Bourbon Bottles and Mind Boggles

Mind Boggle: Growing up in an all-female household

This episode is packed with girl power, as Katy and Erin dive into the serious, and not-so-serious realities of living in an all-female household. From emotional support chats to stealing clothes and bathroom schedules, they debate whether growing up in a house full of women was really all that different. Expect plenty of stories, lots of laughter, and an education on folding towels.

Bourbon Bottle: Cowgirl Espresso Martini

In this episode, Erin once again fearlessly experiments with getting the recipe right.  Joining Katy at the bar are Erin’s daughters, Caitlyn and Mikayla, for a spirited chat about cocktail favorites, questionable drink choices, and the occasional bartender confidence crisis. By the end of the episode, everyone agrees on one important truth: the Cowgirl Espresso Martini absolutely deserves a spot at the top of the favorites list. How to make the Cowgirl Espresso Martini Ingredients ·        1 1/2 ounces of Bourbon ·        1 1/2 ounces of chocolate cream liqueur ·        1 ounce of espresso or cold brew coffee ·        Garnish:  cocoa powder or ground coffee   Instructions o   Fill shaker halfway with ice. o   Pour in the espresso/coffee, bourbon and chocolate cream liqueur. o   Shake vigorously. o   With a strainer, pour into a chilled martini glass. o   Garnish with cocoa powder or ground coffee.

Mind Boggle: Retirement

In this episode, Katy and Erin try to figure out what “retirement” actually means (besides weekday naps). They’re joined by “Mother” Mary Gensler, who shares her 35-year career journey and how she finally decided it was time to clock out for good. Bonus: Mary reveals her exciting plans for a retirement that sounds busier than most full-time jobs.

Bourbon Bottle: New Fashioned

This episode features “Mother” Mary Gensler helping the ladies sip on a New Fashioned, proof that you can, in fact, reinvent a classic by politely asking the alcohol to leave.  Join them while they make a "New Fashioned". How to make the New Fashioned Ingredients ·        2 ounces of Bourbon ·        1 ounce of Amaretto ·        1/3 ounce of simple syrup ·        3 dashed of bitters ·        Orange peel   Instructions o   In a shaker with ice, stir in all the ingredients o   Strain into rocks glass to serve o   Garnish with an orange peel

Mind Boggle: Goal Setting

In this episode, Katy and Erin tackle a familiar problem: why do our goals start strong but lose momentum halfway through? They unpack the roadblocks that get in the way and share ways to rethink our goals so success feels a little more within reach.