23a. Harry Potter 1-3!!! (Part 1 of 2)

In part 1 of this 2-part episode, Dave, Jon, and Ben are joined by super duper special guest expert - Kathy! (Dave's wife!) She is an expert on Harry Potter-themed parties and she shares treats, decorations, and games for the first 3 movies/books! Below is the promised Homemade Butterbeer recipe! After everyone shares their food related to the theme, they dive into favorite scenes, quotes, heroes, and villains of the Sorcerer's Stone. Ben shares his thoughts on the psychology of Harry Potter and these first 3 books/movies. Be sure to stay and listen to part 2 of this episode to hear more about Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban. It's a great time!

Butterbeer

From the kitchen of Kathy Thomander

Ingredients for Butterbeer Soda:

-Cream Soda

-Butterscotch Syrup (Torani is our favorite.)

Directions:

Add 1 Tablespoon, or to taste, Butterscotch syrup to every 1 cup (8 oz.) of cream soda.

Ingredients for foam butterscotch cream topping:

-1 (7 oz.) container marshmallow cream

-1 cup whipping cream

-2 Tablespoons Butterscotch Syrup, or to taste

-1/4-1/2 teaspoon Rum extract, if desired

Directions for cream topping:

Add container of marshmallow cream to a stand mixer bowl. Using the paddle attachment on the mixer, mix marshmallow cream on low until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons butterscotch syrup, and then slowly add whipping cream, a little at a time to the mixture, mixing on low and scraping the sides of the bowl constantly. Mix until smooth. When combined and smooth, use the whisk attachment and mix on medium speed until a little more whipped and fluffier, but do not over whip! Should have some volume but just be a light fluff.

To serve:

Pour soda and syrup in a cup according to directions above. Then spoon two heaping tablespoons (or how much you want) of the butterscotch cream on top of your soda, or however much to cover the top of your drink.