Episode 10: The Recipe for Surrender

Episode 13: The Recipe for Magical Household Spirits

Hillary explores the connection between the mischief-making spirits from British folklore and the invention of the picnic food while Maddy reminisces on past episodes and cookbook creations. References: Podcast Recipes [https://hillarydanaher.com/sfts-podcast-recipes/] The Palmer House Hilton Brownie Claim [https://www.forbes.com/sites/terricolby/2018/08/31/taste-the-palmer-house-brownies-for-a-bit-of-chicago-history/] Brownie Folklore [https://www.britannica.com/topic/folklore-academic-discipline] History of Chocolate Brownies [https://www.newenglandrecipes.org/html/brownies.html] Brownie's Food and the Machias Cookbook [https://kitchenhistoric.blogspot.com/2013/12/brownies-food-1899.html] Books: The Brownies, Their Story by Palmer Cox The Boston Cooking School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer

Episode 12: The Recipe for Surviving at Sea

Maddy wades through the depths of the convoluted history behind the infamous pirate, Blackbeard, while Hillary digs deep to recall her seafaring knowledge. References: Podcast Recipes [https://hillarydanaher.com/sfts-podcast-recipes/] The Golden Age of Piracy [https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/golden-age-piracy)]

Episode 11: The Recipe for a Self-Proclaimed Queen

Hillary takes a listener's recommendation to explore the life of a Spanish Queen while Maddy wonders at the ways in which incest weaves its way through this tale.

Episode 10: The Recipe for Surrender

Maddy realizes that there is actually some meaning behind "Flag Day" while Hillary tries to decide what her own Flag might look like.

Episode 9: The Recipe for an Unattended Dinner Party

Hillary discusses the value of the role of the First Lady of the US while Maddy attempts to recall historical information. Resources: First Ladies and their Causes [https://www.thestreet.com/politics/first-ladies-of-the-united-states-and-their-causes-html] First Ladies' Roles [https://www.georgewbushlibrary.gov/research/topic-guides/first-ladys-role] Presidential Food [https://www.businessinsider.com/presidents-favorite-food-dishes-white-house-2019-5] First Lady Desserts [https://www.southernliving.com/food/desserts/first-ladies-favorite-dessert-recipes] Women's Rights [https://www.theguardian.com/money/us-money-blog/2014/aug/11/women-rights-money-timeline-history] What do the Presidents have to pay for? [https://www.rd.com/list/things-u-s-presidents-have-to-pay-for-on-their-own/] First Lady Biographies [https://www.whitehousehistory.org/collections/first-lady-biographies] White House Parties [https://www.businessinsider.com/best-white-house-parties-details-photos-2019-3] Dolley Madison Saves the Day [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-dolley-madison-saved-the-day-7465218/] Dolley Madison - Queen of Washington [https://boundarystones.weta.org/2020/03/26/dolley-madison-queen-washington#:~:text=On%20January%208%2C%201844%2C%20the,quite%20aware%20of%20its%20weight.]