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BakeologyS3 Ep6: The 2024 Festive CollectionThings are getting festive this week in Bakeology’s first ever Christmas clip show!
Like the ghost of Christmas past from a Muppet’s Christmas Carol, Adam takes you on a journey into the Bakeology archives and relive the magic of some of your favourite guests. You can expect never-before heard clips from:
Emiko Davies
Natalie Paull
Rachel Khoo
Tegan Higginbotham
Martin Sorge
Kara Monssen
AJ Lamarque
Suren Jayemanne
Laura Foo
You can find Adam’s newsletter on Substack (called Adam’s Tasting Notes) and follow him on Instagram @whatsadambaking.
Bakeology design an...
2024-12-1035 min
BakeologyS3 Ep5: Tomek MossakowskiThis 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 uncove...
2024-12-0354 min
BakeologyS3 Ep4: 2024 Great Australian Bake Off Finalists - Arvin, Elliot and DimiFresh from the Grand Finale of the Great Australian Bake Off, Arvin, Elliot and Dimi reunite to spill some behind-the-scenes tea and tell Adam about their experience in the Bake Off shed.
You’ll also get to know these three incredible bakers a bit more as they create their perfect high tea based around three delicious themes:
A bake that represents their childhood
Their favourite bake from their time in the shed
The favourite food from overseas
Keep up to date with this year’s finalists on Instagram:
Arvin – @arvin.bakes
Elliot - @feedingbrief
Dimi...
2024-11-2659 min
BakeologyS3 Ep3: Emiko DaviesThis 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...
2024-11-1957 min
BakeologyS3 Ep2: Natalie PaullThis week Adam is joined by cook book author and Australian Baking Icon Natalie Paull, AKA Beatrix Bakes.
Over a breakfast of cake and biscuits, Adam and Nat chat about her early baking adventures, the secrets to a perfect sponge and the joys of sharing baking wisdom and recipes. They also discuss why the provenance of a recipe is so important, and in the battle of classic Australian bakes Nat determines the ultimate Australian Bakery food
And don’t forget the genres of bakes Nat chose:
Cheesecakes
Fluffy Cakes
Fruity bakes
You can fo...
2024-11-121h 04
BakeologyS3 Ep1: Rachel KhooClass 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 pleasures – 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...
2024-11-0557 min
BakeologyBakeology Season 3 PreviewClass is back in session and it’s once again time explore of how food shapes who we, in Season 3 of Bakeology.
I’m still your host, Adam Miller, and this season we heading on quite the adventure as Bakeology goes global!
Guests this season include:
Rachel Khoo
Natalie Paull
Emiko Davies
Tomek Mossakowski
And many more to be announced!
I can’t wait to share this delicious adventure with you, with new episodes dropping weekly from early November.
2024-10-3003 min
BakeologyS2 Ep8: Suren JayemanneThis 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 liv...
2024-04-2957 min
BakeologyS2 Ep7: Vanessa CalafioreOver a cup of tea and giant pieces of Panettone, Adam sits down with content creator and the host of the ‘Here We Go’ web series, Vanessa Calafiore.
Vanessa’s story and outlook on life is incredibly inspiring. She’s not had an easy life, but it’s one that has been filled with the love of her family and close friends, and this beautifully intertwines with the memories of food and baking that they talk about.
But it’s not all serious business! There’s impassioned debate about croissants, gingerbread houses, focaccia, AND the return of a sp...
2024-04-221h 02
Little Pudding Bake ChatAdam Miller of Bakeology and What's Adam Baking?Lots of you will recognise Adam Miller from the final of the Great Australian Bake Off last year, where he narrowly missed out on taking home the fancy cake stand to his good mate Laura Foo. During his time in that most fabulous of baking tents, Adam turned out literal show stoppers like his Margarita Cake and his take on the classic from every good childhood - the Chocolate Bavarian Tart. But it is since the show wrapped that he's making his mark in the baking world with his What's Adam Baking insta feed and his baking podcast, Bakeology. A...
2024-04-1647 min
BakeologyS2 Ep6: Kara MonssenAdam 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 fo...
2024-04-1550 min
BakeologyS2 Ep5: AJ LamarqueToday Adam’s chatting with writer, comedian, producer and presenter - the charmingly fabulous AJ Lamarque
When AJ’s not on the comedy stage, mentoring up-and-coming comedians or studying Egyptology, he loves spending time in the kitchen.
In the lead up to his brand new comedy show for the 2024 Sydney Comedy Festival, AJ sat down with Adam to discuss everything from what was on his menu growing up in London, sweet treats from the Caribbean, his food experiences at Boarding School in the US, to his thoughts on baking and cooking with bugs!
2024-04-0851 min
BakeologyS2 Ep 4: Martin SorgeAdam’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 the...
2024-04-0153 min
BakeologyFun Size Bakeology - The sweet tooth is out thereWelcome to the very first fun size episode of Bakeology!
We join Tegan and Adam in the middle of their conversation about all things science fiction. While there’s limited baking chat, these short outtakes reveal some insightful and chuckle-worthy anecdotes that would have otherwise been lost to the baking cosmos.
Set your phasers to fun and may the forks be with you!
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...
2024-03-2711 min
BakeologyS2 Ep 3: Tegan HigginbothamToday 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...
2024-03-2554 min
BakeologyS2 Ep 2: Paola BacchiaAdam is joined this week by the divine Paola Bacchia. Since 2011, Paola has been capturing the beauty of Italian food and culture through her blog Italy on My Mind. Through photos, recipes and four incredible cookbooks filled with stunning stories from her family and people across Italy, Paola has built a beautiful community who all share a love for good food and Italian culture.
Settle in for a deep dive into Italian culture, an exploration of Paola’s life growing up in Italy AND the suburbs of Melbourne, and some of the most delicious foods in...
2024-03-1858 min
BakeologyS2 Ep 1: Emelia JacksonWelcome 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 th...
2024-03-1144 min
BakeologyBakeology Season 2 PreviewBakeology is back!
That’s right, your favourite podcast returns for another season exploring how food shapes who we are, with a no soggy bottom guarantee.
New episodes drop weekly from early March.
2024-02-2801 min
BakeologyS1 Ep10: The Festive Collection with All The Queens MenIn 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 ul...
2023-12-1043 min
BakeologyS1 Ep 9: The Festive Collection with Laura FooThe Bakeology Festive Collection is here to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
In the first of two festive specials, Adam catches up with Bakeology's first-ever guest and winner of the Great Australian Bake Off, Laura Foo.
This episode is jam-packed with festive cheer, giggles and Christmas baking and food ideas, from edible gifts, emergency desserts to iconic meal ideas to include on your Christmas lunch table. Adam and Laura also reminisce about their Christmases growing up and their favourite Christmas Carols in a Final Course with a festive twist!
It’s...
2023-12-0340 min
BakeologyS1 Ep 8: Ivan AristeguietaIt’s the final episode of season 1! To bring things home with a bang, Adam chats with comedian, dog lover and self-confessed food nerd Ivan Aristeguieta.
This episode truly has it all. Laughs, stories of Ivan’s childhood in Venezuela, his love of food, as well as an exploration of Venezuelan dishes Adam has never heard of.
Ivan also shares his thoughts on a how all food, regardless of it pedigree, has a place. It all depends on the context.
And there are of course three delicious bakes to salivate over:
Pound cake...
2023-10-0441 min
BakeologyS1 Ep 7: Hoda AlzubaidiAll aboard for a food safari like no other! In episode 7, Adam is joined by 2022 Great Australian Bake Off semi-finalist and food and travel queen, Hoda Alzubaidi.
Since her time in the Bake Off shed, Hoda has been setting the internet a-flame with mouthwatering bakes and iconic diaries of her travels around the world.
So ensure your seatbelt is fastened and your tray table is stowed, because this episode will leave you with a true feeling of wanderlust as Adam and Hoda chat about food from the Middle East to Fiji, Hoda’s travels, and wh...
2023-09-2736 min
BakeologyS1 Ep 6: YO! MAFIAIn 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
...
2023-09-2037 min
BakeologyS1 Ep 5: David AthertonIn Episode 5, Adam chats with Bakeology’s first international guest and winner of the Great British Bake Off 2019, David Atherton.
In this delicious episode, David talks about some of his overseas baking adventures, as well as what he’s been up to since his time in the shed including being one half of the Sticky Bun Boys.
Adam and David also discover they have far too much in common, including a penchant for carrot cake, playing with spices, versatile bakes and a love of boys called Nick.
And don’t forget the three yummy...
2023-09-1338 min
BakeologyS1 Ep 4: Reece HignellIn 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 over a celebratory wine. 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...
2023-09-0639 min
BakeologyS1 Ep 3: Cal WilsonIn episode three of Bakeology, Adam chats with comedic icon and cat lady from way back – Cal Wilson.
Cal shares her memories of growing up in New Zealand, her ‘OE’ in Europe and the trials and tribulations of children’s birthday cakes.
Adam and Cal also bond over their mutual inability to swim, and the joy of learning to swim as adults.
And of course, there are the three bakes that lead to these stories:
Gran Wilson’s baking
Bagels
Her son, Digby’s birthday cakes
Visit www.whatsadambaking.com/recipes to find the...
2023-08-3040 min
BakeologyS1 Ep 2: Darren PurcheseIn episode two of Bakeology, Adam chats with Bake Off judge and King of pastry, Darren Purchese.
They chat about their first memories of the Bake Off Shed, highlights from Darren’s years as a pastry chef, stories from running the Melbourne institution Burch and Purchese with his wife Cath, what’s on Darren’s perfect cheese board and so much more!
And of course, there are the three bakes that lead to these stories:
- Michele Bras Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding
- Canelé
- Coconut, Passionfruit, Ginger & Mint dessert...
2023-08-2441 min
BakeologyS1 Ep 1: Laura FooWelcome to the wonderful world of Bakeology! In this premiere episode Adam chats with the winner of the Great Australian Bake Off 2023 – Laura Foo.
They chat about how they found life in the iconic Bake Off shed, Laura’s recent trip to Singapore and her first job at a local bakery.
And of course they discuss three of Laura’s favourite bakes and the stories behind them:
Her Por Por’s Butter Cake
Apple cakes
Tiramisu
Find Laura online at www.lozfozbakes.com and Instagram @lozfozbakes.
Visit www.whatsadambaking.com to find the...
2023-08-1742 min
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