Today we discuss that favorite of moms everywhere, Sauerkraut. We learn about hot dogs in Vegas, CRISPR and what high rollers are. Get out the turkey gravy! Links: Homemade Fermented Sauerkraut Recipe | Serious Eats Roasted And Braised Duck With Sauerkraut Recipe - NYT Cooking The Duck Cookbook: James Peterson: 9781584792956: Amazon.com: Gateway 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 s...
Mar 21, 2019•35 min
Today we are confused but power through to find out just what cheesy puffs are. Molly remembers her history of cheese ball abuse as we discuss convening panels, oozing puffs and Superman trivia. Be sure to stick around for the Beautiful People of Friday Night Lights segment. Links: Making Cheetos: It Ain't Easy Being Cheesy | WIRED 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 Desir...
Mar 14, 2019•39 min
Today we go down rabbit holes to discover lots of fat and history as we munch on pancakes of the savory variety. Along the way we wonder where we got this idea, encounter a Japanese Patrick Swayze and find that the chance of a nap is 100%. Links: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancake) Recipe | Serious Eats Extra-Flaky Scallion Pancakes Recipe | Serious Eats Pajeon (Green onion pancake) recipe - Maangchi.com The Girl Who Ate Everything: Iceland, Day 1, Part I: Napping, Followed By Sandwiches — Pa...
Mar 07, 2019•32 min
Today we visit Warm Cocktail World to find out what kind of podcast this really is. We decide Matthew's bartending skills need some work as we encounter rolodex hackers, hot acid and oily sugar. Links: Cocktail 101: How to Make Oleo-Saccharum | Serious Eats Honey-Bourbon Toddy Recipe | Bon Appetit Hot Toddy recipe | Epicurious.com The Classic Hot Toddy Recipe | Wine Enthusiast Magazine The Official Cocktail of Winter: The Hot Toddy Slim Goodboy | Kids Health Tour, School Assemblies, Educational ...
Feb 28, 2019•34 min
Today we prove that we are not Car Talk by talking about sidecars, horsepower, torque and The Monkees. We find out if M & M are MFEO and learn to watch out for cherbies. Let's be real, this is all tangents. Links: Procrustes - Wikipedia 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 21, 2019•32 min
We are coming to you live from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with a love letter episode to Molly's hometown. We hit up all the most iconic spots: Borg's, Nichol's Hills, the Fretwell's house, Casady Square and the various (now closed) storefronts of Molly's youth. Happy Valentine's Day! Be sure to stay away from Michael Douglas. Links: The Worst Way to Start a City - 99% Invisible Eischen's Bar - Home Mediterranean Imports and Deli Coffee Slingers Roasters Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store | Braum's...
Feb 14, 2019•33 min
Field trip! Today we make our true yet invalid opinions about Slurpees known to the world. We discover M & M's birthstones and their favorite My Little Pony characters, all while battling some serious brain freeze. Links: Peridot - Wikipedia Slurpee (@slurpee) | Twitter 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 07, 2019•45 min
Put on your VR helmets because it's time for Molly's annual review and to talk about confetti rice. We discuss backbone aromatics, injured fingers and studded food as we decide what was authentic for the time. Links: How to Make the Best Fried Rice | The Food Lab | Serious Eats The Breath of a Wok: Grace Young, Alan Richardson: 9780743238274: Amazon.com: Books Spilled Milk: Episode 1: Fried Eggs Mouth Wide Open: A Cook and His Appetite: John Thorne, Matt Lewis Thorne: 9780865476288: Amazon.com: ...
Jan 31, 2019•36 min
Welcome to Matthew's nightmare. Today we wade through some Back to the Future trivia to bring you a live mayo demonstration and an attempt at exposure therapy. Spoiler alert: we just end up tired. Links: Smashing Pumpkins - Mayonaise - YouTube What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men? Not Your Mother's Mayonnaise: A Great French Sauce for Summer - The New York Times Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe | Bon Appetit Nancy Silverton's Chipotle Mayonnaise Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Ma...
Jan 24, 2019•45 min
Welcome to The Danger Zone! Neither wind nor downed telephone poles nor minor illnesses will prevent us from bringing you some Molly bait, aka Rotisserie Chicken. Hop on the train of discussion as we learn the real definition of vegetarianism and remind Molly that this is, indeed, a comedy show. GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CHILAQUILES Okay, maybe Matthew said enchiladas on the show, but actually he’s more likely to use rotisserie chicken for these chilaquiles, which are awesome. 1 tablespoon vegetable o...
Jan 17, 2019•37 min
Rated NFJ (Not For June) Today we live through excessive nibbling, alien abductions and more of Molly's Willy Wonka obsession to bring you an episode all about Baking Chips. Or Baking Morsels. Whatever they are called, they are better than any Baldwin. Links: REESE'S Chewy Chocolate Cookies with Peanut Butter Chips The Cement Garden (film) - Wikipedia MOM RAGE Toll House Cookies: A Secret History - The Toast The Grand Central Baking Book: Breakfast Pastries, Cookies, Pies, and Satisfying Savorie...
Jan 10, 2019•51 min
Whether you boil, stuff or braise it, cabbage is a canvas. We chew into eternity as we become Cabbage Heads and discover that this beloved of brassicas will one day save us all. Get ready to ooh and ahh. STIR-FRIED CABBAGE Cabbage Ginger Soy sauce Rice wine Vegetable or peanut oil Rice vinegar This is more of a method than a recipe. Cut green cabbage into rough one-inch squares. (A quarter-head of cabbage makes a good side dish for two people.) Prepare a teaspoon or two of minced ginger. Pour on...
Jan 03, 2019•43 min
Today our traffic jam of voices discusses holiday train sets, and hygge over glasses of painful wine. On our journey we encounter Hadrian's Wall, time capsules, space travel and even more fiery desserts than we planned on. Links: Quick Cider-Mulled Wine recipe | Epicurious.com Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management - Wikipedia aebleskiver - Google Search Spilled Milk: Episode 198: Grapes Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners P...
Dec 27, 2018•43 min
Get out your foaming wands! Today we discover just how fun Matthew is to travel with and then we get all science-y again. We discover that anything can be yucky, some interesting mom facts, and that Medium Art 101 would be a great class. The Official Spilled Milk Hojicha Latte (S-size) 6g (2 tablespoons) hojicha 50ml (scant ¼ cup) water 3g raw sugar (such as demerara or coconut sugar) 40ml (about 3 tablespoons) steamed milk Brew hojicha with boiling water 30 seconds using an Aeropress if you hav...
Dec 20, 2018•34 min
Today, the Rice Cooker Vigilantes confront patent trolls and scary rap to bring you lots and lots of science. We drop truths you may not be able to handle, such as how dentures are like pressure cookers, whose instant pot is best and the ups and downs of natural vs manual release. Instant Pot Chili This is loosely adapted from Cook's Illustrated, March/April 1998. As specified, this makes a very intense and medium-spicy chili. If you want to substitute commercial chili powder for the dried chile...
Dec 13, 2018•43 min
Today, we are in a bulk state of mind as we discuss shrimp scoops, Amélie and our new #1 Fan. Eventually, Molly divulges her bulk section past and Matthew shows off his memorization skills. Oh, we also take luxury vehicles to task so this episode is a lot. Links: Beer-Braised Short Ribs with Wheat Berries 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 06, 2018•38 min
Welcome to... Risotto World! We've been given a mission and chosen to make it, blowing right through nap time in the process. This quickly devolves into our "sexiest" episode as we discuss scheduling adult time, building bedroom suspense and Carnaroli vs Arborio. 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 29, 2018•34 min
So what if it is our second ice cream themed episode in one week? We do not have a problem so don't email us. Today we confront cookie smooshed frozen dairy desserts and ask: Are they cookie enough for us? Beware of false memories and melting blizzards. Links: Mallard Ice Cream 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 22, 2018•27 min
Welcome to Milkshakes: The Sequel. Today, we are steeped in legacy as we ponder the modern meaning of milkshake, whether you can be jealous of a high school and UPS drivers' secret coded language of beeps. MATTHEW’S ULTIMATE COFFEE MILKSHAKE 6 ounces coffee ice cream (Trader Joe’s is excellent) 1 tablespoon coffee syrup (available at Trader Joe’s or in Rhode Island) 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup ¼ to ½ cup milk Set the ice cream aside to soften for 10 minutes or until melty around the edges. Add ...
Nov 19, 2018•47 min
Today we play Filling, Foam or Substance as we discuss that Thanksgiving staple, Stuffing. Molly vamps and Matthew fluffs as we wonder where the phalanges are, when was Ancient Rome and what potatoes have to do with anything. Links: Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing - Recipe - FineCooking My favorite stuffing, from Brother Timothy 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...
Nov 15, 2018•46 min
Once again, we go way too broad. Today, we discuss Chicken and Rice complete with excessive saliva and slippery lessons. Matthew discloses his rebellious tendencies and Molly christens herself the Mother Dish. Links: Hainanese Chicken Rice Set Recipe | Serious Eats Nong's Khao Man Gai | Making you happy - one chicken and rice at the time Chicken Rice War - Wikipedia Persian-ish Rice with Tahdig — SALT FAT ACID HEAT Arroz Con Pollo | How to Make Puerto Rican Style Chicken and Rice Biryani - Wikip...
Nov 08, 2018•32 min
Today, Julia Turshen joins us to devour and discuss Iceberg Lettuce. After a quick visit to therapy and Molly's mind's mouth, we reminisce about Individual Side Salad woes and lettuce cups before christening Matthew "The Iceberg Man". We get pretty defensive of this much maligned lettuce, though we do end the show by slamming iceberg heads... Julia Turshen's Iceberg Salad with Pickled Shallots recipe to come soon! Special Guest: Julia Turshen. Links: JULIA TURSHEN Signed copy of Now & Again:...
Nov 01, 2018•43 min
Have your plow and Google calendar ready, because today we are discussing Meal Planning. This is one of those episodes that may be low on comedy but high on usefulness, or so we are telling ourselves. Matthew gets put into the hot seat as we find out about The Meat List and call his mom. We pass strings of mongers as we learn to stride ahead and try to alleviate meal guilt. Links: Dinner: A Love Story - It All Begins At the Family Table Chicken Curry With Sweet Potatoes and Coconut Milk Recipe -...
Oct 25, 2018•48 min
Today we have a mid-afternoon cocktail hour among strangers while deciding make out session requirements, our Hogwarts House and basic rhyming etiquette. While sipping on Kahlúa cold brew cocktails, we discover that Matthew’s car knowledge isn’t up to snuff and that Molly’s Friday night needs some work. Blankets not included. This episode is sponsored by Kahlúa. Please drink responsibly. Links: RSVP Kahlúa Cold Brew Soda Drink Recipe - Kahlúa Kahlúa Cold Brew Martini Drink Recipe - Kahlúa Mule "...
Oct 22, 2018•30 min
Forget Rocky vs Bullwinkle. This is the showdown we've all been waiting for! Today we embark on a skinless tasting and proceed to make things way more complicated than they need to be. Secret envelopes may be involved. Whispering fruits definitely make an appearance. But, no antlers were harmed in the making of this episode so don't write to us! Links: NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! - YouTube Everything is Alive Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport an...
Oct 18, 2018•26 min
Grab your one euro logs and a sword, because today we are talking about Leeks. We learn about Matthew's unit price obsession and Molly's counter top sludge as we discuss the merits of this melting allium. Things will get dirty. Links: Leiningen Versus the Ants 27 Leek Recipes That Are Like, 'Onions Who?' | Bon Appetit Dinner, with a garden and lilies | Orangette Fixing a Leek | Bon Appetit Dinner: Changing the Game by Melissa Clark Now & Again: Go-To Recipes, Inspired Menus + Endless Ideas f...
Oct 11, 2018•48 min
Pour a glass of Kahlúa and put on a sweater, we're going on a field trip! Today we discuss the slow passage of time, fashion cycles and snapchat suspicions as we sip on Espresso Martinis. We discover America's Last Top Model and which host is a ding-a-ling while coming up with some million dollar inventions. Bartender Mittens anyone!? This episode is sponsored by Kahlúa. Please drink responsibly. Links: RSVP here for Spilled Milk live show at rethink Cold Brew Cafe Sponsored by Kahlúa Kahlúa Esp...
Oct 08, 2018•33 min
This week, we dive into boxes of Movie Candy while Matthew chickens out. Our intrepid hosts suffer bruised tongues and Red Vine abuse while chatting crushes, clammy hands and sexy librarians. Producer Abby strikes again! 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 04, 2018•43 min
Trichomes, botany and provocative questions must mean we are talking about some very special stone fruit. Nectarines, though clingy and aged, are yummy and dominate. Just our type. Links: Punnett square - Wikipedia The Difference Between Freestone and Clingstone Peaches | Kitchn Oranges: John McPhee 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 27, 2018•41 min
This week we are a podcast for listening as we discuss Shokupan, the eraserbread. Bread cheeks, heels and ears all make an appearance along with some star making reenactments. Finally, we uncover a secret pastry brush obsession so be sure to swipe right. Links: Japanese Milk Bread | Ayako & Family Pop Ups — Kamonegi 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 ...
Sep 20, 2018•23 min
