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December 17, 2024 34 mins

Episode 99 Cookies, Swaps, and Holiday Hacks: Expert Baking Tips from Hetal Vasavada

 

Get ready to elevate your holiday baking! In this episode of the Happy Hostess podcast, Kristie LaLonde interviews,  MasterChef alum and Desi Bakes author Hetal Vasavada. Hetal her favorite cookie recipes, foolproof tips for organizing a memorable cookie swap, and essential baking hacks every host needs to know. Whether you’re a first-time baker or a seasoned pro, Hetal’s advice will help you create delicious treats and unforgettable holiday moments. Plus, discover how you can use your entertaining and  baking skills  to support a meaningful cause this season!

 

Hetal Vasavada is a Bay Area-based cookbook author and blogger at Milk and Cardamom. Her recipes have been featured in New York Times, Food & Wine, and Bon Appetit. Her cookbook was named one of the best cookbooks of 2019 by the San Francisco Chronicle and The Washington Post.

~Resources~ 

Desi Bakes by Hetal Vasavada

Cookies For Kids Cancer: 

https://cookiesforkidscancer.org/

 

Challenge Butter: 

https://challengedairy.com/

Connect with Hetal Vasavade:  

milkandcardamom.com

milkandcardamomsweets.com

 

Happy Hostess

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