Food for Body, Mind, and Spirit

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Oct 4^th Recipes Start Here

Oct 4^th Podcast

Link to Buzzsprout Podcast

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Timeless Classic Cookies Reimagined

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Want to make some cookie magic this upcoming baking season and create some buzz?

This time on Food for Body, Mind and Spirit we’re exploring Timeless Classic Cookies Reimagined, and it seems to me, America’s Test Kitchen has been having a fun time creating the go-to resource we all need now.
I sat down (virtually) with Stephanie Pixley, deputy food editor of ATK’s books team, and culinary producer of Cook’s Country. She’s the kind of person who lights up talking about baking projects, and she walked me through The New Cookie, their brand-new collection that takes everything we love about traditional cookies and gives them a fresh, modern glow-up.

We’re craving the Triple Gingerbread Cookies which have a bright citrus lift with a sleek two-tone white chocolate dip; Brown Sugar Milk Tea Cookies that taste like your favorite boba shop; as well as the deep-violet Ube Crinkle Cookies with their irresistible chewy-fudgy centers.

This cookie recipe collection is ready to roll into your kitchen, and into your next gathering.

Listen to the full conversation with Stephanie and get a closer look at these three sneak peek recipes that prove the classics still have plenty of new tricks up their sleeves.

Ready to bake a little differently? Let’s go.

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Stephanie Pixley

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Stephanie Pixley who is the deputy food editor of America’s Test Kitchen books’ team and culinary producer of the Cook’s Country TV Show.

The New Cookie Book will shake up your cookie baking with 150 foolproof bakery-quality cookie recipes that feature exciting flavors, lush textures, and irresistible comforts from America’s Test Kitchen.

Available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine bookstores across the country.

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Triple Citrus Gingerbread with White Chocolate Cookies

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What America’s Test Kitchen says about this recipe:  “We love gingerbread but if we’re going to bake it every year, we think it needs an exciting update. These cookies are … enlivened with bright, surprising flavor from lemon, lime, and orange zests…These updated gingerbreads deserve something different than piped icing. Dipping them in two tones of white chocolate gives them a striking, modern look; plus, the white chocolate tempers some of the punch and pucker.

pdf for Copy of Recipe – Triple Citrus  Gingerbread with White Chocolate Cookies

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Brown Sugar Milk Tea Cookies

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What America’s Test Kitchen says about  this recipe: “ This chewy, rich, black tea–scented cookie takes inspiration from the incredible flavor of brown sugar milk tea, a boba shop favorite…We were able to approximate the super deep, dark Taiwanese sugar, by adding molasses to a dark brown sugar cookie base for lots of extra depth and chew. Infusing the butter with tea leaves gives the most pronounced tea aroma and flavor to counterbalance the sugar. A final milky glaze brings the concept together for a surprising treat”.

pdf for Copy of Recipe – Brown Sugar Milk Tea Cookies

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Ube Crinkle Cookies

What America’s Test Kitchen says about  this recipe: “Ube extract and ube halaya (a Filipino ingredient that is essentially a cooked-down, concentrated jam of sweetened ube) are the most convenient forms for American cooks, and we add both to our crinkles for the strongest flavor. The extract lends our cookies a deep violet color and the earthy, sweet, nutty aroma of the purple yam. The sticky halaya enriches the flavor while giving the cookies dynamic texture: chewy-crisp edges with a dense, soft, fudgy interior.”

pdf for Copy of Recipe – Ube Crinkle Cookies

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Sept 20^th Recipes Start Here

Sept 20^th Podcast

Link to Buzzsprout Podcast

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Making Memories: At Every Celebration

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There’s something special about gathering around a beautifully arranged board of food; the colors, the textures, the laughter as everyone shares it together. In her newest book, Celebration Boards: 50 Creative Boards to Turn Any Occasion into a Celebration, bestselling author and entertaining expert Maegan Brown (better known as The BakerMama) shows us that those joyful moments don’t have to wait for big holidays or milestones. This fourth book in her beloved series continues the fun, festive trend she helped popularize. It offers approachable, family-friendly boards, which we can’t wait to make and try. In our conversation, Maegan shares the love she expresses in her creations, and we’re excited to give you a closer look at four of her newest boards; just in time for those autumn get-togethers too.

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Maegan Brown – Cookbook Author

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Maegan’s approachable style, time-saving shortcuts, and eye-catching presentations have helped make food boards a must-have centerpiece for modern gatherings. In Celebration Boards, she expands the possibilities with interactive meal boards, festive brunches, desserts, cocktails and mocktails, kid-friendly creations, and creative spreads that turn simple ingredients into unforgettable moments around the table.

From holiday traditions and birthday parties to family dinners, book clubs, game nights, brunches, and backyard gatherings, this volume brings fresh inspiration for even more occasions. Every board features stunning full-page photography, easy-to-follow assembly instructions, practical prep-ahead tips, and accessible ingredients that make impressive entertaining surprisingly simple.
Inside, you’ll discover 50 brand-new boards.

The book is available through Amazon. Barnes & Noble, and other fine bookstores through out the country.

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Fall Mood Board

What Maegan says about  this idea: “Celebrate the cozy flavors of autumn with this abundant fall board. A baked Brie centerpiece, nestled among pumpkin-shaped bowls of seasonal dips, sets the stage for an inviting spread of fruits, cheeses, meats, and sweet fall treats. It’s festive enough for a party, yet simple enough to bring a little autumn magic to any gathering.

pdf for Copy of Recipe – Fall Mood Board

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BBQ Baked Potato Board

What Maegan says about this idea: “This cozy, crowd-pleasing board is loaded with both russet and sweet baked potatoes, smoky BBQ meats, and all the classic fixings. The perfect rustic feast for family dinners, casual gatherings, or game-day spreads, everyone builds their own ultimate BBQ baked potato just how they like it! It’s a fun, interactive meal that tastes like a backyard BBQ . . . and no grill required.”

pdf for Copy of Recipe – BBQ Baked Potato Board

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Halloween Ghost Board 

What Maegan says about this idea: “Bring a little BOO-tiful fun to your Halloween gathering with this playful Ghost Board made entirely from white, black, and orange treats. It’s easy to assemble and even more fun to serve. No tricks, just treats!”

pdf for Copy of Recipe – Halloween Ghost Board 

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Turkey Sandwich Board

What Maegan says about this idea: This is a festive, fun, and low-stress way to serve Thanksgiving flavors to a crowd—no carving knife required! Built in the shape of a turkey, this slider board makes a big visual impact while being easy to prep and serve. It’s perfect for Friendsgiving, a casual family gathering, or to make Thanksgiving leftovers feel fresh.”

pdf for Copy of Recipe – Turkey Sandwich Board

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Links to 2025 Monthly Programs

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January 2025 Program – Sweet Dreams/Sleep Expert -Dr. Beth Malow

February 2025 Program – Discover a Medical Pharmacist – Sylvia Ezra

March 2025 Program – Dining by Rail/Rail Historian – James D. Porterfield

April 2025 Program – Recipes with Love – UMMA the book /Sarah Ahn

May 2025 Program – It’s Party Time! Whittaker Inn

June 2025 Program – Farmer Lee Jones with Charlie Trotter Pop-up Dinner

July 2025 Program – Six Sisters Stuff – 30 Minute Meals

Aug 3rd – Podcast – Sizzling Steaks – RPM Steakhouse-Scotty Gelband 

Aug.17th -Podcast – Discover Soulful Indian Recipes, Heartland Masala book & Sangita Handa Home Cooking

Sept 7th – Podcast – From Trotter’s Legacy to Your Table: A Culinary Tribute

Sept 21^th Podcast – Vegan Goes Italian – Vegana Italiana – Chef Tara Punzone

Oct 5th Podcast – Koji Experience – Jeremy Umansky, Rich Shih, Koji Alchemy book

Oct 19th Podcast – Cake Time is Bake Time – Dorie Greenspan’s book, Dorie’s Anytime Baking.

Nov 2nd Podcast – Part 1 Magic Moments with Dorie Greenspan, Dorie Greenspan’s World Peace Cookies, Gloria Goodtaste’s “Around-the-World” Peace Cookies

Nov 9th Podcast –Holiday Recipes Start Here – Part 2 Trending Thanksgiving Recipes

Nov 16th Podcast – Holiday Recipes Start Here: Part 3: Celebration of Native American Recipes – Rooted in Fire -the book , Pyet DeSpain

Dec 7th Podcast – Elfie’s Christmas Cookie Adventure

Dec 21st Podcast – Heritage Holidays – Weaving Stories Through the Generations

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Links to 2026 Monthly Programs

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Jan 4^th 2026 Podcast – Flavorful Mocktails by Ryan Castelaz, Family Friendly Mocktails Drinks

Jan 18th 2026 Podcast –A Secret Peek into Fine Dining, Korean Style at Charlie Trotter’s Guest Chef Series Vol.10

Feb 1st 2026 Podcast – Chocolate Lovers Delight, Love of Chocolate book, Phillip Ashley Chocolatiers

Feb 15^th 2026 –  Madagascar, Emmanuel Laroche Author, A Taste of Madagascar, GG Inspired Recipes

Mar 1^st 2026 – Filipino Food, Kasama Michelin Starred Restaurant, Cebu Filipino Food

Mar 15^th 2026 – Nashville Chefs Come North, Trevor Moran Locust, Interesting Recipes

April 5^th 2026 – Traditional Recipes, Modern Twists – Erik Anderson Michelin Starred Chef

April 19th 2026 – A Mother’s Love on Every Plate. Gus Constantelles Book – A Greek Mom’s Recipes

May 3rd 2026 – Mother’s Love on Every Plate -Part 2, Greek Food at Acropolis Restaurant

May 17th 2026 – Retro Recipe Favorites – Part 2, GG’s Recipes

June 7th 2026 – Flashback Favorite Recipes – Part 2, GG’s Recipes

June 21st 2026 – From Professional Kitchens to Family Tables, Chef Gavin Kaysen, Mentor to Upcoming Chef Talent

July 5th 2026 – James Beard Honorary Dinner- Chef Recipes, James Beard Recipes, At Home James Beard Inspired Recipes

July 19th 2026 – Basket of Summer Flavors – Favorite Recipes

August 2nd 2026 – Michelin Starred Magic at Home, Chef Trevor Teich, Astor Club. Claudia Restaurant and Charlie Trotters Influence

August 16th 2026 – Appalachian Roots to Culinary Heights, David Breedan, At Home Recipes.

Sept 6 2025 –A House in the Lebanese Mountains, Sarah Trad Author/Hostess, Lebanese Recipes

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Internet Podcast

‘Tune into the Buzzsprout podcast of Gloria Piantek- Food for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit episode airing at 3: 00 PM ET- Sunday – Oct 4th “On Demand” at your convenience.

Log into our Oct 4th Program.

• Hear from experts about various trending topics.
• Learn how to make delicious recipes.
• Listen to our monthly 3:oo PM ET on 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month for the internet podcast from your computer as well as “On Demand” for our previous podcasts.
• Share your ideas, suggestions, and recipes with us’.

Gloria Goodtaste⁺⁺

**That is the name some of my friends call me. My real name is Gloria Piantek.

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