The Dessert Island Podcast
Podcast Description
An extension of The Dessert Island Food Blog, hosted by founder and creator Alicia Countryman. Each episode, Alicia will share a dessert recipe from her blog, talk about her experiences with food and life, and share a warm and welcoming "island" of awesome friends and family.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on food experiences, personal journeys, and dessert recipes with themes including culinary inspiration and seasonal cooking. Episodes explore discussions around influential chefs like Alton Brown and Paul Hollywood, while sharing delightful recipes such as Easy Apple Crisp and Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies. The emphasis is on making delightful desserts approachable and enjoyable for all listeners.
An extension of The Dessert Island Food Blog, hosted by founder and creator Alicia Countryman. Each episode, Alicia will share a dessert recipe from her blog, talk about her experiences with food and life, and share a warm and welcoming “island” of awesome friends and family.
Author Antoinette Chanel joins me today to talk about books, creative outlets, the importance of representation, and why garlic is the best ingredient to have on a desert island.
This week's recipe is Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow. Find it on the blog: https://thedessertisland.com/2025/09/03/pumpkin-spice-puppy-chow/
Buy copies of Antoinette's books! (These are not affiliate links.)
Selfless – Selfless tells the story of Cody and his morning, showing readers what life can look like with and without empathy.
A Book for Black Girls – A reminder of all that makes black girls unique and beautiful.
Connecting the Dots – An affirmation book and adult coloring book hybrid designed to be a tool for mental health relief and personal discovery. Those suffering from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or overwhelming stress will find something comforting and helpful in this book.
Follow Antoinette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msantoinettechanel/
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