She's My Cherry Pie

The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network

She’s My Cherry Pie is the ultimate podcast for bakers. Each week, baker, author & recipe developer Jessie Sheehan interviews world-class pastry chefs, bakers & culinary creatives and takes a deep dive into their signature baked goods. Tune in as Jessie serves up their favorite tips, techniques, and ingredients. Episodes drop each Saturday. Don’t miss a single slice. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

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165 episodes
Updated July 25

Episodes165

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Sep 20, 2025 · 48 min
Chocolate Madeleines With Food Writer Aleksandra Crapanzano
Today’s guest is Aleksandra Crapanzano—journalist, cookbook author, and screenwriter. Aleksandra grew up between New York and Paris, experiences that shaped her lifelong love of French food. She’s the author of several books, including her forthcoming, “Chocolat: Parisian Desserts and Other Delights.” Aleksandra joins host Jessie Sheehan to share memories of her Parisian childhood (and the beloved crêperie she and her dog frequented after school), her serendipitous path into food writing, and w
Sep 13, 2025 · 50 min
Classic Cheesecake With Baking Superstar & Author Sally McKenney
Beloved baker and blogger Sally McKenney of Sally’s Baking Addiction is back on the pod! Since launching her site over a decade ago, Sally has become one of the most trusted voices in home baking, with over 1,200 recipes, step-by-step tutorials, and expert tips that help bakers of all levels succeed in the kitchen. She’s also the author of four cookbooks, including her newest, “Sally’s Baking 101: Foolproof Recipes From Easy to Advanced.” Sally joins host Jessie Sheehan to share the secrets beh
Sep 6, 2025 · 44 min
Cheesy Pretzel Bearclaws With Kelly Mencin Of Radio Bakery
Today’s guest is Kelly Mencin, the culinary director and co-owner of Radio Bakery, one of New York City’s buzziest places. The Cleveland native is a veteran of Bouchon Bakery, Gramercy Tavern, and Rolo’s, and she opened the Brooklyn bakery with the Rolo’s team in 2023. It quickly drew lines down the block for its savory croissants and other laminated baked goods. Kelly joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss her journey from culinary school to fine dining to bakery success. She talks about her lo
Aug 30, 2025 · 43 min
Coconut Cake With The Cake Mix Doctor Anne Byrn
Today’s guest is Anne Byrn, a trusted voice in American and Southern baking. Best known for her bestselling “Cake Mix Doctor” cookbook series, Anne’s career spans from her early days working at the school newspaper to studying at La Varenne Culinary School in Paris to becoming an accomplished journalist and bestselling author. Her latest book, “Baking in the American South,” weaves together 200 recipes with the cultural history that shaped them. Anne joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her
Aug 23, 2025 · 48 min
Buttermilk Biscuits With Erika Council Of Bomb Biscuit Co.
Today’s guest is Erika Council, biscuit-maker extraordinaire and owner of Bomb Biscuit Co. in Atlanta. Erika’s fluffy, buttery biscuits have earned her fans far and wide, and she’s also the author of the cookbook “Still We Rise: A Love Letter to the Southern Biscuit with over 70 Sweet and Savory Recipes,” which is a tribute to her family’s deep roots in the South and her culinary heritage. Erika joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss her journey from pop-up baker to brick-and-mortar success, the
Aug 16, 2025 · 45 min
Rice Crispy Treats With Shilpa Uskokovic Of Bon Appétit & Hani’s Bakery
Today’s guest is Shilpa Uskokovic, senior food editor at Bon Appétit and co-owner of Hani’s Bakery in New York City. Shilpa is a Chennai-born CIA grad who worked in fine dining restaurants before transitioning to the test kitchen. She and her husband, Miro, own and operate Hani’s, a bakery in the East Village with nostalgic and seasonal treats. Shilpa joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her first bake (a Victoria sponge cake), the magic of Chennai tea stalls, Bon Appétit’s Bake Club, and wh
Aug 9, 2025 · 49 min
Mango Shortcakes With Food Writer Yewande Komolafe
Today’s guest is Yewande Komolafe—recipe developer, New York Times columnist, and author of “My Everyday Lagos,” a James Beard-nominated cookbook. In this episode, Yewande tells host Jessie Sheehan about her remarkable journey from growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, to building a life and establishing a career in food in the U.S. Yewande shares how her mother, who was a food scientist, inspired her love for flavor and about her transition from working in restaurants to food media. She also dishes on
Aug 2, 2025 · 51 min
Crostata With Food Stylist Victoria Granof
Today’s guest is Victoria Granof—the food stylist, creative director, and visionary behind some of the most beautiful cookbook photos and food campaigns around. Victoria joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her career, from her classical culinary training to working on projects for Vogue, Bon Appétit, and The New York Times, and her book, “Sicily, My Sweet: Love Notes to an Island, with Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Puddings, and Preserves.” Victoria also opens up about her deep love for Sicil
Jul 26, 2025 · 47 min
Pandan Honeycomb Cake With Lauren Tran Of Bánh By Lauren
Today’s guest is Lauren Tran, the owner and pastry chef behind Bánh by Lauren, the popular Vietnamese-American and French-inspired bakery in New York City’s Chinatown. Lauren’s menu is a love letter to tradition, family, and flavor with delicious treats like lychee raspberry macarons, steamed rice cakes, and pandan coconut chiffon cake. Lauren joins host Jessie Sheehan to share how she turned a pandemic pop-up into one of the city's most buzzed-about bakeries, the pie contest that helped launc
Jul 19, 2025 · 42 min
Salted Caramel Peach Pie With Maya-Camille Broussard Of Justice Of The Pies
We’re airing one of our favorite episodes—host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with pastry chef and pie expert Maya-Camille Broussard. Maya-Camille is the force behind Justice of the Pies bakery in Chicago and the “Justice of the Pies” baking book. She’s also part of the “squad” on “Bake Squad,” the Christina Tosi-hosted Netflix show. Maya-Camille joins Jessie to talk about all things pie—from cold countertops to using your fingers to mix ingredients. She reveals her love for canned peaches and wh
Jul 12, 2025 · 44 min
Radio Cherry Bombe: The Cake Picnic Phenomenon With Founder Elisa Sunga
Today, we’re airing a Radio Cherry Bombe episode with amateur baker and Google UX expert Elisa Sunga, the founder of Cake Picnic. She was hoping 15 folks would attend the very first Cake Picnic; more than 300 folks RSVP’d. The first rule of Cake Picnic is simple: “No cake, no entry.” Today, people are DM’ing and emailing her from around the world, asking for Elisa to bring Cake Picnic to their town. She already has a 7,000-person waitlist for the gathering scheduled for New York. Elisa joins
Jul 5, 2025 · 45 min
Strawberry Cake With Pastry Chef Lisa Donovan
Today’s guest is Lisa Donovan, the award-winning writer, pastry chef, and food columnist for The New York Times. Lisa’s culinary career has redefined what it means to be a Southern baker and her acclaimed memoir, “Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger,” is a must-read. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her childhood as an “Army brat” traveling around Europe and the U.S. and how she fell in love with food from a young age. She discusses her culinary career, what Southern “church cakes” are, and
Jun 28, 2025 · 53 min
Sour Cherry & Campari Galette With Cookbook Author Rebecca Firkser
Today’s guest is Rebecca Firkser—a Brooklyn-based recipe developer, writer, and food stylist. Rebecca’s debut cookbook, “Galette!: Sweet and Savory Recipes as Easy as Pie,” was just released and it’s an ode to the endlessly adaptable, always impressive pastry she calls the most “riffable” of all. Rebecca joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her path through the food world, her first galette (a plum beauty), and the special role her mom played in shaping her love of baking. Then, they dive i
Jun 21, 2025 · 46 min
Bundt Cakes With Baker Melanie Johnson
Today’s guest is Melanie Johnson, a baker, photographer, and food writer based in London. She’s also a columnist at Country Life magazine and the author of “Bundt: From Everyday Bakes to Fabulous Celebration Cakes.” Melanie joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her lifelong love of bundt cakes and why they’re the perfect baked good for beginner bakers. Then, the duo walk through Melanie’s Chocolate & Vanilla Marble Bundt with Milk Chocolate Glaze recipe, and she shares the secret to greasing
Jun 14, 2025 · 42 min
Catching Up With Joanne Chang Of Flour Bakery & Cafe
Today, we welcome back award-winning pastry chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur Joanne Chang to the show! Joanne is the force behind the beloved Flour Bakery & Cafe, which now boasts 10 locations across the Boston/Cambridge area, and the co-owner of Myers + Chang, a celebrated Asian fusion restaurant in Boston’s South End. Joanne joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her path from a childhood with few sweets to becoming one of America’s most respected bakers, her evolving menu at Flour—in
Jun 7, 2025 · 50 min
Spumoni Loaf With Renato Poliafito Of Ciao, Gloria & “Dolci!”
Today’s guest is Renato Poliafito, the creative force behind Ciao, Gloria, the beloved bakery and café in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, and Pasta Night, its cozy pasta-slinging counterpart right across the street. A two-time James Beard Award nominee and co-author of multiple cookbooks, Renato released his first solo book, “Dolci!: American Baking with an Italian Accent,” last year as a tribute to his Italian American roots and his deep affection for Italy. Renato joins host Jessie Sheehan to cha
May 31, 2025 · 45 min
SusieCakes’ Celebration Cake With Founder Susan Sarich
Today’s guest is Susan Sarich, founder and CEO of SusieCakes, the nostalgic bakery known for its made-from-scratch Americana desserts. Since opening the first SusieCakes’ location in 2006, Susan has expanded the brand across the U.S. with over 30 locations in California, Texas, and Tennessee. Susan joins host Jessie Sheehan to share the heartfelt story of how her two grandmothers inspired her baking career and her business. Then, the duo dives into SusieCakes’ signature Vanilla Celebration Cak
May 24, 2025 · 45 min
Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding With Baker & CEO Bobbie Lloyd
Today’s guest is Bobbie Lloyd, the CEO and Chief Baking Officer of the legendary Magnolia Bakery in New York City. Bobbie is also a cookbook author, and her latest book, “The Magnolia Bakery Handbook Vol. 2: Icebox Desserts,” was released earlier this year. Bobbie joins host Jessie Sheehan to share the origin story of the bakery and how it became a global dessert empire, including how the show “Sex and the City” turned it from a local cupcake shop to an international sensation. Bobbie also wa
May 17, 2025 · 51 min
Ice Cream Drumsticks With Pooja Bavishi Of Malai
Today’s guest is entrepreneur and ice cream queen Pooja Bavishi of Malai Ice Cream, a Brooklyn-based brand redefining frozen desserts with bold South Asian flavors. She’s also the author of the new cookbook “Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian flavors.” Pooja joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her chai-inspired “hybrid identity,” her passion for experimenting with unconventional flavor pairings, and the ginger and star anise ice creams that sparked the inspiration to create Mal
May 10, 2025 · 53 min
Blueberry Pie With Pastry Chef Nicole Rucker Of Fat + Flour
Today’s guest is Nicole Rucker, the award-winning pastry chef and owner of L.A.’s cult-favorite bakery Fat + Flour. Nicole is also the author of the new cookbook, “Fat + Flour: The Art of a Simple Bake.” Nicole joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about falling out of love with baking during the pandemic and how her new book helped her rediscover the joy in it. She breaks down her revolutionary “cold butter method” for foolproof pie dough and walks Jessie through her Blueberry with Lavender and C

She's My Cherry Pie

Chocolate Madeleines With Food Writer Aleksandra Crapanzano

Classic Cheesecake With Baking Superstar & Author Sally McKenney

Cheesy Pretzel Bearclaws With Kelly Mencin Of Radio Bakery

Coconut Cake With The Cake Mix Doctor Anne Byrn

Buttermilk Biscuits With Erika Council Of Bomb Biscuit Co.

Rice Crispy Treats With Shilpa Uskokovic Of Bon Appétit & Hani’s Bakery

Mango Shortcakes With Food Writer Yewande Komolafe

Crostata With Food Stylist Victoria Granof

Pandan Honeycomb Cake With Lauren Tran Of Bánh By Lauren

Salted Caramel Peach Pie With Maya-Camille Broussard Of Justice Of The Pies

Radio Cherry Bombe: The Cake Picnic Phenomenon With Founder Elisa Sunga

Strawberry Cake With Pastry Chef Lisa Donovan

Sour Cherry & Campari Galette With Cookbook Author Rebecca Firkser

Bundt Cakes With Baker Melanie Johnson

Catching Up With Joanne Chang Of Flour Bakery & Cafe

Spumoni Loaf With Renato Poliafito Of Ciao, Gloria & “Dolci!”

SusieCakes’ Celebration Cake With Founder Susan Sarich

Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding With Baker & CEO Bobbie Lloyd

Ice Cream Drumsticks With Pooja Bavishi Of Malai

Blueberry Pie With Pastry Chef Nicole Rucker Of Fat + Flour