Stella Parks
Pastry chef and author known for Brave Tart and work as senior editor at Serious Eats, providing expert advice on pumpkin pie, pies, and holiday desserts in this episode.
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Apr 7, 2020 • 53min
Here's What Else You Knead to Know Today (with W. Kamau Bell and Stella Parks)
Comedian W. Kamau Bell talks about his daughters' love for two-ingredient pancakes. Pastry wizard Stella Parks shares tips on baking during a flour shortage, including alternatives to white flour and a specific recipe for whole wheat flour. They also discuss the versatility of bread as an ingredient in cooking, including rehydrating bread, using breadcrumbs, and making bread pudding and panzanella.
Nov 26, 2025 • 51min
Thanksgiving Throwback (2019): Pumpkin Pie Secrets and Vivian Howard’s Spoon Bread
Join pastry chef Stella Parks as she unveils secrets to the perfect pumpkin pie and shares her unique twist on à la mode. Chef Vivian Howard discusses her North Carolina Thanksgiving with a delicious brined turkey and sweet potato spoon bread. Dr. Aaron Carroll offers essential food safety tips to avoid holiday mishaps, while Catherine Smart introduces a mouthwatering Cranberry and Candied Ginger Buckle. Dive into festive traditions and culinary wisdom shared by notable chefs.
Nov 21, 2025 • 38min
Turkey Day Reheat: Kenji and Stella Parks Take Calls from Listeners
Join culinary wizards Kenji Lopez-Alt and Stella Parks as they tackle Thanksgiving cooking dilemmas! Kenji shares tips on the reverse-sear technique for turkey and warns against stuffing it with the bird. Stella offers invaluable advice on perfecting pie crusts, recommending optimal salt and butter choices. They also discuss ingenious ways to manage holiday cookie decorating and reduce sweetness with toasted sugar. Tune in for expert insights that'll elevate your Turkey Day feast!
Oct 24, 2025 • 51min
Our Haunted Podcast! Witches' Brew, The Candy Store Ghost, and The Secret History of Jack-o'-Lanterns
In this spooktacular discussion, pastry chef Stella Parks shares baking tips and Halloween candy preferences, while candy historian Susan Benjamin dives into the ghostly tales from her candy shop. They explore the mischievous origins of jack-o'-lanterns, the eerie transition of candy from medicine to kid culture, and the marketing tricks behind iconic sweets. Listeners also get insights into Day of the Dead celebrations from Oaxacan tour guide Gabriel Sánchez, making it a hauntingly sweet treat!
Sep 13, 2024 • 50min
Baking Myth-Busters with Stella Parks
Stella Parks, a baking expert and author of BraveTart, joins the discussion along with Peter Gregg, a Vermont maple syrup veteran, and experienced baker Cheryl Day. They debunk common baking myths and share tips on perfecting techniques, emphasizing the importance of ingredient quality. Tune in for stories about maple sugaring traditions, the art of blender cakes, and the sweet linguistics of honey. Cheryl also tackles listener baking queries, making this a delightful blend of knowledge and culinary fun.
