She's My Cherry Pie

Dame Prue Leith of “The Great British Bake Off” is our guest on today’s show. Prue has been a judge on the beloved baking series since 2017, and earlier this fall, she released a new cookbook, “Life’s Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom: Really Good Food Without the Fuss.”Prue joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss her fascinating career—from studying drama in South Africa to learning how to cook in France to becoming an esteemed cookery writer, novelist, and TV personality. She shares how she got her GBBO gig, why she loves a colorful wardrobe, and what she does and doesn’t like about American desserts. Then, the duo talk trifles and Prue walks Jessie through her Dark Chocolate & Orange Trifle recipe from her new book. “I’ve never met a trifle I didn’t like,” Prue says. Click here for Prue’s Dark Chocolate & Orange Trifle recipe. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Pre-order the holiday issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Prue: Instagram, website, “Life’s Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Today’s guest is Sarah Fennel, the founder of Broma Bakery and author of the new bestseller, "Sweet Tooth: 100 Desserts to Save Room For." The self-taught baker and photographer started her blog back in 2010 when she was a homesick college student missing her mom’s desserts. For the past decade, Sarah has chronicled her bakes across her website and social media, where she’s amassed quite the following, and become known for everything from comforting classics to nostalgic flavors with a modern twist.Sarah joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her baking journey and how her cookbook came about. Then the duo dive into Sarah’s recipe for Caramel Pumpkin Layer Cake, which is filled with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with salty caramel. Click here for Sarah’s Caramel Pumpkin Layer Cake recipe. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Sarah: Instagram, website, "Sweet Tooth" cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Today’s guest is award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel, the founder of Dominique Ansel Bakeries in New York City and Las Vegas. When the French chef came to the U.S. in 2006, he worked at Daniel Boulud’s restaurant for five years before opening his namesake bakery in SoHo. Dominique is one of the most inventive pastry chefs out there and is also the author of three cookbooks. His latest, “Life’s Sweetest Moments: Simple, Stunning Recipes and Their Heartwarming Stories,” was released earlier this month.Dominique joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about his illustrious career and iconic baked goods. (He is the creator of the cronut, the wildly popular pastry that's a cross between a croissant and a doughnut.) Plus, the duo dive into his new book and the stories that accompany the recipes, including how Martha Stewart inspired his book cover photo, and his conversation with Anthony Bourdain about heartbreak and ice cream.Click here for Dominique’s Milk Chocolate Humble Pie recipe.Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Dominique: Instagram, website, ”Life's Sweetest Moments” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

We’re back with a new season! And Paola Velez, one of our favorite guests, is back, too. Paola is a pastry chef and co-founder of Bakers Against Racism, the global bake sale that raised over $2.5 million for social justice causes. She released her debut baking book, “Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store,” earlier this month.Paola tells host Jessie Sheehan why her book is a love letter to her Dominican heritage and New York City roots, and she shares stories about growing up in the Bronx and visiting her local bodega and the Stella D’oro factory. She also explains how her plantain sticky buns were inspired by her mom’s love for Guy Fieri, and she walks Jessie through the recipe for her signature treat. Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company, Kerrygold, California Prunes, and Ghirardelli for supporting our show. Jessie Sheehan’s new cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” and tour.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Paola: Instagram, Bakers Against Racism, website, “Bodega Bakes” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

Today on She’s My Cherry Pie, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes, host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with Camari Mick. Camari is the executive pastry chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant The Musket Room and at Raf’s, a French-Italian restaurant and bakery, both in New York City. Camari joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her Tres Leches Cake, which features a combination of cow, sheep, and goat milk and is composed of two layers of tres leches cake and one layer of pain perdu. The confection gets topped with chocolate branches and jerk ice cream, which adds a sweet, spicy, and slightly smoky flavor, says Camari, who is known for infusing Caribbean and Jamaican flavors into her desserts.Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company and Kerrygold for supporting our show. Jessie Sheehan’s new cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” and tour.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Camari: Instagram, The Musket Room, Raf’s NYCMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

Today on She’s My Cherry Pie, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes, host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with self-taught pastry chef, community activist, and Cherry Bombe Magazine cover star Natasha Pickowicz. Natasha 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 tells Jessie about her cake-making approach, which she outlines in her book, “More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community.” They also talk about the reproductive rights bake sales that Natasha organized in New York for several years. Natasha also 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 King Arthur Baking Company and Kerrygold for supporting our show. Jessie Sheehan’s new cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” and tour.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Natasha: Instagram, “More Than Cake” cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

Melissa Weller is a former chemical engineer turned master baker, who’s known in New York City for her delicious sticky buns, bagels, and babka. She is also a cookbook author and her second book, “Very Good Bread,” is out this November. Melissa joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk through her Chocolate Babka recipe from her first book, “A Good Bake,” plus what it was like running the pastry kitchens at some of the city’s most beloved restaurants, including Per Se and Roberta’s. Want to bake along? Here is Melissa’s recipe for Chocolate Babka.Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company and Kerrygold for supporting our show. Jessie Sheehan’s new cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” and tour.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Melissa: Instagram, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, "Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes" cookbook

Susan Bae is the executive pastry chef and founding member of Moon Rabbit, a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Washington, D.C. She is known for using fresh produce and herbs in her bakes, which often marry sweet and savory flavors. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat all about using these fresh ingredients, pushing people to try new flavors that are important to other cultures, and creating dishes that mimic nature. She also walks us through her recipe for Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. Want to bake along? Here is Susan’s recipe for Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. Thank you to California Prunes for supporting our show. Jessie Sheehan’s new cookbook, "Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes," and tour.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Susan: Instagram, Moon RabbitMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbookShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Pastry Chef Isabel Coss joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about upbringing in Mexico, her time as a bread baker at Pujol, and her current jobs running the pastry kitchens at Lutèce and the newly opened Pascual in Washington, D.C. She also shares her recipe for buñuelos, which are fried dough fritters dusted in cinnamon sugar. Thank you to California Prunes for supporting our show. Get Isabel’s buñuelos recipeOrder our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. Jessie Sheehan’s new cookbook, "Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes", and tour.Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosMore on Isabel: Instagram, Lutèce, PascualMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbookShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

One of our favorite guests is back! It’s Zoë François, who many of you know as Zoë Bakes from her popular Instagram account, her Magnolia Network TV show, and her bestselling cookbooks. Her latest book, Zoë Bakes Cookies, features 75 of her favorite recipes, including her Chocolate Chip Smash Cookies, which she and host Jessie Sheehan discuss in this episode. Don’t miss Zoë’s top cookie tips, the best recipe advice she received from Ina Garten, and more. Click here for Zoë’s recipe so you can bake along.Thank you to California Prunes for supporting our show. Pre-order Jessie’s new cookbook, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes. Learn more about her book tour and snag tickets here.Get tickets for Jubilee Wine Country and learn all about the weekend here.Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosMore on Zoë: Instagram, website, Zoë Bakes Cookies cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbookShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Michelle Hernández is the pastry chef and owner of Le Dix-Sept, the San Francisco pâtisserie known for confections featuring botanicals such as flowers, teas, cacao, and honey. As a child, Michelle loved to use her Easy-Bake Oven and was obsessed with PBS cooking shows like Great Chefs and Yan Can Cook. She wanted to go to culinary school, but headed to Berkeley for college instead. She worked at Evite and The Gap before finally attending Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and opening her own shop. Today, Michelle is especially known for her canelés, the small, bell-shaped pastries that are caramelized on the outside and creamy on the inside. In this episode, Michelle and host Jessie Sheehan talk all things canelés, from using copper molds to why the dark French bake is a must, resting and straining the batter, and why she’ll only sell the treats on the same day they were made. Thank you to California Prunes for supporting our show. Learn more about Jubilee Wine Country and get tickets here.Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosMore on Michelle: Instagram, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbookShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Lucie Franc de Ferriere is the founder and baker behind NYC’s From Lucie, which became a top destination for cake lovers soon after opening early last year. Now, Lucie’s whimsical layered desserts topped with fresh flowers can be seen all over Instagram and folks like Lorde and Blake Lively are fans. On today’s episode, Lucie talks with host Jessie Sheehan about drawing inspiration from her French countryside upbringing, baking tips from her New Zealander mom, advice for decorating with real flowers, and her recipe for Chamomile Cake with Strawberry Jam and Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream.Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. Learn more about Jubilee Wine Country and get tickets here.Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get details about upcoming events.Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosMore on Lucie: Instagram, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbookShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Jen Yee is the Executive Pastry Chef of Wynn Las Vegas, where she oversees the pastry program at more than 20 venues across two five-star resorts. In today’s episode, Jen chats with host Jessie Sheehan about what motivated her to take on this role plus her past work at renowned fine-dining restaurants, including one run by Gordon Ramsay. She also walks us through her recipe for crullers with glazes including chocolate, strawberry, and matcha pistachio. Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. Learn more about Jubilee Wine Country and get tickets here.Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get details about upcoming events.Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosMore on Jen: Instagram, Wynn Las VegasMore on Jessie: Instagram, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbookShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Smitten Kitchen creator Deb Perelman is back on She’s My Cherry Pie! This time, the beloved blogger and recipe developer chats with host Jessie Sheehan all about icebox cakes, the no-bake dessert perfect for summertime. They walk through Deb’s recipes, from the classic chocolate cookies and cream to peanut butter and strawberry graham versions.Click here for Deb’s recipe so you can bake along.Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. Learn more about Jubilee Wine Country and get tickets here.Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get details about upcoming events.Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosMore on Deb: Instagram, Smitten Kitchen, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbookShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Lyndsay Sung is the Vancouver-based baker behind the Coco Cake Land website and is known for her cute and modern buttercream creations. She is also the author of “Plantcakes: Fancy + Everyday Vegan Cakes for Everyone.” “I love making people feel included,” she tells host Jessie Sheehan. Lyndsay and Jessie chat about her Vegan Funfetti Cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream and Birthday Cake Crumbles, and she shares her favorite substitutions for ingredients like eggs, milk, and butter. The two also talk about being breast cancer survivors and learning to embrace and accept that part of their identities. Click here for Lyndsay’s recipe so you can bake along.Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosMore on Lyndsay: Instagram, "Plantcakes" cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbookShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Amisha Gurbani is the Bay Area-based culinary creative behind @thejamlab and author of the “Mumbai Modern” cookbook. On today’s episode, host Jessie Sheehan chats with Amisha about her upbringing in Mumbai, kitchen memories with her mother, and how she combines Indian and Californian flavors to add depth to her recipes. They also dive into Amisha’s recipe for Chocolate & Almond Praline Ice Cream Sandwiches and get all her tips and tricks for making this perfect summertime treat.Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. Click here for Amisha’s recipe so you can bake along.Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosMore on Amisha: Instagram, "Mumbai Modern" cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbookShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Mindy Segal is all about making the ordinary extraordinary. She opened her first restaurant, Hot Chocolate, back in 2005, after honing her craft in some of Chicago’s top restaurants. Today, she’s at the helm of Mindy’s Bakery in Wicker Park, and her most recent project is Mindy’s Edibles, a line of infused gummies and chocolates. In this episode, Mindy and host Jessie Sheehan chat all about Danishes and walk through the steps for how to make the popular breakfast treat, including everything you need for the perfect dough and Mindy’s favorite sweet and savory toppings. Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager Londyn CrenshawRecorded at CityVox StudiosMore on Mindy: Instagram, Mindy's Bakery, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbookShe’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

David Lebovitz is a pastry chef, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in France. He’s known for his popular newsletter, which gives subscribers a window into his life in Paris, including restaurant recommendations, recipes, and personal stories. On today’s episode, David joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss his time at Chez Panisse, his move to Paris, and what delights him about the city all these years later. Next, they talk through David’s recipe for chocolate cheesecake brownies. Find out why David prefers day-old brownies to fresh ones, how he shops for baking ingredients in Paris, what he learned from Lindsey Shere and Laurie Colwin, and what the deal is with Lipton soup mix and French tinfoil. Click here for David’s recipe so you can bake along.Thank you to Plugrà Premium European Butter for supporting our show. Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our upcoming event dates, details, and tickets. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager 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 David: Instagram, newsletter, website, booksMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here.

Avery Ruzicka is the founder and head baker of Manresa Bread in the San Francisco Bay Area. On today’s episode, Avery and host Jessie Sheehan walk through Avery’s recipe for kouign-amann, the buttery, laminated pastry with a caramelized crunch from the Brittany region of France. Avery describes the layering process necessary to create its texture, including how to “letter fold” the dough, and she explains how to keep your butter at just the right temperature throughout the process.Thank you to Plugrà Premium European Butter for supporting our show. Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our upcoming event dates, details, and tickets. Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent & Partnerships Manager 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 Avery: Instagram, Manresa BreadMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here.

Marissa Gencarelli is the co-founder of Yoli Tortilleria, the Kansas City-based bakery and product line. In this episode, Marissa and host Jessie Sheehan walk through the process of making corn and flour tortillas from scratch. You’ll learn about different corn varieties, the ancient process of “nixtamalization,” and how to look out for the pancita, or “little belly,” of the corn tortillas as they cook and puff on the hot comal. Marissa also gives a mini history lesson on agriculture and tortilla-making in Mexico that you won’t want to miss.Here are Marissa’s recipes so you can follow along at home. Thank you to Plugrà Premium European Butter and Nonino for supporting our show. Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our Summer Series dates, details, and tickets.Hosted by Jessie SheehanProduced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuContent Operations Manager 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 Marissa: Instagram, Yoli Tortilleria, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbookSubscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here