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Spilled Milk

Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burtonwww.stitcher.com
Every week on Spilled Milk, writers/comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton start with a food-related topic, from apples to winter squash, and run with it as far as they can go—and, regrettably, sometimes further.
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Episodes

Episode 171: Shallots

This Sunday is our live show! Get your tickets here! With mouths afire we unveil the many layers of onion's little sibling, the shallot. We discuss this sexiest of alliums in the raw, fried, pickled and crisped along with that most vital of questions: Does size really matter? EXPLICIT www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Crispy Fried Shallots Molly's Vinegar-Roasted Shallots Adapted from Braised Duck With Green Beans, Thai Style Duck With Brussels Sprouts, Thai Style, Mark Bittman, The New York Times 2 du...

Apr 16, 201524 min

Episode 170: Korean Junk Food

Still tickets available for our live show on April 19th in Seattle! Once again, a box of foreign delights has landed on our table, ergo we are forced to partake and pass judgement. This time, Korea lends its treats to our tongues and we hold nothing back. Kit Kat etiquette rules are established, theories are floated and there are more Korean treats in our youth than you may think. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and ...

Apr 09, 201515 min

Episode 169: Dumplings

Live show tickets here! Join Professors Molly and Matthew as they teach Encased Dough Balls 101. We tackle existential questions such as the exact definition of a dumpling, where ravioli falls and a technique known as "Side Swayze". Be sure to take notes and use the technical definition of dumpling in your future edible exploits. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com The Search for General Tso Matthew's dumplings Adapted from Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, The Dim Sum Dumpling Book 1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon k...

Apr 02, 201522 min

Episode 168: Singapore Junk Food

Live show tickets still available here! Hopes are high for hand delivered Singapore Junk Food which comes heavily packaged, addictive and conditioned. Molly confronts the dreaded jellied meat while SuperRing comes to the rescue! www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Mar 26, 201514 min

Episode 167: Mint Chocolate

There are still tickets available for our April 19th Live Show here ! We are going door to door bearing laughter, joy and mint chocolate treats. Mint is our favorite chocolate pairing, though we think that could be due to dependence rather than merit... We attempt to earn our badges in financial literacy, mob mentality and rekindling relationships. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's W...

Mar 19, 201521 min

Episode 166: Scrambled Eggs

Click here for tickets to Spilled Milk Live on April 19th at Town Hall Seattle! Today Molly and Matthew go back to their roots to chat about the first dish they ever learned to cook, scrambled eggs. The nuances of egg preparation, when to cheese and how much to butter are all fair game while puns are strictly forbidden. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff ...

Mar 12, 201520 min

Episode 165: Fondue

Hot and bubbly, we are stabbing our way into the 70s with Molly's first foray into fondue. The conspiracy behind the creation of fondue is revealed as are past experiences with French stoner dudes, and clergy members. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Raclette Set Bubbling Fondue Instagram video Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Mar 05, 201522 min

Episode 164: Donuts

Sugar bombs away! Stop by our break room for a box of donuts aka: crullers, fritters, bear claws, bismarcks, twists and jellied. We chat about weepy donuts, oozing donuts and what they have in common with sex and pizza. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com French Cruller : Lemon - Yogurt Fritters Mr. Donut Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Feb 26, 201533 min

Episode 163: Birthday Cake LIVE!

We celebrated our 5th birthday/anniversary with a live show where we broke our slogan by sharing cake with the audience. Molly and Matthew reminisce about their childhood birthday parties, cakes and presents. There is a lot more crying and fainting than you'd expect. We try classic yellow cake with chocolate frosting, Funfetti and Molly's birthday cupcakes while pondering June's pastry chef aspirations. Thanks to all who submitted their funny childhood birthday stories!traumatic Special Guest: B...

Feb 19, 201553 min

Episode 162: Orange Soda

Get ready to concentrate. When you are hot and sweaty from watering your potted plant, nothing is better than a cool, refreshing, bottled and carbonated "orange" flavored beverage. Mexican carbonation, the Vietnam War and Russian history all play an important part of this tasting. This episode comes with a special alternate ending! EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website ...

Feb 12, 201519 min

Episode 161: Fennel

Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. Today we delve into fennel, its seeds, pollen, fronds and bulbs. Matthew finally admits to his mysterious past while we wonder about this plant's licorice flavor and price point. Jill Santopietro's Braised Fennel with Meyer Lemon and Parmesan Shaved Fennel Salad with Mushrooms and Parmesan Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Feb 05, 201520 min

Episode 160: Cheap Beer

We don't know much about football, so we are participating in the only way we know, the beer. Join us as we slosh down memory lane, wonder where the calories in light beer go, which beer has the best cans and if our beer of choice makes us hipsters. Go Seahawks! www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Beers tasted Budweiser Coors Light Rolling Rock PBR Rainier Bud Light Lime Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen...

Jan 29, 201520 min

Episode 159: Lip Balm

It is the dead of the winter and our lips are paying the price. We try a plethora of lip balms and finally admit to our Carmex addiction. Waxy, fruity, glossy or tinted, these balms are smooth on the lips but rough on the tongue. How often do you lip balm? www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Jan 22, 201524 min

Episode 158: Waffles

Rise and Shine! Today we consume yet another doughy breakfast item slathered in syrup. Molly and Matthew struggle to keep things clean while wondering what the opposite of Belgian is and whether a waffle is just a pancake in disguise. What tops your waffle? www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Yeasted Buckwheat Waffles Waffles of Insane Greatness Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire ...

Jan 15, 201524 min

Episode 157: Canadian Junk Food

Oh Canada! You send it, we eat it. Maybe that should be our new motto. Today we flirt with new career paths, challenge Smarties to a duel and find out if our patriotism trumps our taste buds. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Jan 08, 201518 min

Episode 156: Carrots

Happy New Year! Beware: carrots apparently bring out some inflamed opinions. We discuss the carrots of days gone by and find out if Molly can rescue Matthew from his carrot rut. Remember to tip your podcasters in carrot coins. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Holiday Carrot Pudding Smitten Kitchen's Carrot Salad Carrots Corentine Carrot Pickle Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff...

Jan 01, 201525 min

Episode 155: German Christmas

Fröhliche Weihnachten! We must not have been too naughty this year, since we were gifted a box of German Christmas treats. We delve into the merits of marzipan, artificial aromas and shady Santas. Thanks for listening and supporting us during 2014! EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Dec 25, 201417 min

Episode 154: Favorite Sandwiches

The cure for the flu? Sandwiches of course. Or is it tattoos? Sandwiches both foreign and domestic, of the past and the present haunt our appetites and today we discuss and debate our favorites. It isn't as simple as you think to pair the perfect bread with the perfect fillings and ideal amount of ooze. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Spicy catfish sandwiches Adapted in freewheeling style from Matt’s in the Market Chipotle mayo from Nancy Silverton’s A Twist of the Wrist For the mayo: 1/2 cup mayonna...

Dec 18, 201420 min

Episode 153: Vanilla Ice Cream

Today we are joined by our arch enemy, Dan from The Sporkful , to talk all things lame and boring, otherwise known as Vanilla Ice Cream. We find out what your favorite frozen dessert says about your bedroom behavior and discuss melting points and scoop skirts. What tops your sundae? EXPLICIT www.spilledmilkpodcast.com The Sporkful Eat More Better Ice creams tasted: Haagen-Dazs VanillaDreyer’s Slow-Churned Vanilla BeanSnoqualmie Danish Vanilla BeanSafeway Select Super-Premium Vanilla Funny man an...

Dec 11, 201430 min

Episode 152: Classic Cocktails

Finally, the episode you've all been waiting for! Our hosts get more and more tipsy as they learn what makes a cocktail a classic, what Matthew can safely order in a biker bar and how many steps it takes to become Don Draper. It was way past our bedtime and we were up to no good. Warning: You may want to have a drink of your own to get through this episode. EXPLICIT www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners...

Dec 04, 201436 min

Episode 151: Green Beans

Today you can finally have some of our topic, if you are having that classic Thanksgiving side dish, the Green Bean Casserole that is. Molly and Matthew discover what Friday Night Lights and green beans have in common along with some soggy and squeaky beans. Happy Thanksgiving! EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com Classic Green Bean Casserole Mark Bittman's Duck Legs with Green Beans Fuchsia Dunlop's Stir Fried Romano Beans Dry Fried Green Beans Heirloom Green Beans Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Mol...

Nov 27, 201426 min

Episode 150: Sour Cream

How do you take your sour cream? Whipped, savory and with extra fat? Today your super cultured and ultra-pasteurized hosts alternate from true detectives to true divas. Serving suggestion: do not partake before noon without a baked potato. spilledmilkpodcast.com Homesteady Podcast Amanda Hesser's Almond Cake Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Nov 20, 201424 min

Episode 149: Cheddar

Today we are extra sharp, clothbound and falling down the Wookey Hole. We love cheddar cheese in every shape and color, whether generic or artisanal, just don't ask us to start cheddaring. Now to determine the best vehicle to transport these cheddars safely to our taste buds... spilledmilkpodcast.com Molly's Oat Cakes Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our re...

Nov 13, 201425 min

Episode 148: Pumpkin Spice

Autumn has arrived bringing with it all manner of pumpkin spiced edibles. Molly and Matthew tackle heirloom varietals, contemplate a Trader Joes pumpkin intervention and taste a PSL which surprises even themselves. We ask the world, how far is too far when it comes to pumpkin spice? spilledmilkpodcast.com. EXPLICIT. Buzzfeed article on 3 days of Pumpkin Spice Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to...

Nov 06, 201425 min

Episode 147: Caramel

Molly, Matthew and the Maillard Reaction presents an ooey, gooey, sticky adventure of the burnt sugar variety. Caramel is cheap and simple, yet impressive, kind of like the Spilled Milk Podcast. Where we stand on the Great Salted Caramel Debate comes up as well as safety tips while listening to this podcast. Hard and hot is always the way to go. spilledmilkpodcast.com Caramel Sauce Matthew's Caramel article Mathnet Episode Carmelitas Ardent Homesteader Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Subst...

Oct 30, 201421 min

Episode 146: Colombian Junk Food

Either we are nearing our expiration date or we will just need another trip to the dentist after these Colombian treats from Listener Maria. These DIY delicacies teach us to always pair our Frunas with our Papitas de Pollo. spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Oct 23, 201415 min

Episode 145: Bok Choy

What baby brassica simply stalks and leaves? Bok Choy! Through 50 shades of green and raw dunks, Matthew and Molly explore this underused vegetable beyond the good ol' stir fry. spilledmilkpodcast.com Matthew's Bok Choy stir fry Heat peanut oil in a wok or skillet. Add chopped bok choy stems, stir-fry until starting to become translucent and browned (2 minutes), add leaves and a nice dollop of Thai roasted chile paste. Toss until the paste is well-distributed. Taste for seasoning and add more ch...

Oct 16, 201417 min

Episode 144: Walnuts

Today we take a walk down the wild side through nutty Oklahoman pasts while Molly and Matthew fall under the spell of black walnut magic. RIP nutcrackers. spilledmilkpodcast.com Walnut Cake from Orangette Purchase Black Walnuts Pike Place Nuts Yelp Reviews Walnut oil Pickled Walnuts Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Oct 09, 201421 min

Episode 143: Jarred Spaghetti Sauce

Meat posts at the ready! Molly and Matthew taste jarred spaghetti sauces and discuss chunky vs. smooth, Sinatra vs. Newman and stapled fingers vs. inside out eyelids. Note: Viscosity is vital and oregano only in moderation. spilledmilkpodcast.com Cook's Illustrated Skillet Lasagne Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Oct 02, 201417 min

Episode 142: Cheesy Crackers

This week we confront those cheesy crackers that populated our childhoods and continue to haunt our dreams. Tasting these zesty, neon orange, voluptuous crackers brings about some loaded conversations. spilledmilkpodcast.com Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit...

Sep 25, 201414 min
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