Gold Chapters 19-25

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy! SPOILERS FOR THE SERIESRecipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode:Hoe Cakes Ingredients:2 cups self-rising cornmeal1 large egg2 tablespoons butter, melted¼ cup vegetable oil1 ⅓ cups whole milk or buttermilk¼ cup oil or bacon grease (for frying)1 tablespoon butter (for frying) Instructions:In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, egg, melted butter, vegetable oil, and milk until fully combined.Heat oil or bacon grease along with the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, add about 2 tablespoons of batter per hoe cake to the skillet.Cook for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden brown with crispy edges.Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel–lined plate. Serve immediately.Wine/Cocktail Pairing: The Golden Revolution (a C&C original)Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon (still our rebel backbone)1 oz lemon juice¾ oz honey syrup (equal parts honey + hot water, stirred until smooth)½ oz ginger liqueur (or swap for ginger beer if you want it lighter) Directions:Shake with ice, strain into a coupe or rocks glass, and garnish with a lemon twist.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!