behind the popular Constellation Inspiration blog and Instagram. Amy is a recipe developer, photographer, and author of the book “Blooms and Baking.” She was on the show last year to talk about mooncakes, and she's back today to discuss gingerbread houses with host Jessie Sheehan.Amy's known for her unique takes on this classic holiday treat, from crafting a gingerbread glasshouse to a storefront to an ice skating rink. She guides Jessie through her A-frame structure and shares her best practices for building a sturdy home, including the dough and royal icing recipes she always uses. Click here for Amy's A-Frame Gingerbread House tutorial.Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. For Jubilee 2025 Early Bird tickets, click here. Order the holiday issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Amy: Instagram, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Incorporating alcohol into baked goods can happen a handful of different ways, says our latest podcast guest, Jessie Sheehan, a food writer, recipe developer and the author of cookbooks including Snackable Bakes, The Vintage Baker and Icebox Cakes. Her latest cookbook, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes, made its debut this past September. In this episode, Sheehan shares how she uses alcohol in three wine and spirits-spiked recipes—a flourless red wine chocolate cake, a spiced pumpkin snacking cake with chocolate bourbon buttercream and a classic Kahlúa-soaked tiramisu. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.net. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by subscribing to Wine Enthusiast magazine today! FOLLOW US: TikTok: @wineenthusiast Instagram: @wineenthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast X: @WineEnthusiast
Today's guest is Lara Adekoya, the founder and baker behind Fleurs et Sel bakery in Los Angeles. Lara started her cookie business as a pop-up during the pandemic and she opened her first brick and mortar earlier this year. She's become quite known in L.A. for her cookies and the name of her company is inspired by her time living in France and her two favorite things: flowers and salt.Lara joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her transition from working in sales to making cookies, her love for France, and her early dream to be a dentist and go to dental school. Plus, the duo walk through Lara's recipe for Ginger Molasses Cookies. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Lara: Instagram, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is Katarina Cermelj, a baker, cookbook author, photographer, and scientist. (She has a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry!) She's also the founder of The Loopy Whisk, a blog where she develops allergy-friendly recipes. Kat joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her baking and science background, what it means to be “free from,” and her new book, “The Elements of Baking.” The duo then walk through Kat's recipe for Gluten-Free Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread from her latest book. Click here for Kat's Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread recipe. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Katarina: Instagram, website, “The Elements Of Baking” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
"Top Chef" host Kristen Kish is our guest on today's special Thanksgiving episode! A chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur, Kristen won Season 10 of “Top Chef” and took over the host spot earlier this year.She joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about how winning “Top Chef” changed her life in unexpected ways, how her new gig is going, and about her memoir, which is coming out next April. They also chat about her Korean and Midwest roots, and the dishes and desserts her family always makes for Thanksgiving. Then, she walks Jessie through the Kish Family Two-Bread Stuffing recipe. Click here for Kristen's Two-Bread Stuffing recipe. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Snag the holiday issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Kristen: Instagram, “Top Chef”More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
The guys recap all of the NFL Week 11 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 11?,” “FEELING NICEY,” and “Fart or Shart” (1:55). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (91:43). Winners and Losers (17:53) The Worst (Steelers) Play of the Day (29:12) The Oppenheimer Award (40:35) It's So Over/We're So Back (49:00) Intrusive Thoughts (62:40) FEELING NICEY (72:46) Play of the Day (74:44) The Arthur Smith Award (77:12) Worst Ref Moment (77:54) The Lucille Bluth Award (85:48) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Could it be? Joy Wilson, who's delighted countless folks with her popular Joy the Baker blogs and cookbooks, joins guest host Jessie Sheehan to talk about the future of publishing. They also discuss “The Life-Changing Magic Of Baking,” a children's book Joy wrote with her father, her new life in Texas, and the sugar cookie recipe that went viral thanks to Taylor Swift. Thank you to Kerrygold and Meridian Printing for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe.For Jubilee 2025 Early Bird tickets, click here. Order the holiday issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Joy: Instagram, website, "The Life-Changing Magic of Baking" children's book, Joy The Baker magazineMore on Jessie: More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbookMore on Kerry: Instagram
Christina Tosi, one of the most beloved pastry chefs around, is back on She's My Cherry Pie! Christina is a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef, the founder of Milk Bar in New York City, the host of the Netflix show “Bake Squad,” and the author of several cookbooks, including her latest, “Bake Club: 101 Must-Have Moves for Your Kitchen.” Christina joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her new book—which was inspired by the virtual baking club she started during the pandemic—and explains why you should “drink failure for breakfast.” The duo then dive into Christina's Skillet Cookie recipe, which she says is unfussy, super adaptable, and a total crowd-pleaser.Click here for Christina's Skillet Cookie recipe. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Snag the holiday issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Christina: Instagram, Milk Bar, website, Bake Club, “Bake Club” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Dame Prue Leith of “The Great British Bake Off” is our guest on today's show. Prue has been a judge on the beloved baking series since 2017, and earlier this fall, she released a new cookbook, “Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom: Really Good Food Without the Fuss.”Prue joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss her fascinating career—from studying drama in South Africa to learning how to cook in France to becoming an esteemed cookery writer, novelist, and TV personality. She shares how she got her GBBO gig, why she loves a colorful wardrobe, and what she does and doesn't like about American desserts. Then, the duo talk trifles and Prue walks Jessie through her Dark Chocolate & Orange Trifle recipe from her new book. “I've never met a trifle I didn't like,” Prue says. Click here for Prue's Dark Chocolate & Orange Trifle recipe. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Pre-order the holiday issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Prue: Instagram, website, “Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is Sarah Fennel, the founder of Broma Bakery and author of the new bestseller, "Sweet Tooth: 100 Desserts to Save Room For." The self-taught baker and photographer started her blog back in 2010 when she was a homesick college student missing her mom's desserts. For the past decade, Sarah has chronicled her bakes across her website and social media, where she's amassed quite the following, and become known for everything from comforting classics to nostalgic flavors with a modern twist.Sarah joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her baking journey and how her cookbook came about. Then the duo dive into Sarah's recipe for Caramel Pumpkin Layer Cake, which is filled with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with salty caramel. Click here for Sarah's Caramel Pumpkin Layer Cake recipe. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Sarah: Instagram, website, "Sweet Tooth" cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Today's guest is award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel, the founder of Dominique Ansel Bakeries in New York City and Las Vegas. When the French chef came to the U.S. in 2006, he worked at Daniel Boulud's restaurant for five years before opening his namesake bakery in SoHo. Dominique is one of the most inventive pastry chefs out there and is also the author of three cookbooks. His latest, “Life's Sweetest Moments: Simple, Stunning Recipes and Their Heartwarming Stories,” was released earlier this month.Dominique joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about his illustrious career and iconic baked goods. (He is the creator of the cronut, the wildly popular pastry that's a cross between a croissant and a doughnut.) Plus, the duo dive into his new book and the stories that accompany the recipes, including how Martha Stewart inspired his book cover photo, and his conversation with Anthony Bourdain about heartbreak and ice cream.Click here for Dominique's Milk Chocolate Humble Pie recipe.Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Dominique: Instagram, website, ”Life's Sweetest Moments” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
We're back with a new season! And Paola Velez, one of our favorite guests, is back, too. Paola is a pastry chef and co-founder of Bakers Against Racism, the global bake sale that raised over $2.5 million for social justice causes. She released her debut baking book, “Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store,” earlier this month.Paola tells host Jessie Sheehan why her book is a love letter to her Dominican heritage and New York City roots, and she shares stories about growing up in the Bronx and visiting her local bodega and the Stella D'oro factory. She also explains how her plantain sticky buns were inspired by her mom's love for Guy Fieri, and she walks Jessie through the recipe for her signature treat. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Jessie Sheehan's new cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” and tour.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Paola: Instagram, Bakers Against Racism, website, “Bodega Bakes” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook
Today on She's My Cherry Pie, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes, host Jessie Sheehan's interview with Camari Mick. Camari is the executive pastry chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant The Musket Room 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 leches cake and one layer of pain perdu. The confection gets topped with chocolate branches and jerk ice cream, which adds a sweet, spicy, and slightly smoky flavor, says Camari, who is known for infusing Caribbean and Jamaican flavors into her desserts.Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company and Kerrygold for supporting our show. Jessie Sheehan's new cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” and tour.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Camari: Instagram, The Musket Room, Raf's NYCMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook
Jessie Sheehan is a beloved baker, recipe developer, author, and the host of our baking podcast, She's My Cherry Pie. She joins Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond to chat about career pivots, taking chances, and writing cookbooks. Jessie also talks about her new savory cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” which is out tomorrow. Get Jessie's recipe for Straight-Up Gruyère Gougères. Check out Jessie Sheehan's new cookbook and get tickets for her tour. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook, She's My Cherry Pie podcastMore on Kerry: Instagram
Evie McGee Colbert is a producer, Montclair Film founder, and mom of three who co-authored the new cookbook, “Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves,” with her husband, Stephen Colbert of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the recipes, how both her mother and the city of Charleston influenced their cookbook, and working on Stephen's show during Covid. She also discusses the Colbert family mantra “stay loose,” her love for Ina Garten, and more. Get Evie & Stephen's recipe for Chess Pie here.Jubilee Wine Country tickets & details hereJessie Sheehan's new cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” and tourOrder our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. Listen to Kerry's conversation with “The Taste of Things” star Juliette Binoche here.More on Evie: “Does This Taste Funny” Cookbook, Montclair Film, Lucy Wichmann Website (Evie's niece)More on Kerry: InstagramProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller CenterSpecial thanks to Good Studio in BrooklynRadio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.