She's My Cherry Pie

• Apollonia Poilâne On Family Legacy & The Magic Of Bread

  Today’s guest is Apollonia Poilâne, the third-generation baker and CEO of the legendary Parisian boulangerie Poilâne. Apollonia joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her extraordinary journey—from taking over the family bakery at just 18 years old to honoring and evolving a legacy that dates back to 1932. The duo dive into her life growing up between French and American cultures, the creative influence of her parents, and the secrets behind Poilâne’s world-famous miche and sablés. Plus, they talk about her cookbook, her love for art, and how she’s bringing timeless tradition into the future.Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.To get the Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Apollonia: Instagram, Poilâne, "Poilâne" bookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

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• Fruit Cobblers With Benjamina Ebuehi Of “The Great British Bake Off”

  We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with baker and cookbook author Benjamina Ebuehi. Benjamina was a finalist on “The Great British Bake Off,” where she stood out for her approachable and creative recipes. Since then, she’s written three baking books, including her latest, “I’ll Bring Dessert,” which celebrates shareable recipes and simple treats perfect for entertaining.Benjamina tells Jessie about her time on the beloved British baking show, her tips for make-ahead desserts, and the distinction between a cobbler and a crisp. Plus, they take a deep dive into Benjamina’s recipe for Tarragon Plum Cobbler from “I’ll Bring Dessert.” Click here for Benjamina’s Tarragon Plum Cobbler recipe. Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.To get the Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Benjamina: Instagram, website, “I’ll Bring Dessert” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

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• Bibingka With Abi Balingit Of “Mayumu”

  We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with cookbook author and blogger Abi Balingit of The Dusky Kitchen. Abi is known for her flavorful, fun desserts, inspired by her American upbringing and Filipino heritage. She channeled all of this in her debut cookbook, “Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed,” which won the James Beard Award for Emerging Voice. Abi was also featured on the cover of Cherry Bombe’s Creative Class Issue. Abi joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her horchata bibingka from the book, including how she came up with her unique twist on the traditional savory Filipino dessert. The duo also chat about Abi’s career path, the pasalubong treat boxes that she started baking in 2020, and how she landed a book deal through social media.Subscribe to our baking newsletter.To get the Creative Class Issue, click here. To get the Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Abi: Instagram, “Mayumu” cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

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• Plantain Sticky Buns With Pastry Chef Paola Velez Of “Bodega Bakes”

  We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with Paola Velez, pastry chef and co-founder of Bakers Against Racism, the global bake sale that raised over $2.5 million for social justice causes. She’s also the author of “Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store.”Paola joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk all about her book, which she describes as a love letter to both her Dominican heritage and her New York City roots. She shares stories about her childhood growing up in the Bronx, visiting her local bodega and the Stella D’oro factory, and how her mom’s love for Guy Fieri inspired her plantain sticky buns. Then, the duo walk through Paola’s recipe for the buns, which she has become quite known for. Click here for Paola’s Plantain Sticky Buns recipe.To get our new Love Issue, click here. Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Paola: Instagram, Bakers Against Racism, website, “Bodega Bakes” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes" cookbook

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• Modern Layer Cakes With Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz

  We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with self-taught pastry chef, community activist, and Cherry Bombe Magazine cover star Natasha Pickowicz. Natasha is known for her unique take on cake baking and decorating, and she’s built a cult following for her minimalist creations with maximum flavor. Natasha tells Jessie about her cake-making approach, which she outlines in her book, “More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community.” They also talk about the Planned Parenthood bake sales that Natasha organized in New York for several years. Natasha shares her soak secrets, love of textured fillings, thoughts on sheet pans and cake stands, frosting philosophy, preferred egg-separating technique, and her belief that time is a crucial ingredient.  Click here for Natasha’s Passion Fruit, Coconut & Tequila Layered Cake recipe.For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click hereTo get our new Love Issue, click hereSubscribe to our baking newsletterVisit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Natasha: Instagram, “More Than Cake” cookbook, websiteMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

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