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Daily Health & Wellness Brief · August 9th
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Aug 9, 2026 · 2 min listen · Last updated August 9, 2026
From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Chloe, August 9th. The morning read — ten things in health worth the eight minutes. Let's get into it. First, from Kitchen Projects. Kitchen Project #210: How To Bake With White Chocolate.
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Kitchen Project #210: How To Bake With White Chocolate
Welcome to today’s edition of Kitchen Projects. Thank you so much for being here. Today, our chocolate columnist Octavia Lamb is back to ask (and answer) a brand new question about the ingredient so many people love to hate: White Chocolate. This time she asks (and tells us) if we can bake with chocolate… and if yes… should we?! Octavia rounds off this newsletter with a delicious White Chocolate, Coconut & Ricotta Cake to show us how it is done.
Octavia Lamb’s latest recipe swaps the usual cocoa for white chocolate, giving the classic tres leches a buttery, milky base that feels both familiar and fresh.
She folds in a pinch of cardamom, which adds a subtle, warm spice that lifts the sweetness without overwhelming it, and layers in a berry compote for a light, fruity contrast.
The cake itself stays light and sponge‑y, soaking up the three milks—condensed, evaporated, and whole—so each bite is moist and slightly squishy, just the way a summer pud should be.
Serve it chilled, garnish with a few fresh berries, and you’ve got a dessert that’s simple enough for a weeknight but special enough for a gathering.
Hey, I just read this recipe for blueberry scones that I think you'll like. They're made with butter and Greek yogurt instead of buttermilk, which is a good substitute for gluten-free baking. The recipe is pretty straightforward - just mix everything together, shape into disks, and bake. The author suggests using low- or non-fat Greek yogurt for a higher protein content and a nice flavor. They also mention that if you're using frozen berries, let the shaped scones sit for 10 minutes before baking so the berries can defrost and the dough cooks evenly. The scones are described as barely sweet, but you can add a bit more sugar if you prefer.
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I’m glad you caught the quick update—so the creator ran out of camera battery, but still managed to film a short clip. They hopped on a fast trip to Florida and brought back twenty new guinea pigs, sharing a laugh about the hectic flight. There was an unexpected “orgy” under seats A and B in row 28 on the Frontier flight, but the critters stayed put, unlike a scorpion that apparently caused a bite incident. The narrator jokes they’re relieved not to work for TSA, finding the guinea‑pig venture a much better path. All in all, a light‑hearted, behind‑the‑scenes glimpse.
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