Sour Cream Cake Doughnuts With Roxana Jullapat Of Friends & Family Bakery

Today’s guest is Roxana Jullapat, the baker, pastry chef, and co-owner of Friends & Family, a beloved seasonal cafe and bakery in Los Angeles. Roxana is also the author of two cookbooks, “Mother Grains: Recipes for the Grain Revolution” and her latest, “Morning Baker: Recipes and Rituals for Breakfast and Beyond.” She’s known for her commitment to whole grains and her thoughtful, flavor-driven approach to baking. Roxana joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her journey from growing up in Costa Rica in a big household to discovering her path in pastry after a formative tarte tatin moment early in her career. She shares how working at Nancy Silverton’s Campanile helped shape her baking philosophy and how opening Friends & Family helped her fully identify with the title “baker.” They also dive into Roxana’s new book and walk through her Sour Cream Cake Doughnuts recipe, which uses both baking powder and baking soda to puff up the dough. Roxana explains the importance of moisture and fat in whole-grain baking to why freshly grated nutmeg is a non-negotiable. Click here for Roxana’s Sour Cream Cake Doughnut recipe.  Jubilee NYC 2026 tickets here Subscribe to our free baking newsletter Visit cherrybombe.com for magazine subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Roxana: Instagram, Friends & Family, “Morning Baker” cookbook More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Today’s guest is Mallory Oniki, recipe developer, food photographer, and the creator behind The Palatable Life. Mallory is known for her creative, flavor-packed bakes, especially her cookie recipes inspired by pop culture. Her debut cookbook, “Cookie Club: 80 Creative Cookies to Make, Swap, and Share,” is out April 14th. Mallory joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her baking journey, from childhood kitchen experiments to teaching herself how to develop recipes in college. She shares how launching her food blog and social media during the pandemic led to her breakout cookie series inspired by movies and TV shows, including “Stranger Things,” “Gilmore Girls,” and “Ted Lasso,” and how that momentum helped her turn content creation into a full-time career. They also dig into “Cookie Club,” and Mallory walks Jessie through three of her recipes in it: classic shortbread rounds, “Ted Lasso”–inspired shortbread cookies, and her “Clueless” checkerboard shortbread.  Click here for Mallory’s “Clueless” Checkerboard Shortbread Cookie recipe.  Jubilee NYC 2026 tickets hereGet our Mom’s the Bombe Issue Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Mallory: Instagram, website, “Cookie Club” cookbook More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Today’s guest is Colu Henry. Colu is a cook and writer who has contributed to The New York Times, Food & Wine, House & Garden UK, and more. She’s also the author of three cookbooks: “Back Pocket Pasta,” “Colu Cooks: Easy Fancy Food,” and her newest, “Better at Home: Recipes for Big Nights In.” Colu joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her fascinating path into food—from musical theater student to PR pro to recipe developer. She shares how working in restaurant PR unexpectedly gave her a crash course in recipe writing and cookbook production, and how a simple Instagram hashtag led to her first book deal. They also talk about Colu’s childhood food memories, her approach to “pantry fluency,” and the joys of cooking at home. Then, the duo dive into pizza. Colu walks Jessie through her go-to pizza dough recipe from her new book (adapted from Chris Bianco), shares her favorite toppings, and explains why pizza building reminds her of pasta making.  Click here for Colu’s Pizza with Soppressata & Pickled Peppers recipe. Jubilee NYC 2026 tickets hereGet our Mom’s the Bombe Issue Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Colu: Instagram, Colu Cooks Substack, “Better at Home” cookbook More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Today’s guest is Danielle Sepsy, baker and founder of The Hungry Gnome, a New York–based wholesale bakery. Danielle has become known as “The Scone Queen” and was a contestant on Dan Levy’s culinary competition show, “The Big Brunch.” She’s also the author of the upcoming baking book, “The Scone Queen Bakes: 100 Recipes for Scones, Muffins, Cookies, and Cakes from the Founder of The Hungry Gnome.” Danielle joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about growing up in a big Italian family on Long Island and baking alongside her grandmother. She shares how receiving a stand mixer (and a Martha Stewart Living subscription) at eight years old fueled her love for baking and led her to start a scone business as a teenager. They also discuss the early days of The Hungry Gnome and what it was like to compete on TV. Then, the duo walk through Danielle’s signature chocolate chip scone recipe. The baker discusses why heavy cream and egg yolks make all the difference, how to cream the butter perfectly into the flour, and why you want a higher oven temperature, at first, to prevent the scones from spreading too much.  Click here for Danielle’s Raisin Tea Biscuit recipe.  Get our Mom’s the Bombe Issue Jubilee NYC 2026 tickets here Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Danielle: Instagram, The Hungry Gnome, “The Scone Queen Bakes” cookbook More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Today’s guest is Mariam Daud of the popular @mxriyum social media account. Mariam is a home cook, recipe developer, and author of the new cookbook “I Sleep in My Kitchen: Comfort Recipes from My Palestinian American Home.” She is known on social media (where she has 7+ million followers) for her beautiful recipe videos highlighting traditional Palestinian dishes, nostalgic bakes, and comforting meals.  Miriam joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about growing up in a bustling household with nine siblings, learning to cook alongside her mom, and rolling hundreds of grape leaves assembly-line style. She shares the story of how she accidentally set the kitchen on fire, how a spontaneous milkshake video launched her social media career, and what it was like to bring her cookbook to life. The duo then walks through Mariam’s recipe for Knafeh Kishna, a sweet and salty dessert beloved across the Levant. They discuss the differences between Palestinian and Lebanese styles, the signature orange hue of Palestinian knafeh, the briny cheeses traditionally used, and the magic of that dramatic cheese pull when served hot and drenched in orange blossom syrup. Click here for Miriam’s Knafeh Kishna recipe.  Get our Mom’s the Bombe Issue Jubilee NYC 2026 tickets here Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Mariam: Instagram, “I Sleep In My Kitchen” cookbook More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Today’s guest is Tanya Bush, a writer, editor, and pastry chef. She’s the co-founder of the indie magazine Cake Zine and the author of the new book “Will This Make You Happy: Stories and Recipes from a Year of Baking.” Her work has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Eater, and more, and she’s also the pastry chef at Little Egg and Table of Contents in Brooklyn. Tanya joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about the year that changed everything for her—living through the pandemic, losing her job, starting an anonymous baking Instagram account, and deciding to become a pastry chef—and how it inspired her debut book.  The duo also walk through Tanya’s Toasted Poppy Seed Cruller with Lemon Curd recipe from the book. The author explains why she adds a touch of whole wheat flour for texture, why freezing the crullers before frying is key to a crisp exterior and custardy center, and how glazes are the ultimate blank canvas for creativity.  Click here for Tanya’s Toasted Poppy Seed Cruller With Lemon Curd recipe.  Get our Mom’s the Bombe Issue Jubilee NYC 2026 tickets here Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Tanya: Instagram, Cake Zine, “Will This Make You Happy” book More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Today’s guest is Spring Council, a chef, cooking instructor, former restaurateur, and the daughter of legendary Southern chef Mildred “Mama Dip” Council of Mama Dip’s Kitchen in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Spring just released her debut cookbook, “Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip’s Daughter,” celebrating four generations of Black restaurateurs and the community her family nourished through food. Spring joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about growing up the youngest of eight in a family of cooks, learning through “dump cooking” and oral recipe sharing, and watching her mother build a beloved restaurant with just $64. She also walks Jessie through her Chocolate Bread Pudding with Candied Bacon from “Southern Roots.” This dish features grated bread for a tender, almost cake-like texture, plus bourbon, maple syrup, chocolate, and salty-sweet bacon. Spring explains why she uses breadcrumbs instead of cubes, how baking powder changes the structure of the pudding, and why the inclusion of bourbon makes this dish unforgettable. Click here for Spring’s Chocolate Bread Pudding with Candied Bacon recipe.  Get our Mom’s the Bombe Issue Jubilee NYC 2026 tickets here Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Spring: Instagram, website, “Southern Roots” cookbook More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Claire Saffitz is back on our show! Claire is a beloved baker, dessert authority, and the author of two New York Times bestselling cookbooks—Dessert Person and What’s For Dessert. She also hosts the hit YouTube show, “Dessert Person.”Today, Claire walks host Jessie Sheehan through her Molten Chocolate Olive Oil Cake recipe from What’s For Dessert. It’s a decadent dessert that’s deceptively simple. She explains why she uses olive oil instead of butter in the batter and how to get the center perfectly molten. She also tells Jessie about the baked goods she ate and baked growing up, her mom’s recipe collection, her love for Martha Stewart’s Pies & Tarts book, and how the “Claire Recreates” series came to be.Click here for Claire’s Molten Chocolate Olive Oil Cake recipe. Pre-order our Mom’s the Bombe IssueJubilee NYC 2026 tickets hereVisit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more.More on Claire: Instagram, YouTube, “What’s For Dessert” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Today’s guest is Mia Castro, a chef, cookbook author, and TV personality based in New York City. She’s been on “Chopped,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” and “Beat Bobby Flay,” and she’s releasing her debut cookbook, “Cocina Puerto Rico: Recipes from My Abuela’s Kitchen to Yours.” Mia joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about growing up in Puerto Rico, trailing her abuela through the kitchen, and spending afternoons at neighborhood panaderías. She shares how long calls with her grandmother became the foundation for her book, the challenges of translating “a ojo” (by eye) cooking into written recipes, and more.Then, she walks Jessie through her Milkiest Tres Leches cake recipe. Mia shares smart tips on soaking, poking, and baking to get the perfect texture, and her two toppings of choice: a silky Italian meringue or a fluffy coconut cloud whip.Click here for Mia’s Milkiest Tres Leches recipe. Order The Cake IssuePre-order our Galentine’s Day IssueBombesquad Bazaar tickets hereJubilee NYC 2026 tickets hereVisit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more.More on Mia: Instagram, “Cocina Puerto Rico” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Today’s guests are Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, the stars of the Broadway musical “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).” The show is a joyful, funny, and heartwarming story about chance encounters, unlikely connections, and one unforgettable day in New York City.Christiani and Sam join host Jessie Sheehan to talk about their journeys to Broadway, what it’s like to carry an entire show as a two-person cast, and why “Two Strangers” has been described as a love letter to NYC. They also dive into the role cake plays in the show (yes, there is a real cake), the production’s partnership with Magnolia Bakery, and their personal dessert favorites—from red velvet cake to banana pudding to caterpillar cakes. "Two Strangers" audio clip courtesy of "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)"Order The Cake IssuePre-order our Galentine’s Day IssueBombesquad Bazaar tickets hereJubilee NYC 2026 tickets hereVisit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more.More on Christiani: InstagramMore on Sam: InstagramMore on “Two Strangers”: InstagramGet tickets to the showMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook