In today’s episode, I am excited to welcome Elana Pearlman, author of With Love and Babka: 50 Sweet and Savory Recipes for Everyone’s Favorite Braided Bread. Inspired by her grandmother's love of traditional bread, this book explores the versatility of babka, featuring doughs for every preference—from classic and chocolate to gluten-free.

Topics of Discussion:

• From Cakes to Babka: Elana shares her journey from running a wedding cake business to launching a mail-order babka business.

• The Publishing Path: Insights into Elana’s journey of writing and publishing a cookbook, including her tips for building habits and routines while writing.

• Mastering Babka: Elana’s expert advice on making babka less intimidating and how she created her unique flavor profiles.

• Business Meets Cookbook: How Elana merged her baking business with the creative process of writing a cookbook.

This episode is a must-listen for bakers, cookbook enthusiasts, and anyone curious about blending a baking business with cookbook creation!

Things We Mention In This Episode:

Christmas Cookie Baking Guide by Maggie Green

With Love and Babka by Elana Pearlman

With Love and Babka on Instagram