She's My Cherry Pie

One of our favorite guests is back! It’s Zoë François, who many of you know as Zoë Bakes from her popular Instagram account, her Magnolia Network TV show, and her bestselling cookbooks. Her latest book, Zoë Bakes Cookies, features 75 of her favorite recipes, including her Chocolate Chip Smash Cookies, which she and host Jessie Sheehan discuss in this episode. Don’t miss Zoë’s top cookie tips, the best recipe advice she received from Ina Garten, and more. 

Click here for Zoë’s recipe so you can bake along.

Thank you to California Prunes for supporting our show. 

Pre-order Jessie’s new cookbook, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes. Learn more about her book tour and snag tickets here.

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Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Content & Partnerships Manager Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

More on Zoë: Instagram, website, Zoë Bakes Cookies cookbook
More on Jessie: Instagram, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Michelle Hernández is the pastry chef and owner of Le Dix-Sept, the San Francisco pâtisserie known for confections featuring botanicals such as flowers, teas, cacao, and honey. As a child, Michelle loved to use her Easy-Bake Oven and was obsessed with PBS cooking shows like Great Chefs and Yan Can Cook. She wanted to go to culinary school, but headed to Berkeley for college instead. She worked at Evite and The Gap before finally attending Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and opening her own shop. Today, Michelle is especially known for her canelés, the small, bell-shaped pastries that are caramelized on the outside and creamy on the inside. In this episode, Michelle and host Jessie Sheehan talk all things canelés, from using copper molds to why the dark French bake is a must, resting and straining the batter, and why she’ll only sell the treats on the same day they were made. 

Thank you to California Prunes for supporting our show. 

Learn more about Jubilee Wine Country and get tickets here.

Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. 

Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Content & Partnerships Manager Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

More on Michelle: Instagram, website
More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Lucie Franc de Ferriere is the founder and baker behind NYC’s From Lucie, which became a top destination for cake lovers soon after opening early last year. Now, Lucie’s whimsical layered desserts topped with fresh flowers can be seen all over Instagram and folks like Lorde and Blake Lively are fans. On today’s episode, Lucie talks with host Jessie Sheehan about drawing inspiration from her French countryside upbringing, baking tips from her New Zealander mom, advice for decorating with real flowers, and her recipe for Chamomile Cake with Strawberry Jam and Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream.

Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. 

Learn more about Jubilee Wine Country and get tickets here.

Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get details about upcoming events.

Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Content & Partnerships Manager Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

More on Lucie: Instagram, website
More on Jessie: Instagram, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Jen Yee is the Executive Pastry Chef of Wynn Las Vegas, where she oversees the pastry program at more than 20 venues across two five-star resorts. In today’s episode, Jen chats with host Jessie Sheehan about what motivated her to take on this role plus her past work at renowned fine-dining restaurants, including one run by Gordon Ramsay. She also walks us through her recipe for crullers with glazes including chocolate, strawberry, and matcha pistachio. 

Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. 

Learn more about Jubilee Wine Country and get tickets here.

Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get details about upcoming events.

Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Content & Partnerships Manager Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

More on Jen: Instagram, Wynn Las Vegas
More on Jessie: Instagram, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Smitten Kitchen creator Deb Perelman is back on She’s My Cherry Pie! This time, the beloved blogger and recipe developer chats with host Jessie Sheehan all about icebox cakes, the no-bake dessert perfect for summertime. They walk through Deb’s recipes, from the classic chocolate cookies and cream to peanut butter and strawberry graham versions.

Click here for Deb’s recipe so you can bake along.

Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. 

Learn more about Jubilee Wine Country and get tickets here.

Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get details about upcoming events.

Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Content & Partnerships Manager Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

More on Deb: Instagram, Smitten Kitchen, website
More on Jessie: Instagram, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Lyndsay Sung is the Vancouver-based baker behind the Coco Cake Land website and is known for her cute and modern buttercream creations. She is also the author of “Plantcakes: Fancy + Everyday Vegan Cakes for Everyone.” “I love making people feel included,” she tells host Jessie Sheehan. 

Lyndsay and Jessie chat about her Vegan Funfetti Cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream and Birthday Cake Crumbles, and she shares her favorite substitutions for ingredients like eggs, milk, and butter. The two also talk about being breast cancer survivors and learning to embrace and accept that part of their identities. 

Click here for Lyndsay’s recipe so you can bake along.

Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. 

Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. 

Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Content & Partnerships Manager Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

More on Lyndsay: Instagram, "Plantcakes" cookbook, website
More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Amisha Gurbani is the Bay Area-based culinary creative behind @thejamlab and author of the “Mumbai Modern” cookbook. On today’s episode, host Jessie Sheehan chats with Amisha about her upbringing in Mumbai, kitchen memories with her mother, and how she combines Indian and Californian flavors to add depth to her recipes. They also dive into Amisha’s recipe for Chocolate & Almond Praline Ice Cream Sandwiches and get all her tips and tricks for making this perfect summertime treat.

Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. 

Click here for Amisha’s recipe so you can bake along.

Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. 

Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Content & Partnerships Manager Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

More on Amisha: Instagram, "Mumbai Modern" cookbook, website
More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Mindy Segal is all about making the ordinary extraordinary. She opened her first restaurant, Hot Chocolate, back in 2005, after honing her craft in some of Chicago’s top restaurants. Today, she’s at the helm of Mindy’s Bakery in Wicker Park, and her most recent project is Mindy’s Edibles, a line of infused gummies and chocolates. In this episode, Mindy and host Jessie Sheehan chat all about Danishes and walk through the steps for how to make the popular breakfast treat, including everything you need for the perfect dough and Mindy’s favorite sweet and savory toppings. 

Thank you to Nonino and California Prunes for supporting our show. 

Order our print magazine, get show transcripts, subscribe to our newsletter, and get event details & tickets. 

Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Content & Partnerships Manager Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

More on Mindy: Instagram, Mindy's Bakery, website
More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

David Lebovitz is a pastry chef, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in France. He’s known for his popular newsletter, which gives subscribers a window into his life in Paris, including restaurant recommendations, recipes, and personal stories. On today’s episode, David joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss his time at Chez Panisse, his move to Paris, and what delights him about the city all these years later. 

Next, they talk through David’s recipe for chocolate cheesecake brownies. Find out why David prefers day-old brownies to fresh ones, how he shops for baking ingredients in Paris, what he learned from Lindsey Shere and Laurie Colwin, and what the deal is with Lipton soup mix and French tinfoil. 

Click here for David’s recipe so you can bake along.

Thank you to Plugrà Premium European Butter for supporting our show. 

Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our upcoming event dates, details, and tickets. 

Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Content & Partnerships Manager Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.

More on David: Instagram, newsletter, website, books
More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Subscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here.

Avery Ruzicka is the founder and head baker of Manresa Bread in the San Francisco Bay Area. On today’s episode, Avery and host Jessie Sheehan walk through Avery’s recipe for kouign-amann, the buttery, laminated pastry with a caramelized crunch from the Brittany region of France. Avery describes the layering process necessary to create its texture, including how to “letter fold” the dough, and she explains how to keep your butter at just the right temperature throughout the process.

Thank you to Plugrà Premium European Butter for supporting our show. 

Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our upcoming event dates, details, and tickets. 

Hosted by Jessie Sheehan
Produced by Kerry Diamond, Catherine Baker, and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Content & Partnerships Manager Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at CityVox Studios

She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.

More on Avery: Instagram, Manresa Bread
More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Subscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here.