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This week's episode is going to teach you the chemistry behind baking. I chat with Julie from Bunsen Burner Bakery , who breaks down each ingredient of a classic cake to let us know what they do, what reaction we're looking for and substitutions that we can make. Julie has a PhD in biochemistry and works in a bioengineering lab designing better assays for scientific research. But on nights and weekends, she trades in her pipettes and flasks for measuring cups and baking pans, and blogs at Bunsen Burner Bakery, where she shares kitchen experiments focusing on decadent desserts and the science…
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Cook It Real Good
Cassie Heilbron · Arts & Books · English
Welcome to the Cook It Real Good Podcast - Shortcuts to Success in the Kitchen. Discover helpful hacks, timeless tips and rocking recipes that will have you conquering the kitchen, one dish at a time. This podcast is hosted by Cassie Heilbron, the food blogger behind the popular food blog Cook It R
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S1 · E40 · 29 Mar 2020 · 32 min
All About Butter
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S1 · E39 · 23 Mar 2020 · 35 min
All Things Mediterranean Cheese
Today's episode is all about Mediterranean Cheeses! I chat with Alexis Gavriel from Olympus Cheese , a Brisbane-based cheese company. Alexis and her family manufacture halloumi, feta, ricotta and yoghurts, among other things. I met Alexis about a year ago when I was lucky enough to get a behind the scenes tour of the Olympus factory here in Coorparoo. I quickly discovered how passionate and proud Alexis and the Gavriel family are about their business and their products. I loved getting to see the care that goes into everything they do. The quality of their range is unmatched to anything I've…
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S1 · E38 · 15 Mar 2020 · 18 min
Your Air Fryer Questions Answered
In today's very special solo episode answer all your air fryer questions! Learn about the different types of air fryers, why you need one and what you can make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S1 · E37 · 8 Mar 2020 · 42 min
The Chemistry of Cooking
Today's episode is all about the chemistry of cooking. I chat with Amber, a molecular biologist by training, who currently duel wields the worlds of wildlife research and chef work. She asserts that to two are more interconnected then you would think. Amber got interested in food science in university during the peak of the molecular gastronomy craze and has since found the realities of yeast, starches, and caramelization even more fun. On her blog, Twists & Zests , she focuses on seasonal food and drinks with a dash of science – just enough to be helpful and not make your eyes cross with…
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S1 · E36 · 1 Mar 2020 · 21 min
Feeding Your Family Without the Stress
Today's episode is for all the busy parents out there. I chat with Marie from Feed Your Family Tonight who shares her secrets for how to get dinner on the table as easily and stress free as possible. Marie Fiebach is a married mother of four active kids aged 12-17. In 2017 she founded Feed Your Family Tonight to help busy families eat dinner together at home and recapture a little calm in the crazy. She is a cookbook author, podcaster, and has a weekly cooking segment on her local ABC affiliate. Marie knows how hard it is to get dinner on the table whether you are working until 6:00, running…
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S1 · E34 · 16 Feb 2020 · 22 min
Using Culinary Science for Better Cooking
This episode will teach you how to achieve better home cooking through science. I chat with Jessica Gavin, a certified culinary scientist and certified food scientist with a passion for helping home cooks get a good dinner on the table. On her website JessicaGavin.com , she inspires her readers to embrace the science behind cooking. She’s worked full time in research and development as a nutrition formulation scientist for 12 years, and food blogging for over 7 years. In that time she earned an associate degree in culinary arts, had two foodie kids James and Olivia, published her first…
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S1 · E33 · 9 Feb 2020 · 30 min
How to Cook Like a Pro
This week's episode is going to teach you how to cook like a pro! I chat with Jennifer Farley, the creator of Savory Simple , a blog dedicated to well-tested, reliable recipes and tutorials. Her goal is to help home cooks be fearless in the kitchen! Jennifer graduated from the Culinary Arts program at L’Academie de Cuisine in 2010, and she has worked as a line cook, pastry chef and cooking instructor. Before attending culinary school, she worked for 10 years at a photography studio, where she acquired her first digital camera and learned how to edit images with Adobe Photoshop. Her cookbook,…
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S1 · E32 · 2 Feb 2020 · 24 min
Slow Cooker 101
Do you have a slow cooker sitting in the back of the cupboard not being used? Well today's episode is for you! Erin from Suburban Simplicity shares all her tips for getting the most out of your slow cooker year round. Since its founding in 2015, Suburban Simplicity has provided an outlet for like-minded women to connect and share their methods for how to create a home life you love. It has become a trusted resource for advice on simple, modern homemaking, appearing on Oprah Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Buzzfeed, MSN and Yummly. Erin, the founder, is a crafter, baker, tea drinker, dinner…
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S1 · E31 · 26 Jan 2020 · 37 min
How to Find a Great Recipe
This week's episode is all about how to tell a good recipe from a bad. So we've all found a recipe on the internet that we've made that's been a bit meh right? There's nothing more heart-breaking than buying all these ingredients and spending time to make something that just doesn't turn out right, especially when we've followed all the instructions to a tee. And that's where today's guest Kate comes in. Kate is a home cook that's been in the kitchen since she can remember. Like many nine year olds, she read the Joy of Cooking cover to cover multiple times. She’s still trying to find a good…
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S1 · E30 · 19 Jan 2020 · 26 min
How to Get Your Kids to Eat What You Prepare
Today's episode is all about how to get your kids to eat what you prepare! I chat with Melissa, the woman behind the food blogger MamaGourmand . Melissa is a Midwestern wife and mother of four who obsesses about food, loves to prepare gourmet-quality recipes, but is always short on time and energy. Daily, you’ll find Melissa working out at the local YMCA, creating a calorie deficit so she can have dessert. Possibly...it might also have something to do with the free childcare. Her recipes taste time-consuming, but use simple ingredients and directions. They are great for busy home cooks who…
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