Corks And Cauldron

Corks And Cauldron
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Two friends eating and drinking their way through books, theories, wingspans, and more! Currently reading Goldfinch by Raven Kennedy (Spoilers for the entire Plated Prisoner series) We will be covering several chapters with each episode and maybe even going on side topics while we discuss the chapters, the series and our love of reading in general Look for our new episodes to drop every Thursday

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    Goldfinch Chapters 1-9

    Two friends eating and drinking their way through Goldfinch–Book 6 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Warm Spiced Apple Crumble for 2   Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled and sliced1 tbsp butter1 tbsp brown sugar½ tsp cinnamonPinch nutmeg¼ cup oats¼ cup flour2 tbsp cold butter (cubed)2 tbsp sugar  Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F Toss apples with butter, brown sugar, and spices, place in small baking dish. Mix oats, flour, sugar, and butter with your fingers until crumbly, sprinkle over apples. Bake at 350°F for 25–30 min until golden and bubbling. Drizzle with honey or serve with vanilla ice cream   Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Pet Name This wine is a red blend, and it has this lush, kind of dark-berry thing going on — like cherries and blackberries but with a little earthy kick underneath. It’s sweet at first sip, then that depth sneaks in and suddenly you’re like, oh no, feelings. Which, let’s be honest, is the exact same experience as reading this book. It’s romantic, rich, and a little tragic — the kind of wine that feels soft and cozy right up until the heartbreak hits. Basically, if Slade and Auren’s relationship were a drink, it would be this: beautiful, complicated, and guaranteed to wreck your night in the best way. So yeah — raise your glass, swirl it dramatically, and let’s talk about Goldfinch Join our Corks and Cauldron Patreon to enjoy all our content:  patreon.com/CorksandCauldron Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/x3fWzfDhYz   Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corksandcauldronTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corks.and.cauldronYoutube: @corksandcauldronFacebook: @corksandcauldron  Email us your favorite Plated Prisoner theories orquestions: corksandcauldron@gmail.com   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!

    1 h 10 min

  2. 16 AVR.

    Gold Recap

    Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Ribbon Twist Breadsticks   Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, cold but pliable) 2 tbsp melted butter 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp honey (optional, for glaze) Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional) Optional shimmer: Edible gold dust or gold sugar for a gilded touch   Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Brush puff pastry lightly with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Cut into ½-inch wide strips (use a pizza cutter for easy slicing). Twist each strip a few times and place it on the baking sheet, pressing down the ends to keep the twist shape. Brush the tops lightly with more butter. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. While still warm, drizzle lightly with honey and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt or a touch of edible gold shimmer.   Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Apothic Red Wine Apothic Red is perfect for Gold because this book is all about duality — rot and gold, love and ruin, trauma and recovery — and this wine walks that same line. It’s smooth and sweet on the surface but ends with that little smoky bite, like the aftertaste of power reclaimed. If Gold were a flavor, it’d taste like this — bittersweet, dark, and maybe a little sinful. Join our Corks and Cauldron Patreon to enjoy all our content:  patreon.com/CorksandCauldron Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/x3fWzfDhYz   Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corksandcauldronTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corks.and.cauldronYoutube: @corksandcauldronFacebook: @corksandcauldron  Email us your favorite Plated Prisoner theories orquestions: corksandcauldron@gmail.com   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!

    59 min

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    Gold Chapters 44-53

    Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Tear and Sharebread with Golden Herb butter (shortcut version)   Ingredients: 1 large round rustic bread loaf (sourdough or boule style) 4 tbsp butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp fresh thyme 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère cheese (optional, for gooeyness)   For the butter: ½ cup softened butter 1 tbsp honey (to tie in golden sweetness) 1 tsp fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary) Pinch of flaky sea salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Using a sharp knife, cut the bread in a crisscross pattern (like a grid), but don’t slice all the way through — leave the base intact so it holds together. Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and thyme. Drizzle into the cracks of the bread. If using cheese, tuck shreds into the cuts too. Wrap in foil, bake 15 min. Open foil and bake another 5 min until golden. Whip softened butter with honey, herbs, and sea salt until fluffy. Serve alongside the bread for dipping/spreading.   Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Lazy Payur Highball Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon (or tequila/mezcal if you like smoke)3 oz cold ginger beer (or ginger ale)1 oz lemonade (store-bought)Optional “rot vein”: 1 tsp crème de cassis or 1 tsp blackberry jam thinned with a splash of hot waterInstructions: Fill a tall glass with ice Add bourbon, lemonade, top with ginger beer, give it a quick stir Drizzle the cassis/blackberry on top so the dark ribbon sinks through the gold Optional squeeze of lemon; done. Join our Corks and Cauldron Patreon to enjoy all our content:  patreon.com/CorksandCauldron Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/x3fWzfDhYz   Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corksandcauldronTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corks.and.cauldronYoutube: @corksandcauldronFacebook: @corksandcauldron  Email us your favorite Plated Prisoner theories orquestions: corksandcauldron@gmail.com   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!

    1 h 53 min

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    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 SERIES Recipes 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 Fashioned Ingredients: 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 finish Instructions: 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/CorksandCauldron Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/x3fWzfDhYz   Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corksandcauldronTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corks.and.cauldronYoutube: @corksandcauldronFacebook: @corksandcauldron  Email us your favorite Plated Prisoner theories orquestions: corksandcauldron@gmail.com   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!

    1 h 14 min

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    Gold Chapters 26-34

    Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies   Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)1 large egg1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour½ tsp baking powder¼ tsp salt½ cup dried cranberries (I like to soak my dried cranberries, I used cranberry juice cocktail tonight because I had it for the mule but whatever ½ cup white chocolate chips  Instructions: Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients: Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Fold in mix-ins: Add cranberries and white chocolate chips. Bake: Spread batter evenly into the pan. Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and set. Cool & cut: Let cool fully before slicing into squares.   Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Malina’s Winter Mule (a C&C original) Ingredients: 2 oz vodka (because subtlety is dead, much like Malina’spatience) ½ oz cranberry juice (blood, guilt, and sass, shaken together)½ oz lime juice (that acidic edge that cuts through her ‘queen mode’) Top with ginger beer (for the bite — she’s not here to coddle anyone) Garnish with sugared cranberries or a lime wheel (because even a Cold Queen likes a little sparkle) Flavor commentary: This drink is crisp, tart, and packs a kick — the kind of mule that doesn’t just buck you off, it builds a whole damn ice wall around your city while doing it.   Join our Corks and Cauldron Patreon to enjoy all our content:  patreon.com/CorksandCauldron  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wGWcrd75Nw Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corksandcauldronTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corks.and.cauldronYoutube: @corksandcauldronFacebook: @corksandcauldron  Email us your favorite Plated Prisoner theories orquestions: corksandcauldron@gmail.com   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!

    1 h 10 min

  6. 28/12/2025

    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 SERIES Recipes 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 juice ¾ 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: corksandcauldron@gmail.com   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!

    1 h 16 min

  7. 30/11/2025

    Gold Chapters 10-18

    Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy! SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Crockpot Potato Soup Ingredients: 5 large russet potatoes peeled and diced Or 30 oz bag of diced hashbrowns (I like the O’Brien ones)1 small onion diced4 cups chicken broth4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 cup heavy cream⅓ cup sour cream1 tablespoon xanthan gum or cornstarch (I prefer cornstarch)  Directions: Add the potatoes, diced onions, chicken broth, seasonings, and butter to your slow cooker or Dutch oven for the stovetop In the crockpot cook on low 4 to 6 hours, or on high 3-4 hours or on the stovetop around 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. For the crockpot: About 30-60 minutes before it is done, in a small mixing bowl whisk the heavy cream, sour cream, and the Xanthan gum together. This will get thick.Stir into the soup.Cook the soup on high for 20 to 30 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.For the stovetop: About 5-10 minutes before it is done, in a small mixing bowl whisk the heavy cream, sour cream, and the Xanthan gum together. This will get thick.Stir into the soup.Cook the soup on high for 5-10 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.  Wine/Cocktail Pairing: The Broken Winged Bird (a C&C original) Ingredients: 2 oz gold rum1 oz blackberry liqueur (like Chambord or crème de mûre)¾ oz fresh lemon juiceGinger beer, to topIce Directions: Fill a shaker with ice. Add gold rum, blackberry liqueur, and lemon juice.Shake until chilled, then strain into a tall glass over fresh ice.Top with ginger beer and give it a gentle stir.Garnish with a lemon twist (or, if you’re feeling dramatic, a feather-shaped stir stick).So pour one out clink your glass, and let’s get into it!   Join ourCorks 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: corksandcauldron@gmail.com   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!

    1 h 26 min

  8. 03/11/2025

    Bonus Episode with Spilling Wine & Spoilers: Assistant to the Villain

    Bonus Episode! Normally we’re two friends eating and drinking their waythrough fantasy books, theories, wingspans and more! But today, we are starting to talk about another book series called Assistant to the Villain AND we have bonus guests, Tori and Emily from Spilling Wine and Spoilers! Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Dark Chocolate Dagger Bark Ingredients: 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate (good quality bars or chips, 60–70% cocoa)4 oz white chocolate (for swirling)½ cup dried or freeze-dried red fruit (strawberries, cranberries, cherries, or raspberries)¼ cup slivered almonds or pistachios (optional, for crunch)Sea salt flakes (for a villainous bite)Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Melt the chocolates:Place the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heat in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth. Do the same for the white chocolate in a separate bowl.Spread the base:Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the parchment and spread into a ¼-inch thick rectangle.Swirl for drama:Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the dark in thin streaks. Use a toothpick or butter knife to swirl patterns — think jagged, dagger-like lines.Add the wicked toppings:Scatter dried red fruit across the top (for that “bloodied dagger” aesthetic). Sprinkle nuts if using and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.Set & break:Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes until firm. Break into sharp, uneven shards (the more dagger-like, the better).   Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Thievery Sauvignon Blanc Description: It’s a Sauvignon Blanc from California —really light, crisp, and easy to drink. You get a little citrus, a little tropical fruit, and it goes down way too smooth. Basically, it’s the kind of wine that sneaks up on you — just like Evie’s questionable life choices. The label says “some things are worth stealing,” which… yeah, that’s absolutely the Villain’s entire personality in one sentence. Sweet, charming, mildly concerning.   Join our Corks and Cauldron Patreon to enjoy all ourcontent: patreon.com/corksandcauldron   Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corksandcauldronTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corks.and.cauldronYoutube: @corksandcauldronFacebook: @corksandcauldron  If you have any book recommendations or comments about this book or questions, email us at: corksandcauldron@gmail.com   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!

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Two friends eating and drinking their way through books, theories, wingspans, and more! Currently reading Goldfinch by Raven Kennedy (Spoilers for the entire Plated Prisoner series) We will be covering several chapters with each episode and maybe even going on side topics while we discuss the chapters, the series and our love of reading in general Look for our new episodes to drop every Thursday

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    Corks And Cauldron
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    42
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