Bakeology

S3 Ep6: The 2024 Festive Collection

Things 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 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.

S3 Ep5: Tomek Mossakowski

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.

S3 Ep4: 2024 Great Australian Bake Off Finalists - Arvin, Elliot and Dimi

Fresh 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 - celebratebydimi
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.’
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.

S3 Ep3: Emiko Davies

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.

S3 Ep2: Natalie Paull

This 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 follow Nat on Instagram @beatrixbakes  
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.
 
Follow Adam on Instagram @whatsadambaking
Check out Adam's website 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.

S3 Ep1: Rachel Khoo

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 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 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.

Bakeology Season 3 Preview

Class 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.

S2 Ep8: Suren Jayemanne

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

S2 Ep7: Vanessa Calafiore

Over 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 special musical segment from Bakeology season 1.
And don’t forget the three bakes:
Panettone
Focaccia
Banana Cake
You can find Vanessa on Instagram and Facebook @vanessacalafiore. Be sure to also check out Vanessa’s ‘Here We Go’ web series on YouTube – as you know the first season is all about food, with the new second season starting in late June 2024.
 
We’ve gone choc-chip cookie mad with this week’s recipes. Keep an eye out on the socials to see Vanessa and I make a batch of the baking queen and friend of Bakeology Emelia Jackson’s famous choc-chip cookies. But because one recipe is never enough, so I’ve also dug into the archives and found the choc-chip cookie recipe my Mum used to bake from the Women’s Weekly Biscuit Cook Book. These are classic little cookies that I’ve taken some delicious creative license with, so be sure to check that recipe out on my Instagram @whatsadambaking and 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

S2 Ep6: Kara Monssen

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