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Comfort Food of the Founding Families of America

If you’re looking for the perfect patriotic dishes for your 4th of July gathering, consider some of the comfort foods of the founding fathers and mothers of America. Like the presidential candidates of today, these men and women had strange tastes. George Washington Comfort Food: Hoe Cakes Everyone thinks of cherries when they think of…

Episode 07: Cocktails for Hitler

In Episode 07 Melissa tells us way too much about bourbon, and Aimee gets weird with some weenies while us in on some 4th of July traditions and food. Kate reminds us of her love for Hamilton and officially gets Hamilton sidebars banned in future episodes. Listen below, or on your favorite podcasting service. Related…

Recipe: Mint Julep

This cocktail was featured on Episode 07: Cocktails for Hitler (aka The 4th of July and Americana). The Mint Julep is simple and elegant in nature, but does take some trial and error to get exactly right. This Mint Julep recipe comes from one of the foremost cocktail experts, David Wondrich. Ingredients 3 oz. bourbon…

How Hot Dogs Are Made

Ever want to know what really goes into the pink slime? Do terms like “emulsion” and “meat batter” pique your appetite? Have you ever wanted to see a sausage factory ( Get your minds out of the gutter). Well we scoured the internet (searched YouTube) for the best “how hot dogs are made” video and…

Completely Bonkers Hot Dog Recipes

As you plan your 4th of July menus, you may be compelled to keep it simple on the grill with classic burgers and hot dogs. But if you want to spice things up for your Independence Day festivities, check out these bonkers hot dog recipes from the past. Listen to Episode 07: Cocktails for Hitler…

All the Ways I Fucked It Up: Boston Cream Pie

You may remember a promise in Episode 6 that Aimee was going to bake a Boston Cream Pie. And then, last week, we posted the recipe with another promise. This weekend, we had said, Aimee will make it. She’ll post photos! And then nothing. Dear reader, I sprained my ankle last week which slowed me…

Recipe: Off the Wall Cocktail

Hopefully you’ve listened to Episode 6 of Drunk Dish were we throw back a couple of these beverages. If you haven’t, make yourself a cocktail and click here to listen! Off the Wall: This cocktail was created by Mel Albaladejo, a bartender at the Stonewall Inn, in Greenwich Village, NYC. Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Stoli…

Pay it No Mind: How Marsha P. Johnson Started a Movement

Aimee, Melissa and Kate spoke briefly about the history of Pride on our latest episode. We mentioned a few times that the history would be brief, because although two of us identify as LGBTQIA+ members, we know that we aren’t the best people to tell this story. Why? Well, because our perspective is informed by…

Episode 6: Boston Cream Pie and Communism

This episode Melissa, Kate and Aimee discussed the Kitchen Debate of 1959, McCarthyism, and how Boston Cream Pie helped thaw the Cold War. We ponder the similarities between the leaders of the USSR and US Conservatives, admiring both groups’ abilities to troll opposition. Melissa takes a bold stance on genitalia, and Aimee gives a brief…

Recipe: Boston Cream Pie

This recipe is featured in Episode 6 of Drunk Dish (Boston Cream Pie & Communism). This is the very recipe first published by Betty Crocker in 1950. Ingredients Cream Filling 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Cake Baking spray with flour…