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…

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…

Recipe: Rum Runner

The Rum Runner is the featured cocktail of Episode 48: The Grassy Man of the Knoll. Ingredients: 1 oz. Pineapple Juice  1 oz. Orange Juice  1 oz. Blackberry Liqueur  1 oz. Banana Liqueur  1 oz. Light Rum  1 oz. Dark or Aged Rum  Splash of Grenadine   Garnish (optional): Orange slice and a float of 151 …

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…

Recipe: The Cardinale

The featured cocktail for Episode 42: Betty Crocker’s Box, is the Negroni variation, the Cardinale. This is part of my pursuit of making myself like Campari. I have to say, this was my favorite Campari cocktail yet. I think it’s working! Ingredients: 1 oz. Gin 1 oz. Campari 1 oz. Dry Vermouth Orange peel for garnish Directions: Stir…

Recipe: The Sunstealer

The Sunstealer is the featured cocktail of Episode 37: The Oreo Cookie Conspiracy. This cocktail was created by Henry Prendergast at Chicago bar and restaurant, Analogue. This was a good cocktail, but not one that highlights the Crème de Cacao. Ingredients: 2 ounces gin 3/4 ounces sweet vermouth, we used Dolan 1/4-ounce Crème de Cacao,…

Recipe: Blue Hawaiian

The Blue Hawaiian (aka the Swimming Pool) is the featured cocktail of Episode 34: Some f’ckn idiot named Wigglesworth. It is a glorified Piña colada with blue curacao added and it’s delish. Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Light rum 3/4 oz Blue curacao 2 oz Pineapple juice 3/4 oz Creme de coconut 1/2 oz Fresh lemon…