best friends on a quest to bring you all things boozy
Category: Resources and Ridiculousness
From the best way to pack like a booze traveler to best drinks to celebrate Independence Day, the Boozy Blondes bring a mix of resourcefulness with their ridiculousness!
What is better than fast food and wine? Pairing them together for a deliciously unexpected pairing! In this episode Chrissy and Molly are joined by Dallas Little, who guides the blondes through a journey of greasy, delicious food, paired with carefully selected wines.
From salty fries to guilty-pleasure drive-thru faves, this episode has everything you need to know about why these matches work and how you can recreate this at home – such a fun date night idea! Or girls night! Or a random Tuesday night!
Dallas brings expert insight, a lot of patience, and approachable tips that make pairing wine with everyday bites feel effortless and fun. Here’s the lineup:
Sparkling Wine + French Fries
Sparkling Wine + Fried Chicken
Chianti + Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Chianti + Pizza
Riesling + Jalapeno Poppers
Riesling + Spicy Chicken Nuggets
BONUS – Lambrusco + Cotton Candy! (Thanks to Madeline Puckette, one of the founders of Wine Folly for suggesting this pairing!)
Dallas decided the Sparkling Wine and Fries was his favorite combo. The girls agreed, both ranking that pairing second. Their top spot (they agreed) went to the Chianti and Quarter Pounder with Cheese!
Tune in to this episode to learn more about each wine and pairing configuration as well as the girls’ expressions and reactions to everything! Learn what the most surprising pairing was for the group too!
Do you have a favorite or go-to pairing? Share it in the comments below!
The Boozy Blondes are back with a festive (and super gluttonous) way to make the most of your holiday candy leftovers…by turning that stash into a full-on wine pairing experience. Since it was recently Easter, the girls had a huge assortment of Easter candy to pair with multiple bottles of wine – think about all that sugar…and booze!
Once again, the girls did what they do best: mixing a little indulgence with a lot of fun. Instead of letting those extra sweets sit untouched, they’re giving listeners a creative and delicious way to “recycle” holiday candy. Whether it’s from your own stash or casually “borrowed” from kids, nieces, nephews, neighbors, coworkers, or even parents, nothing is off-limits.
To elevate the experience, they’re joined by a special guest, Wild Bill, the self-proclaimed Candy Connoisseur, who helps guide the tasting and adds his own flair to the pairings.
Together, they explore combinations like bubbly Prosecco with sugary Peeps, crisp Pinot Grigio with jellybeans, and bold Cabernet Sauvignon with Reese’s peanut butter eggs. Along the way, they remind listeners that wine pairing doesn’t have to be complicated or pretentious; it’s all about finding what tastes good to you. And the girls found some surprisingly delicious combos they didn’t expect!
They also share helpful wine substitutes for each category, making it easy to recreate the experience no matter what’s in your wine rack. From sparkling alternatives like Cava to bold reds like Malbec, there’s flexibility built into every pairing.
Listen in and check out the Boozy Blondes candy pairing reel on Instagram for inspiration to create your own fun and creative pairing!
The Boozy Blondes have been apart since January 30, 2023, and in this episode they take time for a happy hour call! Listen in to hear about how the first part of the year has been for these booze travelers.
Settle in with your favorite drink and eavesdrop on the Boozy Blondes’ call. Chrissy is drinking the Boozy Blondes’ favorite morning drink, rum and ginger beer, and Molly is sipping on South Beach Brewing Strawberry Orange Mimosa beer.
This year Chrissy has been covered up in work and projects – she is just starting to have some well deserved time for herself! She’s been in North Georgia since the beginning of 2024, and recently she’s ventured to Currahee Tap Room in Clayton, Georgia, Stonewall Creek Vineyards and Tiger Mountain Vineyards in Tiger, Georgia, Wolf Mountain Vineyards in Dahlonega, Georgia and CeNita Vineyards in Cleveland, Georgia.
Get details on the best drinks from all these places, and hear shout outs to the Boozy Blondes’ favorites over these travels – Ryan at Currahee and Gonzo at STK.
The Boozy Blondes are still apart! But they see the light at the end of the tunnel and are excited to meet up in Miami a few days following their Happy Hour call! They have both been busy being boozy since their last chat and discuss new places they’ve been, fat-washing bourbon and martini mix-offs!
Molly is still enjoying St. Augustine and took some out-of-town friends around the downtown area enjoying local favorites like Cantina Reina, The Floridian and No Name (The Bar with No Name). She also spent some time in The Villages at the new square Sawgrass Grove and hit up Crooked Can in Winter Garden.
Chrissy continued her mountain exploring and loved the new places she stumbled upon – Roadside Distilling and Hiawassee Brew! Roadside Distilling is in the appropriately named Pappy’s Plaza in Blairsville, Georgia, and is the largest distillery in the state! Visitors are offered a five-free-samples flight when they arrive (awesome!) and Chrissy enjoyed the chocolate peanut butter old fashioned after sampling. She “hiked” Bell Mountain and took in the stunning views with a can of Owl’s Brew Boozy Tea then enjoyed a flight from Hiawassee Brew.
During her down time, Chrissy binged Drink Masters and was inspired to fat-wash some bourbon. She tried her first batch with sesame oil, and it was a success! Fat washing infuses unique flavors to your booze, and when done correctly, won’t over-power the taste! Make sure to look up the correct proportions when you try this at home – each flavor uses its own ratio.
Be sure to follow the Boozy Blondes on Instagram so you can vote on your favorite martini in the martini mix-off challenge. The girls will be reunited soon and recording back in person – they can’t wait! Special shout outs to Hilary at Currahee Brewing and Jose, host of @4everacreskitchen this week! Cheers!
So sad – the Boozy Blondes are still apart! But you can eavesdrop on their happy hour call when you listen to this episode!
Backed by the marsh and the Florida sun, Molly is drinking 903 BrewersBirthday Xtrafunfetti Sasquatch Imperial Stout (11.3% double milk imperial stout – not pictured – that was her pre-call cocktail) while Chrissy took in the view high in the mountains sipping on wine from her Wine Insiders shipment (listen to Episode 011 – Booze Delivery: Winc, Wine Insiders, Beer Drop, Drizly and More! to learn about great booze delivery services tested by the blondes).
Back in St. Augustine after a cold Christmas in PA, Molly has been enjoying her favorite bars downtown and the laid back beach bars (listen to Episode 023 – Pub Pedal: St. Augustine Beach Bars: Jack’s BBQ, Salt Life, Beachcombers, Sunset Grille, Mango Mango’s and More!) and finally snagged the Sunset Grille t-shirt! Molly’s parents were in town, so of course, she brought them to Forgotten Tonic to check out the festive Miracle Bar (listen to Episode 004 – Behind the Booze – Forgotten Tonic Interview with John Moore).
Their visit posed a great question – is it okay to drink a Bloody Mary after the morning hours? The girls will reveal the popular vote during their Happy Hour Volume 3 call. Molly says yes, Chrissy says no.
Still in the chilly mountains of north Georgia, Chrissy has been exploring local breweries and came across a hidden gem – White Side Brewing. It sounds like she stumbled upon a Great Gatsby party! Oh, and bonus, Chrissy took 2nd place in the annual Tournament of Champions (TOC)! (Have you had the pleasure of listening to that episode yet?) And after a hike to Sunset Rock, Chrissy enjoyed her well-earned drink at The High Dive in Highlands, NC. Chrissy also raved about her hangover-free wine drinking thanks to the Ullo Wine Filter – try it for yourself and drink more wine! #worthit
The blondes will be reunited again soon, but until then, listen in while their spill their adventures, new boozy concoctions (Chrissy’s Garden Party Spritz is a must-try!) and shout-outs to the special people who made an impact during the week – in this episode shout outs to Rachel Molina (TOC competitor) and John Moore (Forgotten Tonic). Don’t forget to post a question via DM on the Boozy Blondes Instagram – like @chandrasekharkartik did and really stumped Molly.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Lushes! We are back, ringing in 2023 with Season 2 of the Boozy Blondes Podcast. This season promises more interviews with boozy influencers, owners and brewers, and we can’t wait to share the boozy travels this year has in store for your favorite booze travelers.
Molly and Chrissy are apart for most of the first half of 2023, so they plan to host happy hours with each other to discuss their separate boozy escapades and finds. Tune in to keep up with the adventures, starting with the first episode of Season 2 – episode 028 – releasing January 12, 2023. Chrissy is keeping warm with Brothers Bond bourbon, Owls Brew Boozy Tea, and espresso martinis in chilly Sky Valley, Georgia, while Molly drives south back to sunny Florida after surviving the bitter cold of PA for Christmas.
Special shout outs to the team at Napa South, @chandrasekharkartik and the blondes’ favorite field drinker Tanya! If you have a question for the Boozy Blondes, send a DM to @boozy.blondes on Instagram or email boozyblondespodcast@gmail.com.
Get ready, lushes! The Boozy Blondes are sharing their recipe for the best ways to drink at home! Sure, cuddling up with your favorite glass of wine in the best seat in the house qualifies as drinking at home, but this episode takes it to another level. If you’ve been listening to the Boozy Blondes podcast over the past 20-some episodes, you know these girls take their drinking seriously – and always up a notch!
Drinking at Home Recipe (easy!) – 3 parts guests – one hearty serving of libations – a dash of the perfect theme
Mix these together for execution, and voila! Drinking at home just went up a level. The Boozy Blondes have hosted many different themed parties over the years of their friendship and give listeners insight how to recreate some of their faves:
WOW Party – Wine of the World…each guest or couple brings a bottle of wine and dish to share from an assigned country. Put out score cards for wines, and recommend guests bring a food that pairs well with their bottle. Make sampling stations, and enjoy!
Oktoberfest Party – host a night making flower crowns with your friends prior to the event. Create name tags with German names and host a German games competition.
Sports Party – when your favorite team is playing, it’s fun to lean in to the colors. Serve drinks and food that compliment your team’s jerseys!
Crocket Party – this is an oxymoron of a party – it’s a redneck version of croquet in fancy white outfits! Grab those plastic flutes for Champagne, pinkies up while eat tea sandwiches and survive the wickets!
Lockdown during Covid taught the girls to get creative with virtual activities while drinking at home. Virtual Bingo, Beer Pong, Drawful and You Don’t Know Jack were some of the best virtual drinking at home nights.
Yard Game Tournaments are a Boozy Blondes fave! Whether you go all out with team costumes and brackets or just get the gang together to throw horseshoes or bags, a little competition always keeps things interesting! The girls have been team HoboMolecule for at least 15 years now!
Along with yard games, card games and board games add some competition to your drinking at home night. YouTube has a great Power Hour series; the girls especially love the Totally Rad 90s Power Hour!
Hosting a beer tasting at home is a fun way to try new varieties. This has become a tradition for the Boozy Blondes during their annual trip to Sky Valley. Pick out some beers (or ask guests to each bring a six pack), set up sampling stations and download this handy beer tasting sheet! This is a great way to find beers you love – or hate! Be sure to have your camera ready to capture the bitter beer faces!
What are some of your favorite games/themes when drinking at home? Let the Boozy Blondes know in the comments below!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! Grab a hot dog, your patriotic gear and some sparklers while you tune in to this episode about America’s annual birthday party.
The DOE is Sour Me America from DuClaw Brewing in Baltimore, Maryland. This 5.5% ABV sour is as delicious as it is appropriate for the 4th of July and the description is fantastic: Like a patriotic, lip-puckering fruit popsicle in your glass, we’ve brought together three refreshing fruit flavors to rocket you into summer with ‘Sour Me America.’ Brewed with cherry & raspberry purees, lime juice & tart cherry juice. Sip freely!
The blondes dive into a little history and reminisce about Independence Day Celebrations past. The final version of the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, and a year later Congress adjourned early to celebrate the year anniversary of our country’s independence. Since then, game on. We celebrate year after year after year!
The Declaration of Independence authors were Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Roger Livingston. #themoreyouknow
Present day, the best places to celebrate are:
Boston, Massachusetts | weeklong celebration called Harborfest
Growing up the girls remember celebrating the 4th with their parents’ friends – Chrissy in Philly and Molly in Tunkhannock. The girls started celebrating together in the late 2000s outside The Villages, Florida, on Lake Weir. More recently they tend to stick around St. Augustine and enjoy biking around their own city who hosts one of the most spectacular fireworks shows over the Castillo de San Marcos and Matanzas Bay.
The girls wrap up this episode with some trivia. Do you know the answers? Tune in to see if you’re correct!
Where was the first Independence Day celebration held?
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on every Independence Day?
What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parade?
What was the total number of people who signed Declaration of Independence?
What food is most commonly consumed on the 4th of July?
The Boozy Blondes get deep in this episode as they reflect on the idea that time is the one thing you can’t buy more of or make more of. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Which makes booze delivery services so valuable. It saves the girls vital time when their life-stream is brought straight to them! And really…is there anything better than having booze delivered right to your door?
The market has been flooded with different options of booze delivery services. Where do you start? Which offers the best deals? Who has the best selection? Can you gift delivery services? In this episode the girls break down nine services while enjoying a glass of their DOE: 19 Crimes Red Blend mini bottles. They reference this beverage in their “Pack Like a Booze Traveler” episode. You are sure to always find these mini bottles in both Chrissy’s and Molly’s travel bags. And fun fact, the most popular booze variety to be delivered is wine.
Currently 44 states allow delivery of alcohol – and it’s important to note this can differ by county in each state, so check your area’s rules before placing any orders.
So going back to the most popular delivery, wine. The girls have tried 6 different services:
DRIZLY (Support our podcast by using our affiliate link here)
shop all local retailers and price check
Delivery under 60 minutes
You can buy someone a drink through Drizly (Chrissy was gifted this from her brother!) As a gift, the recipient is notified and then can choose when to schedule delivery
unsure how far delivery radius is? In Jacksonville, Florida, Total Wine does offer delivery services as far north as Amelia Island and as far south as St. Augustine.
Online ordering available for pickup, curbside or delivery. Chrissy has placed orders ahead of time and has her Boozy counterpart deliver (#phoneafriend)
The girls wrap up the episode as they do most, with their Fast Five questions. One of the questions was what drinks would you have delivered from a bar if you could and Chrissy answered Christmas drinks from Forgotten Tonic. Learn more about these drinks in our Behind the Booze with John Moore episode.
With so many options to choose from, the girls would love to hear your favorite delivery services! Leave a comment if you have a go-to.
They say on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. When it comes to the Boozy Blondes, Chrissy has Irish in her blood and Molly has Irish in her name. So naturally, the girls love celebrating this religious Irish holiday (being celebrated by the Irish for over 1000 years)! But as you listen to this episode, you’ll learn St. Patty’s Day boozy celebrations are more of an American party day than Irish party day.
The DOE is Glazed Over by Mobcraft Beer. In case you didn’t follow the Boozy Blondes Instagram account (@boozy.blondes) over December, the girls celebrated the 24 days leading up to Christmas with a Mobcraft Beer Advent Calendar. Glazed Over is a 7.6% Imperial Cream Ale brewed with whole glazed doughnuts and honey, sprinkled with cinnamon, vanilla and just a hint of maple. One of the girls’ favorites out of the calendar.
While it’s a religious holiday, most Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as a drinking holiday. Green beer, whisky, Guinness…everyone is Irish on St. Patty’S Day, right? Parades are a St. Patty’s Day staple and fun fact – the very first St. Patty’s Day parade in the whole world was held not in Ireland, but the Boozy Blondes’ hometown of St. Augustine in 1601! And the Boozy Blondes’ original hometown of Scranton, PA, has one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country! Scranton’s “Parade Day” is actually the second largest in the country for a city its size. The largest St. Patty’s Day parade in the world is in New York City; the parade in Dublin is #3.
The girls look forward to celebrating St. Patty’s Day in St. Augustine every year, especially when they are in town to attend Celtic Music & Heritage Festival. What’s better than celebrating in the first US town that ever held a St. Patrick’s Day party?! This year St. Augustine’s Celtic Fest is March 12-13, 2022, at Francis Field in downtown St. Augustine. Celtic Fest is a 2-day celebration of music (with performances from bands like Albanach, Steel City Rovers and Jamison), food, booze, shopping, Highland games and kid areas. Daily passes are $15, but you can purchase a 2-day VIP pass for $80. This VIP pass gets you access to all listed above but also includes a free beer, t-shirt, special area access and private bathrooms.
Friday night (March 11th) hosts a whiskey tasting for $50. The Boozy Blondes bought their tickets minutes after they recorded this episode. They will get to sample 7 whiskies and learn the stories/history behind them. We’ll see if the girls remember the stories after sampling all that whiskey…
For the Boozy Blondes, no St. Patty’s Day is complete without the perfect costumes, and you can expect to see the girls decked out in their Celtic green! They would love to see your St. Patty’s Day dubs, so be sure to share your pictures and tag @boozy.blondes on Instagram!
Whether or not you attend Celtic Fest or the St. Patty’s Day parade in St. Augustine, there are plenty of great bars and restaurants to visit to soak in the Irish culture, no matter what time of year. Some of the blondes’ recommendations are Barley Republic, Meehans, Bull & Crown, Kings Head British Pub, Ann O’Malleys and Chatsworth (with amazing Guinness stew).
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