I love to cook. I like to share. I have watched countless hours of cooking shows, and I have a camera. All of those things can only add up to one thing: I made a podcast!
My first leap into podcast land is with Brown Sugar Apple Cheesecake. You’ll see the cake made from start to finish. You’ll see my beloved Kitchen Aid mixer. You’ll see my dorky face saying dorky things.
(If you don’t see a video player above, you may need to upgrade your Flash Player.) I know… don’t shake your fist at me! Just in case, here is a YouTube version (lower quality) of the same podcast after the jump.
I’d love to hear what you think! Let me know if you love it, or if I should go kick rocks. You can find the post and recipe for Dorie Greenspan’s Brown Sugar Apple Cheesecake here. Stay tuned for Poddcast 2: Fondant

Serious Apple Yum.














February 26th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
What a fabulous job!
I never thought about reducing the cheese… but then that is what folks like you are for!
I can’t wait until your next videocast or vlog post!
February 26th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I loved it. You were fabulous. I can totally see you on the food network. Oh yeah!
February 26th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Well done Joy! You did a fabulous job. Congrats!
February 26th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
You are so freaking cute! Great video! I didn’t join TWD when you all made this cheesecake so it was fun to watch you make it again. Can’t wait for the Podcast #2-Fondant!
-Clara
February 26th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
wow, what a great podcast! totally professional looking
you are so cute, and your intonations remind me of someone on TV, but i just can’t put my finger on it!
February 26th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
You all are so so kind! Thanks so much for watching! I really can’t wait to get the next one up!
February 26th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Fantastic job! I am blown away by the production quality and you’re a natural in front of the camera! Totally fierce!
February 26th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
I am so impressed! Great job… very professional. You are a natural.
I’m dying to know how long it took you to put together!
February 26th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Hello Food Network. You are already a pro. Don’t give up. You are a natural. ooxxlisa
February 26th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Loved it! You were a natural and the camera loves you. Can’t wait for fondant…I’m an IDIOT when it comes to fondant.
February 26th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
If I were a man I would ask you “Will you marry me?”….You are just gorgeous! You did fantastic! And that kitchen…that kept me distracted from the cheesecake! WTG!!
February 26th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Ahhh! I love this! I love it so much!
February 26th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
What a great job!!! It was very professional and fun to watch.
February 27th, 2008 at 2:39 am
Wow! And then again - WOW!! Where can I start? The video was so professionally made and edited, you are beautiful and did the podcast gracefully, like everyone else before me said - you are a natural! And last but not least - I loved the way you tweaked with the recipe. Waiting breathless for your next, this one was a delight to watch (and a good way to finally “meet” you
February 27th, 2008 at 4:52 am
Great stuff joy, just brilliant!
You’re a natural in front of the camera. The quality of the footage is fantastic and I’m looking forward to number two!
February 27th, 2008 at 5:42 am
That was fantastic! I’m really impressed. And I absolutely adore your kitchen!
February 27th, 2008 at 5:55 am
I’m hardly the first, nor will I be the last to lavish compliments on you, but well done! I’d never say that was an “amateur” attempt! Looking forward to the next one!
February 27th, 2008 at 7:12 am
This podcast thing is a BIG mistake! Do you realize how many people are madly in love with you now? Do you? Yep . . . my blogger crush has just been elevated to full-on blogger love. You rock(z)!
February 27th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Thank you all for you kindness and support! It was a fun two days putting this together, and I’m so glad you liked it! I can’t wait to get the next one up. Thanks for all the blogger love (FoodRockz), and the almost marriage proposal (Tartelette)!!
February 27th, 2008 at 11:45 am
How fun! This was awesome - and I am so jealous of your kitchen!
February 27th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
wow, I can’t wait to see the second podcast! Way to go, Joy!
February 27th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Great video Joy! Nice Kitchen Aid.
February 27th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
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February 27th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Great job! Keep it coming :)Love your kitchen!!!
February 28th, 2008 at 2:55 am
I stumbled upon your blog while looking for something and wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed reading your posts. The podcast was brilliant and I’m hoping you do many more.
February 28th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Wow, you’re a real pro! When do you start your own show on tv? Some nice camera work too.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
wow, excellent! it looks so professional!
March 1st, 2008 at 10:37 am
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March 1st, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Joy, I’m seriously impressed by the quality of your podcast! Especially as I’ve done small video things myself and never felt happy about the quality when viewed online. Would you like to tell me what kind of output settings you used?
Looking forward to seeing the next one!
March 2nd, 2008 at 6:28 am
wow that was so interesting being able to actually see the cheesecake being made and i love the idea of having less middle and more crust because the crust is obviously the best bit! please carry on doing these podcasts and posting them on your blog for those who want to watch but do not have a video ipod! fondant sounds interesting too next time!
March 4th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Hi, first things first- You are just precious and the video is wonderful! I just found your blog today and have really enjoyed it. keep up the good work!
March 5th, 2008 at 8:32 am
I’m way behind on getting through my google reader posts, but OMG Joy, that was amazing! You did such a great job hun and you’re adorable! I love it, you need to make millions of these hehe
My only complaint is that my hubs watched it with me. The week TWD made the apple cheesecake my stove was broken, so it didn’t get made. G saw the gingersnaps and was like “Hey, I bought you gingersnaps to make this … when do I get it?” So thanks, right in the middle of MB baking you remind my hubs of the delights he missed out on
March 5th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Nikki- Tell your hubby to wait a spell, and enjoy his MB cinnamon for the time being!
March 10th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Joy–what can we say!!? Your podcast was just amazing and I feel like I was right there with you. Wish I could have some of that cheesecake right now! You make your aunt and uncle proud.
Love ya’, J and D
March 12th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Great job! You are a natural on camera, like you’ve been doing it for years. That cheesecake looked so good my mouth was watering. Kudos to you Joy you are doing GREAT!!
P.S.
What a kitchen, Beautiful!
March 17th, 2008 at 7:59 am
That was fantastic. Great job. Can not wait to see the next.
March 17th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Well done. Really well done, especially for your very first podcast, I’d never have guessed. Keep them coming!
March 19th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
What a great video! Loved it! (love your kitchen too, I have the same stand mixer, don’t you hate how hard it is sometimes to pour the ingredients into the bowl when mixing!)
March 20th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Joy, that was a marvelous podcast–very easy-to-follow instructions. You should be on TV. Keep up the good work and the mouth-watering recipes.
March 25th, 2008 at 3:35 am
Wow Joy, I think you’re such a generous person for putting this podcast up
What an awesome, helpful video!
March 25th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
well done! and super yum! ill keep watching
March 27th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Yea! So good. I would rather watch you on Food Network (than some other lame-o’s I won’t mention)
April 14th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Awesome podcast! I thought you did a great job engaging the audience through the camera and coming off as pretty natural. The quality of the film was excellent (did you use a regular hand-held camera?), and the transitions were good. I can’t wait for the next podcast!
May 7th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Loved it and your recipe looks fabulous!!! Thanks.
May 8th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Joy,
I found your blog via TasteSpotting and this was absolutely, positively awesome. You’re so wonderful and you bring a genuine presence to the podcast. I wish you nothing but a pantry full of luck and wonderful ingredients!
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
great job, looks very professional. have you considered putting them on itunes? can’t wait to see podcast 2!
May 28th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I’m very impressed with this podcast. Like everyone else said, you did a fantastic job and looked really professional. Great idea and well executed!
June 7th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Wow - you are so much better than all of the “Next Food Network Star” candidates! I really wish they would choose someone like you, who is really enjoyable to watch!
June 12th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
i was thinking the same thing dana, joy you are a natural in front of a camera and behind it!! i hope you make lots more videos this was fantastic!!
July 11th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Joy…
You did such an incredible job… And the camera loves you… Seeing you in real time (of sorts) makes me miss you all the more…
You’re great. And I am totally stealing these recipes…
I love you,
D.
July 18th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Joy, why the hell don’t you have your own show? It baffles me. I work in advertising and one of our clients happens to be the Food Network and I’ve seen a few of their pilot shows, and you blow them away! Giada’s got nothin’ on you!
August 18th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Great job on your first podcast. Looked very professional You go girl!
August 25th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Joy i have been lurking on your blog for quite some time now. absolutely loving your recipies. But, oh my gosh, this podcast was AWESOME!! It looked like you’ve been doing this forever, and it was your first one!! extremely impressive! best of continued luck to you!
August 25th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Wonderful job! Great information and really well presented.
August 25th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Can’t wait for the next podcast! Great video, I am definitely trying this soon
September 20th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Well, I AM a female, and I still want to marry you. That was an awesome podcast. Where is that second one that was promised?
October 7th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
wow..the recipes and wow the baker!
Great podcasts… I hope to see more of such tutorials and tips on how to do podcasting! No, you don’t deserve to kick rock or stones…LOL. 2 Thumbs up from me!
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Great job on your first podcast!
January 8th, 2009 at 3:36 am
Awesome podcast. You are such a natural at blogging and podcasting too! impressive! Thanks.
January 8th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Joy, you could make pouring a bowl of cereal look great! I just happen to be home sick and came across your blog/podcast via a friend of mine’s other food blog (”Adventures”). Great cake and pcast. You’re too cute. If there’s a guy in your life, he’s a lucky one.
January 10th, 2009 at 10:23 am
That was a fantastic podcast and yes, you could easily be on Food Network or Fine Living, Bravo! What kind of camera do you use? My hubby and I are working on a show for local access called The Geek and The Gourmet and we use their Sony DVcams, but are looking to buy something new in the near future. Good luck to you. I will be back!
June 19th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
That’s an amazing video camera… it looked so professional! And not to mention, you… that was great!!! That was better than some shows that are on the major cable networks… bravo… oh yeah, and: mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.