Ep 98: Gather 'Round

It's November, and Stefin and Andrea are celebrating another spin "round" the sun for themselves and Preheated with a month devoted to all round treats. From bagels to bundt cakes, it's going to be fun and festive. First though, it's time to get started on homemade eggnog, fruitcake, and mincemeat. Never made these tasty holiday indulgences? Listen back to Episode 5 for eggnog and fruitcake tips, and follow this link for Stefin's favorite mincemeat. And consider joining the hosts on Stir Up Sunday, the UK's official holiday baking day to get ready. Andrea reminds listeners that the November book club pick is former NYT food critic Frank Bruni's memoir Born Round. (We'll discuss in Episode 101.) The month's first circular bake-along is Homemade Mini Peanut Butter Cups from the Cookie & Kate blog. This recipe offers endless variations on one of Stefin's "top five" candies, including the one Andrea's going to try using sunflower butter. Finally, the hosts run down their lists of baking must-haves for the busy holiday baking season ahead.

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