In Episode 09 we discuss how the favorite food of Leslie Knope built America. The legendary history of waffles in America usually starts with Jefferson, but we explore the real back story and how Thomas Jefferson owes most of his culinary reputation to a slave named James Hemings (read more about him here). Aimee and…
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Episode 08: Disgusting Salads, Depressing Times
In Episode 08: Disgusting Salads, Depressing Times, Melissa tells us how to mix up a delightfully sweet and adorably named prohibition era cocktail, the Bee’s Knees, and manages to spill hers all over her laptop. Kate asks an intriguing food question and no one is surprised by Aimee’s response. And lastly, Aimee tells us all…
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…
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…
Queer Culture & Food History
To celebrate pride month, we’ve put together a lovely little reading and watch list for you that highlights some of the queer culinary pioneers we idolize, and stories of LGBTQ+ food history. Why are we sharing these? Well, 2 out of 3 of our hosts identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, and the one…
Recipe: Minnesota Hotdish
Have you listened to episode 05 yet of Drunk Dish? No? STOP RIGHT NOW AND LISTEN HERE. Then come back and cook this tator tot atrocity. We aren’t Minnesota-natives, so we all had pretty strong feelings about this dish. Listen to the podcast to hear our reactions to eating and cooking this thing, but the…
Recipe: Minnesota Goodbye
Minnesota Goodbye If you haven’t already listened to our 5th episode, find it here! For the Spiced Cranberry Cordial: 3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half 2 whole star anise pods 5 cardamom pods 3 whole cloves 1 cup (240ml) water 2 cups (400g) sugar Peel of one orange (use a vegetable peeler to remove zest…
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…
Ep 04: Scandals Vol 1
Episode 4: Scandals 1 is live now! Listen on Google, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Pocket Casts. Our latest episode is Volume 1 of our Scandals series. We covered two fast-food giants and the food scandals that plagued them. Melissa, Kate and Aimee cover McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit, the sweet little old lady at the center…
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