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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 555: Cooking with Wine

Today we finally leave the kid's table in the basement, put on our formal wear and discuss the very grown up idea of cooking with wine. We're feeling quite French as we discuss dishes with names, the best way to butter and Moosey. Transcript Hashed Brussels Sprouts with Poppy Seeds and Lemon Beef Bourguignon Ruffage by Abra Berens Molly's Now but Wow! - Do the Work!: An Antiracist Activity Book , by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz: Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Ea...

Aug 18, 202238 min

Episode 554: Non-Milano Pepperidge Farm Cookies

Today we are large and memorable as we channel chatbots and eat our way through some Distinctive Wide Bags of cookies. Through the roller coaster of hiring and firing we eventually realize the perils of barns before becoming completely spritzed out. Transcript Ultimate Pound Cakes by Phyllis Hoffman DePiano Matthew's Now but Wow! - Cook Korean! by Robin Ha Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to ou...

Aug 11, 202243 min

Episode 553: Jack Cheese

We have a bad feeling about this as we dive into the highly colonial history of Jack Cheese. We attempt to solve The Mystery of the Monterey Process as we enter the summer of jack and witness the contradictions outside our window. Transcript The Tragic Way Monterey Jack Cheese Got Its Name from Food & Wine Molly's Now but Wow! - Pachinko , on Apple TV Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport a...

Aug 04, 202229 min

Episode 552: Smoothies

Listen as we take a dive down memory lane to find the Blenderman and try to avoid death by smoothie. This is a Tale of Blades and Bananas as we encounter industrialists, barons, and soda jerks while attempting brazenly erotic wand techniques. Thanks to all our LILYs out there! Transcript Breakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose Bakery Please note that we have done a parsley episode Matthew's Now but Wow! - Asian Salad article from Consumer Report by Perry Santanachote Listen to our s...

Jul 28, 202238 min

Episode 551: Charcuterie Platters

Today we celebrate abundance and balance as we traverse paths paved with prosciutto armed with sabers, lasers and chastity. Between moans and groans, Molly discovers a hard truth about Matthew before deciding that we're gonna need a bigger platter. Transcript Molly's Now but Wow! - Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change , by Angela Garbes Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight ...

Jul 21, 202234 min

Episode 550: Boba

This episode is full of gross exaggerations, dizzying arrays and many stupifications as we chat about the eating and drinking experience of boba. We traverse the peeks and hills of the early espresso era as we discuss bathing in boba, open mic dreams and moving up to a size Small. Shaken, not sealed. Transcript The article in the Taipei Times by Edward Jones Matthew's Now but Wow: Now but Wow! - Friend of the show(?!) Japanese Breakfast on SNL Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our red...

Jul 14, 202236 min

Episode 549: Box Graters

Today we break the fabric of the multiverse as we attempt true shred with one of these perfectly engineered utensils. We get raspy and up close with shower drains and dirty beds before ending up with chips of cheese. Transcript Molly's Now but Wow! - The Sentence , by Louise Erdrich Cuisipro 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...

Jul 07, 202245 min

Episode 548: Cup Noodles

Today we conquer a panoply of topics as we taste Cup Noodles: armor, lad culture, corporate jargon, blowing agents and the fearsome Mild Aroma. We discover some nice ways to die and our status as spicy lovers is cemented. Rated NSFJ Transcript Cup Noodle Museum What we tried: Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Paldo Gomtang Beef & Vegetable Nissin Cup Noodles Curry Nongshim Shin Black Nongshim Neoguri Spicy Seafood Paldo Teumsae Stir-Fried Ramen Spicy Matthew's Now but Wow! - Chihiro’s newsletter on...

Jun 30, 202252 min

Episode 547: Japanese Curry

Today we learn lots about Japanese Curry, retort pouches and what sailors eat. As we brave water stew and precise measurements, Molly sets the scene before we attempt to discover how WOTSL feels about torque. Transcript S&B Curry The article in the Japan Times by Makikoh Itoh Molly's Now but Wow! Partners Podcast Episode with Roxanne Gay and Debbie Millman Still Processing Episode " Skip Intro" Design Matters Podcast Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to th...

Jun 23, 202238 min

Episode 546: Supermarket Lunch

Welcome to the Season of Steam where we are dangerous but alluring while revealing our favorite grocery store lunchables. While chatting soup cauldrons, Krusty Krumbs and the membrane industry Matthew gets more excited than ever before while Molly confesses her true feelings about Town & Country. Transcript Matthew's Now but Wow! - Say Sue Me, The Last Thing Left Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website L...

Jun 16, 202241 min

Episode 545: Tajín

Today the beach is in our mouths as we discover the worst part of being a human and demand a mouth makeover and a suggestion box. We learn how to tell when you are a real grown up before meeting General Extreme and that guy. Not a Candy. Transcript Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Molly's Now but Wow! - Last Night at the Telegraph Club , by Malinda Lo Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's We...

Jun 09, 202229 min

Episode 544: Salad Spinners

Another day another centrifuge. Today we wonder whether Salad Spinners are essential, where all the cranks went and why a STOP button is necessary. We perform a very scientific experiment complete with wash and dry cycles and encourage callers to help us understand What Have We Done. Transcript Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires Join our reddit Matthew's Now but Wow! - Soul Glo, Diaspora Problems Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilig...

Jun 02, 202242 min

Episode 543: Chicken Thighs

Today we narrowly avoid falling into Dire Desires territory as we attempt to give thighs the appreciation they deserve. Then, we confess our history of marination in college while debating the merits of breast bites, bush legs and thigh domes. Words, words, words. Transcript Pressure Cooker Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tacos Conveyor Belt Chicken Butadon recipe A 2011 article from Slate about white meat vs dark meat Molly's Now but Wow! - Ocean Vuong, Time Is a Mother Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Mol...

May 26, 202236 min

Episode 542: Underappreciated Cookbooks

Today we traverse a long and winding Memory Lane as we discover forgotten treasures inside the pages of beloved yet underrated cookbooks. Molly learns her magical legacy and we narrowly escape murder by lasagna. Non, Non et Non! Transcript Books Mentioned Pasta Presto by Norman Kolpas Still Life with Menu by Mollie Katzen Cucina Simpatica by Johanne Killeen and George Germon (1991) The Campagna Table by Mark Strausman (1999) The Dim Sum Dumpling Book by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo (1995) Chinese Home Cook...

May 19, 202249 min

Episode 541: Mangoes

Today we're channeling our corporate selves and using dastardly means to invent business ideas that for some reason are all hat focused. We learn to check the neck for ripeness while wondering what our circumference is and why Matthew knows so much about the movie Sideways. Where are your sweet and sour buttons? Transcript Molly's Now but Wow- “My Mustache, My Self,” by Wesley Morris Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer...

May 12, 202249 min

Episode 540: Top Chips with Ese Atawo

Today we're at the corner of High Street and Memory Lane asking "What the hell is a Top Chip!?" We talk chip luring, tongue scouring and hurdle foods with Special Guest Ese Atawo before almost getting kicked off our own show. We learn how chips are like boyfriends, how Matthew is like a guinea pig and then finally reveal the results of a listener poll. LAYS! LOWER YOUR PRICES! Transcript Ese Atawo Lil Clitty (aka Ese Atawo) Matthew's Now but Wow! - The Legend of Auntie Po , by Shing Yin Kor Supp...

May 05, 202249 min

Episode 539: Trader Joe's Favorites

You ask and we deliver. We're finally revealing our favorite Trader Joe's items, awakenings and research concerns. Listen as we chew constantly, mourn discontinued items and discover what is located to the right of the bacon. Transcript Trader Joe's Molly's Now but Wow! - Lucille Clifton’s “Blessing the Boats” 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 28, 202229 min

Episode 538: Morning Beverage Routine

Join us at The Waning of The Day as we experience shivers of french press fear while sharing the infinitesimal details of our morning beverage habits. We divulge first date stories, anniversary gift ideas and reveal Matthew's alter ego before concluding that stains are the evidence of love. Transcript Producer Abby's new podcast: Everything Cookbooks Where Matthew buys his tea Molly's sweater that she knit! Matthew's Now but Wow! - Japanese Noodles Udon Soba Osaka Nara on YouTube Support Spilled...

Apr 21, 202248 min

Episode 537: Non-Alcoholic Beer

Today we wish we were at the beach as we try to remember how to record an episode and what beer we drank as kids. Listen for the aftertaste while we get super sciencey and chat about bad dads, 25 year edging and the secret to a happy marriage. It's not what you'd think. Transcript Grüvi Molly's Now but Wow: The One Recipe podcast 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...

Apr 14, 202245 min

Episode 536: Herbal Tea

Today we're popping p's and dropping h's as we curl up with a mug of morning beverage to discuss Molly's crazy college days, tea cults and death juice all in our signature interminable drone. We go a bridge too far on a long, winding Memory Lane and eventually end up in a completely different show. Transcript Café de la Mosquée de Paris Harbor Herbalist Korean toasted rice tea Episode 322: Chamomile Tea Matthew's Now but Wow! - Hrishikesh Hirway: Accept Cookies Newsletter Molly's Newsletter - I’...

Apr 07, 202250 min

Episode 535: Chili Crisp with J. Kenji López-Alt

Welcome to Moron Time which is full of trickling explosions, bottled tornados and chunky stuff. Matthew's handyman skills are called into question as Special Guest J. Kenji López-Alt leads another taste testing and we learn the best part of baby showers. Transcript Extensive Eater piece from mid-2020 Lao Gan Ma Fly By Jing KariKari Chili Crisp Homemade Spicy Chili Crisp Recipe J. Kenji López-Alt Website The Wok: Recipes and Technique Youtube Sichuan Chile Crisp Sundae With Peanut Streusel Matthe...

Mar 31, 202244 min

Episode 534: Mimosas

Listen as Matthew ostentatiously enjoys a mimosa alone in his closet as Molly watches and they recount Events that Happen in the Morning. We get the bubbles out of the way as we royally confuse our royals, learn about Matthew's adventures in tooth modeling and finally reveal our favorite ratios. Transcript Lying for Money by Dan Davies Love and Lemon's Mimosa Jenny Rosenstrach's crispy broccoli with sweet chile glaze and ginger What's the Difference?: Recreational Culinary Reference for the Curi...

Mar 24, 202234 min

Episode 533: Oyster Sauce with J. Kenji López-Alt

Today we're feeling deeply savory as we attempt to discover the ingredients of various sauces before Matthew forgets who Molly is. We do a blind taste test with Special Guest J. Kenji López-Alt and get things as wrong as possible. Don't waste the paste! Transcript Cooked lettuce with garlic oyster sauce Springfield Style Chicken J. Kenji López-Alt Website The Wok: Recipes and Technique Youtube Molly's Now but Wow! - The Swimmers , by Julie Otsuka Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Ma...

Mar 17, 202249 min

Episode 532: Cooking Smells

Welcome to Spilled Matthew where you have to go through the funk to get to the feast. We're fizzing up our nostrils and romping through the whiffs in an attempt to identify a polarity and adequately describe the bouquet of a hamburger. Oh Mackerel! Transcript Do You Have A Working Exhaust Fan in Your Kitchen? survey Season to Taste by Molly Birnbaum Molly's Now but Wow! - The Secret Lives of Church Ladies , by Deesha Philyaw Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early t...

Mar 10, 202244 min

Episode 531: Caesar Salad

Today we wonder if storks deliver baby romaine and if we are ladies who lunch. We're tossed in a teapot as we get punk'd and go down gossip column rabbit holes before The Return of Mrs Cubbison. Finally, M & M both invoke outrage with their opinions and abysmal movie knowledge. Transcript Ina Garten’s dressing recipe Kenji Lopez Alt’s recipe on Serious Eats Matthew's Now but Wow! - Silent Parade , Keigo Higashino Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Ai...

Mar 03, 202253 min

Episode 530: Cacio e Pepe with Kristina Gill

Today Molly's inner Italian returns as we discover things that are vastly different and very similar. We are too simple to be good so we enlist the help of special guest Kristina Gill to lead us along the path of Roman pasta and we learn about shepherds, hot water soaks and how not to eat a fortune cookie. Transcript Trattoria's menu Molly's cute 2005 blog post Repertoire by Jessica Battlina Tasting Rome by Kristina Gill and Katie Parla Kristina Gill's Instagram highlight Cesare al Casaletto Bon...

Feb 24, 202259 min

Episode 529: What's in your Freezer?

When its cold, Matthew gets weird. Today we are like snowballs and the Beatles as we discuss what we keep in our freezer while learning about fire safety and door to door meat salesmen. We also promote the power of ground beef while lamenting stalled ice cube tray technology as we eventually become too hot to handle. Transcript Irving and Muktuk:Two Bad Bears Spilled Mail mentions Anthony Bourdain’s A Cook’s Tour Diary of a Tokyo Teen by Christine Mar Baye McNeil’s Hi! My Name is Loco and I Am a...

Feb 17, 202242 min

Episode 528: Chili Oil with Bryant Terry

Let's start by starting. To start we discuss the mouth warming dominant sensation that is chili oil which wearing our fancy cooking shoes and harvesting foot juice. Special Guest Bryant Terry helps us out of The Danger Zone and shares some behind the scenes info about his new book and then we end the episode with milk chunks and carbonized pork so you're welcome. Transcript Mala Market Black Food by Bryant Terry Bryant Terry website Spiral Gardens Black Food Spotify Playlist Wontons in chili oil...

Feb 10, 202251 min

Episode 527: Dipping Noodles

Welcome to our Morning Stretch-a-long where we dip noodles, sip restorative broths and investigate The Mystery of the 5th Burner as we break things up with bench scrapers and avoid undermining democracy. Tagged MAU (Maybe Actually Useful) Transcript Just One Cookbook's Tsukemen Matthew's Now but Wow! - I’ll Be the One, Lyla Lee Sonoko Sakai Matthew's Dipping Udon Tsuyu 2 cups water 1 1/3 teaspoons dashi powder 1/3 cup mirin 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar Bring to a boil to dissolve, simmer...

Feb 03, 202234 min

Episode 526: Coke Flavors

This isn't our Valentine's Day episode no matter how much it may seem like it. Today we learn way too much about coke flavors, intellectually and practically. We discuss the flavor brown, Molly's magic act and the importance of brand loyalty. This episode gets wild. Wild Cherry that is. Coke Freestyle Flavor combination chart I Tried 60 Weird Coca Cola Flavors From Around the World at the Coke Museum in Atlanta Listen to our spin-off show Dire Desires Molly's Now but Wow! Be Holding, by Ross Gay...

Jan 27, 202243 min
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