Stella Parks
Pastry chef and author known for recipe research and reverse-engineering baked goods; served as a guest co-host answering baking questions on the episode.
Top 3 podcasts with Stella Parks
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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.
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.
