Rebecca Blackwell

Welcome to another episode of "Dishing with Stephanie's Dish." Today, we're thrilled to talk with Rebecca Blackwell, a recipe developer, Substack writer, and published cookbook author of the “Lets Get Lost Cookbook”. Rebecca shares her fascinating journey of selling her possessions to live and travel full-time in an RV with her husband.

Join us as we dive into Rebecca's upcoming cookbook, "Let's Get Lost," her inspirational journey of writing and recipe development, and the launch of the “Lost Supper Club.”

We'll explore how she balances creativity and connection while on the road, finding community through food, and the power of diverse culinary experiences that make the world feel a little bit smaller and certainly more delicious. Get ready for a heartwarming discussion about food, community, and life's unexpected adventures!

Here is a recipe from the book

This is an upside down cake, with a sticky caramel date mixture that’s baked on the bottom of the cake but is then flipped over to become the top. The batter is flavored with pureed dates, an entire orange, a bit of miso, and a lot of vanilla.

Wait. Miso? I fell in love with miso in baking after making the Miso Maple Loaf in Baking With Dori and I haven’t looked back. Just as it does in savory dishes, miso adds layers of complex flavor, including a hint of umami - and a little umami is always a good thing, even in sweet treats.

Candied pistachios add some crunch, and I would like to mention that if you want any leftover for the actual cake it’s wise to make extra because you and everyone around you will find them irresistible.

It’s also worth mentioning that one of our Lost Supper Club guests (you know who you are, Narissa) actually squealed with delight after tasting this cake. Like an actual, alarmingly loud, squeal. It was really more of a scream, and I can’t imagine a higher endorsement.

Orange and date cake with candied pistachios

Ingredients

For the caramel and date glaze:

* 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

* 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar, light or dark

* 1 tablespoon corn syrup

* 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

* 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, OR 1/2 teaspoon table salt

* 8 ounces dates (about 1 cup), pits removed, cut into bite-size pieces

For the cake:

* 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

* 1 3/4 tsp baking powder

* 1/4 tsp baking soda

* 1/4 tsp salt

* 1 medium to large size orange

* 1/2 cup brown sugar, light or dark

* 1 stick (4 ounces/ 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

* 1/4 cup white miso

* 2 large eggs, at room temperature

* 8 ounces (about 1 cup) dates, pits removed

* 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

* 1/3 cup plain, unsweetened greek yogurt, whole milk or 2%

* 1/2 cup orange marmalade

Instructions:

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