Dinner, With a Side of Sci-fi

05/04/2024

Vegetarian "Rabbit" Nuggets with Mickey7 is our newest podcast.

We read a lighter book for once- even though the main character has died 8 times. Mickey7 encounters sci-fi, romance, alien battles, self-love, and philosophical questions about the nature of being, all while trying to eat as many calories as he’s allowed.

There was a lot of food in this book, so we adapted the rabbit, potatoes and paste meal to hand breaded tofu nuggets, roasted potatoes and yams, with a chia pudding paste. This was a delicious meal and we’ll definitely be making it again!

Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/14782290-vegetarian-rabbit-nuggets-with-mickey7

Recipes:
Tofu nuggets:
https://itslivb.com/2019/01/30/vegan-chicken-nuggets-with-gluten-free-option/
Chia pudding:

https://minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make-chia-pudding/

20/03/2024

Today’s the day! We can finally watch the 3 Body Problem adaption.

From the Game of Thrones showrunners, Netflix's 3 Body Problem is adapted from a bestselling Chinese sci-fi novel that became a hit, despite China's historic censorship of the genre

06/03/2024

Shai Halud! Bene gesserits and gholas and stone burners oh my! “Iraqi lentil soup and Maamoul with Dune Messiah” is out today. Dune Messiah was a little less loved by us than Dune. Things get weird in this book. Apparently things keep getting weirder as the books go on, it’s a wild ride from Frank Herbert!

We loved the soup. Maamoul is only sweetened with dates and they are incredibly sweet and delicious. Now to see Dune Part 2 in the theaters.

Recipes:

https://nadiashealthykitchen.com/iraqi-lentil-soup-vegan/

https://nadiashealthykitchen.com/vegan-gluten-free-maamoul/

Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/14633907-iraqi-lentil-soup-and-maamoul-with-dune-messiah

08/02/2024

Gluten free pretzels and rock candy bourbon with “the Fifth Season”

First time pretzel makers here! We also had rock candy old fashioned since this book was very rock-themed, which also was a great chance for Daeva to show off some of her geology knowledge. This book had a slight dystopian feel but with the extra layer of people who could control earthquakes and other geologic phenomena.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/14432676-gluten-free-pretzels-and-rock-candy-bourbons-with-the-fifth-season

Recipe: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/gluten-free-soft-pretzels-recipe

04/01/2024

Happy 2024!

Thyme White Bean Pot Pies” with Our Missing Hearts is our first book of the new year. it’s a troubling tale of a near-future society which sanctions discriminations against Chinese Americans, bans books, and takes children away from parents that don’t fit the society’s mold, all in the name of preserving American cultures and traditions. It’s a heavy book but Daeva did learn how to properly chop an onion and Jason got his office pod delivered!

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/14230437-thyme-white-bean-pot-pies-with-our-missing-hearts

Recipe: https://minimalistbaker.com/thyme-white-bean-pot-pies/

07/12/2023

Daeva and Jason crack the code for breading things as they make “Quorn Stuffed Fillets with The Dark Forest”. The gloomy 2nd book of the three body trilogy explores the dark side of life while also exploring creating an imaginary girlfriend that your cop friend manifests for you. This book escalates the first and it’s a crazy journey to learn about the dark forest.

Also, if you want to shred soft cheeses just pop them in the freezer for a bit and they shred up real nice.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/14085117-quorn-stuffed-fillets-with-the-three-body-problem

Recipe: https://www.quorn.us/recipes/quorn-meatless-fillet-kiev-recipe-goats-cheese

19/11/2023

Books for the first 6 months have been released. We're excited to read these, read along if you can!

04/11/2023

“Gluten Bread pudding with the Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is out.
We discuss the Hunger Games prequel and make one of the many food mentioned in this book. Honestly, you could do a full week of meals from this book. It wasn’t quite as exciting as the Hunger Games but still looking forward to the movie.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/13802077-gluten-free-bread-pudding-with-the-hunger-games-the-ballad-of-songbirds-snakes

Recipe: https://glutenfreeeasily.com/bread-pudding/

05/10/2023

Stephen King’s least favorite book that he wrote was a big hit with with Daeva and Jason! “Blooming Onions with the Tommyknockers” is out today. Thanks to this book I’m now scared of the green light on my laptop battery pack.

I also recommended just buying a bloomin’ onion because it wasn’t the easiest to make at home. The dipping sauce was good though!

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/13681733-blooming-onion-with-the-tommyknockers

Recipe: https://air-fried.com/vegetable/blooming-onion/

07/09/2023

Welcome to Season 3!

Start off real easy with “Morning Cocktails with Breakfast of Champions”. We recorded this in the Atlantic Ocean on a cruise to Bermuda! We didn’t opt for the traditional breakfast of champions which is a martini, but still enjoyed our unlimited drink package while discussing iconic author’s book about a guy from Bermuda.
Special guest appearance by Stacey!

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/13539780-morning-cocktails-with-breakfast-of-champions

Drinks: a pina colada and a Bloody Mary

31/08/2023

Whose ready for dinner? Season 3 starts September!

21/06/2023

Early Spring Stew with “To sleep in a sea of stars” is out today on the first day of summer. This was a looonnnng book and a bizarre recipe of roasting lettuce prior to adding the rest of the stew, but both were satisfactory.

Podcast:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/13068274-early-spring-stew-with-to-sleep-in-a-sea-of-stars

Recipe: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2019/04/10/early-spring-stew-with-baked-ricotta

03/05/2023

Our podcast “Spin”-ach enchiladas with Spin by Robert Charles Watson is out today! Jason experiments with chat gpt summaries and Daeva liked the book so much she has already read the second book in the series.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/12771320-spinach-enchiladas-with-spin

Recipe: https://cookieandkate.com/spinach-artichoke-enchiladas/?ssp_iabi=1683150562261

06/04/2023

Spring risotto with A Memory Called Empire is our latest podcast. Daeva decides her texicaalaan name is Five Latitude and Jason tends the risotto to create a perfect spring meal! The key to risotto is constantly supervising it and stirring it. There’s also some green dole whip for dessert, which didn’t feeeze enough so made for a better sour pie.

This risotto was amazing! This book was good and it did mention lots of food.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/12558296-spring-risotto-with-a-memory-called-empire

Recipe: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/spring-risotto-with-asparagus-peas.html

14/03/2023

Excited to see this group-breaking sci-fi film sweep the Oscars! I definitely recommed if you haven’t seen it yet. 😻-Daeva

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/13/entertainment/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-academy-awards-takeaways/index.html

Multiversal action movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once" topped expectations to win seven Oscars at this year's Academy Awards.

01/03/2023

“Dentrassi Spirits with Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy”, our latest podcast is out and we recorded it at Farpoint Convention in Hunt Vally, MD. There’s a few behind the scenes shots below with Jason’s recording setup. Get ready to be amazed at Jason’s ability to recite certain passages from the book!

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/12339555

Recipe: one part vodka, one part OJ, half part blue curaçao, fill fill seltzer or sprite.

01/02/2023

Cinnamon spiced sweet potato soup with Dune is out today. This soup was a bit hit, especially the maple croutons. Dune is one of those stories I know so well so it was great to re-read it.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/12140190-cinnamon-spiced-sweet-potato-soup-with-dune

Recipe: https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a51850/cinnamon-spiced-sweet-potato-soup-with-maple-croutons/

29/01/2023

Gadget has finished editing our next podcast discussing the book Dune!

07/01/2023

Happy New Year! Our new podcast “Vegetarian McRibs with Watchmen” is out today. We recorded this on Monday so it’s almost live!

Jason made this McRob mold and came up a recipe of a mix of beyond sausage and hamburger mixed with pork seasoning.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/11998851

16/12/2022

Well well well, guess I forgot to post about our December podcast. It’s been a crazy month. Quorn fillets and Mexican street corn with Zone One came out December 7. Street corn is super easy to make and very delicious and apparently corn is a staple in post apocalyptic society.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/11753933-quorn-fillets-and-mexican-street-corn-with-zone-1

Recipe for street corn: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/grilled_mexican_street_corn_elotes/

Quorn Fillet recipe: Just read the box! 🙂

15/12/2022

Moon Pies with the Stand Part 3 is out! We discuss the epic conclusion of the stand and make this easy dessert. The 14-alleged free chocolate chips were excellent as well.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/11851448-moon-pies-with-the-stand-part-3

Recipe: melt a 14 ounce bag of chocolate chips, stir in 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Put marshmallow fluff between two cookies and dip into the chocolate. Let harden in the fridge for about 15 minutes and enjoy!

14/11/2022

Surprise! Cinnamon baked apples with The Stand Part 2 is out today.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/11636270-cinnamon-baked-apples-with-the-stand-part-2

Recipe: bake some apples with what you can find in the kitchen, in our case cinnamon, maple syrup, lemon juice and sugar 🍎

08/11/2022

Chili Mac and Cheese with The Lathe of Heaven is our latest podcast!
Would you want to effectively dream (or be able to change the world through your dream)? I would be like to dream into existence me knowing about this recipe sooner. Yum!

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/episodes/11636061
Recipe: https://www.wellplated.com/chili-mac-and-cheese/

02/11/2022

Today’s podcast is delayed! Expect Chili Mac and Cheese with Lathe of Heaven next week.

30/10/2022

Book Poll Results are in! Here's the first 6 books for 2023:

18/10/2022

Make sure to get your vote in! Voting closes this Saturday at midnight.

Voting closes Saturday October 22- if you don’t want to post your votes send them to us in a message.

New Poll! Help us pick the next six books for January - June 2023. You can vote for up to 6. Just reply in the comments with the corresponding number of the book you want. The top 6 will be selected for the podcasts.

06/10/2022

Vegetarian mushroom stew with The Stand.
We discuss book 1 of the epic Stephen King classic. Book 1 is a terrifying description of the destruction of most of humanity by the man-made virus “Captain Tripps”. If a poor scientist is going to die with his face in a bowl of chunky sirloin stew we are going to make a veggie version of it. This was delicious!

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/11423989

Recipe: http://thegentlemansplate.com/vegan-beef-stew/

04/08/2022

“Pecan Basil Pesto Pasta with Children of Time” is out! Did you know Jason cataloged all the spiders in his backyard one summer? Did you know Daeva doesn’t like how expensive pine nuts are? In this episode we discuss that and the shocking protagonists of this enjoyable book.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416037/11057684

07/07/2022

Mushroom Wellington with Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman is out today. This looked a little rough due to the difficulty on working with gluten free croissant dough but it tasted pretty good! (We had to order pizza too though)

10/05/2022