Bakeology

S1 Ep 7: Hoda Alzubaidi

All 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 what it was like coming to Australia from Iran as an 8-year-old.
 
And of course, there are three scrumptious bakes to sink your sweet tooth into:
Baklava
Persian Love Cake
Gooey Lemon Cake
Be sure to follow Hoda on Instagram - @hoda_alzubaidi
I’m so excited about this week’s recipe – so much so there’s two of them! Inspired by our chat about baklava, I’ve created Baklava Ice Cream Cups that you can fill with your favourite ice cream, or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can also make my Burnt Honey and Rose No-Churn Ice Cream. Both of these recipes are so easy to make, and you can find them here – www.whatsadambaking.com/recipes
 
 
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.

S1 Ep 6: YO! MAFIA

In 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
You can keep up with YO! MAFIA on Instragram @yomafia_ or her website www.yomafia.com.au
Visit www.whatsadambaking.com/recipes to find the recipe from this episode – the classic festive Greek biscuit Kourambiethes.
 
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.

S1 Ep 5: David Atherton

In 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 bakes:
Carrot Cake
Cinnamon Rolls
Flap Jacks
You can find David on Instagram at @nomadbakerdavid, and his podcast Sticky Bun Boys where all good podcasts are found. Why not listen after this episode of Bakeology?
And don't forget to visit www.whatsadambaking.com/recipes to find the recipe from this episode – Adam’s ultimate Carrot Cake with brown butter cream cheese icing and ginger salted caramel.
 
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.

S1 Ep 4: Reece Hignell

In 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 this episode, which is all about lining your tart tins with confidence!
 
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.

S1 Ep 3: Cal Wilson

In 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 recipe from this episode based on Gran Wilson’s forcer biscuits.
 
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.

S1 Ep 2: Darren Purchese

In 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 - the iconic creation from Burch and Purchese
 
Follow along with Darren’s culinary adventures at www.studiokitchen.com and find his epic playlists on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/2yrs9c3ay7evrugj1qi22zp76?si=4a7e91df715640b3
 
Visit www.whatsadambaking.com/recipes to find the recipe from this episode based on Darren’s Coconut, Passionfruit, Coconut and Mint dessert.
 
 
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.

S1 Ep 1: Laura Foo

Welcome 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 recipe from this episode based on Laura’s Por Por’s iconic butter cake.
 
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.

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