Mom's Wooden Spoon

In this episode, you get 2 recipes for the price of one. Because of that, Kristen and Carrie explore the fun of both 1978 and 1982. Join them as they discuss amazing television shows, the spin offs that ensued and so much more. Kristen gets confused, Carrie supervises and some questionable party food is sampled. You can find the recipe, pictures, and other fun things we discuss in this episode on...

In this episode, Kristen and Carrie talk about all things 1984 including the winning Impossible Pie recipe. Carrie struggles a bit with telling the difference between Kristy McNichol and Nancy McKeon, and the ever so similar Matt Dillon and Matt Damon. However, she is redeemed by her knowledge of all things Punky Brewster. You can find the recipe, pictures, and other fun things we discuss in this...

Kristen and Carrie celebrate National Cookie Monster Day with a tasty recipe from 1976. They talk about the performing acts and food at Ohio State Fair that year, a groovy Monkees commercial, popular 1976 kids toys and the special joy of perusing the Sears Christmas Wish Book each year. You can find the recipe, pictures, and other fun things we discuss in this episode on our website: ⁠momswoodensp...

In this episode, Kristen and Carrie take on Tex-Mex and explore all things 1982. They reminisce about the fun of pegging their acid washed jeans, spritzing on one of many popular 80’s fragrances, and enjoying a meal out at the oh so popular Pizza Hut and Chi Chi’s. 

In this first episode of Season 2, Kristen and Carrie make the best and easiest recipe ever, discuss how 70s kids spent their summers, the delights of Ballreich’s potato chips, Bunny Bread and Arps French Onion dip and the power that radio had in forming our musical tastes. 

Everyone needs little moments of joy in their life. With retro recipes, memories and laughs from days past, Mom’s Wooden Spoon is here to help you indulge yourself in the happiness that trips down memory lane deliver. We are excited to announce Season 2 which begins on September 25th!

In this final episode of Season 1, Kristen and Carrie discuss the joys of 1980’s floppy disk games, debate the frightening idea of adding raisins to coleslaw and other such salads,  and help listeners know what to do if they are having any sort of trouble in the bathroom. We are indeed a full service podcast!

Kristen and Carrie remember their mom’s creative ways to use Bunny Bread bags, the scary parts of Disney, and the werewolf that terrorized their hometown in the summer of 1972. Join them and their special guest for an interesting use of pickles and a tasty 1970’s cocktail!

In this episode, Kristen and Carrie make a very special dessert that Kristen first made as a 6 year old in 1976. They reminisce about some of their favorite music and Saturday morning TV shows from that year, and discuss the age old crunchy vs creamy peanut butter debate.

In this episode, Kristen’s math skills and memory are called into question as the sisterly duo discuss shows from the early 80s, impossible pies, and their own awkward family photo. For more information check out momswoodenspoon.com.

Join co-hosts Kristen and Carrie as they cook up a casserole to please themselves. They discuss casserole cookery from times gone by, a snarky 1950s news article about women and their deceptive casseroles, the most popular Halloween costumes in 1974, and their mom's gallstones!  For additional fun, check out momswoodenspoon.com.

In this special St. Patrick’s Day episode, hosts Kristen and Carrie discuss their love of Jell-O Fluff, Ponderosa and the best game show ever, Press Your Luck! Check out more details at momswoodenspoon.com.

1987 was an incredible year. Join hosts, Kristen and Carrie, as they discuss the music, the movies, one amazing recipe, and a punch bowl filled with batter.

Join hosts Kristen and Carrie as they discuss the joys of scratch-n-sniff stickers, Young Miss Magazine beauty tip mishaps, and the top new foods of 1981 on this special Valentine’s Day episode.

In this special Groundhog Day episode, Kristen and Carrie discuss the questionable food that they ate at their grandma’s, accidentally decapitated stuffed animals, Garfield, and of course Punxsutawney Phil.

In this episode Kristen and Carrie talk about secrets and betrayals, remember the fun of Care Bears, gigantic stereos with dual cassette tape players, and songs from 1981 movies. They also invite a friend over to try a recipe with a secret ingredient.

Hosts Kristen and Carrie celebrate the new year by reminiscing about Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, soap operas and even the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Join them as they have problems with meaty hands, the flinging of ham bits and horrific segues. Check out www.momswoodenspoon.com for pictures of the recipe, a blog and much more!

In this special Christmas Episode, hosts Kristen and Carrie discuss the finer points of a variety of 1970s popcorn poppers, the most popular Christmas toys of 1974 and some very strange school fundraisers. To see pictures of the recipe, read an accompanying blog and much more, please check out www.momswoodenspoon.com.

Were you a mayonnaise family or a Miracle Whip family growing up? Join co-hosts Kristen and Carrie as they explore the embarrassment that can come from being a strictly Miracle Whip family, Carrie’s intense hatred of peas and the joys of getting reacquainted with the 1970’s favorite, Bac-os. To see pictures of this recipe, read the accompanying blog and more, be sure to go to www.momswoodenspoon.c...

In this very special Thanksgiving episode, Kristen and Carrie reminisce about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions, discuss the insane number of pumpkin spice products on the market and have a little baking competition. Who will win? Tune in to find out!

Do Brussels Sprouts deserve all the hate they receive? Mom’s Wooden Spoon podcast co-hosts, Kristen and Carrie, explore the soggy, over-boiled veggies of their youth, a mustard tree, and the joys of 1970s cartoon Valentine’s Day specials.

Who wants an apple a day when you can have apple CAKE?  Listen to co-hosts Kristen and Carrie as Johnny Appleseed, fad diets from the 1970s and weird things our dad told us will be explored. To read the accompanying blog and see all the episode extras go to https://momswoodenspoon.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/MomsWoodenSpoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomsWoodenSpoon...

Join hosts, Kristen and Carrie as they experience the adventure of microwave cooking and explore the joys of 80s music, Columbia House Records and amusement park foods. To read the accompanying blog and see all the episode extras go to https://momswoodenspoon.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/MomsWoodenSpoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomsWoodenSpoon1 Instagram: https://www.in...

While cooking 1983’s Bake-It-With Lard winning recipe co-hosts, Kristen and Carrie, discuss the possible inappropriateness of the title of their podcast, their Dad’s mortifying confusion in the frozen foods aisle, and the joys of 1980’s TV shows and movies. To read the accompanying blog and see all the episode extras go to https://momswoodenspoon.com/ Follow us on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/Moms...

In this episode we discuss endings, beginnings and mango chutney - in that order!  Laugh along with us as we cook and reminisce about Michael Jackson, cheese balls, the Brady Bunch, and the thrill of childhood contests especially when you win!  To read the accompanying blog and see all the episode extras go to https://momswoodenspoon.com/   Follow us on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/...