Gold Chapters 1-9

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold–Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy! SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode:Golden Puff CakesIngredients:For the pastry(choux dough):½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter1 cup water¼ tsp salt1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggsFor the filling:1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tbsp powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond, if you want a more courtly flavor)For finishing(optional but very on-theme):Honey drizzlePowdered sugar dustingEdible gold shimmer or flakes Directions:Make the pastry:Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a medium saucepan, combine butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides and forms a ball.Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each until smooth and glossy.Bake the puffs:Drop rounded tablespoon scoops of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them a couple inches apart.Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Do not open the oven early, or they’ll collapse!Remove and cool completely.Whip the filling:Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.Assemble the puffcakes:Slice puffs in half or poke a small hole in the side.Pipe or spoon cream inside.Finish with flair:Dust with powdered sugar.Drizzle with honey in thin golden ribbons.Sprinkle edible gold shimmer for Auren’s touch. Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Where the Land Ends Reserve BlendThis full-bodied, complex wine is like an adventurousjourney with bold notes of blackberry, fig, and tobacco weaving together in perfect harmony. Decant to reveal its rich, structured layers, and savor the dry elegance that pairs beautifully with BBQ, ribs, and cured meats. This winepromises to be a great beginning for your wine-sipping adventure.Join our Corks and Cauldron Patreon to enjoy all our content:  patreon.com/CorksandCauldron Follow us on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corksandcauldronTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corks.and.cauldronYoutube: @corksandcauldronFacebook: @corksandcauldron Email us your favorite Plated Prisoner theories orquestions: [email protected] Listen to the Corks and Cauldron Podcast on your favoritepodcast platform:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/05V5Phlkc2n0AdwSLdLRkt?si=3404ad78f0b94d69Amazon- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6376cc94-9ac8-407a-8e23-b40c0b8e2d8b/corks-and-cauldronApple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corks-and-cauldron/id1790775715  Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellowfantasy/romantasy readers!