Sunday, 1/18/2026, 8am - The Alameda Connection

Henry Awayan is the Owner of Whisk Cake Creations and the author of “The Ube Baking Book: Decadent and Delicious Recipes with Filipino Purple Yam.” Chef Henry talks with host Scott Piehler about a love affair with baking that started at age 10, and continued through stints with iconic Alameda ice cream shop Tuckers, an appearance on The Food Network, and that time that a viral toilet paper cake turned out to be the hero of the pandemic. Now, with his new book, Chef Henry details how a common Filipino ingredient is currently enjoying its moment in the American culinary spotlight.