Welcome to Ep48. In this episode, the dishes finally talk about Betty Crocker. Melissa enlightens us with an extremely brief history of the Rum Runner cocktail, and Kate shares another recipe from Betty Crocker’s box. The featured drink this episode is the Rum Runner. This episode’s recipe was an Olive Surprise Roast. Show Music by…
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Ep. 45: Violence in my mouth
Welcome to Ep45, where we talk about speakeasies, finger food, and sofas. Charlotte McGrath joins us to talk about the pre-prohibition cocktail the Last Word, and how speakeasies gave rise to finger foods. Kate shares a series of recipes from Betty Crocker’s box. The featured drink this episode is the Last Word. Follow Charlotte on…
Recipe: Last Word
The featured cocktail of Episode 45: Violence in my mouth, is the Last Word cocktail. While this cocktail packs a wallop, I highly recommend it for those that are looking to expand their pallet outside of spritzers or Tiki. I also recommend upping the gin to even out the sweetness. Ingredients: 3/4 oz. Gin (I…
Ep40: Medieval Lunchables (aka Christmas Pudding)
Welcome to Ep40: Medieval Lunchables (aka Christmas Pudding). Melissa fills us in with a brief history of Coquito. Aimee talks about the history of Christmas Pudding, but does not give us a definitive answer on WHAT pudding is. Kate shares an interesting recipe. The featured drink this episode is Coquito. You can find the recipe…
Recipe: Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
Coquito, also known by some as “Puerto Rican Eggnog” is the featured drink for Episode 40: Medieval Lunchables. I chose a version without eggs, which seems to be hotly debated. It was absolutely delicious so I am at peace with my choices. 🙂 Ingredients (batch): 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk 4 oz evaporated milk 1…
Episode 34: Some f’ckn idiot named Wigglesworth (aka How the U.S. F’d Hawaii Part II)
Welcome to Episode 34: Some f’ckn idiot named Wigglesworth (aka How the U.S. F’d Hawaii Part II). In this episode we continue our discussion on Hawaii, but switch our focus to the Dole fruit company and pineapples. SPOTIFY LINK The featured cocktail this episode is the Blue Hawaiian (aka the Swimming Pool). Music by Andrew…
Episode 33: I hate everything about this (aka how the U.S. F’d Hawaii Part I)
Welcome to episode 33: I hate everything about this Part I (aka How the U.S. F’d Hawaii). In this episode we begin our discussion with the rise of the sugar cane industry in Hawaii and their political structure at the time. Join us next week for Part II where we discuss the pineapple industry. The…
Episode 32: Kill your idols with Season of the B (aka celebrating Julia Child)
Welcome to episode 32: Kill your idols with Season of the B (aka celebrating Julia Child). This episode we are joined by a few members of the Season of the Bitch podcast, the best feminist socialist podcast on the internet. We discuss the life of Julia Child in honor of her 108th birthday and get…
Recipe: Upside-Down Martini
The Upside-Down Martini is featured in Episode 32: Kill your idols (aka Julia Child). It was a favorite of Julia’s, and some say she even invented it. I know one thing, this really turned me on to Dry Vermouth and I’ve been drinking Upside-Down Martinis and Vermouth spritzers ever since. 😉 And for the love…
Episode 31: The Mark Zuckerberg of Catholicism (aka Saint Anthony of Padua)
Welcome to episode 31 The Mark Zuckerberg of Catholicism (aka St. Anthony of Padua)! Aimee does the wrong homework and tells us about the wrong Saint! It’s OK though because this Saint performed really lame “miracles”. Melissa tells us about a popular “Catholic” cocktail, and also gets real upset about some lemmings. Stay after the…
Drunk Dish 