Drinking Up Podcast

Prepare to salivate in this episode, with the ladies' chocolate & coffee pairings for beer, wine and booze. WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING:Mary: Puma Road WineryShelly: Allagash Barrel & BeanLily: Gordon Biersch Kenny Yule-Loggins from HopsySHELLY pairs the Allagash Barrel & Bean with Theo Ghost Chili Dark ChocolateEndangered Species Chocolate - Natural Dark Chocolate w/ Blackberry SageMARY pairs Mignon Chocolate with Temecula's Wilson Creek Winery, Sparkling Almond WineLILY makes Irish coffee with Tullamore Dew, topped with So Delicious Dairy Free Coco WhipALSO MENTIONED: Old Town Roasting Good Morning BeautifulModern Times

Stuck at home in quarantine? Try making one of these delicious boozy treats to satiate your sweet tooth. (Please note that this episode was recorded before legal restrictions and distancing guidelines were put in place).Shelley made beer cupcakes using Deschutes Brewery, Black Butte Porter She used a cookbook called "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World"Mary made red wine poached pears using Rioja. Recipe using EpicuriousLily made toffee pudding using Tullamore DewWHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING:Mary has been enjoying Angeleno Pinot Noir 2016Shelley visited Modern Times | Dankness Dojo, DTLA Lily has been watching the YouTube channel How To Drink

We're celebrating women this month, Women's History Month with some drinks made by females and/or from establishments owned by females. Because y'all...the future is female!Shelley: Three Weavers Seafarer Kolsch Mary: Darcie Kent ChardonnayLily: Uncle Nearest 1884 Mary has been revisiting her favorites from Trader Joe's, including Grifone. Lily visited The Ordinarie Tavern in Long BeachHop Merchants in NoHo

Cooking with BoozeWHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW:Shelley made beer bread with Lincoln Beer Company - Double Smirk Juicy IPAMary made a vegan-friendly version of Julia Child's beurre blanc sauce using Pine Ridge Vineyards' Chenin Blanc + Viognier white wine blend and Miyoko's Organic Vegan ButterLily made vodka sauceWHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING:Lily visited the Long Beach Beer Lab where they have their own fermentation system and make delicious food in addition to their beer.Mary talked about two wineries she visited in Monterey County: She got a sneak peek of the new behind-the-scenes tour from Scheid Vineyards in Greenfield, CA. She also stopped off at Odanata Winery in Salinas, CA whose assistant winemaker just launched his own small label called Sling & Stone Wines (check out our Patreon page for more about Mary's wine adventures).Shelley visited Lincoln Beer Company in Burbank, CA for her birthday, and they became our first sponsor!

Drinking for Two WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW:Shelley: Prairie Artisan Ales - Consider Yourself HuggedAlso mentioned, PAA's Deconstructed BombMary: Gloria Ferrer White Brut sparkling white wine from Sonoma, CAAlso mentioned: Barnivore, a vegan beer, wine and liquor guideLily: "Chorus Girl Milk" - champagne cocktail & French 75WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING:Shelley has been enjoying Don't Bogart That Barrel by R6 Distillery.Mary recently found two chardonnays she likes: the 2018 Arroyo Seco Chardonnay from Folktalke Winery in Carmel, CA (Monterey Bay Area); and the Pisachio Lane Chardonnay from Darcie Kent Vineyards in Livermore, CA (San Francisco Bay Area).Lily visited a speakeasy, Roxanne's Lounge in Long Beach, CA.

Is your January and possibly beyond dry? We explored some non-alcoholic alternatives to your favorite beverages so that you can still enjoy having a cocktail (or five since you don't have to worry about driving!) while staying on the wagon.WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW:Shelley: Surreal Brewing - Chandelier Red IPA & 17 Mile PorterAlso mentioned: O’Doul’s by Anheuser-BuschKaliber by GuinnessBuckler by HeinekenPartake Brewing, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBravus Brewing in Newport Beach, CAAthletic Brewing, Stamford COBrew DogWellBeing BreweryMikkeller BrewingMary: Calvits Drinking Shrubs with cranberry, rosemary & cracked black pepperLily: Seedlip Garden & GroveWHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING:Lily has been enjoying Glühwein, a type of mulled wine.Shelley visited Tony’s Darts Away in Burbank, CA to try a few beers they had on tap.Mary has been reading The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart

New year, new you, amirite? Except you're not planning to go dry anytime soon. We got you. Join us as we explore a few healthy-ish-er options so that you can still satiate that craving for a pint, glass or cocktail at the end of your day. Cheers to 2020!WHAT WE DRANK:Shelley: Black Dog Sour Cider from 101 Cider House, purchased at Hop Merchants Bottle Shop & Taproom in North Hollywood, CA.Mary: Old Vine Zinfandel from Cline Cellars in Lodi, CA.Lily: LLB cocktail using Angostura bittersSHOUTOUTS:Shelley chatted about attending the Los Angeles Beer Summit in Long Beach, CA & a visit to Lincoln Beer Company in Burbank, CAMary was treated to Verve Cliquot and is currently reading The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It the story behind the brand.Lily is enjoying using Majestic brand pickled garlic in her martinis, purchased on Instacart.And as always, we love Trader Joe's!

'Tis the season to drink merrily and we have some more suggestions on how to stay warm and jolly!WINTER BEER:Einstock DoppelbockWINTER WINE:Quady Starboard Batch 88 port style dessert wineWINTER COCKTAIL:Hot chocolate with Bailey's AlamandeSHOUTOUTS:Old Town Roasting Coffee | Orange, CACat and Fiddle Pub | Los Angeles, CABon and Viv Spiked Seltzer Terasse du Moulinas rosé wineHop Merchants Bottle Shop | Los Angeles, CA

Warm wishes for a cozy yuletide! The gals are back with some suggestions on cozy winter drinks to enjoy this holiday season.SHOUTOUTS:Dr L RieslingUntitled Art & Cerebral Brewing Collaboration Chocolate Macaroon Imperial Stout WINTER BEER:Samuel Smith's - Christmas AlePrairie Artisan Ales - Christmas BombEpic Brewing - Son of a BaptistWINTER WINE:Mulled wine (see recipe below)Purple Moon Merlot - Trader Joe'sBogle MerlotWINTER COCKTAILS:Hot whiskeyTom & Jerry MULLED WINE RECIPE:Ingredients: 1 bottle merlot wine (Note: Zinfandel or a fruity red blend will also work, but will produce a slightly bolder flavor. The amount of brandy & sweetener listed below may need to be adjusted in that case.)1 tbsp brandy, optional1 tbsp dried mulling spice blend8 tsp (or approx.2.5 tbsp) honey or bee-free honey substitute + more if needed4 tsp brown sugar + more if neededDirections: 1) In a large saucepan or crockpot, combine wine, brandy (if desired) and mulling spice. Simmer over low heat, covered, until warmed. We recommend simmering the wine and spice mixture for at least 15 minutes to allow flavor to develop. (Note: It's important to leave the pot covered while heating or the wine will evaporate.) Alternately, you can simmer the wine and spice mixture until it's just heated, then allow it to cool & store it, tightly covered, in the refrigerator overnight. This will produce a significantly more spiced flavor, and additional sweetener may need to be added in step 3.2) If the wine mixture was stored overnight, reheat over low. Then stir in 8 tsp honey/honey substitute and 4 tsp brown sugar. Taste to check flavor.3) If additional sweetness is needed, add an additional 2 tsp honey/honey substitute + 1 tsp brown sugar, and taste again. Continue to add honey/honey substitute and brown sugar at the same ratio (2 tsp honey + 1 tsp brown sugar) until desired sweetness is reached.4) Remove from heat. Skim out mulling spices using a slotted spoon, or pour mixture through a strainer into another container. Note: If you leave the mulling spices in the wine mixture, they will continue to steep and may result in a bitter flavor.5) Serve warm. Mulled wine is typically served ladled from the pot, but we think it's less messy to pour it from a thermos or other similar container. Enjoy!

Holiday season is just around the corner and the ladies have some suggestions of what to bring to your parties this year!BEER: Epic Brewery - Pumpkin PorterWINE:White: Chateau Ste Michelle Dry RieslingRed: Hahn Pinot NoirCOCKTAIL:Aperitif: Lillet blanc tonic

Cheap date, frugal companion, or economic partner -- call it whatever you may. This episode is all about finding good stuff to drink when on a budget. So grab yourself one (or all) of these drinks and follow along with our tasting!Beer:Karl Strauss IPAWine:Tobin James Chateau Le Cacheflo Red BlendCocktail:Vodka Spritzes.

We all have them. Our little guilty pleasures. We're bringing ours to the podcast today and we'd love to have you drink along with us!BEER: Hurricane High Gravity Malt LiquorWINE:Schloss Biebrich Sparkling Rose (not vegan)Freixenet Cordon Negro Rosé sparkling wine (vegan)COCKTAIL:Gin & tonic: London Dry Tanqueray

In our inaugural episode, Shelley, Mary and Lily teach us what to pay attention to when tasting beer, wine and vodka. Mentioned in this episode are the following drinks:BEER: Guinness on nitroWINE: Le P'tit Paysan 'Le P'tit Pape'SPIRITS: Vodka