Finally. A new episode of The Dessert Island Podcast! I got some not-so-great news a couple of months ago that I'm sharing today: I have Type 2 Diabetes. I'll be talking about my journey and experience managing diabetes, lifestyle changes, GLP-1s, and how I don't have to give up desserts to keep my blood sugar from spiking!

** Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment purposes only. I am not a doctor or dietitian. The information in this episode is just my personal experience and opinions, not medical advice.

Also, The Dessert Island Food Blog got a makeover recently: https://thedessertisland.com/

Donate to the American Diabetes Association and support my Step Out Walk fundraiser: https://stepout.diabetes.org/participants/78841

It's 2026, y'all! In this episode, I'm talking about where I've been since my last episode, the theme I've chosen for the new year, and I'm diving into the magic of no bake cheesecake.

Find the recipe for my latest recipe, No Bake Cheesecake on my blog: https://thedessertisland.com/2026/01/12/no-bake-cheesecake/

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Author Antoinette Chanel joins me today to talk about books, creative outlets, the importance of representation, and why garlic is the best ingredient to have on a desert island.

This week's recipe is Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow. Find it on the blog: https://thedessertisland.com/2025/09/03/pumpkin-spice-puppy-chow/

Buy copies of Antoinette's books! (These are not affiliate links.)

Selfless - Selfless tells the story of Cody and his morning, showing readers what life can look like with and without empathy.

A Book for Black Girls - A reminder of all that makes black girls unique and beautiful.

Connecting the Dots - An affirmation book and adult coloring book hybrid designed to be a tool for mental health relief and personal discovery. Those suffering from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or overwhelming stress will find something comforting and helpful in this book.

Follow Antoinette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msantoinettechanel/

Jenn is joining me this week to talk about intimidation in the kitchen. Baking and cooking from scratch can be scary, but Jenn and I help make that experience a little less scary as recipe developers. We talk about cinnamon rolls, sourdough, cheesecake, cake decorating, and much, much more!

This week's recipe: Maple Snickerdoodles. Find them here: https://thedessertisland.com/2025/08/26/maple-snickerdoodles/

Follow Jenn on Instagram: www.instagram.com/runningtowardsultra

And TikTok: @runningtowardsultra

I sat down with the amazing Lindsay Evers to talk about the importance of connections and food. We also talked about her upcoming food photography projects, and she reveals a secret she's kept hidden for the past few years.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins are the recipe of the week! Find the recipe here: https://thedessertisland.com/2025/08/12/chocolate-chip-pumpkin-muffins/

Check out Lindsay's Instagram and follow her for updates on her projects: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayevers_/

Join me as I nerd out about musicals!! Specifically, musicals that center around baking. I also geek out about pumpkin spice and the newest recipe on my blog, White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies.

Find the recipe here: https://thedessertisland.com/2025/08/05/white-chocolate-chip-pumpkin-cookies/

This week, I'm chatting with James, my amazing husband, and we're talking all about our culinary heroes. From Alton Brown to Paul Hollywood, and even Remy the Rat from Ratatouille! Find out who inspired us to start cooking and baking from scratch.

The dessert of the week is an Easy Apple Crisp. An apple dessert that can be made all year! This Easy Apple Crisp has caramel sauce mixed with the apple pie filling for a Fall twist, but you can also add cranberries or whole cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or strawberries for summer. Find it here: https://thedessertisland.com/2025/07/30/easy-apple-crisp/

Welcome to the first episode of The Dessert Island Podcast! In this pilot episode, I'm talking about my journey from being an aspiring actress to photographer to food photographer to now blogger. I'm also talking about my recipe for Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies, which you can find here on The Dessert Island Food Blog: https://thedessertisland.com/2025/04/29/eggless-chocolate-chip-cookies/