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:

Spicy Honey Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine work best)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 tsp red chili flakes (adjust heat level)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• Salt to taste
• Optional: a splash of cream or a sprinkle of parmesan

Instructions:

Cook pasta until just al dente. Save ½ cup pasta water.

In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

Add chili flakes, honey, and soy sauce — let it bubble for 30 seconds.

Toss in pasta, adding a splash of pasta water to coat.

Finish with a bit more butter or a drizzle of honey if you want it extra glossy.

Wine/Cocktail Pairing: The Bloodline

Because this episode is all about family, legacy, and the kind of secrets that should’ve stayed buried.

Ingredients:

1½ oz bourbon½ oz Chambord (or raspberry liqueur)½ oz lemon juiceTop with ginger ale
Garnish with a cherry or a single raspberry (for the drama)

Shake the bourbon, Chambord, and lemon juice over ice. Strain into a glass, top with ginger ale, and swirl until it glows like regret.

It’s dark, sweet, and deceptively smooth—just like those “you might wanna sit down for this” family conversations.

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