Best Dorie Greenspan Podcasts (2025)

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A Chat with Dorie Greenspan 57:26

28d ago57:26

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It may sound cliché, but I suspect for most of you, Dorie Greenspan needs no introduction. Dorie is an accomplished baker, whose books range from an oversize volume of never-fail cookie recipes, Dorie’s Cookies, to translating the recipes of master Parisian pastry chef Pierre Hermé, making them accessible to home bakers in Desserts by Pierre Hermé.…

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A Chat with Rachel Simons, owner of Seed+Mill 40:48

23h ago40:48

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Tahini has gotten a lot of press in the last few years, and the delicious sesame paste has become a staple in many of our pantries. Many cultures have embraced the borderless sesame seed in some form or another, including Japanese gomashio and furikake, hummus from the Middle East, Italian Reginelle cookies, and even in burgers. In her new book, Ra…

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Radio Cherry Bombe: The Cake Picnic Phenomenon With Founder Elisa Sunga 44:21

4d ago44:21

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Today, we’re airing a Radio Cherry Bombe episode with amateur baker and Google UX expert Elisa Sunga, the founder of Cake Picnic. She was hoping 15 folks would attend the very first Cake Picnic; more than 300 folks RSVP’d. The first rule of Cake Picnic is simple: “No cake, no entry.” Today, people are DM’ing and emailing her from around the world, …

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Strawberry Cake With Pastry Chef Lisa Donovan 45:38

11d ago45:38

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Today’s guest is Lisa Donovan, the award-winning writer, pastry chef, and food columnist for The New York Times. Lisa’s culinary career has redefined what it means to be a Southern baker and her acclaimed memoir, “Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger,” is a must-read. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her childhood as an “Army brat” traveling aro…

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Sour Cherry & Campari Galette With Cookbook Author Rebecca Firkser 53:32

18d ago53:32

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Today’s guest is Rebecca Firkser—a Brooklyn-based recipe developer, writer, and food stylist. Rebecca’s debut cookbook, “Galette!: Sweet and Savory Recipes as Easy as Pie,” was just released and it’s an ode to the endlessly adaptable, always impressive pastry she calls the most “riffable” of all. Rebecca joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her …

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Bundt Cakes With Baker Melanie Johnson 46:43

25d ago46:43

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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 b…

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Catching Up With Joanne Chang Of Flour Bakery & Cafe 42:09

1M ago42:09

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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 Jes…

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Spumoni Loaf With Renato Poliafito Of Ciao, Gloria & “Dolci!” 50:07

1M ago50:07

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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 wi…

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SusieCakes’ Celebration Cake With Founder Susan Sarich 45:06

2M ago45:06

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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 s…

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Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding With Baker & CEO Bobbie Lloyd 45:17

2M ago45:17

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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…

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147: Back to class with Siham Jibril of Off Campus Paris 38:06

2M ago38:06

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Diehard fans of Paris already know there’s never been a shortage of activities to fill one’s intellectual and cultural cup. Art openings, talks and conferences, concerts and performances happen every day of the week. But if you’re interested in learning in a classroom setting without going back to school in the traditional sense, the options dry up…

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Ice Cream Drumsticks With Pooja Bavishi Of Malai 51:11

2M ago51:11

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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,” he…

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Blueberry Pie With Pastry Chef Nicole Rucker Of Fat + Flour 53:29

2M ago53:29

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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 …

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146: Lindsey on The Eater Guide to Paris with Dorie Greenspan 38:13

2M ago38:13

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My new book is officially on shelves! To celebrate, The Red Wheelbarrow bookstore hosted me for a launch event last week. At the start, I was in conversation about the project (and more) with the legendary New York Times bestselling and James Beard Award–winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan. This episode is an edited version of that discussion. …

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Apollonia Poilâne On Family Legacy & The Magic Of Bread 55:11

2M ago55:11

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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 …

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Fruit Cobblers With Benjamina Ebuehi Of “The Great British Bake Off” 37:52

3M ago37:52

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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 …

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Bibingka With Abi Balingit Of “Mayumu” 36:10

3M ago36:10

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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,…

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Plantain Sticky Buns With Pastry Chef Paola Velez Of “Bodega Bakes” 46:34

3M ago46:34

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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 …

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Podcast: A Chat with Preston Mohr, Director of the Wine Scholar Guild, on Enjoying French Wines 44:20

3M ago44:20

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Living in France, it’s hard to overestimate the prevalence and importance of wine. Not only is it a marker and reflection of the place where it’s made, but it’s an integral part of French culture and cuisine. It’s a natural pairing with meals and accompanies almost every gathering with friends and family. I like wine, but like most people in France…

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Modern Layer Cakes With Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz 55:38

3M ago55:38

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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 t…

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145: Curiosities in Paris with Messy Nessy's Vanessa Grall 38:13

4M ago38:13

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In the canon of Paris narratives, few focus on oddball finds and secrets lurking right beneath our noses. But Vanessa Grall, more commonly known and Messy Nessy, has made it her calling card. For more than a decade she has sussed out offbeat tales and fascinating individuals who have shaped our world and published several guidebooks to help travele…

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“Boston Cream Pie” Pie With Stacey Mei Yan Fong Of “50 Pies, 50 States” 49:16

4M ago49:16

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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 pr…

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Baking Baguettes With Melissa Weller Of “Very Good Bread” 46:28

4M ago46:28

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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…

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My conversation with Yotam Ottolenghi 51:33

4M ago51:33

51:33

Thanks to everyone for tuning into my live video with Yotam Ottolenghi! It was great fun to connect with Yotam and discuss everything from cooking and baking inspiration, to favorite kitchen tools and tips, as well as two “weekend friendly” recipes; Yotam Ottolenghi’s Baked Feta-Dill Frittata and my Croissants aux amandes, almond-filled croissants.…

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Éclairs With Ballymaloe House Pastry Chef JR Ryall 1:10:36

4M ago1:10:36

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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 c…

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Podcast: On Writing Cookbooks, with author Kate Leahy 48:21

4M ago48:21

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When Kate Leahy was in Paris recently, I was happy to have a chat with her in my kitchen for my podcast. A former restaurant cook, Kate seamlessly pivoted to food writing, collaborating on books with a variety of chefs, bakers, and sommeliers, and has also penned several books on her own. Kate co-authored La Buvette with Camille Fourmont, the owner…

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Baking & Breaking Bao With Pastry Chef Clarice Lam 38:45

4M ago38:45

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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 Sheeh…

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144: On the Louvre's Fashion Focus with Amy Verner 43:00

4M ago43:00

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So far, the year in Paris has been bright — at least in a cultural sense. The Louvre Museum is leading the charge with its very first full-fledged fashion exhibition in its 232-year history. To talk about why it’s significant, what visitors can expect, and the cultural context surrounding the pieces on display is Amy Verner, a fashion journalist an…

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Banana Bread With Ellen King Of Hewn Bread 38:35

5M ago38:35

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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 recognitio…

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Making Swirl Breads With Jessica Battilana Of King Arthur Baking Company 52:23

5M ago52:23

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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 fro…

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143: Are Parisians still drinking? Wine talk with Alicia Dorey 40:34

5M ago40:34

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Like many people living in France, I took a break from alcohol during the imported milestone of Dry January. But we’re in February, and two wine fairs have brought wine lovers and wine pros to the city for talks, tastings, and buying. Wine consumption has been dropping steadily in France, and sales have declined since the 1970s. So what’s happening…

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Petits Fours With Pastry Chef Valerie Gordon Of Valerie Confections 48:31

5M ago48:31

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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. Val…

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142: Season 9 and some book news! 3:32

5M ago3:32

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A quick one from me to kickoff season 9 and share some fun news: I have a new book coming out this spring! The Eater Guide to Paris hits shelves on April 29 in the U.S. /Australia/Europe and on May 8 in the U.K., wherever books are sold. A few links below to pre-order now: Abrams (publisher) Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble Amazon (U.S.) Shakespeare & C…

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King Cake With Kelly Jacques Of New Orleans’ Ayu Bakehouse 45:45

5M ago45:45

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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 …

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Croissant 101 With Pastry Chef Nicola Lamb 55:56

5M ago55:56

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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 lo…

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Best of: Fine dining in Paris with sommelier Etheliya Hananova 50:09

6M ago50:09

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I'm recording new episodes for season 9 (coming soon!) but I wanted to bring back some of the most appreciated episodes of the show in the meantime. I originally recorded this episode with Comice co-owner and sommelière Etheliya Hananova in March 2022, and it ranks among the most listened-to since I first started recording in 2017. She talks about …

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Baking Baklava With Betül Tunç Of Turkuaz Kitchen 52:48

6M ago52:48

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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 bakin…

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Dorie Greenspan & Her World Peace Cookies 49:28

7M ago49:28

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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 favo…

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Crafting Gingerbread Houses With Amy Ho Of Constellation Inspiration 55:43

7M ago55:43

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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 tak…

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Moving to, and Living in Paris with author Lindsey Tramuta 57:36

7M ago57:36

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I’ve known Lindsey Tramuta almost as long as I’ve been in Paris. We live in the same arrondissement (go 11th!) and I occasionally see her out and about, when she’s not busy writing books, or magazines and newspaper articles, which are featured in such publications as The New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Condé Nast Traveler. I arrived in Paris quite…

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141: Finding community & the unexpected in Paris with Catherine Down 37:56

7M ago37:56

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This month is my 18th December living in Paris, and as I reflect on that time, I’m struck by how much the city still enchants and surprises me. It might be a buzzy neighborhood, a refurbished historical marvel like Notre Dame, a dining experience, or something more unexpected. Someone in the business of sussing out and building such experiences, in…

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Making Ginger Molasses Cookies With Lara Adekoya of Fleurs Et Sel Bakery 46:33

7M ago46:33

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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 t…

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The Loopy Whisk’s Katarina Cermelj On Gluten-Free Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread 49:43

8M ago49:43

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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 b…

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“Top Chef” Host Kristen Kish Talks Thanksgiving Stuffing 40:09

8M ago40:09

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"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 h…

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140: The Seine River's Past & Present with Mary Winston Nicklin 37:32

8M ago37:32

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In times of turmoil, we naturally seek sources of calm. And in Paris, perhaps nothing that recenters Parisians more than the Seine. The city’s most iconic waterway has shaped its mythology long before there were tourist boats and selfie-taking travelers. Today, the significance of the Seine is front and center again, thanks to the Olympics and a bi…

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Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi On Her New Book And Skillet Cookies 50:34

8M ago50:34

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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.” Christ…

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Dame Prue Leith Of “The Great British Bake Off” 50:40

8M ago50:40

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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 dra…

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Broma Bakery’s Sarah Fennel On Caramel Pumpkin Cake & More 47:57

9M ago47:57

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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…

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139: On Arabic in France with journalist Nabil Wakim 32:48

9M ago32:48

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Did you know that Arabic is the second most spoken language in France? However, the way it is perceived and taught has led many Arabic speakers in France to either abandon the language or not pass it down to their children. It’s this particular experience that the journalist Nabil Wakim sought to investigate in his documentary for France 2, Mauvais…

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Pastry Chef Dominique Ansel On Cronuts, Pancakes, And “Life’s Sweetest Moments” 47:23

9M ago47:23

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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 als…

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