Holiday cookie season is around the corner, but first we’re taking a step back. We speak to cookie expert Jesse Szewczyk about everything you need to know about baking cookies. From types of cookies to cookie baking techniques, we get the lowdown on how to master all types of cookies, from everyday treats to holiday sweets.
About Our Guest: Jesse Szewczyk
Jesse Szewczyk is a food stylist and cookbook author based in New York. His work has been featured in Food Network, Food52, The Washington Post, The Kitchn, BuzzFeed, Tasty, Bake From Scratch, Apartment Therapy, and several other publications. He has spoken at several events including ones hosted by The James Beard Foundation and Random House Books and was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 of Food & Drink as well as a semifinalist for The Art of Platings 2021 Rising Talent List. He is the author of Tasty Pride, a collection of 75 recipes and stories from the queer food community that raised $50,000 for GLAAD, as well as Cookies: The New Classics. You can find Jesse on Instagram as @jesseszewczyk
Links From This Episode:
- Cookies: The New Classics by Jesse Szewczyk
- Jesse’s website
- Jesse on Instagram, where he’s @jesseszewczyk
- Chelsea Kyle, the amazing photographer who shot Cookies: The New Classics
- Use It Up: Fall Baking Staples with Genevieve Ko for more talk about baking cookies
- The Boy Who Bakes
- Jesse’s Cookie Club
Products From This Episode:
- Pumpkin Spice seasoning
- Tahini
- King Arthur Gluten-Free Flours and Cake Mixes
- Cup4Cup Gluten Free Flour
- Malted Milk Powder
- Demerara Sugar
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