Elaine's Cooking For The Soul

In the series finale episode of Elaine’s Cooking for the Soul, Elaine faces her greatest challenge yet: a rooftop confrontation with General Krause, while balancing the weight of betrayal, survival, and hope. 

Join Elaine as she:

Confronts General Krause in a final showdown on the rooftop of The State HQ.

Faces betrayal from the Courier (aka Charly) and grapples with the fragility of forgiveness.

Leads her community to triumph over The State with unexpected allies by her side.

Elaine’s Resilience Recipes

Krause's Rooftop Victory BreadIngredients:

1 cup of hope

2 cups of courage

A sprinkle of forgiveness

3 parachutes of bread (optional)

Instructions:

Combine hope and courage in a large bowl.

Mix in forgiveness until dough forms.

Bake over the fires of rebellion until golden brown.

Serve with a side of victory.

DIY Keepsake: Broken Tooth Necklace

Ingredients:

One symbolic tooth (preferably Krause’s)

Chain or string

Epoxy resin

Instructions:

Clean and preserve the tooth.

Securely attach it to the chain using resin.

Wear it as a reminder of your hard-won battles.

Tips and Variations:

For Rebuilding: Remember, it's about community, not a single hero.

For Forgiveness: Healing takes time, but the effort is worth it.

Credits:

Written and Directed by: Allison Slice

Elaine Martínez voiced by: Rosa Delgado

General Krause voiced by: Greg Rousson

Courier voiced by: Raechel Wong

Fran voiced by: Socks Whitmore

Sidney voiced by: Julie Ouellette

Ad Ministers voiced by: Greg Rousson

Additional appearances: Thomas Anthony Jones, Brian Baltazar, Nicky Urban, Judith Kargbo, and Francis Krainock

Editing and Sound Design by: Allison Slice

Music by: Carly ComandoCover Art by: Stig Greve

Welcome back, survivors!

In our series finale, Elaine is forced into an unexpected showdown with General Krause while grappling with revelations of betrayal from her closest ally, Courier. The stakes are higher than ever as Elaine confronts the true scope of The State’s manipulation and the fragility of her own hope. Will her message reach beyond the radio tower, or will she be silenced for good?

Join Elaine as she:

Performs a high-stakes dental procedure on General Krause with lives hanging in the balance.

Discovers a chilling betrayal from her trusted Courier.

Faces the reality that her podcast might never have reached an audience beyond The State.

Makes a daring decision to continue her mission to liberate the prisoners and send out a message of resistance.

General Krause's Hot Tooth Relief Tonic

Ingredients:

1 cold compress

2-4 tablets of ibuprofen

A touch of righteous defiance

Instructions:

Apply cold compress to the affected area for immediate relief.

Swallow ibuprofen with water or the beverage of your choice.

Reflect on your life choices while simmering in self-awareness.

Strawberry Memories Necklace (DIY)

Ingredients:

12-20 strawberry tops, pressed and dried

Thin chain or string

Clear adhesive or resin

Instructions:

Press strawberry tops in a heavy book for at least 24 hours.

Attach pressed tops to a chain using adhesive or resin.

Wear as a keepsake of bittersweet memories.

For Rebellion: Harness hope even when faced with betrayal—it’s the ultimate survival tool.

For Self-Reflection: Sometimes, speaking into the void is enough to keep going.

Written and Directed by: Allison Slice

Elaine Martínez voiced by: Rosa Delgado

General Krause voiced by: Greg Rousson

Courier voiced by: Raechel Wong

Fran voiced by: Socks Whitmore

Sam voiced by: Thomas Anthony Jones

Ad Minister V.O. voiced by: Greg Rousson

Editing and Sound Design by: Allison Slice

Music by: Carly Comando

Cover Art by: Stig Greve

Welcome back, survivors! In this episode, Elaine finds herself in the bowels of State HQ's commercial kitchen, reluctantly teaming up with Ryan, the Secretary of Free Stuff and Promo Codes. Together, they attempt to prepare a "Liquid Bonanza"—a State-mandated meal that includes a protein slurry and a banana smoothie. Ryan’s relentless enthusiasm and promotion of 1-800-HAM collide may raise an eyebrow or two but you know what they say: This is the State’s latest food policy, so get used to it!

Join Elaine as she:

Tries to survive the company of Ryan while navigating her own discomfort with the State’s mandates.

Whips up a questionable "protein slurry," complete with ground meats, bone broth, and Ryan’s unfiltered commentary.

Attempts to add some sweetness to the chaos with a rare treat: a banana smoothie.

Delivers a heartfelt monologue on resilience, hope, and embracing the unknown, as she heads toward an uncertain fate.

Elaine’s Liquid Bonanza Recipes:

Protein Slurry

Ingredients:

2 gallons of water

Assorted animal bone broth & bits

Salt to taste

Instructions:

Prepare the Broth

In a large pot, bring the water to a simmer and add the assorted bones. Let them stew for at least 30 minutes.

Strain the Broth

Remove the bones, ensuring any smaller ones, like “fingers” (chicken wings, of course!), are carefully sieved out.

Blend like the dickens

Season to Taste

If possible, season with salt and any spices on hand.

Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

2 bananas

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup oat milk

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 tablespoon rolled oats

Dash of cinnamon

Instructions:

Prep Ingredients

Peel bananas and add to the blender. Add brown sugar, oat milk, coconut milk, and rolled oats.

Blend

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Serve and Enjoy

For an added treat, sprinkle cinnamon on top before serving. Enjoy it if you’re lucky enough to have a taste tester available!

Tips and Variations:

Foraging Tips: Substitute bananas with any other fruit you may come across.

Survival Tactics: Remember, not every meal has to be gourmet—sometimes survival means accepting what’s available.

Credits:

Written and directed by Allison Slice

Elaine Martínez voiced by Rosa Delgado

Secretary of Free Stuff and Promo Codes voiced by Steven Etienne

Courier voiced by Raechel Wong

Sam Gately voiced by Thomas Anthony Jones

Announcer voiced by Greg Goh

Editing and sound design by Allison Slice

Music by Carly Comando

Cover Art by Stig Greve

We're left a little gutted after this episode. Hungrier than ever. Elaine Martínez, DDS, finds herself pulled into a deep, late-night conversation with Fran, now an ambitious State security official who carries secrets and struggles that haunt them. Their tense yet heartfelt exchange reveals glimmers of humanity and resistance against the constraints of The State.

Join Elaine as she:

Comforts Fran, a high-ranking State official, who faces a profound inner conflict between love and duty.

Discovers unexpected leverage and insight from Fran’s position in State Tech and Surveillance.

Reminds Fran of the importance of love and shared moments, even in a world seemingly stripped of meaning.

Hints at a new glimmer of hope, as Fran reveals a loophole that could bring about a temporary prison break.

Written & Directed by Allison Slice
Elaine Martínez voiced by Rosa Delgado
Fran voiced by Socks Whitmore

Editing and sound design by Allison Slice
Music by Carly Comando
Cover Art by Stig Greve

Credits:

As we continue through this thrilling final season, Elaine Martínez, DDS, finds herself still in the grip of The State, but hope glimmers on the horizon. This week, in the luxurious yet ominous State HQ kitchen, Elaine prepares a delicacy that’s equal parts classic and unsettling: "steak" tartare. Alongside her, we meet Joe the Plumber, your everyman State-appointed guest who brings oodles of charm, despite his rather...controlled dialogue.

Join Elaine as she:

Delves into the peculiar history of steak tartare, with references to Turco-Mongol warriors, Freud, and more.

Struggles with State-imposed cooking restrictions while hilariously adapting to new ingredients like lab-grown peas and crow-laid eggs.

Contemplates her role and the sacrifice she's made while trying to maintain her dignity in a world of forced State propaganda.

Ingredients:

Beef (preferably synthetic, lab-grown, bacteria-free, as per The State's standards)

2 tsp sherry vinegar

½ tsp dry mustard

2 large egg yolks

½ cup light olive oil

6 tbsp finely diced shallots

2 tbsp small brined capers (unrinsed)

1 tsp kosher salt

¼ cup celery leaves, finely chopped (divided)

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (divided)

1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest

Special crow egg for topping

Lab-grown peas (pureed with mint and lemon juice)

Instructions:

Prepare the dressing: In a small blue bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, dry mustard, and egg yolks. Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking to emulsify.

Add flavor: Stir in shallots, capers, salt, 2/3 of the celery leaves, parsley, and lemon zest.

Meat preparation: Fold the dressing into the ground beef, mixing it by hand to ensure the flavors meld together.

Shape the tartare: Use a pastry ring to mold the beef into a perfect circle on the plate. Remove the ring for that artful presentation.

Finish with an egg: Crack a crow-laid egg on top of the tartare for a bold final touch.

Lab-grown peas: Blend the peas with a splash of lemon juice, mint, and olive oil for a creamy, zesty side.

Lab-grown peas: Don't worry about frozen—these are freshly grown in the lab and glowing with vibrant green.

Crow eggs: For an extra touch of State-sanctioned oddity, top your dish with a crow egg laid on command.

Survival strategy: Elaine advises that while lab-grown ingredients may seem unsettling, adaptability is key to thriving under The State.

Credits:

Written by Rosa Delgado
Directed by Allison Slice
Elaine Martínez voiced by Rosa Delgado
Courier voiced by Raechel Wong
Joe the Plumber voiced by Rama Vallury

State Official voiced by Francis Krainock

Editing and sound design by Allison Slice

Music by Carly Comando

Cover Art by Stig Greve

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Steak Tartare and Lab-Grown Peas RecipeTips and Variations: