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\"summer<\/p>\n

The Simple Goodness Sisters Return with Summer Cocktails! \u2014 Sip, Savor, and Celebrate with \u201cDrink Your Garden\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The delightful Simple Goodness Sisters<\/em> are back on Travel Connections<\/strong>, and they\u2019re bringing a bouquet of flavor, fun, and farm-to-glass inspiration with them! Venise Cunningham and Belinda Kelly join us to share all about their brand-new book, Drink Your Garden<\/a>: Recipes, Stories and Tips from the Simple Goodness Farm<\/em><\/strong>\u2014a gorgeous guide for anyone who loves to mix drinks with intention, beauty, and heart. Plus cocktails and recipes for all seasons, not just for summer.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been over two years since<\/a> we first explored their innovative world of garden-grown cocktails, and so much has blossomed since then!<\/p>\n

Based just over an hour from Seattle, Washington, the Simple Goodness Cocktail Farm is believed to be the world\u2019s first dedicated cocktail farm<\/strong>. Venise, the farmer sister, grows herbs, edible flowers, fruits, and vegetables that fuel their signature syrups and stunning drinks, while Belinda brings them to life behind the bar\u2014and now on the page.<\/p>\n

In this lively episode, we cover:<\/h3>\n
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  • The story behind how their unique business began<\/li>\n
  • What \u201cGarden to Glass\u201d really means<\/li>\n
  • How thoughtful entertaining can make every guest feel special<\/li>\n
  • The magic of pairing farm-grown flavors with seasonal sips<\/li>\n
  • Tips and tricks for crafting memorable cocktails and mocktails at home<\/li>\n
  • A must-hear tutorial on how to make a perfect margarita and gin & tonic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Whether you’re a seasoned home mixologist or just love a good story over a good drink, this episode is full of inspiration and practical takeaways for your next gathering. Remember, while visiting Seattle, make time to visit Wilkeson, WA, and the Simple Goodness Sisters at The Soda Shop- Thursday – Sunday.<\/p>\n

    Tune in, pour a glass, and let the Simple Goodness Sisters show you how to drink your garden!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Also:<\/p>\n

    Bonus Content Alert on Substack by Suzanne! – Gin & Tonic Around the World: How Our Favorite Cocktail Became a Travel Tradition<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12785,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"episodes":[4305,4400,4376,4328,4303,4316,4399,4329],"class_list":["post-12780","podcast","type-podcast","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","episodes-books","episodes-cocktails","episodes-empty-nesters","episodes-farming","episodes-food","episodes-pacific-northwest","episodes-seattle","episodes-simple-goodness-sisters","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSavoring Summer Cocktails with the Simple Goodness Sisters<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whether you're a seasoned home mixologist or love a good story, this episode is full of inspiration for your summer cocktails & gatherings!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, 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