Claire Saffitz

Claire Saffitz, an award-winning cookbook author and YouTube star, joins dentist Rebecca Solomon, who is on a quest to recreate her family's cherished Lord's Bakery cake after its sudden closure. They discuss the family's nostalgia and attempts to replace the beloved dessert. Claire shares her methods for reverse-engineering recipes without tasting, gathering sensory details, and the challenges of replicating fond memories. After several trials, they finally achieve a cake that satisfies Hope Solomon's taste, celebrating a heartfelt culinary victory.

Food scientist Nik Sharma shares favorite holiday traditions & food pairings. Claire Saffitz gives top holiday dessert ideas, including citrus desserts & holiday cookies. Author Toni Tipton-Martin talks about historical cocktail recipes & modern interpretations.

Join cookbook authors Claire Saffitz and Andy Baraghani as they share their culinary adventures and personal stories. They dive into nostalgic treats like Auntie Anne's pretzels and TCBY frozen yogurt, reflecting on how dessert trends have shifted over the years. The duo also discusses the transformative journey from kitchen novices to cookbook creators, emphasizing the role of accessible recipes. They explore unique flavors, especially peanut butter, and reveal their favorite citrus fruits, all while celebrating the dynamic restaurant culture in NYC.

Guests like Claire Saffitz and Lindy West ask host Dan questions about his cookbook and food opinions. Topics include ruining pans, pasta enchiladas, and a not-so family-friendly game. The episode covers pasta shapes, cookbook creation, culinary reflections, American food evolution, and flexible food rules.

Claire Saffitz, an expert food writer, shares her journey from history major to cooking show host. She discusses challenges of baking, traditional family recipes, and creating delicious dishes with innovative twists. The podcast also covers her transition from test kitchen to cookbook author and her passion for fresh vegetables and simple comforting dishes.