Doing something a little different with this episode. I have been heavily involved with University of Southern California alumni organizations over the years. Due to the pandemic, USC Lambda LGBT Alumni Association asked me if I would host a virtual chat about baking with Frank Tegethoff, a member of the King Arthur Baking Co. research & development team. Of course I jumped at the opportunity … Continue reading s02 e02 Chat with Frank
The Japanese are known for their ability to re-invent things, and the cheesecake is no exception. In 1969, the owner of a luxury confectionary maker in Kobe was inspired by käsekuchen, a german cheesecake, while on a trip to Berlin. He made his own version back home and soon other bakeries began making it too. Women’s magazines during this time increased its popularity. And it’s … Continue reading s02e1 Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake
Since the pandemic, more people are baking at home, as you are probably aware when you go to the grocery store trying to find flour, yeast and other baking staples. The search term “recipe” hit an all-time high on Google and Banana Bread tops the list of most searched recipes. I can see why. Banana bread is very easy to make, uses up bananas that … Continue reading s01e07 Banana Bread Bundt
I’m not a cake guy. Mind you, I love eating cake. I’m just not into baking cakes. Perhaps because cake baking is an exacting science with tried-and-true ratios that require you to weigh your ingredients to get the perfect outcome. I’m much too lazy to do that. I’m also not into decorating things. I like beauty that is inherent, not additive. There is so much … Continue reading s01e03 Olive Oil Cake with Roasted Balsamic Blueberries
Alone Together Baking 