It's the first December episode; Stefin's singing and Andrea's reminiscing about life-size gingerbread houses. And that's before the Tipsy Treats start flowing! Dive right in to the festivities with your favorite baking duo to learn how to budget and plan for recipes that require an above-average amount of alcohol (one tip: shop the bottom shelf!). Then it's on to the month's first "brew along": An historic Cherry Bounce from Cathy Barrow at the Washington Post. Rumored to be George Washington's favorite tipple, this classic cherry liqueur is straightforward, but does need a few weeks of curing time. Start now for Christmas gifting! And speaking of gifting, the hosts take a deep dive into why so many of us are happy to add baking to our already jam-packed holiday schedules. Whether it's the joy of tradition, entertaining, or giving a heartfelt gift, are you among the 73% of bakers who feel a "higher level of baking excitement" this time of year?

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Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find links to recipes on their baking website www.preheatedpodcast.com, or follow the hosts on Twitter and Instagram, using handle preheatedpod. Join the fun!