Handbag Marinara: The Food, Fashion, And Fun Of Friends

It's S03E12 - TOW All the Jealousy, and to toast Joey's audition for "A Tale of Two Cities," we're drinking Cocktails of Two Cities! Ross is CRAZY jealous of Mark and inundates Rachel's work with stuffed animals, cards, and even a barbershop quartet. Monica dates Julio, a smarmy poet who thinks American women are "empty vases," and Joey's resume fibs (three years with Twyla Tharp?!) catch up to him. We also discuss: Dali museums, #Friends25 offers, and once again advocate mental health care for ONE AND ALL! Links and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e12-tow-all-the-jeaousy Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund today! Elizabeth's I Swear to Do Better Jar count after today's episode: $11

It's TOW Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister! Chandler has one too many Jell-O shots (our signature "beverage", BTW) and messes around with one of Joey's sisters at Joey's birthday party, Rachel meets Mark and Ross becomes a toxic a**hole with jealousy, and Phoebe dates the noisy neighbor upstairs. We also discuss Ray Baris Pizza, Water Joe, Silver Spoon tiramisu, and wonder -- did the upstairs guy get carpeting again, or ... did everyone hear him have sex for the next seven years? More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e11-tow-chandler-cant-remember-which-sister Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund and tell them Handbag Marinara sent you! The "I Swear to Do Better" Jar total after this episode: $9

It's TOW Rachel Quits, and we're drinking Hanukkah Menoreo Martinis, inspired by Brown Bird cookies! Ross breaks a little girl's leg and has to sell the cookies on her behalf, Monica's cookie addiction comes back to haunt her, Phoebe can't handle The (Dead Christmas Tree) Chipper, and Rachel can barely handle The (Quit Your Current Job to Motivate You to Get a New One) Fear. We also discuss Elizabeth's "I Swear to Do Better" Jar, 90s disco revival fashion, snow in a can, and cookies with nougat (or not so much). More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e10-tow-rachel-quits Donate to The Ellen Fund!

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! It's TOW the Football, and the gang decides to play some 3 on 3 in between turkey bastings. The winner gets -- the Geller Cup! The Geller Cup is also the name of this week's signature beverage -- a Pimm's cup with a Thanksgiving twist! A Dutch girl vies for Joey and Chandler's attention, Monica and Ross get really competitive, and Rachel goes really long. We also talk: Whole30, sore losers, Heidi gone Goth, and a MEGA Not-on-Netflix moment!

It's TOW the Giant Poking Device, so we made boozy Poke Brownies! We doused brownies in a combination of Chambord, Disaronno, and Frangelico -- they pack a punch! This week, Monica bangs Ben's head and Rainy Day Bear comes to the rescue, Phoebe's convinced that going to the dentist kills people she knows, and Chandler finds out that Janice is still in love with her ex. We also discuss time travel, Ashley Graham's enemas, and Lisa Kudrow's body image struggles during the series, and we go on a condom tangent. More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e08-tow-the-giant-poking-device Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund and tell them Handbag Marinara sent you!

It's TOW the Race Car Bed, so we're drinking sidecars-turned-Racecars! Janice's ex-husband uses his divorce to sell mattresses, and Monica takes advantage of the deal -- only to experience some unwanted CAR-ma. Joey teaches Acting for Soap Operas and gives one of his students some unethical advice, and Ross tries to play nice with Rachel's dad. We also discuss how Janice is our favorite character, the creation of Elizabeth's "I Swear to Do Better" Jar, childhood memories of chalkboards, "zippershits," and our love for Barbie/Miss Piggy. More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e07-tow-the-race-car-bed Go to The Ellen Fund and save the gorillas!

It's TOW the Flashback! Janice asks the gang, "Have any of you ever ... almost?" and we flash back to three years in the past, where near-sexcapades ensue for the next 28 minutes. Monica almost does Joey. Chandler almost does Monica. Rachel fantasy does Chandler. Phoebe almost does Ross. And Monica and Joey have very different ideas about what constitutes "lemonade." Enter this week's signature beverage, the Here's Your P***s! Spicy Lemonade! In addition, we discuss horticulture, pearls and overalls, Villa Wafers and Starboobs, Italian horns, and how we may have Mr. Heckles to thank for the entirety of the series. More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e06-tow-the-flashback Don't forget to go to The Ellen Fund and save the gorillas!

It's TOW Frank Jr, but to us, Isabella Rossellini steals the show even though she's only on screen for about 30 seconds. So, we're drinking Isabella Ross Bellinis to celebrate! Frank Jr (Giovanni Ribisi) pays Phoebe a visit, and things don't go very well, especially when he thinks she's a whore. Ross painstakingly composes his “freebie list,” trading Isabella Rossellini for Winona Ryder and regretting it! Joey constructs a VERY large entertainment unit and also redoes Monica’s dingy bathroom floor. In addition, we talk art-house animal porn, discuss who's on our respective "freebie" lists, sibling rivalry, home improvement, and break down the props "listery" that will go down in history! More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e05-tow-frank-jr Don't forget to donate to the Ellen Fund and save the gorillas! Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

It's TOW the Metaphorical Tunnel! We're drinking Flingin' Flangin' Milkshakes: our ode to the MilkMaster 2000 and the ice cream Monica and Rachel comfort themselves with at the end of the episode. Plot-wise, Monica and Rachel coach Chandler about relationships when he freaks out about committing to Janice, Phoebe pretends to be Joey’s agent, and Ross watches Ben and is a misogynistic a**hole! Discussion-wise, we talk Ben & Jerry's, proper pasta-and-salad serving, how Janice is STILL the most put-together out of everyone, and how Ross needs to get woke ... fast. Check out the screen shots, recipes, and more on the episode blog post! And don't forget to save the gorillas, and tell them Handbag Marinara sent you! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @handbagmarinara!

It's TOW the Jam, so we're drinking bourbon jambles! Bourbon Jambles: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/bourbon-jamble Monica's getting over Richard by making a LOT of jam, Ross teaches Chandler his "hug and roll" trick, and Phoebe dates her stalker (don't try that at home, kids!) This week, we talk map dresses, bling slings, the best ways to combat a dry scone, and what exactly a black currant tastes like. More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e03-tow-the-jam Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @handbagmarinara Shop the Show: http://handbagmarinara.com/shop-the-show  

We're drinking the fat! Well, not really, but our layered signature beverage was inspired by the glass of chicken fat that was sitting out on the kitchen table for the duration of Season 3, Episode 2 - TOW No One's Ready! Drink the Fat: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/drink-the-fat This week is a special "bottle" episode -- all of the action takes place in the girls' apartment. Chandler and Joey fight over The Chair, Monica feigns being "breezy," and Ross crosses a big line when he loses it with Rachel. We also discuss the pitfalls of companies being purchased by other companies, fights between siblings, blingy slings, cartoon characters with towels wrapped around their waists, and, in a moment that will go down in history... ...Heather finally agrees that Ross is being a toxic a*****e. More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e02-tow-no-ones-ready Save the gorillas!: http://theellenfund.org Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @handbagmarinara

We've made it to Season 3! We open with TOW the Princess Leia Fantasy, and we're drinking "Monica and Rachel Had Syrup" cocktails to toast Janice being in the world again (although Joey's not too happy about that.) Cocktail: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/monica-and-rachel-had-syrup Monica's in a deep depression post-Richard, can't sleep, but still manages to mock Ross's fantasy of doing Princess Leia. Joey's look is full-throttle "out of work actor." Chandler refuses to break up with Janice (he didn't blink or anything!) Screen shot, recipes, and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s03-e01-tow-the-princess-leia-fantasy Save the gorillas! Donate to The Ellen Fund at: https://theellenfund.org/ Instagram/Twitter: @handbagmarinara

S02E24 - TOW Barry and Mindy's Wedding Signature beverage: Copacabana Shaketini: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/copacabana-shaketini Photos and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s02-e24-tow-barry-and-mindys-wedding Shop the Show!: http://handbagmarinara.com/shop-the-show  

It's TOW the Chicken Pox, and things are getting itchy! Luckily, we're drinking Banana Nut Muffin Martinis to ease the pain! Banana Nut Muffin Martinis: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/banana-nut-muffin-martini Monica and Richard discover each other's quirks, Joey -- or should we say, "Joseph" -- is working with Chandler, and Ross and Rachel are babysitting Phoebe and Ryan (Charlie Sheen), who are stricken with the pox. We talk about our own quirks, a seriously funny Not on Netflix moment, tell you where you can get a cow oven mitt, and discuss how Ross -- for just one beautiful moment -- becomes less of a toxic a**hole. Photos, links, and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s02-e23-tow-the-chicken-pox Shop the Show: http://handbagmarinara.com/shop-the-show

It's TOW the Two Parties, and Monica's made Rachel a special dessert for her birthday -- flan! So we're drinking adult milkshakes featuring the caramely, custardy flavors of flan. The guys' party is all about beer, pizza, and volleyball, while Monica's is VERY marker-centric. And poor Rachel is caught in the middle of both, attempting to wrangle her feuding parents the whole night. Oh, and Phoebe's breaking people out of Monica-jail. This week, we tackle topics such as: disco clowns, Timmy the Tooth, divorcing parents, Neil Sedaka, defunct Disney World attractions, and the real-life Moondance Diner. Caramel Flan Shaketini: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/caramel-flan-shaketini More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s02-e22-tow-the-two-parties Instagram: @handbagmarinara | http://instagram.com/handbagmarinara Facebook: http://facebook.com/handbagmarinara Shop the show: http://handbagmarinara.com/shop-the-show  

It's TOW the Bullies! Once again, we're together for this recording (and in Carol and Susan's favorite place!), and just like Chandler and Ross, we're drinking Kappuccino (but in the form of a martini). Monica's playing the stock market (because she thinks it's ZeXY!), and Phoebe's second attempt to meet her dad is thwarted by a beast at the threshold. Kappuccino Martini: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/kappuccino-martini More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s02-e21-tow-the-bullies Instagram: @handbagmarinara | http://instagram.com/handbagmarinara Shop the Show: http://handbagmarinara.com/shop-the-show

In this special episode, we're TOGETHER (E visited H in Florida this week) and discussing TOW Old Yeller Dies. We're drinking Ben's Favorite cocktails (our take on pink lemonade with an elderflower twist) and discussing Phoebe's disturbing realization that her mother "saved" her from cinematic sadness, how Joey and Chandler want to be just like their new "dad," and how Ross is a tad toxic in planning his ENTIRE future with Rachel, even though they've only been dating for a few weeks. Along the way, we discuss: Southwest snowflakes, whether beer and apple pie would taste good together, Dutch ebelskivers, sad movies (especially around Christmastime), and how cool it would be to share a set of pajamas (not with each other, mind you). Ben's Favorite cocktail: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/bens-favorite Food, fashion, and fun from this episode: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s02-e20-tow-old-yeller-dies Instagram: @handbagmarinara | http://instagram.com/handbagmarinara Shop the Show: http://handbagmarinara.com/s

It's TOW Eddie Won't Go, and it's official: Eddie's cray-cray and no matter how hard Chandler tries, he can't get Eddie to move out. We're drinking Fishbowls to commemorate there being a REAL fish in Eddie's fishtank! Fishbowl Cocktail: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/fishbowl The girls are learning all about feminism, toppling the patriarchy, and being their own windkeepers, Eddie's a dehydrating maniac -- emphasis on the "maniac," Joey's going on humiliating auditions (and Matt LeBlanc reminisces about filing his own tooth), and Ross shows a softer side when he helps out a friend in need -- with his checkbook. More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s02-e19-tow-eddie-wont-go Instagram: @handbagmarinara | http://instagram.com/handbagmarinara Shop the Show!: http://handbagmarinara.com/shop-the-show  

It's TOW Dr. Ramoray dies, and Joey is not having a good day at work! Chandler's also got himself into a bit of a pickle (and a questionable pecan sandie), with new roomie Eddie showing some of his ... quirks. The only one really having a good day this week is Monica -- she and Richard say "I love you!" They don't get to celebrate like they really want to, but that's only because Rachel had to squelch Ross's raging insecurity. We're drinking Tangelo Goldfish cocktails and discussing all of the above plus: protein powder product placement, circus-invoking blazers, typecasting geeks, vintage posters, improper condom storage, and equal opportunity sexcapades.

It's TOW Eddie Moves In! We're drinking Apple Pie Martinis because Rachel dropped a slice of pie into a guy's hood at Central Perk. Apple Pie Martini: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/apple-pie-martini And we're talking about Joey's terrible (albeit cat-loving) decorating style, Phoebe's mishap of a music video, and Ross and Monica's sibling rivalry -- juggling oranges and all. So, are you Team Entertainment Tonight or Team Predators of the Serengeti? Team Joey or Team Eddie? We don't even have to ask the third question: We know you're Team Smelly Cat! More at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s02-e17-tow-eddie-moves-in Instagram: @handbagmarinara | http://instagram.com/handbagmarinara Shop the Show: http://handbagmarinara.com/shop-the-show