She's My Cherry Pie

Today’s guest is Lauren Ko, the contemporary pie artist and author of the baking book “Pieometry.” Since Pi Day is coming up, we chatted with the @lokokitchen creative about all things pie and her signature spoke design, which has been dubbed the modern lattice. Lauren joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her journey from novice baker to pie expert, and the duo take a deep dive into her signature spoke pie with her “bluebarb” blueberry-rhubarb filling. Lauren shares her best tricks to get perfectly precise cuts of dough as well as her tips on what kind of egg wash to use and how long you should be cooking your pies. Want to bake along? Here is Lauren’s recipe for her signature spoke designed pie.Thank you to Plugrà Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Lauren: Instagram, PieometryMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Today’s guest is Arlyn Osborne, a freelance food writer, recipe developer, and content creator. She’s about to release her debut book, “Sugarcane: Sweet Recipes from My Half-Filipino Kitchen,” which is filled with gorgeous photography and delicious recipes featuring Filipino flavors with Western techniques. Arlyn’s culinary journey has been fruitful —from working at places such as Food Network and Food & Wine to writing for publications including the Washington Post and Bon Appétit. Arlyn joins host Jessie Sheehan to deep dive into her Ube Cheese Pandesal—her take on the traditional Filipino bakery staple. The duo discuss the best methods for letting yeasted dough rise, how to test if your dough is cooked through, and whether or not to refrigerate your baked goods.Want to bake along? Here is Arlyn’s recipe for Ube Cheese Pandesal. Thank you to Plugrà Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Arlyn: Instagram, Sugarcane cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Today’s guest is Elizabeth Mayhew, the cake artist known for her custom charm cakes. Think charm bracelets, but edible! Elizabeth joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her unique decorating style and how it came to be. She also guides Jessie through the chocolate charm cake she made for Cherry Bombe's Alex Mill event last year, and explains why her buttercream is so rich and silky (lots of egg yolks and homemade vanilla) and how she gets her colors just right. Plus, Elizabeth shares her trick for "erasing" a mistake and why being present and having patience are essential to baking. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Elizabeth: InstagramMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Today’s guest is Brian Levy, pastry chef, recipe developer, and author of the baking book “Good & Sweet.” Brian’s unique book focuses on sweetening baked goods with fruit instead of sugar, and he joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about his technique and how it came to be. He then shares how to make his special prune-and-date-sweetened cupcakes with chocolate ermine frosting, a recipe he created for his nephew Hugo. Brian and Jessie also discuss his time working for Gina DePalma, the much-loved Babbo pastry chef; why he loves Costco; and his thoughts on appliance sizes and rotating your baked goods. Want to bake along? Here is Brian’s recipe for the Hugo Cupcakes.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Brian: Instagram, website, Substack, Good & Sweet cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Google a baking recipe and chances are, the search results will include a recipe from Sally McKenney, the baker and recipe developer behind Sally’s Baking Recipes. It’s a testament to her popularity and the foolproof nature of her bakes. Sally, who is also a photographer and the author of three cookbooks—“Sally’s Baking Addiction,” “Sally’s Candy Addiction,” and “Sally’s Cookie Addiction”—is our guest on today’s episode of She’s My Cherry Pie. She shares her recipe for Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with host Jessie Sheehan and they talk yeast preferences, tricks for a quick rise, dough hooks, getting the lumps out of your cream cheese frosting, and more.Want to bake along? Here is Sally’s recipe for Overnight Cinnamon Rolls. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Sally: Instagram, website, cookbooksMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Today’s guest is Roxana Jullapat, baker, pastry chef, co-owner of Friends & Family bakery in Los Angeles, and author of the baking book “Mother Grains.” Roxana is known for her devotion to whole grains and a pastry case filled with dozens of beautifully executed bakes. Think Sonora Wheat croissants, blue corn blueberry scones, rye chocolate chip cookies, and einkorn shortbread. And then there are the boules and baguettes and all the other wonderful breads that Roxana and her team make. Roxana joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her bakery and all things sourdough bread. She also guides Jessie through her baking process and the recipe for her Fruit-Nut Bread from “Mother Grains.”Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Roxana: Instagram, Friends & Family bakery, Mother Grains cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Happy 2024! To kick off our new season, host Jessie Sheehan is joined by Hannah Ziskin, pastry chef and co-owner of Quarter Sheets, the Los Angeles pizza place where folks line up for seasonal pies and sheet cakes. The celebrated spot was named one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles by both the New York Times and the LA Times, and Hannah herself was named one of Food & Wine’s best new chefs last year. Jessie and Hannah talk about how to make a Princess Cake, her signature pretty, pastel confection, at home. Learn how to whip up the custard and cream that are layered inside, how to shape the marzipan exterior (it’s not fondant, folks!), and why you should drop your sheet tray (Hannah swears by it). Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Hannah: Instagram, Quarter SheetsMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

For our final episode of the year, Diana Yen shares her recipe for a cookie perfect for New Year’s celebrations: the fortune cookie. Diana is a food stylist, chef, and founder of A La Carte, a creative studio based in Ojai. Her work has been featured in Cherry Bombe Magazine, Bon Appétit, and Kinfolk. Diana joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her creative process, her upcoming cookbook, and her fortune cookie recipe. Want to bake along? You can find Diana’s recipe here and in the “Cherry Bombe” cookbook. Wishing you lots of beautiful baked goods and good fortune in 2024. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Diana: Instagram, A La Carte StudioMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here.

Pastry chef Molly Wilkinson joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her recipe and advice for making a Bûche de Noël, the traditional yule log cake that’s beloved by the French. Molly, who hails from Dallas, trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and now teaches pastry and baking workshops from her home in Versailles. Through her classes and her book, “French Pastry Made Simple,” Molly has earned a reputation for demystifying the classics, from croissants to croquembouche. Molly and Jessie discuss French flour, French meringue, how to keep the cake moist before rolling, how to assemble the Bûche de Noël, and Molly’s favorite baking tools. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. You can find Molly’s recipe for Bûche de Noël on cherrybombe.com.Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Molly: Instagram, French Pastry Made Simple cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

The title of Nancy Silverton’s newest cookbook is “The Cookie That Changed My Life,” so we asked the iconic chef, baker, and author to join host Jessie Sheehan and share what’s so special about this particular baked good and walk us through the recipe.Nancy also talks about her recipe development process and how this peanut butter cookie came to be; why she amped up the amount of vanilla for maximum flecks and flavor; her thoughts on shaping cookies and cookie sheets; the fine line between creamed butter and greasy butter; and why she combines her leavening agents, spices, and salt with the butter instead of the flour. Want to bake along? Here is Nancy’s recipe for her life-changing cookie.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Nancy: Instagram, The Cookie That Changed My Life cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Thanks to the Hulu series Black Cake and Charmaine Wilkerson's bestselling book that it’s based on, there’s been a lot of buzz about the celebratory baked good from the Caribbean. There’s no bigger expert around than Angela Price of The Black Cake Company in Brooklyn and she joins host Jessie Sheehan on today’s episode of She’s My Cherry Pie to share some secrets. Angela has been baking for more than 35 years and learned how to make black cakes and other treats from her mother in Barbados. She started her bakery business after praying for guidance regarding her calling, and today, ships her black cakes, brown cakes, and Dundee cakes around the world. Black cakes, as Angela explains, are particular in that you need to plan far in advance, at least three weeks or more. “You don’t get up in the morning and decide you’re making a black cake,” says Angela, who refers to them as “the Rolls-Royce of cakes.” Tune in and learn about soaking your fruit, why burnt sugar coloring is key, what Falernum is, and more.If you’d like to try one of Angela’s cakes, you can order them online at blackcake.com. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Angela: Instagram, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Rebecca Firth is a cookbook writer, photographer, and the culinary creative behind the dessert blog, Displaced Housewife. She’s the author of two baking books, “The Cookie Book” and “The Cake Book.” She joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her baking career and how she got into blogging. Then, the duo takes a deep dive into Rebecca’s classic Snickerdoodle recipe and the baker shares how she gets them super soft, but chewy, every time.Want to bake along? Here is Rebecca’s recipe.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Rebecca: Instagram, website, recipes, The Cookie Book, The Cake BookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Rose Wilde is the L.A.-based baker known for her luscious cakes decorated with buttercream squiggles and lots of fresh botanicals. The author of the brand new baking book “Bread and Roses,” she joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her time as a human rights lawyer and how she pivoted to her current career. Rose also shares her favorite tips and tricks and guides Jessie through the Sonora Vegetable Confetti Cake recipe from her book.Want to bake along? Here is Rose’s recipe.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli Professional Products for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Rose: Instagram, Red Bread, Bread and Roses cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

For today’s show, we’re re-airing one of our most popular episodes from earlier this year. Claire Saffitz, the baking sensation behind the bestselling cookbooks “Dessert Person” and “What’s For Dessert,” loves making fruit pies and she joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about it. The duo talk all things pie dough and fruit pie, from why bakeware is the most important thing for your pie, butter slices versus cubes, Claire’s favorite types of apples and blueberries, and… you’ll all like this… how it’s almost impossible to over-bake a fruit pie. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli Professional Products for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox Studio She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Claire: Instagram, YouTube, her cookbooks Dessert Person and What’s For Dessert More on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Happy Diwali! Hetal Vasavada is the culinary creative behind the “Milk & Cardamom” cookbook and website. An expert in Indian treats and sweets, Hetal joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her baking life, the barfi and mithai she ate growing up, competing on “MasterChef,” and her next book. Plus, the duo takes a deep dive into Hetal’s Gulab Jamun Cake recipe. Want to bake along? Here is Hetal’s Gulab Jamun Cake recipe.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli Professional Products for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Hetal: Instagram, website, Milk & Cardamom cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Samantha Seneviratne is a food stylist, recipe developer, NYT Cooking contributor, baker, and star of “Everyday Cooking” on the Magnolia Network. Sam is also the author of three baking books, including her latest, “Bake Smart: Sweets and Secrets From My Oven to Yours,” which is out Tuesday, Nov. 7th. Samantha joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her baking life and she walks us through her Sticky Banana Monkey Bread recipe, which you can find in “Bake Smart.” Want to bake along? Here is Samantha’s recipe.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli Professional Products for supporting our show. Click here for tickets and more information on Cherry Bombe’s Cooks & Books festival, happening Saturday, November 11th!Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Samantha: Instagram, website, recipesMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Known for her sticky buns, bagels, and babka, Melissa Weller originally worked as a chemical engineer before following her heart to culinary school. Since then, she’s had a fascinating career that’s taken her from top bakeries to fine dining. Melissa and host Jessie Sheehan talk about the baking life and do a deep dive into the chocolate babka recipe from Melissa's book, “A Good Bake.” Learn what yeast to choose, how to deal with sticky dough, how to shape your babka to get the tastiest layers, and more.Want to bake along? Here is Melissa’s recipe for chocolate babka.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli Professional Products for supporting our show. Click here for tickets and more information on She’s My Cherry Pie’s Los Angeles event on Monday, November 6th!Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Melissa: Instagram, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

She’s My Cherry Pie is on a little break, so we’re dipping into the archives and re-airing our episode from last year with Sarah Kieffer, the cookie expert behind The Vanilla Bean Blog and the books Baking for the Holidays: 50+ Treats for a Festive Season and 100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen. Sarah and host Jessie Sheehan talk all things… you guessed it… cookies, from holiday cut-outs to crinkle cookies, creaming butter and sugar, spatula sizes, pan banging, and glazing. Want to bake along? Click here for Sarah’s red velvet crinkle cookie recipe from Baking for the Holidays and here for the holiday cut-out cookie recipe from Sarah’s blog. Join Jessie for special She’s My Cherry Pie events in L.A. on Monday, Nov. 6th, and Brooklyn on Saturday, Nov. 11th.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Sarah: Instagram, website, recipesMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

She’s My Cherry Pie is on a little break, so we’re dipping into the archives and re-airing our episode from last year with Fany Gerson, Mexican dessert authority, cookbook author, and entrepreneur. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk all things doughnuts. Fany’s become known for her creative and artisanal takes on the beloved American treats via her Brooklyn shop, Fan-Fan Doughnuts. (Fany is also the founder of La Newyorkina, which specializes in paletas.) She’s been making doughnuts since 2010 and has lots to share about frying, fillings, and flavors. If you’re curious about the doughnut-making process, don’t miss this episode. Want to bake along? Here is Fany’s recipe for Strawberry Jelly Doughnuts.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Fany: Instagram, La Newyorkina, Fan-Fan DonutsMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

She’s My Cherry Pie is on a little break, so we’re dipping into the archives and re-airing our first episode from last year. Jessie chats with pie expert Lisa Ludwinski of the celebrated Sister Pie bakery in Detroit and they go deep on pie dough and pie crusts. From pastry cutters to probe thermometers to sugar, Lisa shares the secrets to her fab flaky crust. Want to bake along? You can find Lisa’s all-butter pie dough recipe here. Thank you to California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Lisa: Instagram, Sister Pie, Cranberry Crumble Pie RecipeMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Zoë Kanan has been a busy baker. She consulted on the Mendl Jewish deli in Mexico City; hosted her “Bagel & Donut Feast” at Clare de Boer’s Stissing House in Upstate New York; made baked goods for Chef Susan Kim’s Early June pop-up in Paris; and baked pies as part of Chef Mei Lin’s team last Thanksgiving at—hello—Oprah’s house. And she’s working on her first bakery in New York City. The modern pastry chef hustle is real! Along the way, Zoë has become known for Zoë’s Doughies, her yeasted, squiggle-shaped treats that are as smile-inducing as they are delicious. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to share the how-to for making Doughies, from the ingredients to frying techniques and glaze options.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Zoë: Instagram, Zoë’s DoughiesMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

With the Mid-Autumn Festival right around the corner, Amy Ho is here to talk all things mooncakes. Amy is the cookbook author and creative baker behind the Constellation Inspiration website and Instagram account and is known for making some of the most beautiful baked goods around. Amy joins host Jessie Sheehan to do a deep dive into her taro and salted egg yolk mooncake. They talk about the essentials of alkaline water, different types of sweeteners, the difference between modern and traditional mooncakes, fillings, molds, and more. Want to bake along? Here is Amy’s taro and salted egg yolk mooncake recipe. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Amy: Instagram, website, Blooms and Baking cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

There’s nothing Sam Cade can’t turn into a cake: A burger, beer bottle, sneaker, oyster, handbag, and even a giant slice of cherry pie. The founder of Cades Cakes and star of Netflix’s “Is It Cake?” is one of the country’s leading hyperrealistic cake artists and she joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about the tricks and artistry she puts into every cake she makes. Sam does a deep dive into the realistic cherry pie cake filled with Oreo layers, fondant, and buttercream that she made for a Cherry Bombe party in Dallas. The two chat about Sam’s love of messy arts and crafts, her time working at Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar, and her tips for working with that divisive ingredient, fondant. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Sam: Instagram, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Umber Ahmad is the baker extraordinaire and owner behind the buzzy Mah-Ze-Dahr bakeries in Manhattan, Washington D.C., and Arlington, Virginia, known for their nostalgic desserts, breads, and pastries. Before entering the food world professionally, Umber worked in finance as an investment banker and simply baked for fun on the side. But eventually, her passion became too strong, and after a little push from a certain Top Chef judge, she followed her dreams and opened Mah-Ze-Dahr in 2016.In this episode, Umber joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her journey into the sweet world of baked goods, the special meaning behind her bakery’s name, and some of the delicious treats you’ll find at Mah-Ze-Dahr locations. She also walks Jessie through her recipe for Nisu, a traditional Finnish bread with cardamom and coffee, which was the first thing Umber learned how to make. Click here for Umber’s Nisu recipe. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Umber: Instagram, Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Today’s guest is Margarita Manzke, this year’s recipient of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef and one of the individuals responsible for the baked goods boom in Los Angeles. Margarita, who grew up in Manila, is co-owner of République Café & Bakery, Bicylette, and Manzke in L.A. and the Wildflour Bakery locations in the Philippines. She’s also the author of Baking at République: Masterful Techniques and Recipes.Margarita joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her culinary career and the coconut cream pie recipe in her book. Margarita takes Jessie through all the steps, from making the crust to cooking the surprise ingredient, a coconut jam that brings a caramel note to each slice. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Margarita: Instagram, République Cafe, website, Baking at République cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Take a look at Hetty Lui McKinnon’s latest cookbook, Tenderheart: A Book About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds, and it’s clear where the writer and recipe developer’s loyalties lie. Hetty admittedly has never been known for her desserts, but she did slip a few baking recipes into her new book, including one for a chewy, flavorful Ginger & Coconut Mochi Cake. On today’s episode, Hetty takes host Jessie Sheehan through the recipe and explains why this confection is “the most fail-proof cake you’re ever going to make.” Hetty also talks about working with sticky rice flour, upgrading her spice cabinet, and finding the right pan for this recipe. She and Jessie also talk about a serious topic during the episode: grief. Jessie recently lost her father and Hetty lost her father when she was a teenager, so they discuss love and loss and why grieving is necessary. Click here for Hetty’s Ginger & Coconut Mochi Cake recipe. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Hetty: Instagram, TenderheartMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosMillie Peartree says she’s all about creating happy and joyful memories through food, and her Honey Butter Cornbread no doubt elicits lots of positive emotions from those lucky enough to try it. Millie, who is a chef, New York Times Cooking contributor, former restaurateur, and the founder of the Full Heart Full Bellies hunger relief initiative, joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her life, her baking, and how growing up in the Bronx influenced her culinary style. They also do a deep dive into her cornbread recipe and talk about Millie’s favorite ingredients, tips, techniques, and potential swaps. It’s all about using what you have, explains Millie. She’s even down with using a paintbrush from the hardware store to apply the honey butter. Click here for Millie’s Honey Butter Cornbread recipe. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Millie: Instagram, Full Heart Full BelliesMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosEunji Lee is taking patisserie to the next level at Lysée, her two-story pastry gallery/boutique in New York City. She’s become known for several of her contemporary creations, including the pastry simply known as “Corn.” However, as Eunji explains to host Jessie Sheehan, there is nothing simple about this confection. She shares the details behind the three-day process, from roasting and grinding the corn into a fine powder to making the cake base to hand-piping each “niblet.” Eunji, who grew up in South Korea, was drawn to pastry early on. She attended pastry school in Paris and trained under the likes of Alain Ducasse and Cédric Grolet before settling in New York. At Lysée, she draws inspiration from her Korean heritage, classical French training, and New York flavors to create her beautiful pastries and desserts.Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Eunji: Instagram, LyséeMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosYossy Arefi is the baker, food stylist, photographer, and cookbook author known for her galettes—those rustic free-form tarts that can be sweet or savory and are the perfect way to showcase summer berries and stone fruits. Yossy joins host Jessie Sheehan to dish on the approachable baked good and walk through her Any Fruit Galette recipe. Get the scoop on Yossy’s simple, stress-free techniques and on-the-fly substitutions. Should you peel your peaches? Not if you don’t want to. Run out of sugar? Use jam. Plus, Yossy shares tips for boosting flavor (like mixing rye flour with all-purpose), preventing your dough from getting “gummy,” and keeping your butter icy cold. Click here for Yossy’s fruit galette recipe. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Yossy: Instagram, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosChristina Tosi is one of the most beloved pastry chefs around. She’s the founder of Milk Bar, host of Netflix’s Bake Squad, author of the memoir Dessert Can Save the World, and one of the most energetic baking enthusiasts around. She joins host Jessie Sheehan for a conversation that’s all about cake, from their love of box mixes and frosting in a tub, to the particulars behind the recipe for Milk Bar’s birthday layer cake. Learn why Christina uses certain ingredients, like grapeseed oil, Baker’s Joy spray, and shortening; how to assemble the iconic cakes, from soak to crumb layers; and what tools she reaches for in the kitchen. Get ready for some Tosi time and don’t miss this episodeClick here for Christina’s birthday layer cake recipe. Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Christina: Instagram, Milk Bar, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is taking a short summer break, so this week we’re re-airing Jessie Sheehan’s conversation with baker Cheryl Day from last year. Cheryl is the co-owner of Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia, and a cookbook author, including her latest, Cheryl Day’s Treasury of Southern Baking. Jessie and Cheryl go deep on biscuits, from cathead to heavenly angel to sweet potato. Plus, Cheryl shares her advice for handling butter, folding dough, and whether or not your biscuits should “kiss” while baking. Click here for Cheryl’s sweet potato biscuit recipe.Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Cheryl: Instagram, Back in the Day Bakery, Cheryl Day’s Treasury of Southern BakingMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is taking a short summer break, but we’ve got something sweet (and savory) for you until we’re back! It’s host Jessie Sheehan’s 2022 interview with recipe developer, blogger, and James Beard-award winning author Kristina Cho. The Ohio native shares how eating her grandfather’s almond cookies as a kid inspired her love for food, recipes, and the intricacies of Chinese baked goods. In 2017, while working as an architect, Kristina launched her blog Eat Cho Food as a creative outlet, but soon enough blogging and baking became her full-time career. Her debut cookbook, “Mooncakes and Milk Bread,” is the first to focus exclusively on the recipes and culture of Chinese baking. Kristina and Jessie talk through the techniques, tools, and ingredients for making milk bread, and how Kristina tweaks her recipe for hamburger buns, sweet-and-salty hot dog buns, and more.Click here for Kristina’s milk bread recipe.Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Kristina: Instagram, Eat Cho Food blog, Mooncakes and MilkbreadMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosShe’s My Cherry Pie is taking a short summer break, so to satisfy your sweet tooth we’re re-airing one of our very first episodes with Jocelyn Delk Adams. Jocelyn is the founder of the Grandbaby Cakes food blog and the author of two books, including her latest, Everyday Grand: Soulful Recipes for Celebrating Life’s Big and Small Moments. She’s also an expert on all things pound cake. Jocelyn joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her baking journey, her pound cake variations, what “cake goop” is (and why you need it), and her secret ingredient for giving a major flavor and texture boost to her cakes.Tune in and get your Bundt pan ready! You can bake along with Jocelyn’s 7UP Pound Cake recipe here. Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Jocelyn: Instagram, Grandbaby Cakes blog, Everyday Grand cookbook, Grandbaby Cakes cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable BakesSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosMiriam Weiskind was two months into her dream job making pizza at the renowned Paulie G’s in Brooklyn when the pandemic hit. Miriam channeled her energy and her passion for pizza into home baking, streaming her efforts every night (even the disasters) on Instagram and giving her pies to neighbors and people in need. Word of mouth spread, pop-ups started happening, and The Za Report took off. Now there are waiting lists for her pies and her first brick-and-mortar is on the horizon.Miriam joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her love for all things pizza, the differences between the Neapolitan and Sicilian pizza styles, why letting dough rest for days makes a better crust, and how to make restaurant-level pizza at home. She walks Jessie through her signature margherita pizza recipe, and talks about how her mother, who encouraged her pizza career from the start and who sadly passed away from COVID during the pandemic, is her inspiration.Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Miriam: Instagram, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosBaked Alaska is a show-stopping, crowd-pleaser dessert that has seen a renaissance recently, which can largely be attributed to one pastry chef in New York City—Caroline Schiff. Caroline is the executive pastry chef at iconic Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner, where her popular version of Baked Alaska has been on the menu since the restaurant reopened in 2021. She’s known for her creative spins on classic treats and for the dramatic swoops in her meringue, and her hair.Caroline chats with host Jessie Sheehan about her culinary journey, her debut baking book, The Sweet Side of Sourdough, and the tasty treats she makes with her sourdough discard. Plus, the duo walk through Caroline’s Baked Alaska recipe, which she has adapted for home cooks. The pastry chef shares all of her best tips and tricks for working with ice cream and whipping and torching meringue.Want to bake along? Here is Caroline’s recipe for Baked Alaska.Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show.She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Caroline: Instagram, Gage & Tollner, The Sweet Side Of Sourdough cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios“Brownies grab the spotlight,” says Auzerais Bellamy of Blondery, “but blondies are more versatile, flavorful, and interesting.” Auzerais has loved blondies since childhood, and spent 10 years testing and refining her original recipe—a pecan and salted caramel square that’s still her bestseller. Before launching her blondie-centric business, Auzerais attended pastry schools in Paris and Rhode Island and worked at the prestigious Bouchon Bakery in California and New York. She eventually left the traditional pastry world, frustrated by the lack of diversity and career opportunities. Auzerais chats with host Jessie Sheehan about achieving the perfect blondie texture, her preference for melting butter versus creaming it, using your senses to test for doneness, and the latest on her bakery in Peekskill, New York. She also walks Jessie through her Honey-Date Pistachio Blondie recipe. To bake along, click here for the recipe.Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Auzerais: Instagram, Blondery Bakery, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosFolks sometimes forget that quiche is just a savory pie, so we’ve brought in pie superstar Erin Jeanne McDowell to walk us through a crucial element of any great quiche: the crust! Erin is the author of multiple baking books, including her latest, Savory Baking, and she’s the host of Food 52’s Bake It Up A Notch, so she really knows her stuff. Erin and host Jessie Sheehan do a deep dive into two of Erin’s recipes, her trademark All Buttah pie crust, and the Cobb Quiche recipe from Savory Baking. They talk pie weight hacks, chill times, rolling pin and pie plate preferences, the fear of overworking your dough, the “sacrifice slice,” and more.Check out the recipe here and bake along. Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Erin: Instagram, Savory Baking cookbook, website, recipesMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosMaya-Camille Broussard says pie can be a complicated art form, so she’s joining us today to demystify the process. Maya-Camille is the force behind both the Justice of the Pies Chicago-based dessert company and the Justice of the Pies baking book, so she knows her stuff. She’s also part of the “squad” on Bake Squad, the Christina Tosi-hosted Netflix show. Maya-Camille joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about cold countertops, using your fingers to mix ingredients, her love of canned peaches, and adding cinnamon to a dish until the ancestors tell you to stop. She also takes Jessie through her Salted Caramel Peach Pie recipe.Check out the recipe here and bake along.Thank you to Plugrà Premium European Style Butter for supporting our show. Snag your ticket for our Dallas Butter Up, Buttercup event here!She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of the Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Maya-Camille: Instagram, Justice of the Pies, the Justice of the Pies cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosDeb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen loves chocolate chip cookies, so much so that she’s featured five different recipes on her popular blog over the years. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to walk through the particulars of each recipe, and they do a deep dive into Deb’s recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies With Salted Walnut Brittle from Deb’s latest cookbook, Smitten Kitchen: Keepers.Deb is known for her meticulously tested and accessible recipes on both her blog and in her bestselling cookbooks. She and Jessie discuss whether you need to rest your cookie dough or not, softening and flavoring your butter, using only one bowl, parchment paper particulars, and more. To bake along, here’s Deb’s Chocolate Chip Cookies With Salted Walnut Brittle. Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Deb: Instagram, Smitten Kitchen, Smitten Kitchen: Keepers cookbook, recipesMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosMelissa Clark is one of the most prolific recipe developers around, with dozens of cookbooks to her name and a weekly cooking column in The New York Times. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to demystify the recipe development process and share what goes into both creating unique recipes and collaborating with chefs to translate their recipes for home cooks. Melissa also explains why she swears by weighing ingredients, how sugar is about sweetness and structure, the importance of being transparent about your process, whether vanilla extract adds any flavor, and why wisdom and confidence are key. In the second half of the show, Melissa and Jessie do a deep dive into the chocolate coconut cake recipe from Melissa’s most recent book, Dinner In One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals.Want to bake along? Here is Melissa’s Tender Chocolate Coconut Cake recipe. Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Melissa: Instagram, website, Dinner in One cookbook, NYT Cooking recipesMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosDianna Daoheung wasn’t raised in a bagel-loving household, but she still managed to become one of the most respected bagel makers in New York, of all places. The round chewy baked good is one of the city’s most iconic foods, and seemingly everyone has an opinion about where to get the best one. Thanks to Dianna, the answer for many folks is Black Seed Bagels, the artisanal bagel company where she’s the culinary director and founding baker. Dianna joins host Jessie Sheehan to explain just how bagels are made. She chats about the difference between NYC and Montreal bagels (Black Seeds’ are a hybrid); talks rolling, boiling, and baking; and shares her secret for never burning the everything bagel topping. (Minds will be blown.) Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Dianna: Instagram, Black Seed BagelsMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosBlogger and cookbook author Abi Balingit of The Dusky Kitchen is known for her flavorful, fun desserts, inspired by her American upbringing and Filipino heritage. She channels all of this in her debut cookbook, Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed, which came out earlier this year. Abi joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her horchata bibingka recipe 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, landing her book deal through social media, and the pasalubong treat boxes that she started baking in 2020.Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Abi: Instagram, Mayumu cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbook

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosA leader in the gluten-free baking space, Aran Goyoaga knows her way around the intricacies of alternative baked goods. Diagnosed with a genetic gluten intolerance as an adult, Aran has used her classic pastry training and extensive knowledge about alternative ingredients to create delicious cakes, cookies, tarts, breads, pies, and more. Aran shares her gluten-free flour preferences; the importance of potato starch, psyllium, and steam; choosing the right cookware, and her number-one tip for gluten-free baking. Want to bake along? Here is Aran’s recipe for her Quick Crusty Boule.Thank you to Plugra Premium European butter for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Aran: Instagram, Cannelle Et Vanille Bakes Simple cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbook

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios Self-taught pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz 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 joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her approach, which she outlines in her debut book, More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community, out Tuesday, April 11th. They also talk about the Planned Parenthood bake sales that Natasha organized in New York for several years. (She just announced her latest bake sale, happening Sunday, April 16th, in Brooklyn.) 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. Want to bake along? Here is Natasha’s passion fruit, coconut & tequila layered cake recipe. Thank you to Le Creuset and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.For Jubilee tickets, click here. More on Natasha: Instagram, More Than Cake cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbook

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios In the summer of 2020, pastry chef Paola Velez co-founded Bakers Against Racism with Willa Pelini and Rob Rubba. Little did they know, their efforts would galvanize the baker community around the world and help raise more than $2.5 million for organizations fighting racism. Paola joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about Bakers Against Racism and shares advice on how to host your own bake sale. Paola also talks about the early days of her career, trying to find her place in the restaurant world. She also shares some of the secrets behind two of her most loved baked goods: plantain sticky buns and chocolate rum cake. They talk layers of flavor, pan caramel, Paola’s love of nutmeg, and just what Guy Fieri has to do with Paola’s baking. At the end of the episode, we have a special treat. It’s Paola at the Cherry Bombe Jubilee conference in Manhattan from last year, reading “The Summer Day,” a beautiful poem by Mary Oliver.Thank you to Le Creuset and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.Get your back issues of Cherry Bombe here. Get your Jubilee tickets here.More on Paola: Instagram, Bakers Against Racism, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbook

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios As the talent behind the Zoë Bakes Instagram account, Magnolia television show, and cookbook, Zoë François makes a lot of beautiful baked goods, but the one she’s known for in particular is her airy, delicate pavlova in the shape of a tutu. Zoë came up with the specific shape as an homage to the dessert’s namesake, legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova.Zoë joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her tips and tricks for making the meringue confection, from weighing your egg whites, choosing the right kind of bowl and spatula, to making your own superfine sugar and vanilla extract. They also go through Zoë’s suggestions for filling the pavlova, the recipe for her low & slow whipped cream that stays stable for days, and whether to use a hand or a stand mixer.Want to bake along? Here is Zoë’s recipe for pavlova. Thank you to Le Creuset and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.For Jubilee tickets, click here. More on Zoë: Instagram, Zoë Bakes Cakes cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbook

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios Amanda Mack is Baltimore’s queen of the hand pie. A self-taught baker, or grandmother-taught, as she likes to say, Amanda has perfected her recipe for these delightful packets of crust and filling over the years. Customers of her bakery business, Crust by Mack, have come to love her sweet and savory hand pies, from cranberry to spinach & cheese to crabmeat. Amanda takes host Jessie Sheehan through the steps for making her signature hand pies, and covers everything from making your own buttermilk to moisturizing your dough, using vanilla bean paste, and stirring up a slurry. Our fave fact? Amanda uses her grandmother’s rolling pin. Whatever you do, says Amanda, do not compromise the integrity of your crust! Thank you to Le Creuset and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.For Jubilee tickets, click here. More on Amanda: Instagram, Crust By Mack, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbook

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios You will never look at macarons—or macaron makers—the same way after today’s episode. As you’re about to learn, the chic little cookie takes a lot of work and technique. Host Jessie is joined by Christina Ha, co-founder and head baker at Macaron Parlour in Manhattan, who shares all the specifics required to make the French treats. Christina also talks about her other career as the co-founder of Meow Parlour, New York’s first cat cafe, which has helped more than 1,200 cats find homes. So get ready for cats & cookies! Want to bake along? Here is Christina’s recipe for macarons.Thank you to Le Creuset and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.For Jubilee tickets, click here. More on Christina: Instagram, Meow Parlour, Macaron ParlourMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbook

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios The magical baker and author Dorie Greenspan joins us to talk about an equally magical dough, pâte à choux, also known as choux pastry, which can be turned into cream puffs, eclairs, gougères, even homemade Pocky sticks. She and Jessie talk scooping choux pastry versus piping it, their shared love for vanilla, the return of the hand mixer, and what the craquelin craze is all about. Want to bake along? Here is Dorie’s recipe for cream puffs from her latest book, Baking with Dorie. Thank you to Le Creuset and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.For Jubilee tickets, click here. More on Dorie: Instagram, Baking With Dorie, her newsletters Tuesdays with Dorie and XOXO DorieMore on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbook

Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox StudiosClaire Saffitz, the baking sensation behind the best-selling cookbooks Dessert Person and What’s For Dessert, loves making fruit pies. She and host Jessie talk all things pie dough and fruit pie, from why bakeware is the most important thing for your pie, butter slices versus cubes, her favorite types of apples and blueberries, and… you’ll all like this… how it’s almost impossible to over-bake a fruit pie. Thank you to Le Creuset and California Prunes for supporting our show. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.More on Claire: Instagram, YouTube, her cookbooks Dessert Person and What’s For Dessert More on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbook