In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2022 novel Thrust. Topics include chicken stock, Neptune’s gin, water apocalypse, the Statue of Liberty (and Clueless quotes about it), the sexy bits of the novel, toxic masculinity (oh hey, we know her), and feeling your feelings. Plus, we talk about The Life of a Showgirl (of course). 

This week’s drink: Sea Foam via Rhubarb & Lavender

INGREDIENTS:

Sea salt foam:

• 2 oz liquid egg whites, equivalent to two egg whites
• ½ oz lemon juice
• ¼ tsp sea salt

Cocktail:

• 2 oz gin, such as Hendrick's Neptunia
• 1 oz simple syrup
• ½ oz lemon juice
• dried seaweed, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a mixing bowl combine the egg whites, lemon juice, and sea salt. Beat on high until there are soft peaks. The extra liquid from the lemon juice will prevent the foam from becoming too stiff and some liquid will separate from the foam. Set aside while making the cocktail. Makes enough for 2 to 3 cocktails.
2. In a cocktail shaker add the gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Add ice, then cover and shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Spoon a layer of foam on top. Garnish with dried seaweed if desired. Enjoy!

Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:

Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love by Samin Nosrat

Lugma: Abundant Dishes and Stories from My Middle East by Noor Murad

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell

When the Going Was Good: An Editor’s Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines by Graydon Carter

Eat Up! Food, Appetite and Eating What You Want by Ruby Tandoh

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