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This week we make kruschiki from Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik. We also discuss first person narration, Totlandia by Josie Brown and The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale.

This is our favorite of the Harry Potter Books, and features a dessert we’ve been curious about for years, Treacle Tart! We’ve also added a new segment where we talk different topics in books, this week is when to stop buying books. Check out our recipe and buy your own treacle here Tate & Lyle, Syrup Golden, 454 Gram. We earn a small amount from purchases made by following our links.

You heard it here first, or maybe second if you follow us on Instagram. We’re back! This is just a little update on what we’ve been up to before we jump right back in next week with Treacle Tart from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

In this episode Kitty and Eve eat too much chocolate as they discuss Cupcakes, Trinkets and Other Deadly Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge a fun fast paced urban fantasy.

In this episode we follow Susan Elizabeth Phillips on a crazy journey through her book The Great Escape, and we manage to bake some pretty good oatmeal bread along the way!

In this episode we visit a classic recipe with a new take from Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke. If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries and warm cookies this is the book for you!

In this episode we flash back to the early 2000’s for some awesome fashion choices, what it was like to be in High School and we stop to eat some german pancakes along the way while we read Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty.

In this episode we get lost in The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen and we try our hand at baking a hummingbird cake.

In this episode we talk all things cupcakes (and frosting!) and dive into Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs.

In this episode we discuss The Secret Ingredient of Wishes by Susan Bishop Crispell and we fry up some Oreos.

In this episode we read Sarah Dessen's novel, Along for the Ride. The only thing sweeter than this story is the pie it inspired us to bake!

On this episode we delve into Alice by Christina Henry. This is a dark, exciting and compelling Alice in Wonderland retelling that we were unable to put down. We also managed to bake some adorable and delicious rose tea cakes inspired by Cheshire.

In this episode we make ice cream, and an ice cream flavored fudge, inspired by The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay. We love this young adult sweet, dark and beautiful romance. We love this book, possibly more than we love ice cream, which is saying something! At the end of the episode we reveal the book not just for the next episode but the following episode as well to give you the chance to read along with us!

In this episode we discuss The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden and we take on baking Medovik, a type of Russian honey cake. This book is an epic tale of the old clashing with the new. Listen to the end for extra entries into our giveaway, and to hear Eve's book pick for our next episode!

This episode we make brown bread with honey inspired by Uprooted by Naomi Novik.  We love fantasy world, magic and romance of this book and we barely managed to stop eating this delicious bread long enough to record! We also announce our very first giveaway, to enter go to our website www.freshbakedbooks.com

This week we made Fig and Pepper Bread from First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen. Which sister won the bread showdown? Who is fig and who is pepper? Who likes fig and who likes pepper? Join us for the answers as we explore the magical world created in one of our favorite books.

This week we discuss Sugar by Kimberly Stuart and the Molten Chocolate Cakes it inspired us to bake.  This is a sweet, fun and romantic story of a professional pastry chef. We created a simple but good chocolate cake which is perfect for a romantic dinner at home or a way to impress your guests at your next dinner party.

This week we discuss Boy Meets Girl by Meg Cabot.  This is a fun, quick read and it includes several recipes in its pages.  We took a stab at our own version of Ginger Snaps, and tested out Mrs. Lopez's cookies as well!

Our first full episode is now available. Listen as we discuss Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn and the mini eclairs it inspired!

This is the very first episode of the Fresh Baked Books Podcast! Get to know a little bit about us and the show. Please send any feedback to FreshBakedBooks@gmail.com Enjoy!