Gold Chapters 35-43

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:Candied Bacon Ingredients:1 lb bacon⅓ cup packed brownsugar1 ½ tsp cinnamon or black pepper or cayenne pepper (your choice depending on what flavor you want Instructions:Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheeting with parchment paper. Place a wire rack on each one. Place brown sugar and spice into a pasta bowl (plate?) or any dishPlace bacon in the dish and coat on both sides. Place on the wire racks, do not overlap the bacon but they can be touching. Bake in preheated oven until bacon is crisp and browned, around 15-20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through for even cooking. Pat dry with paper towels if needed. Enjoy! Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Smoked Blackberry Old FashionedIngredients: 2 oz bourbon (the broodier, the better)1/2 oz simple syrup (or swap for honey syrup if you’re feeling fancy)2–3 fresh blackberries2 dashes Angostura bittersOrange peelIce (big cube if you want to be dramatic)Optional:A smoking gun or a signed piece of wood/cherry chips for that smoky finishInstructions:In a mixing glass, muddle blackberries with simple syrup and bitters until juicy and dark.Add bourbon + ice, then stir until chilled.Strain into a rocks glass over a big ice cube.Express an orange peel over the drink, then torch it lightly for that fire fae flair.Garnish with the peel and an extra blackberry.Flavor commentary:Dark fruit, subtle sweetness, smoky finish—basically Malina in cocktail form. Join our Corks and Cauldron Patreon to enjoy all our content:  patreon.com/CorksandCauldronJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/x3fWzfDhYz 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 fellow fantasy/romantasy readers!