Home Cooking Mayo May Not Delete
Sep 12, 2025
For the first time, the hosts share the joy of recording together in the same room! They dive into the intriguing world of shoofly pie and a playful debate about mayonnaise preferences. The conversation sparkles with nostalgic desserts, creative ice cream toppings from a birthday party, and innovative tuna salads that elevate lunchtime fare. Humor and practical tips fill their fridge organization discussion, making meal prep sound like a delightful adventure. Tune in for a mix of culinary inspiration and laughter!
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Homemade Ice Cream Toppings
- Samin described making an ice cream sundae bar for a six-year-old's birthday with many homemade toppings.
- She made burnt honey hot fudge, caramelized Rice Krispies, and caramelized cornflakes among other toppings.
Shoofly Pie's Two-Part Appeal
- Shoofly pie belongs to the family of simple sugar pies where ingredients can separate into cakey and gooey layers.
- That separation (wet vs dry bottom) is intentional and can be a selling point if balanced with spice and texture.
Update Shoofly Pie Components
- To modernize shoofly pie, increase salt, switch shortening to butter, and update the streusel topping for more texture.
- Consider a graham- or cookie-based crust and a chunkier, clump-style streusel to make it more appealing.