Elaine's Cooking For The Soul – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Elaine's Cooking Podcast for the Soul, Elaine Martínez, DDS ventures through Griffith Park, forging deeper into its mysterious realms. Today, she meets the remarkable Woodland Warriors (WWI and WWII), two preppers turned survivalists, who add a rich layer of intrigue and camaraderie to Elaine's (potentially WWIII?) ongoing quest.

Key Moments:

• Elaine starts her day reflecting on her mission and the renewed hope of finding her friends, Sam and Joe, alive and nearby.

• Elaine meets the camouflaged duo, WW1 and WW2, who share insights into survival and the legend of the good-smelling siren screaming in the night.

• Together, they cook a Forager's Breakfast Scramble, utilizing wild ingredients found in their surroundings.

  
  

  Forager's Breakfast Scramble Recipe:

Ingredients:

• Dandelion greens, two handfuls

• Cremini mushrooms, six or more to taste

• Tender shoots of wild garlic, two

• Eggs (4-12, whatever you can rustle up!)

Instructions:

• Prepare Ingredients: Chop greens, mushrooms, and garlic.

• Cooking: In a skillet, heat canola oil, sauté the vegetables for a few minutes, then add the beaten eggs.

• Serve: Enjoy the hearty scramble with the backdrop of Griffith Park’s rugged landscape.

Tips and Variations:

• Foraging Tip: Always be on the lookout for fresh, safe-to-eat wild ingredients that can enhance your meals.

• Survival Insight: Adaptability in cooking reflects adaptability in life—be ready to make the most out of what you have.

Credits:

• Written by: Rosa Delgado

• Directed by: Alli Slice

• Elaine Martínez voiced by: Rosa Delgado

• WWI voiced by Nicky Urban

• WWII voiced by Coop Foster

• Sam voiced by Thomas Anthony Jones

• Jo voiced by Judith Kargbo

• Sinister State Official voiced by Tyler Snodgrass

• Courier voiced by: Raechel Wong

Special Thanks: Our dedicated Patrons make this adventurous season possible. Join our Patreon community at Patreon.com/elainescooking to support and access exclusive content.

In this thrilling episode, Elaine Martínez, DDS, takes us deeper into post-apocalyptic Griffith Park, where she encounters the scrappy and resourceful @ratpoison. As they navigate the lively and chaotic Fission House, Elaine and @ratpoison collaborate on an unexpected culinary creation: a savory and sweet marinade for Portobello mushrooms. The episode is filled with reflections on survival, unexpected alliances, and complete with a Pepperoni bridge.

Key Moments:

• Elaine reflects on her childhood memories of backyard camping with her grandparents as she navigates the social intricacies of Fission House.

• A surprising culinary adventure begins as Elaine meets @ratpoison, a self-taught chef and influencer with a peculiar cooking style.

• The duo prepares "Not-Poisoned Portobello Mushrooms," featuring a unique marinade of butter, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.

• Elaine uncovers a possible lead on the whereabouts of her missing friends, Sam and Jo, after learning about "the legend of the good-smelling siren screaming in the night" in Griffith Park.

  
  

@ratpoison's (Not-Poisoned) Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 large Portobello mushrooms

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 bottle of Worcestershire sauce

• Optional: Pepperoni (Elaine’s choice is to leave this out)

• Optional: A sprig of rosemary for garnish

Instructions:

• Prepare Your Workspace: Set up a safe cooking area, preferably with a grill.

• Make the Marinade:

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

  • Stir in the brown sugar until it begins to dissolve, creating a rich, gooey mixture.

  • Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and stir until the ingredients are well combined.

  • If using pepperoni, add it to the marinade. Elaine suggests trying it without.

• Marinate the Mushrooms:

  • Place the Portobello mushrooms gill side up on a tray.

  • Pour the marinade over the mushrooms, ensuring they are fully coated.

  • Let the mushrooms sit in the marinade for about an hour.

• Grill the Mushrooms:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

  • Grill the mushrooms, gill side up, for about 10 minutes or until they start to smell fragrant.

  • Flip the mushrooms and grill for an additional 3 minutes on the other side.

• Serve:

  • Garnish with a sprig of rosemary if available.

  • Enjoy the savory-sweet goodness of the "Not-Poisoned Portobello Mushrooms."

Tips and Variations:

• Foraging: If you're up for an adventure, try foraging for rosemary or other fresh herbs in the area. It adds a delightful touch to the dish.

• Survival Tip: Elaine reminds us that even in a post-apocalyptic world, creativity in the kitchen can bring a sense of normalcy and joy.

Credits:

• Written by: Rosa Delgado

• Directed by: Alli Slice

• Elaine Martínez voiced by: Rosa Delgado

• @ratpoison voiced by: Mouzam Makkar

• Courier voiced by: Raechel Wong

Special Thanks:
Special thanks to our amazing Patrons who make this season possible. You can find out more about becoming a Patron at Patreon.com/elainescooking.

Hope you enjoy a delightful potato leek soup recipe from our grumpiest anarchist yet, Beryl Briggs. While many of our recipes are, how to put this…weird and terrible? This recipe is tried and is a perfect winter staple. Let us know if you try it out!

Shoutout to our friends Georgie Romero is Done For for providing Beryl’s name!

Written and Directed by Allison Slice

Produced by Period Podcast Network 

Starring Rosa Delgado as Elaine Martínez

Featuring Jon Gabrus as Beryl Briggs

And Raechel Wong as The Courier

This is What We Have to Call Music Now:

1. Crooning for the Crows by Sabrina Amor (written and performed by Rosa Delgado)
2. Better off Bread by Huddle for Warmth (written and performed by Greg Rousson)
3. Delivery Man by Gabe Lewis (written and performed by Rama Vallury)

For more Gabrus, check out gabrus.com or actionboyz.biz, or find on Instagram @gabrus

To hear more of these incredible songs, join our Patreon at the $1 level! You can join us at patreon.com/elainescooking

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Because bread is still hard to come by, we’re going with banh mi bowls for this week.

This week, locally famous diggers Sal and Wynn stop by to help with a community skill-share happening in the underground bunker community. Our favorite Courier is still missing, but the show goes on.

Written and Directed by Allison Slice

Produced by Period Podcast Network 

Edited by Allison Slice

Nicky Urban and Kate Segal

AM Davies as the Courier

For more Nicky and Kate magic, tune into Comedy Girl Crush

Find more of AM Davies via YES, A STRIPPER PODCAST

Find us on Instagram: @elainescooking @periodpodcastnetwork @rohzahdee

It’s the holiday season, and we’re so glad you’re here—even if the holidays aren’t really your thing. We hope you call a friend, treat yourself to a nice meal or two, and find plenty of rest. We’ll see you in the new year.

Written by Allison Slice

Directed by Rosa Delgado

Produced by Period Podcast Network 

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Edited by Allison Slice

Starring Rosa Delgado as Elaine

Thomas Anthony Jones as Sam Gately

AM Davies as the Courier

Find more of AM Davies on the podcast YES, A STRIPPER PODCAST

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A perfect day for a Nasty Jane.

Thanks for meeting us where we're at, imperfections an all.

Huge thanks to Allen H for following us on Twitter and providing some excellent names to choose from for this season!

Written by Allison Slice

Directed by Rosa Delgado

Produced by Period Podcast Network 

If you want to support this network you can find and follow any of these shows, or donate to Period LLC on Venmo.

Edited by Allison Slice

Starring Rosa Delgado as Elaine

Samantha Gordon as Trinity AKA Alleyn

Coradata McCloud as the Courier

Enjoy more of both Samantha Gordon and our favorite Courier Raechel Wong via THE CARLÖTTA BEAUTOX CHRONICLES.

Find more of Coradata on her podcast TINSEL TOWN TEA

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Thank you to everyone who contributed their voice to this minisode.

Thank you to Cindy Mizell and Makenzie Mizell and Rosa Delgado. Sara Bazan of Comadres Y Comics, to AM Davies of Yes, a Stripper Podcast, to Nicky Urban and Kate Segal of Comedy Girl Crush, and to Judith Kargbo and Coradata McCloud of Tinsel Town Tea. Each of these podcasts are so amazing, and the humans behind this network are just so amazing, kind, creative, and supportive. Again, if you want to support this network you can find and follow any of these shows, or donate to Period LLC on Venmo.

This week our Courier steps out of the shadows and we are whipping up a micro batch of banana muffins as best we can. Don’t tell The State.

Written by Rosa Delgado and Allison Slice

Directed by Allison Slice

Produced by Period Podcast Network 

Edited by Allison Slice

Starring Rosa Delgado as Elaine

Raechel Wong as the Courier

Find us on Instagram: @elainescooking @periodpodcastnetwork @rohzahdee

This week we are thrilled to be cooking up something special!

This character’s name was brought to us by August McLaughlin of Girl Boner Radio.

August has been an incredible supporter of not only Elaine’s but of the Period Podcast Network, and she recently co-authored a book with Jamila Dawson called With Pleasure Managing Trauma for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships. and it is such a grounded and thoughtful read so many people could benefit from.

Written and Directed by Allison Slice

Produced by Period Podcast Network 

Edited by Allison Slice

Starring Rosa Delgado as Elaine

Nika Khitrova as Wombly Via

Raechel Wong as the Courier

Find us on Instagram: @elainescooking @periodpodcastnetwork @rohzahdee

It's our first cocktail recipe ever! Seems fitting that we'd choose a drink that could also serve as a meal.

This Bloody Mary recipe was honed in real life by series creator Alli Slice. Is it the best BM you'll ever have? We think so! Bust out your Dolly Parton mug, pour vodka to taste (optional), and add a celery stick for garnish (if you're living out those blessed pre-pocalyse days), and enjoy fresh over ice! Don't bother trying to save the leftovers for later. It gets weird in the fridge for some reason. Don't know why--we're cooks, not chemists. Cheers!

Written by Allison Slice

Co-Directed by Rosa Delgado and Allison Slice

Produced by Period Podcast Network

Period Podcast Network is a feminist network comprised of marginalized voices. From Black creatives in Hollywood to sex workers across the globe, from women who are experts in the world of comics and comedy, to queer writers who create post-apocalyptic worlds to deal with anxiety. If you want to support who we are and what we do, 

Edited by Allison Slice

Starring Rosa Delgado as Elaine

Rama Vallury as Crow Lord

Raechel Wong as the Courier

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