Join the Dishes as we embark on a mouthwatering adventure through the fascinating history of fried chicken. From its Scottish origins to its role in American race relations, we’ll uncover the delicious and often surprising stories behind this beloved dish. Melissa also gets far too drunk and is pretty belligerent about English food. The featured…
S2E7 | Milky Juices
Welcome to episode 7 of season 2, where the dishes discuss “Snack the Revolution”, how the possibility of a woman’s professional career changed the landscape of home cooking. The Dishes celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about amazing women in cocktail history. The featured drink this episode is the Virginia Woolf. Find the recipe…
S2E6 | Both Men and Women Have Hands!
Welcome to episode 6 of season 2, where the dishes discuss “A Domestic Science: Elevating the Art of Home Cooking”. Melissa dives into the history of “Dry January”, and the dishes discuss gender and race roles in home and professional cookery. All of the dishes are getting over colds this episode and it shows. The…
S2E5 | A Blood Rare Slice of Toothsome Teal
Welcome to episode 5 of season 2, where the dishes discuss “Not All Men: The Male Contributors to the Women’s Suffrage”. Melissa is ON ONE is this episode, so it is a bit of a mess, but we still think it’s very fun! The featured drink this episode is The Jack London Martini. Find the…
S2E4 | Violent Acts & Violent Delights
TW: Animal cruelty (in terms of killing and using an animal for food) Happy Halloween ladies and ghouls! We’ve got a terrifying episode for you. (spOOky sCARy) Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 2, Violent Acts & Violent Delights: The Language of Men. The dishes explore how the suffragettes used violence and fear to communicate…
S2E3: The Art of Indulgence
Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 2, The Art of Indulgence: Good Sex & Good Food. The dishes explore how the suffrage movement drew connections between indulgent food and other activities (sex, drugs & food). This episode has barely anything to do with food. Sorry! The featured drink this episode is Sex on the…
S2 E2: The Drink or the Vote
Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2, The Drink or the Vote: Prohibition & Suffrage. The dishes explore how the prohibition movement and women’s rights were intertwined. The featured drink this episode is the Mary Pickford. Find the recipe on our Blog. This episode’s recipe is Irish Stew/Pot Pie (it is neither of those…
S2E1: Cooking the Revolution
Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 2, Cooking for the Revolution: The Suffragette Cookbook. The Dishes kick off season 2 by exploring the Suffragette Cookbook as a historical artifact, explain the connection between domestic duties and women’s rights, and discuss how the suffragettes used traditionally feminine fundraising methods to funnel money towards their cause. The…
Season 2 BAYBEEEE
The Dishes are back for season 2, and we’re doing things a little different this time around. Every episode of this season will be connected to the same topic, the Women’s Suffrage movement in the United States. We will talk a lot about the Woman’s Suffrage Cookbook and every episode, Kate with be bringing a…
Ep. 52 The Sarlacc loves a Sazerac
Welcome to Episode 52: The Sarlacc loves a Sazerac. The dishes talk about freed slave Mary Jane Richards and how she used food to be a spy for the Union Army. Melissa shares the history of America’s “oldest” cocktail, the Sazerac. Shout out to Taylor Cassidy for putting Mary’s story on our radar. Follow her…
Drunk Dish 