Procrastibaking

Our Midwest season wouldn’t be complete without this one! Rachel sits down with Shauna Sever, baker and author of Midwest Made , for a special conversation all about Midwestern baking. After spending plenty of time baking through her book in our Procrastibaking Book Club , we’re going straight to the source to talk about the recipes, traditions, and stories that make Midwest baking so special. It’s the perfect conversation for our Midwest season!

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Our Midwest saga is just around the corner—but first, we're taking a trip down memory lane! Join us as we revisit our Procrastibaking Book Club segments inspired by Shauna Sever's Midwest Made . It's the first installment of our two-part Midwest Made Replay series, celebrating the recipes, stories, and bakes that started it all!

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In this episode, it’s a Merry Midyear as Rachel and Luisa once again bring a little Christmas cheer to the middle of summer! In their Around the World – Christmas segment, Rachel bakes traditional German Pfeffernüsse cookies, while Luisa makes Swiss chocolate almond cookies. Then, they sit down with baker and author Maxine Scheckter to chat about her new book, Patisserie Made Simple: The Art of Petits Gateaux . From festive flavors to elegant pastries, this episode proves that it’s never the wrong season for great baking!

In this episode, it’s A Little Heat, A Lot of Sweet as Rachel and Luisa return to Play with Pyro ! Rachel bakes a traditional French Far Breton, while Luisa makes mini blueberry lemon tarts topped with beautifully torched meringue. Then, in Meaning to Make , they finally cross a few long-awaited recipes off their baking bucket lists. Luisa tackles millionaire shortbread cookies (think: a very fancy Twix), while Rachel takes on Jürgen Krauss’ decadent Black Forest Cake. From flame-kissed finishes to dream bakes finally brought to life, this episode is packed with sweet inspiration!

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In this episode, Rachel and Luisa dive into unpopular baking opinions straight from Reddit (brace yourselves), then go tiny with a listener challenge from Facebook: mini, layered desserts! Luisa makes a mini salted caramel apple cheesecake trifle, while Rachel builds blackberry cheesecake brownie trifles topped with pistachio mousseline. Expect hot takes, little cups of chaos, and big dessert energy in miniature form!

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In this episode, Rachel and Luisa are back with another Roll the Dice Challenge —and the dice demand cookies… with spice! Rachel rolls her way into cinnamon-sugar bliss with churro cookies, while Luisa goes bold with chocolate garam masala cookies. Then, inspired by The Great British Bake Off , they take on a showstopper-level bake: soufflé. Expect sweet heat, big flavor swings, and a little kitchen suspense!

In this episode, Rachel and Luisa are back for another round of Play with Pyro. Because if there’s a kitchen torch involved, Luisa is there . Rachel makes a classic buttermilk pie, while Luisa bakes guava shortbread cookies topped with torched meringue for a fiery finish. Then it’s time for Meaning to Make , where they finally tackle bakes they’ve been dreaming about for ages: Rachel whips up spiced pumpkin buns, and Luisa celebrates her birthday the best way possible... By baking her own pistachio lemon cake. Expect cozy flavors, big goals, and a little controlled chaos!

In this episode, Rachel and Luisa embrace a little Suffering for the Sponge as they tackle a Great British Bake-Off–inspired bake: orange cardamom steamed sponges. Then it’s time for Would You Rather? , where the challenges get increasingly intricate. Rachel dares Luisa to choose between a croissant loaf or an intricately designed pie... Luisa goes for the croissant loaf. Meanwhile, Luisa challenges Rachel to pick between torta della nonna and maritozzo, and Rachel opts for the maritozzo. Expect bold flavors, ambitious bakes, and plenty of good-natured suffering along the way!

In this episode, Rachel and Luisa Light It Up —and yes, there’s fire involved. 🔥 In true Luisa fashion (she definitely isn’t a pyromaniac… probably), the hosts break out the kitchen torch for two flame-kissed desserts: Rachel makes honey goat cheese–stuffed caramelized figs, and Luisa torches sweet potato casserole cookies topped with mini marshmallows. Plus, inspired by the newest season of The Great British Bake Off , they tackle savory pull-apart monkey bread. Luisa goes bold with a jalapeño cream cheese version, while Rachel makes three biscuit-dough variations: parmesan, green onion, and rosemary. Get ready for cozy bakes, big flavor, and a little controlled chaos!

It’s Day 12—the final day of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar —and we’re ending our countdown with one last batch of holiday magic! 🎄🍪 This throwback segment from season 7, features another entry in our Christmas Cookie Collection : Luisa bakes bright, citrusy blood orange olive oil cookies, while Rachel gets festive (and fancy!) with embossed gingerbread. The perfect sweet send-off just two days before Christmas!

It’s Day 10 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar —and this one’s a full-sized, brand-new episode! Rachel and Luisa continue their Around the World – Christmas segment with international holiday sweets: Luisa bakes Orahnjača, a beloved Croatian walnut roll, while Rachel makes Norwegian Mint Balls. Then it’s time for Meaning to Make , where they finally tackle bakes they’ve been meaning to try—Rachel goes for Chocolate Gingerbread, and Luisa makes stunning edible chocolate pinecones. Passport optional, sweet tooth required!

It’s Day 9 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar ! 🎄🍪 Today we’re rewinding back to the Season 7 premiere , where Rachel and Luisa debut their Christmas Cookie Collection segment. Because why wait until December to bake spirits bright, year round? For the very first entry in the series, Rachel makes festive stained glass cookies, while Luisa whips up swirled Christmas cookies. It’s the kickoff to a season full of merry mix-ins, holiday classics, and cookie goals!

It’s Day 8 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar ! Today’s mini episode is another special clip from our Procrastibaking Christmas Party livestream. This time featuring guest Carrie from Cookbook Divas ! Carrie joins Rachel and Luisa to review holiday baking cookbooks, share what makes a Christmas cookbook truly worth baking from, and help you find the perfect festive inspiration for your own kitchen. Cozy up and get ready to add a few titles to your holiday wish list!

It’s Day 7 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar , and today we’re heading to the North Pole. By way of the movies! In this Dessert and a Movie segment from Season 3, Rachel and Luisa take on the ultimate challenge: recreating Buddy the Elf’s infamous syrup-covered spaghetti… but as an actually edible cookie. Pop Tarts? Check. M&Ms? Check. Maple syrup? Of course! Grab your candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup. It’s time to cookie-fy a Christmas classic!