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Food with Mark Bittman

Just Call Her Paola ‘Blazing the Trail’ Velez

May 27, 2026 · 36m

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Baker Paola Velez talks to Kate and Holly about why and how she started Bakers Against Racism and how its influence and warmth has spread—and continues to spread; ad-libbing baked goods and feeling passionate about getting others confident enough in the kitchen to do it, too; and how romance played a factor in her career choice. We've got recipes from Paola's book, Bodega Bakes! Chocolate Malta Cake: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/chocolate-malta-cake/ PB&J Pots de Crème: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/pbj-pots-de-creme/ The Lemon Cookie: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/the-lemon-cookie/ Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen,…