This Is TASTE 504: Holiday Baking Sugar Rush with New York Times Cooking’s Vaughn Vreeland
Dec 2, 2024
Vaughn Vreeland, supervising video producer for NYT Cooking and a passionate baker, shares behind-the-scenes insights on holiday baking. He discusses the art of holiday pie-making and recipe development, weaving in personal stories and food memories. The conversation also includes hilarious anecdotes about reality TV and the evolving landscape of cooking videos. Aliza and Matt join in to share their go-to baking recipes and strategies for the Crown Publishing Group cookie contest, highlighting the joy and creativity in festive baking.
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Coconut Caramel Tart on WWHL
- Vaughn Vreeland brought coconut caramel tart to Watch What Happens Live.
- Andy Cohen and Jeff Lewis argued over his coconuts, inspiring a TikTok drama and article.
Sesame Pumpkin Pie Challenges
- Vreeland and Genevieve worked tirelessly on a sesame pumpkin pie for NYT Cooking's pie package.
- They struggled to prevent the tahini swirl from cracking during baking, requiring numerous attempts.
Early Thanksgiving Prep
- Vaughn Vreeland's grandma started Thanksgiving preparations in August, storing casseroles in outdoor freezers.
- He helped with arduous tasks like picking green beans and shelling pecans, now cherished memories.