The Drunk Latinas

Season 02 Episode 07 - Join us as we explore traditional treats from Lydia’s latest visit to Spain. And in keeping with Spain and “Dry” (or damp?) January, we taste a Spanish sparkling white along with our boozy Turrones. Grab your glass 🥂 and take your seat at the table!

Lydia and Stephanie go LIVE at their non-traditional last minute Friendsgiving. Listen in as they share their meal and farm-to-table restaurant McKinley Grill, and of course, their wine with you!

This week we get to live vicariously through Stephanie’s anniversary travels to San Jose del Cabo and the adventures that came during their time there. AND she brought us some more Mexican Wine and Chocolate to sample and share with all of you! What are some of your favorites?

An impromptu Mexican night with Friends at the studio to “Cheers!” the end of Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month! Have you ever had Jarritos? What’s your favorite flavor? Well…they’ve created an adult version “Hard” Soda called Cantaritos. We have some fun as we sample Mandarin & Pineapple along with a revived old fave Carnitas Pizza from the “New” Congregation BC. ¡A celebrar nuestras raíces - Vamos!

Which TJ’s Whites pair well with the yummiest salty-crunchy-chocolate-y goodness that is the Trade Joe’s Snacky Clusters!? We kept close to Stephanie’s family roots and enjoyed a couple of very well priced Chilean whites. Grab your glass and fave TJ’s snack and join us!

Niños envueltos, marranitos, ojo de buey, concha de chocolate, bread pudding, cream cheese & jalapeño stuffed bolillos, and even the biggest, butteriest, one of the best decadent croissants you can indulge in! Paired with a yummy, buttery Mexican chardonnay called Cava Quintanilla. Grab your pan dulce and your glass and join us - ¡Salud!🥂

Mamma Mia! Summer adventures in Tuscany resulted in Lydia bringing back a whole case of some delicious Italian wine from the beautiful Fattorio Poggio Alloro family farm & vineyard. Grab your favorite Chianti and join us at the table as we have an amazing true Napolitano style pizza - from a food truck!!! Italia Pasta e Pizza is a MUST! They have a real deal oven on the truck! And the Tiramisu - absolutely worth every single calorie, you’ll want more! In the wise words of Rihanna, “Tell your friends to pull up.”

Join the grown up and the Girl Scout in you as we try pairing Samoas, Thin Mints, Lemon-Ups, and Trefoils with three delicious wines from Latino California winemakers. Who knew this would be so much fun and that we’d find such delectable, delightful matches!? And don’t limit it to what we said or tried, let us know your opinions and which other combinations are a must. Happy tasting! And don’t forget to support your local little entrepreneurs - get several boxes and help them sell out their cookie inventory!!! (Call it “market research”😉)

Gin con Gin? Yes, it’s definitely Gin, Gin, and more Gin! We had a blast on today’s episode as Stephanie initiated Lydia into her wonderful world of the love of Gin! We sample six (6), yes SIX (6)!!! Come on this fun ride with us and then try some varieties of your own to discover which will be your choice to make your own fave Negroni, French 75, or simply sip slowly and savor all on its own (like that wonderful Esmé!). Let us know your vote(s) and which gins we still need to try. Have fun and sample responsibly. Cheers!

Old Fashioned? Don’t mind if we do! In honor of our special guest’s fave, we enjoy a special Old Fashioned “Party in a Can” as we discuss his proud lifelong family history in Azusa, how he knows and shares names, dates, and stories that make you feel like part of the family. And gives a plethora of insight on the places and especially people - present and PAST! - that have formed the full picture of Azusa. Pour your favorite Bourbon cocktail and join us at the table!

What do pizza, a Mexican jail, and 19 all have in common? Join us as we interview hair guru extraordinaire, Reina “MaidenColor” DeMoss, and discuss the hilarious story of being young and adventurous in Tijuana - and the role that our host Lydia played! Also we learn of Reina’s journey of discovery of the love of her culture, its food, and so much more. As well as the surprisingly tasty and fun 19 Crimes wines that accompanied our Potato Taco feast. Grab your glass, sit back, and enjoy!

Join us as we sit at the table with Art Vasquez, Jr. 4th generation Azusan, and learn of the Vasquez family’s wonderful heritage, ties to the community, awesome product offerings from their historic avocado orchards in the hills of the City of Azusa - yes, Azusa! And best of all, the local restaurants where you can find their avocados used for delicious guacamole! Grab your glass and enjoy!!!

Is it personal taste, is it knowledge, or is it just which cook was better in the kitchen that day? The Drunk Latinas go next door to the taquería and visit some of our Asian neighbors - and Lydia’s heritage, and talk Thai! Do you noodle? Share your favorites with us - we’ll go try those too!!!

This episode is sure to pique your curiosity…Wine made from grapes so dark your teeth turn black and “Ruby Chocolate” unlike any you’ve ever tasted. The Drunk Latinas need you to try for yourselves and tell us what your experience was like!