It&apos;s getting juicy on Episode 49! This episode discusses the "6 signs you are in a secure friendship" and Natasha & Paris take an inventory of how they are showing up in friendships. If you&apos;ve always wondered what a good friendship/relationship looked like, this will sure give you some insight. Whether you&apos;re in a secure relationship or you are making your way there, remember, you got the juice now!You Got the Juice recipe:Materials: **A juicer**4 Celery sticks2 Honeycrisp apples1" Ginger rootGin (optional)Wash produce. Core apples and peel ginger root (best to use a spoon).  Use a juicer to juice celery, apples and ginger.  Pour juice into a cup (optional- add gin). Enjoy!

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Burnout is real and it's ok to do what is best for you if that time comes. On Episode 48, Paris and Natasha discuss some victories and some challenges, but overall grateful for the many things that occurred this year. Fall has been a reflective season and as we lead up to Thanksgiving, we wanted to have a drink that would give us the crispness of the leaves and comfort us like grandma's apple pies. Our drink this episode is made with Honeycrisp apples (the best apples of all time) and ginger beer base.  The drink is called G.L.A.D. which is an exercise introduced to us that we enjoy sharing. Each person shares something they are Grateful for, something they have Learned, an Accomplishment, and something that brings them Delight! Check out the recipe below!G.L.A.D. Recipe:1 oz Honeycrisp Apple Syrup - recipe below2 Honeycrisp ApplesBrown Sugar1 oz Vodka (optional)Ginger BeerCinnamon StickCombine all ingredients over ice and stir. Garnish with thin apple slice and cinnamon stick. Honeycrisp Apple Syrup: Peel, core and dice two Honeycrisp apples. Add to saucepan with 1/4 cup water. Cook until apples are soft. Press soft apples in mesh sieve to extract juice into measuring cup.  Add equal parts of extracted apple juice and brown sugar to saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar is fully dissolved.  Allow to cool entirely. Keeps in refrigerator for approximately 2 weeks.  

G.L.A.D.

Life is about getting from one place to another - full of constant change and growth. We might know exactly where we want to go, but at times lack direction. We might have direction but don't know if we really want to go to our selected destination.  If you've ever used a GPS to navigate, you know that there is a start and an end. You also know that if you get off track on your route, the GPS won't yell at you for making mistakes. The GPS politely redirects your route for you and you learn from your mistakes. Your arrival time might be later than you anticipated, but you still get there. This week's episode focuses on navigating life through love and the destinations we have arrived at by loving. Please join us on the journey of Episode 47 as we drink our latest drink, GPS.GPS Recipe:1 cup fresh diced papaya1/2 cup fresh sliced cucumber1/3 cup fresh lime juiceGinger beer2 oz TequilaCombine papaya, cucumber, and lime juice in blender/food processor.  Blend until smooth.  Add 3oz of mixture to glass, over ice. Add tequila (optional) and top with ginger beer.  Stir and enjoy!

2020 continues to offer opportunities to reflect, rebound, and grow.  On episode 46, Natasha and Paris talk about the duality that exists in our day to day spaces. Most notably however, social media, news outlets, and our very own bubbles. There is duality in the name of drink for this episode also... VR = Vanilla Rose and Virtual Reality. Make a glass of VR, press play, and think about your realities.VR Recipe:2 oz Vanilla Rose simple syrup1 oz fresh lemon juice1 oz ginger juice2 oz gin (optional)Club SodaCombine simple syrup, lemon juice, and ginger juice (and gin) over ice and stir. Top with club soda. Garnish with a thin slice of lemon and edible flowers.Vanilla Rose Simple Syrup: 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups water 1/2 tsp rose powder1.5 tsp vanilla extract1/4 cup  corn syrupCombine brown sugar, water, rose powder and corn syrup in saucepan.  Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.  Add vanilla extract and remove from heat.  Allow to cool and store in an air tight container.  Keeps in refrigerator for approximately 1-2 months. 

Natasha and Paris kick off the conversation discussing their first impressions of one another and progress into discovering their new life callings. Kick off your fall with a little mango, because who said mango wasn&apos;t an October fruit? Join us for Episode 45 and we hope to make an impression on you!Impressions Recipe4-5 slices of cucumber (peeled)2-3 mint leaves1 oz honey1.5 oz mango puree1.5 oz fresh lime juiceGinger beerIceMuddle cucumber, mint leaves and honey in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add the mango puree (blended fresh mango) and lime juice. Shake with ice. Strain over ice into a copper mug. Top with ginger beer and stir.

Impressions

From bucket lists to a "F*ck It lists" -  Natasha and Paris reflect on the things they've accomplished and how important it is to not put off your desires and goals. Natasha also helps Paris realize that she is already a millionaire! They're putting out fires with Episode 44's drink. Check out Smoke and Mirrors - our smoky twist on the classic lemonadeSmoke and Mirrors Recipe:Wood chips for smoking5 lemons, sliced in half1 cup of smoked lemon juice1 cup of sugar1 quart of club soda1 oz Mezcal (Cocktail)Prepare your stovetop smoker by finding a non-coated 2-quart pot with a lid. Sprinkle enough wood chips on the bottom of the pot to cover. Place a steam basket in the bottom and line with foil. Add half'd lemons to the foil lined steam basket and cover. Smoke for 5-10 minutes.  Note: It will get smokey, so open windows and turn on fans if indoors. Once smoked, juice all lemon into pitcher, add sugar - stirAdd club soda - stirOptional for Cocktail: Add 1 oz Mezcal to 3/4 cup lemonadeServe over ice!

Smoke and Mirrors

So much has happened since the last episode. Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion blessed us with a new hit and Kamala Harris was announced as the 2020 Vice Presidential Candidate for the Democratic Party. We're full of excitement, so we touch various topics with drinks in hand. Our drink, What A Peach, takes us on a journey through picking peaches, grace, self-care, and forgiveness. Join us for Episode 43 where we discuss evolving through your life experiences. WAP Recipe:Mocktail1 oz Peach Juice1/2 Peach (diced)3-4 Large Mint Leaves1 oz Lemon JuiceMuddle all ingredients and strain over tonic water ice cubes.  Top with tonic water.  Garnish with peach and mint. Cocktail: 1/2 Peach (diced)3-4 Large Mint Leaves1 oz Brown Sugar Simple Syrup1 oz Uncle Nearest Whiskey (or Whiskey/Bourbon of choice)Muddle all ingredients (except whiskey) and strain over tonic water ice cubes. Add whiskey and top with tonic water. Garnish with peach and mint. 

W.A.P. (What A Peach)

Jelani Curtis, a Detroit native, was inspired to create a platform that makes it easy for citizens to contact the Louisville & Kentucky government to fight for justice for Breonna Taylor.  On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor was wrongfully murdered by the Louisville, KY police department while issuing a "no-knock" warrant.  Breonna's life was taken after being shot eight times and left for dead by the same police officers. To this day, those police officers Brett Hankison, Jon Mattingly and Myles Cosgrove have not been arrested or charged with murder. Each day since March 13th there have been many efforts to bring awareness to the case and to demand justice for Breonna.  ForBreonna.com is a seamless, one-tap experience that allows you call, email, or tweet local officials to demand the arrest and charge each officer involved in Breonna's murder. This week, Paris and Natasha speak with Jelani and discuss his creation of @forBreonna and other action we can take to demand justice for the lives of Black people in America. Given the heaviness of the world today, we are choosing a light and refreshing drink called, Better Than Ever.Better Than Ever Recipe:3/4 cup Green Tea1 tsp Mint Simple Syrup1/2 tsp Lime Juice1 oz Vodka (Cocktail)1/4 cup Ginger BeerGarnish with MintBrew green tea and allow to cool. Add all ingredients. Stir. Add ice. Smack mint leaves - add as garnish.Mint Simple Syrup:1/4 cup cane sugar1/4 cup water1/4 cup fresh mint leavesMuddle mint leaves with sugar in small saucepan. Add water. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool for 15-20 minutes. Strain to remove mint. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Better Than Ever Ft. Jelani Curtis of ForBreonna.com

Back from their respective breaks from work, Paris and Natasha are excited to get back to chatting about their experiences on Holiday. The good and not so good. This week's episode the two sip a lovely watermelon treat that is perfect for a summer day.Water Break Recipe:8 cups of diced seedless watermelon (1 pound)2 oz lime juice1 cup blueberries1/4 cup packed mint sprigs1 1/4 cup1/4 cup simple syrup1 oz Tequila1 oz Seedlip Blend the watermelon until smooth. Use mesh strainer over bowl to strain watermelon juice. Discard the pulp.Combine the simple syrup, line juice, blue berries and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon or middle, lightly middle the blueberries and mint. Add the watermelon juice and spirit. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.Pour cocktail over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve. 

Water Break

It's episode 40 and the ladies not only keep it 100, they keep it KIWI! That's right, it's the first time Natasha and Paris use kiwi in a drink and it is so delicious. Listen as the two discuss delegating at work, reconnecting with their bodies, mental wealth, and much more...Keep it Kiwi Recipe:1/2 peeled kiwi1 oz premium gin0.5 oz lime juice1 oz rosemary simple syrupSoda waterKiwi slice, for garnishIn a cocktail shaker, muddle kiwi until broken down. Add gin, lime juice, and rosemary simple syrup. Shake over ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a kiwi slice.For Mocktail:Remove ginAdd 1 oz  lime juiceTop with soda waterRosemary Simple Syrup:Equal parts fresh rosemary leaves, sugar and water.  Place all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.  Allow to cool for about 15 minutes. Strain to remove rosemary leaves. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. 

Keep It Kiwi

The kids are saying "Torch" in place of "It&apos;s Lit" now...so that&apos;s what we&apos;re calling this week&apos;s drink, because it&apos;s lit. Natasha and Paris enter into Episode 39 with no drink name and no prepared conversation, but are enlightened throughout the show. Join us for a smooth berry beverage and some connection as we chat through our experiences the past two weeks. Torch Recipe:(Mocktail)1 oz Berry Puree4 oz Ginger Beer2 oz Club soda1 oz lime juice0.5 oz Rosemary Simple Syrup1 lime wedge(Cocktail)1 oz Berry Puree2 oz Ginger Beer2 oz Club soda1 oz lime juice0.5 oz Rosemary Simple Syrup2 oz Rum1 lime wedgeFill a glass with ice. Pour in the ingredients and stir until combined.Serve with a lime wedgeBerry Puree: Blend 1 8-ounce bag frozen blueberries & strawberries in a or blender until smooth. Add 1 ounce of Triple Sec to enhance flavor and blending experience.Rosemary Simple Syrup: Add 1/4 cup rosemary, 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a small saucepan.  Stir over medium heat until sugar is fully dissolved.  Remove from heat and cool for 15-20 minutes.  Strain to remove rosemary leaves.  Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Torch

It's been a month since we've sat down and had a conversation, but just enough time for us to process what is going on in the world around this. With the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade at the hands of law of enforcement, our country is fighting for the rights of black people in powerful ways. On this episode we discuss and process thoughts that have come up since the last time we spoke and we hope that it inspires you to express your feelings as well. Join us as we sip some tea in hopes of liberty and justice for ALL.Want to support black businesses? Our very own Natasha Boler created an initiative to solely support black business starting Juneteenth. Visit weallwegot.carrd.co for more details. LiberTea Recipe:4 oz Lavender Lemonade4 oz Sweet Tea1.5 oz Vodka (optional)Shake with ice and pour over ice.Lavender Lemonade1.5 oz of Lavender Simple Syrup6 oz water2 oz 100% lemon juice (not from concentrate)Lavender Simple Syrup1 cup water1 cup sugar1/4 cup culinary lavender flowersCombine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Allow to cool (10-15min). Strain to remove lavender flowers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

LiberTEA

Paris and Natasha get into their creative bags while staying safe at home.  Testing new recipes, taking on new challenges and of course making beverages! On episode 37 your hosts give quick updates on what they have been up to and explore how powerful black culture and blackness is. Long story short, you can always Bet on blk.Bet on blk. Recipe:2 oz of blk. alkaline water in Focus2 oz Ginger Beer2 Mint Sprigs1 oz Vodka (optional) Combine blk water, ginger beer and vodka. Stir. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint

Bet on Blk.

We've lost count of how many days we've been in quarantine. Let's be honest, sometimes its hard to keep track of the days of the week! On episode 36 we craft a new drink titled after a very important question, "How are you, really?"How Are You, Really? Recipe:1 oz fresh lime juice.5 oz simple syrupChopped plum1 oz gin (optional)2 oz ginger beerCinnamonCombine all ingredients in shaker except the ginger beer. Shake over ice. Pour over ice. Add ginger beer. Garnish with plum and lime. Top with cinnamon.

How Are You, Really? HAYR

With Stay at Home orders in full effect, Paris and Natasha took a different approach to episode 35. Social distancing precautions led the hosts to record their first podcast from separate locations with two separate drinks! To avoid exposure to the Coronavirus, they decided to create their own concoctions with the ingredients they had at home. Natasha is drinking 'Tussin' and Paris is drinking 'Good Morning, Sunshine!' While different from the typical bando setup, the commitment to bring you amazing content remains; even if they do it from their respective homes. So join in for a discussion about various experiences being at home, some recent challenges they've overcome, and new challenges they are taking on while at home for at least another month.Tussin Recipe:1/2 oz Hibiscus Simple Syrup1/2 oz Ginger Liquor2 oz Dark RumSplash of Club SodaStir and serve over ice.Hibiscus Simple Syrup - Equal parts sugar, water, and dried hibiscus leaves.  Combine ingredients in saucepan over medium heat. Stir consistently until sugar has full dissolved. Remove from heat and cool in saucepan.  Strain to remove leaves.  Keep in fridge and use within 2-3 weeks.Good Morning, Sunshine! Recipe:1/2 lemon sliced0.5 oz lemon juice 8 oz of Mango Tumeric Kombucha

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