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…
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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…
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…
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…
Ep 05: Tator Tot Atrocity
In this episode, Kate, Melissa, and Aimee start their journey exploring regional food. As a short-lived resident of Minnesota, Aimee dives into the history and lore around both the Ju(i)cy Lucy and Hotdish. All three try on horrible Minnesotan accents. Melissa brews up a delicious cranberry concoction known as a “Minnesota Goodbye.” Kate finds a…
Recipe: Between the Sheets Cocktail
We featured this cocktail on Episode 03: Graham Crackers & Curbing Sex. Ingredients 1 ounce Cognac 1 ounce light rum1 ounce Cointreau1/2 ounce lemon juiceGarnish: lemon twist Directions Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.Shake well.Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.Garnish with the lemon twist.
S’mores Dip
Listen to Episode 06 to learn about the history of the Graham Cracker, and then do something that would have Sylvester Graham turning in his grave. Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon butter to coat the bottom of the dishEnough milk chocolate chips to do a nice layer of chocolate on the bottom of whatever baking dish you…
Recipe: Easter Egg Bread
Hopefully you’ve listened to Episode 02 of Drunk Dish where we dig into the history of Easter, Easter Eggs, and the Catholic Church. We spoke on the episode about the Easter Egg Bread dish common in Greek Easter celebrations. You can find the recipe we used below! Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 2 packages (1/4 ounce…
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