Season 5: We're Baaack!

To kick off our series on giving back, Kristin Young of Ronald McDonald House brings some high energy to the studio to talk about the mission of RMH and how to get involved to bring home-cooked comfort to the families staying there.

Description: Jen and Abby return to the studio after an eventful break and look forward to the exciting season ahead. Just don't ask them what season it is. Numbers are hard.

Friend of the pod Rob Clement recently lost his beloved wife and mother of their two young children. We invite our listeners to join us in extending heartfelt condolences and support to Rob and his family.

One more time! Live from 2024 PastryCon, Abby and Jen welcome Chef Kriss Harvey, award-winning pastry chef, chocolatier, and author, to talk cross-cultural influence, the importance of learning from the masters, and keeping chocolate the main player in chocolate making - fine by us!  Learn more (and check out his e-book) at krissharvey.com

Coming to you live from the 2024 National Pastry Conference in Charlotte NC, international superstar Chef (and Dark Lord of Pastry) ADRIANO ZUMBO sits down for a chat with Amused Bouche and reminds each of us to follow our passion: you never know where it might lead you.

After a year of waiting, the Chef Showdown is back! Jen and Abby recount their experience at the final event, where the best culinary and mixology talent across NC served guests sweet and savory bites featuring local North Carolina ingredients.

From mime to wine, Tommy Trull has had quite a journey to his current role as GM and Wine Director at Peppervine. Tune in to learn what kind of cheese ignited the shift, geek out about wine for a while, and then run, don’t walk, to Peppervine to try the insanely good food and wine pairings they’re serving up with passion.

Join Jen & Abby at the National Pastry Conference in Charlotte, NC August 29-31! Justin Fry shares delicious details about the competition and how you can get involved. Hobbyists and pros, get your applications in soon: entries close July 31. Tickets on sale now at www.pastrycon.com

Put on your fascinators, friends - it's Battle Afternoon Tea! Marking the end of the long battle hiatus, Jen and Abby duke it out for best pairing with secret ingredients selected way back in Batch #61. Spoiler alert: there were no losers.

Jen and Abby welcome farmers market favorite Mary Wilson of Thoughtful Baking Co into the studio. Mary's baking up more than just pies...she's making it easier for you to find locally-made comfort food in the Queen City.