Bakeology

This week Adam is in Amsterdam AKA the ‘Venice of the North’ with baker, writer and content creator Tomek Mossakowski. Tomek has make it his job to hop on his bike, eat as much as he can around Amsterdam and tell you about them in his brilliant Substack newsletter called Smaak. On a gorgeous Autumn afternoon in Amsterdam, Adam and Tomek talk about what it’s like to discover a new city through its bakeries and the culinary delights that Amsterdam has to offer. Things also get a little bit festive as they try to uncover why Christmas Cake is such an unloved festive delight. The three bakes discussed in this episode include: Brick House Bread’s Peckham Rye Christmas Cake Hartog’s Volkorenbrood You can follow Tomek on Instagram @tomekmoss and subscribe to his delectable newsletter Smaak on Substack. Don’t forget to subscribe to Adam’s fortnightly-ish newsletter Adam’s Tasting Notes for articles that peer behind the curtain of Bakeology, delicious recipes and other baking-adjacent topics. Sign up by clicking here, or download the Substack app and search ‘Adam’s Tasting Notes.’ And if you subscribe with an email address, the recipes from each episode of Bakeology will be delivered straight in your inbox! And this week’s the iconic Dutch pastry, the Tompouce. Puff pastry, velvety custard, Chantilly cream and pink icing – the Tompouce really has it all! You can follow Adam on Instagram @whatsadambaking. Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries.

This week Adam is in Italy and sits down with cook book author, food journalist and business owner Emiko Davies in San Miniato, 40 minutes’ drive from Florence! Sitting in the centuries old building that is now home to Enoteca Marilu – Emiko and her husband Marco’s shop and kitchen – Adam and Emiko discuss what drew her to Italy, the importance of heirloom recipes and the hilarious story behind her grandmother’s iconic pineapple custard tart. The three bakes discussed in this episode include: The aforementioned Pineapple Custard Tart Torta con i ciccioli Crostata di Marmellata You can follow Emiko on Instagram @emikodavies and subscribe to her incredible newsletter Notes from Emiko’s Kitchen on Substack. Don’t forget to subscribe to Adam’s fortnightly-ish newsletter Adam’s Tasting Notes for articles that peer behind the curtain of Bakeology, delicious recipes and other baking-adjacent topics. Sign up by clicking here, or download the Substack app and search ‘Adam’s Tasting Notes.’ And if you subscribe with an email address, the recipes from each episode of Bakeology will be delivered straight in your inbox! And this week’s is an Orange and Fennel Chiffon Cake with Whisky Oranges and Salted Honey Cream. It’s a decedent and delicious as it sounds! Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries.

Class is back in session as Bakeology returns for Season 3! To kick things off, Adam is joined by culinary superstar Rachel Khoo. Rachel and Adam met on the set of the Great Australian Bake Off and he has been dying to have as a guest on Bakeology ever since. Rachel has been in the global eye for decades after she combined her life’s two greatest pleasure – art and food – into one unique career. She’s authored best-selling cook books, hosted and produces TV shows and has an unmatched zest for life. Settle in as they discuss Rachel’s childhood food inspirations, making the leap from PR in London to culinary school in Paris, as well as taking a little peek behind the curtain of the latest season of the Great Australian Bake Off. And don’t forget the three bakes Rachel has chosen: - Sand cakes - Apfelstrudel - Croissants Subscribe to Rachel’s Substack ‘Les Petits Pleasures’ by clicking here, and you can follow her on Instagram @rachelkhooks. And in exciting news, Adam has a new newsletter called Adam’s Tasting NotesI Fruity, full bodied, with hints of irreverence, you can expect articles that peer behind the curtain of Bakeology, delicious recipes and other baking-adjacent topics Adam thinks you’ll enjoy or relate to. Sign up by clicking here, or download the Substack app and search ‘Adam’s Tasting Notes.’ And if you subscribe with an email address, the recipes from each episode of Bakeology will be delivered straight in your inbox! And this week’s is a Swedish classic – the Cardamom Bun. They’re sweet, buttery, laced with cardamom, and have the most divine dark caramelised bottoms you ever did see. Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries.

This week Adam's joined by comedian, writer, TV Host and qualified ‘but not practicing’ tax accountant Suren Jayemanne. Suren’s no stranger to exploring the stories behind the foods people love, having hosted Good Tucker – a 6 part series on SBS here in Australia that explores multi cultural cuisine in regional Victoria. In this episode, Suren and Adam explore almost as many themes as there are items on a dumpling house menu – from multiculturalism, to flavour enhancers. From how food brings people together in times of crisis, to how the memories of loved ones who have passed live on through their favourite foods. Suren even, very bravely, declares which Australian capital city is his favourite foodie destination. So if you ordered a serve of captivating conversation with a healthy dash of chuckles and spice, this next hour is sure to satisfy. And don’t forget the three foods that lead to all of this delicious discussion: Hoppers / Appam Suren’s Uncle’s Feast Rough Puff Follow Suren on Instagram at surencomedy and check out his website for all his upcoming tour dates. Make sure you also check out Good Tucker on SBS On Demand I was truly inspired by our chat about the pie floater. So much so, that I grabbed a pie from the Prahran Market and whipped up my favourite Dahl recipe so I could experience the taste sensation for myself! You can check out how it went on my Instagram, and find the Dahl recipe here from the iconic restaurant Parwana in Adelaide. Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries

Adam is diving head-first into the world of food journalism this week with food and wine critic Kara Monssen. Sitting at Kara’s dining table with the smell of freshly baked apple pie wafting throughout the house, Adam and Kara discuss the power of words in describing what’s arguably one of the must subjective experiences there is – the act of eating and tasting. This conversation is overflowing with vivid depictions of food, as they discuss why Kara was drawn to food as a career, and the three mouthwatering bakes that are the exemplification of how food shapes who we are. The great baking disaster of 2005 Apple Pie Lemon Tart You can find Kara on Instagram @karafoodwine and www.karafoodwine.com. And for those of you in Australia, you can find Kara’s weekly double page spread – Kitchen Confidential – in the Herald Sun every Tuesday. And this week’s recipe encapsulates everything about this chat in a single bake – my Mulled Wine Poached Pear and Almond Galette. With its classic warming flavours, striking looks, and boozey leanings, this galette is a real showstopper – and you can find the recipe at www.whatsadambaking.com Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries

Adam’s heading to Chicago to chat with the winner of the Great American Baking Show Martin Sorge. Adam and Martin untangle the differences between American and Australian baking, demystify American food culture all while exploring some of Martin’s favourite bakes and flavours. There are cherries, pies, sweet pastries and even a trip to a mountain top in Italy! And here are the three bakes that this delicious discussion is based around: Giant Cherry Poptart Hazelnut Buckwheat Cake Stollen You can find Martin on Instagram @martinsorge and www.martinbakes.com. While you’re there, be sure to sign up for his delicious newsletter Great Bakes. Once you’ve done that, jump into the kitchen and give this week’s recipe a go. It’s Adam’s Cherry Cheesecake Kringle – you can find the recipe at www.whatsadambaking.com and follow Adam on instagram @whatsadambaking Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries

Today Adam is joined by screen writer, comedian, podcast host, radio producer and lover of food, Tegan Higginbotham. Get comfy, because the next hour is filled with Parisian delights, stories of growing up in country Victoria and a delightfully inordinate amount of time spent sampling baked and sweet delights. An empty stomach is not recommended while listening to this episode. And of course, there are three scrumptious bakes to when your appetite even more: Kevin’s Sticky Date Pudding Gille Marchal’s Summer Eclaire Darren Purchese’s Lemon Drop Biscuits Come for the sugar rush, stay for the stories with a generous sprinkling of hilarity. Be sure to follow Tegan on Instagram @teganhigginbotham and check out this week’s bake – my version of a classic bake – coconut and lemon drop biscuits. They’re super simple and devilishly delicious. You can find the recipe at www.whatsadambaking.com Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries.

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Bakeology for Season 2! Like any good season premiere, we’re starting things with a bang with one of the queens of baking, cookbook author and MasterChef Australia Champion – Emelia Jackson. Emelia and Adam chat all things baking, what goes in to creating a such an iconic cookbook, and what inspires Emelia in the kitchen. Also keep an ear out for Emelia’s close encounter with Gordon Ramsay on the set of MasterChef, and Adam and Emelia’s thoughts on baking for the ‘algorithm.’ And of course, there are three scrumptious bakes to sink your sweet tooth into: Paris Brest Spiced Apple Cake Chocolate Chip Cookies Be sure to follow Emelia on Instagram - @emelia_jackson and keep an eye out for her new book - all about biscuits and cookies - hitting the shelves late-2024. We’re also kicking this season’s recipes off with a bang! Head to whatsadambaking.com for Adam’s Spiced Apple and Hazelnut Cake. This is a tender cake that has a layer of spiced apple baked in the middle. It also comes with a bonus recipe to use up any of the spiced apple filling you may have left over. Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries.

In part 2 of the Bakeology Festive Collection, Adam catches up with the fabulous Bec Reid and Tristan Meecham from All The Queens Men This episode is Bakeology at its best – Adam, Bec and Tristan explore how Christmases-past shake lose some of the most meaningful and gloriously ridiculous memories, as well as how special the act of passing recipes and food skills on to the people we love is. And of course there are plenty of laughs and festive food to boot, including: Parmesan and balsamic shortbread Cranachan Pear, rose and pistachio cake (with the ultimate secret ingredient!) Whole-roasted Miso Cauliflower Pink Pepper and Pineapple Pav Christmas cocktails And SO much more It’s a hilarious and heart-warming chat about the joy of coming together over food, and is guaranteed to keep you in the festive spirit. Check out All The Queens Men on Instagram at @allthequeensmen Find Adam on Instagram @whatsadambaking Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer, and Swinging Jingle Bells by T. Bless & the Professionals. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries.

It’s the final episode of season 1! To bring things home with a bang, Adam chats with comedian, dog lover and former chef Ivan Aristeguieta. This episode truly has it all. Laughs, stories of Ivan’s childhood in Venezuela, his love of food, and thoughtful reflections on Australian food and how all food is good – it all depends on the context. And of course, there are three scrumptious bakes to sink your sweet tooth into: Pound cake with Dulce de Leche Passionfruit mousse Floating island Be sure to follow Ivan on Instagram - @ivancomedy - and check out his comedy special on Paramount+ And this week’s recipe is so special – a Bienmesabe Cake. As soon as Ivan mentioned this cake, I knew I had to find out more and try to make one. It’s a cloud-light sponge soaked in a coconut syrup, filled with a coconut custard and covered in torched Italian meringue. You can find the recipe at whatsadambaking.com/recipes. Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries.

In episode six, Adam is joined by his friend and International Party DJ, YO! MAFIA. For over 20 years YO! MAFIA has wowed audiences the world over headlining festivals and touring with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga and Missy Elliot. Dust off your headphones and settle in for a hilarious, neon-coloured chat about the DJ life, growing up in a Greek family and how MAFIA befriended culinary icon Nigella Lawson. And of course, there are three scrumptious bakes to sink your sweet tooth into: Smurf birthday cake Chocolate gateau Kourambiethes You can keep up with YO! MAFIA on Instragram @yomafia_ or her website www.yomafia.com.au Visit www.whatsadambaking.com/recipes to find the recipe from this episode – the classic festive Greek biscuit Kourambiethes. Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries.

In episode four of Bakeology, Adam chats with the original Cakeboi and former MasterChef Australia contestant, Reece Hignell. Reece was recently in Melbourne for his first ever inter-state pop up and found the time to chat with Adam between bakes. This funny, meandering chat covers everything from keeping classic baking alive, to World Pride, to the classic 90s film Clueless. And of course, there are the three mouth-watering bakes that lead to these stories: - Sponge Cake - Lemon Tart - Vegan baking Visit www.instagram.com/whatsadambaking to find the how-to video from this episode, which is all about lining your tart tins with confidence! Bakeology design and artwork by Brad from ThreeFourLeft. Bakeology theme music: Sugar Cubes by Avener Kelmer. Sourced from Artlist. Bakeology is not affiliated with The Great Australian Bake Off or any of its subsidiaries.