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

S04 E22 - TOW Ross’s Wedding (Part One) Signature Beverage: London Calling http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/london-calling 00:02:07 — Lisa Kudrow gave birth the day this originally aired 00:07:00 — Elizabeth is a Monica when traveling; Heather has a very different approach 00:11:35 — Heather is a veritable Mary Poppins with her giant bag chock-full of possibly necessary items 00:15:17 — We really wish Ross had respected Rachel’s “No” sooner 00:17:45 — Do you kiss non-lovers on the lips? 00:21:05 — We reminisce about visiting London and emphasize how great it is to WALK there 00:23:15 — The cast and crew stayed at the London Marriott, Grosvenor Square — great location! (Note: Elizabeth misspeaks and says Fortnum & Mason is on Oxford Street; the location she was thinking of is the Piccadilly Street location) 00:38:10 — We love how the construction workers are gingerly placing the bricks into their wheelbarrows so as not to make a sound! 00:39:05 — Deleted Scene Number One: Chandler and Joey sightseeing in Lo

S04 E22 - TOW the Worst Best Man Ever Signature Beverage: Teaquila Party http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/teaquila-party 00:04:55 — We finally say buh-bye to Bonerz 00:07:40 — Do you remember Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk and Stomp? 00:12:20 — A very problematic message on the MagnaDoodle 00:17:00 — A tequila-fueled tangent about bachelor parties and wedding showers 00:20:48 — Baby showers - especially painful for the childfree 00:23:00 — The blue dog painting is back, and Heather has figured out exactly which blue dog it is! 00:25:45 — ZIMA! The malt beverage addition to the clear craze of the mid-90s 00:33:25 — Would Phoebe really want leather pants? 00:39:55 — Bachelor party decor; some makes sense, but we don’t understand the underwater creatures… 00:44:42 — Props to the acting commitment of Dinosaur Dude #1 00:56:05 — HR alert! Chandler invited the stripper to his office?! 00:58:00 — Monica and Rachels’ outfits gave Heather a stroke 01:00:35 — Why do people in TV/movies boil water when someone is ab

S04 E21 - TOW the Invitation — It’s a clip show! We’re going to look back on Ross and Rachel’s relationship — and the cocktails that got us through it! — How do writers write clip shows? — Elizabeth’s drinking the Mockolate Martini: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/mockolate-martini — Heather’s drinking the Closure: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/closure — Chandler and Joey’s plan to “do something big” reminds us that we’re all creating a ripple effect, even if we don’t do anything “huge” with our lives — Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? We think so! — Emily’s completely supportive of Ross inviting who he wants. Go Emily! — Aviation cocktail: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/2018/6/24/s01-e01-the-pilot-aka-the-one-where-monica-gets-a-roommate?rq=pilot — Blackout cocktail: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/2018/6/25/s01-e07-tow-the-blackout — Black Forest Martini: https://www.handbagmarinara.com/blog/2018/6/25/s01-e05-tow-the-east-german-laundry-detergent — The Fiery Shemptini: https://www.h

S04 E20 - TOW All the Wedding Dresses Signature Beverage: Wedding Cake-tini http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/wedding-cake-tini — Blowing a raspberry is a mental palate cleanser, but it can be off-putting to bystanders — Joey’s suddenly snoring — Elizabeth’s contingency plan if Joe starts snoring, inspired by “The Crown” — Joey wears several Hawaiian shirts throughout the series, but this one is definitely his most “dad-ish” — Rachel does chores exactly how Elizabeth does: procrastinate as long as possible, then start working as soon as someone’s coming down the hallway — Rachel needs NAMI **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis** — The proper “spelling” of a raspberry (according to Elizabeth) is “PPPLLLGGGHHH!!!” — How weddings can be built around the style of wedding dress — Let’s examine (and speculate wildly about the reasons behind) the divorce rate in the U.S

S04 E19 - TOW All the Haste Signature Beverage: Morning’s Here http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/mornings-here — Another reference to Chuck Mangione! — Ross’s fantastic T-rex graphic t-shirt — We do NOT like Ross’s earring — Knickers, pants … it’s all underwear — Phoebe manges to rock Santa pants in April; she can make anything work! — Gunther’s “ice cream shop” necktie — Why can we only think of one Wham song? — The “gay ear” signaling of the 1970s and 80s — Knitting and other ASMR-ish ways to put kids to sleep — Summarizing Flowers for Algernon — Ross using his hoop earring to propose to Emily is a win for everybody! — Was Jennifer Aniston’s delivery of our quote of the week inspired by Teri Garr in Young Frankenstein? **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis**

S04 E18 - TOW Rachel’s New Dress Signature Beverage: New Fashioned http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/new-fashioned We sing the praises of Drambuie Would a drum actually be easier to maneuver than a guitar? Really? Twice in 17 minutes? Do you suggest baby names to your friends and family when they get pregnant? Do we adapt to fit our names? How do you properly de-stem asparagus? How do you “en croute” food? Is Ross irrationally paranoid, or does he have a point? Either way, he NEEDS therapy **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741 if you’re crisis** Reminiscing about the Amy Fisher / Joey Buttafuoco attempted murder case that gripped the nation in the early ‘90s Elizabeth gets a surprise visitor in her closet Chandler says there will never be a “President Joey” … we have something to tell you, Chandler! Joey’s child-like suspension of disbelief Dreaming about a Cinderalla story at

S04 E17 - TOW the Free Porn Signature Beverage: Triple Toblerone http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/triple-toblerone In re-airings in the UK, they edited out the images from the guys’ TV Ron Jeremy makes a sort-of guest appearance! By the way, DO NOT do a Google search to try to find out what movie this scene is from, unless you want to seem some very racy internet content! Are all these mentions of porn going to ruin our SEO? Yes, sour cream does make everything taste better. It’s the dairy equivalent of bacon! We (two women who have never birthed babies) speculate about whether giving birth to three babies really is similar to giving birth to one The purity and innocence of Frank Jr. pursuing his dream of working on refrigerators Our personal stories of saying “I love you” and having to wait a while (months?) for a reciprocal “I love you” **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 **And if you need mental health support, head to https://nami.org/Home or text “NAMI” to 741741

S04 E16 - TOW the Fake Party Signature Beverage: Nutty Cheerleader: Cherry-Almond Margarita http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/nutty-cheerleader 00:06:41 — Nauseated vs. Nauseous, aka Street Smarts vs. Formal Education 00:09:06 — The joy of a shower beer 00:14:37 — Being REALLY skeptical of the new people your BFF dates 00:18:50 — Have you ever altered your likes or personality because of a love interest? (aka Have you ever Runaway Bride-ed?) 00:30:00 — Are we the only ones who are disappointed with Rachel’s behavior in this episode?? 00:34:18 — Who knew that tying a cherry stem with your tongue would be a tie-in to Ginger with the Wooden Leg?? 00:38:58 — How does Phoebe know to be so … “excited” about the potentially footy meats Joey is putting on his sandwich? 00:43:08 — Why can’t Rachel just be honest with Joshua about her crush? **Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/2700356 00:46:15 — We’ve never played Spin the Bottle, or any other kissing games for that matter 00:49:35 — We ca

S04E15 - TOW All the Rugby Signature Beverage: Red Ross http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/red-ross 00:05:25 — 1998 non-woke gender-role-reinforcement and homophobia alert! 00:08:05 — Once again Janice proves herself to be the most mature member of the group 00:15:52 — Have you noticed this purple, be-gemmed sconce?? 00:20:22 — Did Emily and Liam really date? 00:29:13 — Clearly, Monica is obsessing about this light switch because the rest of her life is in chaos 00:38:13 — Fully green and lush trees and bushes. In February. In New York City. 01:01:00 — Did that light switch stay on for the rest of the series? Otherwise how would they watch TV across the hall?

S04 E14 - TOW Joey’s Dirty Day Signature Beverage: Phase 3 Daiquiri http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e14-tow-joeys-dirty-day 00:06:42 - A little background on Charlton Heston… 00:07:42 - …and a little background on Soylent Green 00:10:57 - The evolution of Phoebe’s style from Bohemian hippie to funky-fun is complete! 00:16:52 - Rachel’s “There it is” — an internal monologue, or a creepy observation? 00:19:10 - Where is Shropshire, really? 00:23:30 - A little background on the Three Tenors 00:24:57 - Our respective experiences with saltine crackers (and other salt-laden foods) 00:32:25 - Heather is seriously disturbed by Joey’s lack of hygiene in this episode 00:36:50 - Emily’s meltdown - would you react the way she did, or would you try to make a better first impression? 00:41:23 - An update on the number of pairs of jeans we each have (we bet you can guess who has more!) 00:46:33 - We get our first Rachel “Noooooo!!” 00:52:53 - How we used to check our messages 00:55:24 - Charlton Heston vs. Kirk Douglas

S04 E13 - TOW Rachel’s Crush Signature Beverage: How You Doin’? http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/how-you-doin 00:00:00 — Heather sounds like she’s in a cave, but we SWEAR she’s in her closet 00:08:08 — Why didn’t Kathy give Chandler a heads up about the theme of her play? 00:12:19 — Our personal experiences with personal shopping Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741. 00:19:30 — Would you be friends with a “Joey”? And why doesn’t he ever hit on the girls? 00:21:54 — Tracking the potential product placement deals the show had 00:25:33 — Joey opens everything … and so does Heather! 00:29:33 — Jennifer Aniston and guest star Tate Donovan (Joshua) were engaged in real life! 00:31:02 — Dear Rachel: Joshua’s ex burning all his clothes is a RED FLAG 00:34:36 — Does the “once a cheater, always a cheater” theory pan out here? 00:41:26

S04 E12 - TOW the Embryos Signature Beverage: Beers and Pet Peeves http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/beers-and-pet-peeves Screen shots, recipes, and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e12-tow-the-embryos 00:04:37 — DuClaw Brewing Co came out with a FRIENDS-themed beer! Heather indulgences in coffee- and nut-flavored beers 00:11:00 — What are our pet peeves? They seem to have a common theme… 00:15:52 — Did you know that Heather gets up insanely early every day? 00:25:30 — Elizabeth’s disastrous underwear experience 00:27:11 — Proper Tic-Tac dispensing and Snackwell’s cookies 00:32:24 — Newsflash: EVERYONE has hormones, not just women! 00:40:23 — How much does IVF cost nowadays? 00:43:21 — IVF vs. adoption 00:49:49 — Elizabeth loves “Riverdance”!! https://youtu.be/FoHlrQScWl0?t=134 Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04 E11 - TOW Phoebe’s Uterus Signature Beverage: 7 and 7 for 7 00:06:12 — Do you go to government buildings or office parks for lunch? 00:09:37 — Do people still register for china and gravy boats? 00:12:34 — How much do surrogates get paid? 00:15:47 — We are forced to mention He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named because it was in the script and because we love you guys SO MUCH 00:19:05 — Full-brand-naming of new technology, and THE Bluetooth 00:23:49 — Is it possible to recapture the Honeymoon Phase? 00:27:45 — We take a deep dive into the mastodon; when it lived, and the etymology of its name. Let’s nerd it up! 00:31:52 — Erottery! We love a good pun 00:38:58 — Oh, the things we can all learn from Dr. Seuss! 00:45:03 — WHY ISN’T CHANDLER SCARED OF THE PUPPY?? 00:49:37 — Okay, so what ARE the seven female erogenous zones? 00:55:36 — No one slams a piece of clothing better than David Schwimmer Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re ex

S04 E10 - TOW the Girl From Poughkeepsie aka TOW Joey’s Dragon, Phoebe’s Holiday Song, and Ross’s Love Train Signature Beverage: Joey’s Personal Best: Bourbon Oreo Milkshake 00:05:09 — Any time we hear “Poughkeepsie,” we think of the Sex and the City movie scene where Charlotte Poughkeepsies in her pants! 00:08:27 — What is it about Oreos that there’s no way to gracefully consume them?? 00:16:16 — Did Orson Welles peak early? 00:18:56 — What’s your favorite Burger King commercial? Heather’s is TOW the King in bed with people 00:31:24 — One of our favorite bloopers! 00:39:14 — Props Props! Restaurant supply boxes underneath the prep counter at Alessandro’s 00:48:39 — Restaurant insiders decode the dry-erase board in the Alessandro’s kitchen 00:51:54 — Ross meets the one-time character we’re going to call “Marilyn Montreal,” and Heather debunks the show’s faulty timing of the travel between Montreal and Nova Scotia Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for men

S04 E09 - TOW They’re Going to Party Signature Beverage: Cilantro Larry’s Bloody Mary http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/cilantro-larrys-bloody-mary 00:02:00 — Two great finds at Costco! 00:11:35  — How does such a small newspaper have the budget to send Monica and five friends out to dinner every week? 00:14:47 — Do you double-dip your peanut butter spoon? 00:17:53 — Reminiscing about the Topsy Tail 00:19:34 — Memories of The Rosie O’Donnell Show 00:34:43 — Alessandro’s cooking skills have nothing to do with his being from Lebanon 00:36:29 — Let’s take a culinary trip to Lebanon! 00:44:00 — Would you accept a promotion if it meant working with a terrible, toxic person? 00:53:11 — When you’re the only one in the group who’s tired but you force yourself to hang 00:55:29 — Heather does NOT like taking baths (aka stewing in her own filth) 00:58:05 — The Official Breakdown of Ross’s Age Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pa

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, MARINAIRHEADS! S04 E08 - TOW Chandler in a Box Signature Beverage: Va Fa Daiquiri http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/va-fa-daiquiri 00:04:25 — A Not on Network moment that features a classic David Schwimmer voice crack! 00:19:50 — Extra butter, brown sugar, marshmallows … what do you put in your sweet potatoes? 00:23:19 — Where did Joey get all the boxes? 00:24:36 — Our thoughts on TVs in the bedroom 00:29:27 — We break down the origins of the phrase, “Va fa Napoli!” 00:39:20 — The story behind Rachel’s “Greek tragedy” comment 00:45:30 — If you’re wearing an eye patch, but you have a date, do you do your eye makeup on the covered eye? 00:54:20 — Would you date an ex’s son? 00:58:00 — Do you get offended if someone wants to return or exchange a gift you’ve given them? Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nami.org/covid-19 If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741.

S04 E07 - TOW Chandler Crosses the Line 00:03:11 — is “anise” pronounced “a-NEESE” or “AN-iss”? 00:08:36 — Elizabeth’s favorite way to make eggs: low-maintenance and full of flavor! 00:14:38 — The color eggplant is the only eggplant Elizabeth cares for 00:16:38 — The NEVER SEEN ON NETWORK subplot of Rachel dining out on her own!! 00:18:10 — Dining out alone: Elizabeth says “Yay!” and Heather says “No way!” 00:29:20 — Why doesn’t Chandler remember being in a band with Ross in college? 00:34:20 — Why is Monica wearing a cross? 00:39:24 — Does Treeger know about Chick and Duck now? 00:44:28 — How long-sleeved t-shirts make great “muffles,” aka “shirt meringues” 00:55:42 — The guys do NOT have two microwaves 00:58:33 — Chandler not knowing that everyone else thought he should talk to Joey about liking Kathy is a great example of letting your loved ones make their own mistakes! Screen shots, recipes, and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e07-tow-chandler-crosses-the-line Donate to our NAMI fundraiser!

S04 E06 - TOW the Dirty Girl aka TOW Rebecca Romijn, a Velveteen Rabbit, and a Potato-Chip Rat Signature Beverage: Mitzy Spritzy — http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/mitzy-spritzy 00:01:57 — The Ina Garten-inspired reading of our signature cocktail for the week 00:05:04 — We discuss Rebecca Romijn’s early career 00:08:12 — Heather does a deep-dive into the Cenozoic era 00:10:00 — A mind-blowing Montessori lesson 0020:52 — A crossword puzzle and sudoku geek-out 00:30:00 — Widows aren’t usually the ones handling affairs at the funeral reception… 00:34:08 — The tale of how Elizabeth was a blossoming theater geek, until a chorus teacher destroyed her dreams 00:38:31 — Is Angela DelVecchio the same Angela from Season 1? 00:57:52 — Is there an established, standard formula for Brownie Points? Screen shots and recipes at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s04-e06-tow-the-dirty-girl Donate to our NAMI fundraiser! https://donate.nami.org/handbagmarinara Info and resources for mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: nam

S04E05 - TOW Joey’s New Girlfriend aka TOW Sexy Phlegm and Low-Key Stalking Signature Beverage: Sexy Flame http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/sexy-flame 00:07:05 — Monica’s cute new haircut is very 1997 Drew Barrymore 00:07:48 — Rachel’s reading a book called Anthem, written by Jennifer Aniston’s real-life friend https://www.glamour.com/story/producer-kristin-hahn-reveals 00:10:23 — Will we ever be able to feel safe sneezing in public again? 00:13:15 — The Birthday Saga 00:14:46 — Enter … Kathy! Played by guest star Paget Brewster! 00:17:57 — Kathy brilliantly calling a spade a spade and breaking the ice between her and Chandler 00:22:22 — The wonder that is QVC 00:25:22 — Kathy’s overly flirtatious leg placement 00:33:24 — The Commodore 64 00:38:25 — Lisa Kudrow and Steve Carell team up for the new Space Force series on Netflix 00:46:30 — An entire scene deleted from the network version … and it involves Die Hard! 00:50:40 — Is Rachel being sarcastic when she says she’s soooo going to marry Josh? 00:55:25 — The

Trigger Warning: We briefly discuss sexual assault in this episode. (We are finished with the topic by the 10-minute mark.) S04E04 - TOW the Ballroom Dancing aka TOW Feet Flirtin’, Dance Twirlin’, and Gym Quittin’ Signature Beverage: I Wanna Drink the Gym http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/i-wanna-drink-the-gym 00:05:46 — Jennifer Aniston’s “Ally McBeal” tiny skirt suit and its connection to a Time magazine cover and feminism (https://www.vogue.com/article/an-ode-to-ally-mcbeals-miniskirt-suits) 00:13:30 — Wouldn’t the pizza boxes that Treeger’s pushing down the trash chute just clog up the inside of the chute? 00:17:55 — TFW you watch a single FRIENDS DVD over and over and over again because you don’t feel like changing the disc 00:20:00 — Is Apartment 0 actually Treeger’s apartment, or his office? 00:22:20 — Rent Stabilization 101 00:24:21 — TFW people getting naked in a TV scene distracts you from what’s being said (Game of Thrones, anyone?) 00:26:27 — Heather’s Toe Ring Chronicles 00:33:48 — That time Heath