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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 200: Meatloaf

Welcome to the most educational Spilled Milk episode you'll ever hear. We welcome J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and his magnificent meatloaf while he spins tales of luxurious band camps, coed fraternities, and three-meat mixtures. We discuss the loaves of our youth, meat juices, and what this classic American comfort food means to us. Warning: contains MSG, slooshing, and deja vu. Molly's Meatloaf From Delancey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/3 cups...

Nov 05, 201536 min

Episode 199: Cocoa Nibs

Whether you say cacao nibs or cocoa nibs, today we show you a "different side of chocolate". Our episode is indebted to Alice Medrich and her genius ideas that guide us from bean to nib. Be sure to stick around for our musical segment and let us know your thoughts on our latest cookbook idea. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Theo Chocolate Nibby Buckwheat Whole Wheat Sables with Nibs Nibby Meringue Nibby Cream Molly's Finger Sables Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Ban...

Oct 29, 201523 min

Episode 198: Grapes

Today it would seem that any topic is fair game from farming conditions and grecian urn fetishes to snot pockets and otter's dietary habits. Grapes make a cameo appearance when we pit seedless against skinless, fresh against frozen and Champagne vs. Concord. Somehow we all win, and we all lose. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Sausages and Grapes Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spin...

Oct 22, 201524 min

Episode 197: Sesame

Infinitely Long and Exceptionally Silly. Today we open Sesame, rejecting the sweet to concentrate on the savory. Whether unhulled, re-hulled or hull-less, we discuss seeds, sauce, paste and oil while wondering about Elmo's gender and seed toasting techniques. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Culinate.com article Super Sesame Chicken Stanford Cardinal Matthew's stir fry article Big Bang Theory show Big Bang Theory MATTHEW'S SESAME CHICKEN Serves 3 to 4 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thigh...

Oct 15, 201526 min

Episode 196: Microwaves

It's light, it's quick, it's easy, it's Spilled Milk! Today we discuss our love and ambivalence for that bulky kitchen appliance, the Microwave. Our hosts have quite the history with them, with Molly's half-pint and Matthew's yard sale installation. We discuss bread sponges, upside down pizza, toasted nuts and ovaries and the power of a microwave's ding. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Toasting nuts Mug Meal Books Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the ...

Oct 08, 201528 min

Episode 195: Norwegian Junk Food

We're bringing junk food back, Norwegian style. These Scandinavian treats bring delight and horror to our intrepid hosts who brave lompers, hair care products, gelee and almond poles. Thank goodness Walters Mandler was here to save the day. 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...

Oct 01, 201520 min

Episode 194: Lasagna

You say ri-cahhh-ta, Molly says ri-cohh-tta. Today we look beyond Stouffer's, fangirl over Lynn Rossetto Kasper and chat cheese beds while diving into squares of piping hot cheese and crusty corners. We get boiling and layering tips while staying true to tradition. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Matthew's Lasagna Made Simple 12 no-boil lasagna noodles (I use Trader Joe’s or Barilla brand) 12 ounces Italian sausage 1 jar tomato sauce (I like Bertolli Vineyard series, but use whatever you li...

Sep 24, 201526 min

Episode 193: Melons

Today we find out just how many innuendos can we fit into 20 minutes. With much slusching, we chat naturally perfumed melons and Molly's stealing habits. In typical Spilled Milk fashion there is of course a French melons vs. Japanese melons debate and we decide that next episode, we are going global. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Molly and Matthew sing karaoke Melon made sippable Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Produ...

Sep 17, 201535 min

Episode 192: Natural Waters

Spilled Milk: Bottled at the Source. Today we are tasting Natural Waters, purified, filtered and flavorized with no machete necessary. Please note that no pole dancing lessons, neither vertical nor horizontal, are included in this episode. 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...

Sep 10, 201525 min

Episode 191: Peaches

It took 190 episodes for Matthew to find a peach that can live up to his exacting standards. Today we take a variety quiz, talk peach butts and de-fuzzing with a whole lot of slurping and dribbling. We also seek to discover if there is one perfect way to eat a peach. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Spilled Milk Episode Prep Matthew's first food article Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to o...

Sep 03, 201540 min

Episode 190: Ginger Drinks

Always fresh, always unfiltered. With frosty copper mugs in hand we consume ales and beers of the ginger variety. We learn about Molly's McDonald's phase, her flat past and ongoing internal struggle between Tim Riggins and Taylor Kitsch. With the help of the Golden Girls we learn the Facts of Life, or at least identify some specific fears for when the aliens invade. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Rachel's Ginger Beer Cock and Bull Bundaberg Reed's Canada Dry Support Spilled Milk Podcast! M...

Aug 27, 201527 min

Episode 189: Jell-O

Get ready for a whole lot of jiggling and gelling. Matthew confronts his traumatizing past with Jello-O shots while Molly debates American Gladiator vs. mainframes. We try cherry, grape and orange flavors with no shortage of slimy residue. Don't worry, we still find a way to bring up outdated pop culture references. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Matthew jiggles jell-o video Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle! Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport...

Aug 20, 201528 min

Bonus episode: Fro-yo

What’s the deal with Frozen Yogurt? Once again, we get stuck in the past as we discuss whether fro-yo is just topping deep or is it actually more than a creamy conduit? Buckle up as Matthew and Molly take us on a roller coaster of topics that may not actually go anywhere. Links: Cruel Temptations theme song Arrested Development - "Tennessee" 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 ...

Aug 17, 201523 min

Episode 188: Blueberries

Today, blueberries are gracing us with their presence, much as we are gracing your eardrums. Whoever said chivalry was dead hasn't met Matthew Amster-Burton, who always give fair warning when throwing garbage out the window. We are chatting size preferences, high bush vs low bush, mixtapes and Amadeus. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Rustic Tart Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to our spin...

Aug 13, 201525 min

Episode 187: Ginger

Today we are spicy, fresh and chatting about ginger. We may not stay totally on topic but we do get another chance to show off our poetry prowess. Our knowledge of pop culture is in rare form here as Bennifer and Bourne make an appearance and we get another relationship rumor started. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Molly's Ginger Cake with Caramelized Pears Ginger Snaps Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's ...

Aug 06, 201528 min

Episode 186: Fruit Punch

No punch bowls or ice rings here. We are using straws, boxes and communal vessels. Though she's had a few bad experiences with Fruit Punch in the past, Molly braves through artificial flavoring like a pro. Through band names, flower beds and riddles we are determined to find out what fruit is actually inside Fruit Punch. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Kool Aid commercial Royal Blood band Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diner...

Jul 30, 201525 min

Episode 185: Heat Wave

The heat is literally frying/melting/murdering our brains so please accept our pre-emptive apology for the rambling nonsense in this episode. While our thermometers climb past 90, we chat cool treats and find that our love for Madonna and Beyonce is fierce. Molly and Campari are sitting in a tree while Matthew, well... haters gonna hate. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Open Your Heart video Papa Don't Preach video Express Yourself video November Rain video Otter Pops Support Spilled Milk Po...

Jul 23, 201527 min

Episode 184: Strawberries

Summer gifts us with glorious strawberries so we are gifting you with an heirloom variety quiz. We chat strawberries whether they be raw, cooked, jammed, stolen or hulled and find that there is little in this world that doesn't fluster Matthew. Be sure to stick around for the poetry reading. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Poem 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 Desi...

Jul 16, 201525 min

Episode 183: Banana Bread

With more straddling and mashing than necessary, we present you with Banana Bread. Sure what the freezer does to a banana is unspeakable, but we go there. For the listeners. Through speckles, mush, chunks and MILFs, today's conversation will make you wish you could turn back time. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Bakesale Betty's Banana Bread Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread Banana-Coconut Bread Banana Bread with Chocolate and Ginger Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time Video Support Spille...

Jul 09, 201523 min

Episode 182: Picnic

Recording live from the wilderness where we get traumatized by the outdoors and beverage laws while on our Picnic. We discuss food temperatures and transportation, celebrity guests and encounter more bugs than any other episode before. So much nature. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Japanese potato salad - Lovely Lanvin Matthew's Calzone recipe (vaguely) Wine Stix Picnic Backpack Michael Chabon Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight...

Jul 02, 201533 min

Episode 181: Energy Bars

As usual we are always trend following and never trend setting. We brought you energy drinks, so now its time for Energy Bars. We wonder why you'd ever want to replace a meal, how long it takes for an energy bar to take effect and if they are just worse oatmeal cookies. Matthew and Molly judge on fuel, performance and aftertaste power. Predictably, things get dirty almost immediately. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Kind Bars Power Bars Larabars Luna Bars Cliff Mojo bar Big 100 Colossal Meal Replacem...

Jun 25, 201523 min

Episode 180: Nachos

The listeners spoke and... we didn't really listen. Today we address the best and worst of crispy, cheese soaked Nachos. Toppings, cheese ratios, high school reunions and balding are all up for discussion and we also find out what cheese and underwear have in common. 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...

Jun 18, 201525 min

Episode 179: Hot Sauce

The things we do for this show. Today we sacrifice our tongues as we travel down Hot Sauce Alley where the conversation quickly turns morbid. Matthew discovers how cool he really was as a child and Molly reveals her "50 Shades of Grey" past. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Thai Beef with Chilis and Holy Basil 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...

Jun 11, 201522 min

Episode 178: Pudding

The stakes have never been higher as M & M examine American puddings, not to be confused with British puds. This indefinable substance grows a skin, scrambles eggs and could give us an exclusive insight into Molly's newest project. We also play casting director for the upcoming Spilled Milk Remake. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Molly's Rice Pudding Matthews other podcast Pudding Skit Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Dine...

Jun 04, 201522 min

Episode 177: Nut Butters

Today we stir and taste non-peanut Nut Butters. Listen to scintillating conversation regarding almond butter phases during college, grease vs. sludge and nut arbitrage. We are talking buttering nuts and seeding butter while the nut aromas get to our heads. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Stirring 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...

May 28, 201518 min

Episode 176: Soy Sauce

After 175 episodes, we have finally selected our ideal chopsticks and feel ready to tackle Soy Sauce. We chat X-Files, cartoons, fairy tales and feigning interest while drowning our rice in The Black Ooze. Will we or won't we be able to differentiate between high end and low end sauces? www.spilledmilkpodcast.com And Eat it too podcast Molly's article Kikkoman commercial video Dragonfly sauce Yamasa Marudaizu Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport an...

May 21, 201527 min

Episode 175: Indian Junk Food

Yes, we were given yet another box of foreign goodies submitted for our pleasure and judgement. Indian Junk Food is super classy although its looks, taste and smell don't always exactly align. This is a seriously bangin box full of confusing aromatics, exuding liquids and squeaking cheese. 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 redd...

May 14, 201521 min

Episode 174: Brown Butter

For optimal results, your cohosts recommend bathing and basting yourself in the sizzling slurry of deliciousness that is brown butter. Be sure to hold on tight to your chemise as we encounter nutty food babies, Lynn Rossetto Kasper imitations and foaming flecks. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Sole Meuniere Brown Butter Cornbread Molly's Spoon Cookies Smitten Kitchen Rice Krispie Treats Tough Cookie Cinnamon Butter Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport a...

May 07, 201524 min

Episode 173: Sack Lunch LIVE!

Journey into the minds of geniuses as Pat Benatar and Kenny Loggins present an ode to childhood. We packed each other a meal filled with goodies from our childhood lunch boxes where we find that baggie technology has not improved since our mothers controlled our food choices. Full of toxic chemicals, dry cookies, sweaty carrot sticks and stolen lunch items we discover Molly's equestrian past and can only hope that someone other than Matthew gets his references. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com Cédric ...

Apr 30, 201540 min

Episode 172: Breakfast Pastries

As grown ups, we can eat whatever we want for breakfast. Today we grab some brooding breakfast desserts from the shelf where they have lived for who knows how long. Cake nuggets, waves of powdered sugar and sweaty glaze are all part of this complete breakfast. 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...

Apr 23, 201519 min
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