The Menuscript

Rachel Schwartzbard

The Menuscript is a podcast all about eggcellent books and culinary creations. I'm Rachel, your host, and I invite you to join me for discussions on a variety of books, authors, adaptations, tasty meal pairings, and much more. Pull up a chair and be my guest for these bite-sized episodes to blend two amazing things: books and food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. JAN 31 · BONUS

    January Bonus: Alchemy of Secrets (Ft. Book Thots)

    Nothing like gathering with friends to share thoughts about books! Want to hear more from the Book Thots? Find them on Spotify, or wherever you listen. You can also check out their website for more info and merch. You can also follow them on Instagram. We had two recipes for you in this episode. Bonus episode, bonus recipe! Chocolate cake: Baking is kind of an alchemical process, and some foods really do feel magical! Today we’re whipping up a chocolate cake. You will need 3 cups of flour, 2 cups of sugar, 6 Tbsp of cocoa powder, 2 Tbsp baking soda, 1 tsp of salt, ¾ cup of vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 2 tsp vanilla, and 2 cups of cold water. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make 3 wells. Put each of the first 3 liquids into a separate well. Pour the two cups of water over everything and mix thoroughly. Bake for 50 minutes at 350º F. Enjoy plain or decorate with your favorite frosting! Sidecar and mocktail: Mocktail: 1 ounce organ juice. 2 ounces white grape juice. 1.5 tbsp lemon juice. ½ tsp vanilla extract. Orange slice and lemon twist to garnish. Cocktail: 2 oz cognac or brandy. 1 oz orange liqueur or triple sec. Freshly squeezed lemon juice. Garnish with lemon and orange twist. Superfine sugar for the rim.  Follow me on Instagram here to keep up with all the latest updates and reviews of what I am reading, and the mouth-watering meals I make to accompany them! Artwork by @stephanieilana Editor: Alex Schmitz Song: Clementi Piano Sonatina Op. 36 No. 3 in C Major Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  2. JAN 13

    True Biz (Ft Sarah Razner)

    Books provide an amazing platform for learning about the world. Sara Novic’s True Biz not only tells a great coming-of-age story, but it educates readers on deaf culture, probes thoughts on issues such as accessibility, civil rights, and so much more. Sarah Razner, a fellow author of a coming-of-age novel, returns to the kitchen to break bread over the book.  Recipe for Chicken Tacos: 2 Tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp cumin, 1 ½ tsp oregano, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp cayenne, a dash of salt, 2 ½ lbs of chicken breast, ½ cup of pineapple juice, and 1 Tbsp ketchup. Mix all the spices together in a small bowl. Put the chicken in the pressure cooker or instant pot, cover with the spice rub, and add in the pineapple juice and ketchup. Give it a stir to make sure all the chicken is coated. Pressure cook for 15 minutes. When the chicken is done you can either release the vent quickly or allow for a natural release, depends on how much time you have. Using tongs, remove the chicken and place in a separate bowl. Using forks, shred the chicken. Put the now shredded chicken back in the instant pot and mix with the liquid. Enjoy with tortillas, lettuce, guac, whatever taco toppings you prefer! Place your order for In Name Only here! Follow Sarah on Instagram to see more book updates from her.  Follow me on Instagram here to keep up with all the latest updates and reviews of what I am reading, and the mouth-watering meals I make to accompany them! Artwork by @stephanieilana Editor: Alex Schmitz Song: Clementi Piano Sonatina Op. 36 No. 3 in C Major Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

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The Menuscript is a podcast all about eggcellent books and culinary creations. I'm Rachel, your host, and I invite you to join me for discussions on a variety of books, authors, adaptations, tasty meal pairings, and much more. Pull up a chair and be my guest for these bite-sized episodes to blend two amazing things: books and food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.