Spilled Milk

Today we present the long awaited sequel to Washing Dishes, and heighten the drama with some bird watching, organ grinder monkeys and spiders. Matthew does some show-and-tell and we discover why good fences do make good neighbors, but not who is in the kitchen with Dinah. Links: The Dishwasher – Matthew Amster-Burton – Medium Miele Dishwashers Have your Cake & Dishwash it at AppliancesConnection.c...

Today we go Xtreme. We swim through pools of saliva to eat hot worms, capsules and torpedoes. We learn some Spice Girls trivia, all about TRPV1, and the beginning of Molly's fear of dental emergencies. 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 Hosted by Sim...

Today we are good, giving and game about dish washing. We discuss racks, loads and peeing statues as we provide more tips and tricks than you can hope to handle. Sweaty hands and pet pigs make an appearance as well as Molly's sub-tweeting skills and Matthew's thoughts on pump action. Links: Good And Risky Microbes Surround Us. 'You're Never Home Alone,' Ecologist Explains : Shots - Health News : N...

We get luxurious today as we reminisce about mall cookies, mousse and cake dreams while Molly shares her smizing skills. A new product is given the title Perfectly Engineered as we confront that age old question: What is chuck? Links: A Cup of Jo - Style, Culture, Motherhood, Travel, Food & Life Whitechocolatespaceegg - Wikipedia Liz Phair (album) - Wikipedia With my own two hands | Orangette How...

How have we missed this!? Today Wilf Chumbly introduces us to the magic that is Cheese Toast. We debate wearing barrister wigs, the merits of LARPing and where the word "rarebit" comes from all while avoiding the dreaded burnt edges. Gooey Cheese Toasts with Mustard and Cayenne - from Tasting Hygge by Leela Cyd 2 large slices of 1-inch thick whole-grain or sourdough bread 1 tablespoon unsalted but...

Today we bring you unfortunate accents, oral hygiene tips and some tales of Dorito Deficiency as we chat about pregnancy cravings. We also learn about the genetics of taste, Molly's new royal obsession and vampire lore. It is a pretty full episode. Links: Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: E...

Get ready for the Salty Superheros! Today we get super science-ey yet again as we delve into that woefully misunderstood origin of flavor, MSG. We learn about the nocebo effect and palate concordance before starting a new religion. Links: Spilled Milk: Episode 366: Cabbage An MSG Convert Visits the High Church of Umami | The New Yorker Tohu Thoke Recipe - NYT Cooking 668: The Long Fuse - This Amer...

Today we sample wild brick fruit at peak ripeness and return to Celestial Smoothies. We reminisce about Handsome Older Man Tony, newspaper shagging and raspberry coulis while wondering what it takes to be a mentor. Links: Stashing summer’s last gasp | Orangette How Its Made Frozen Fruit - YouTube Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Dine...

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 Matth...

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: Ea...

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 - Ma...

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 Officia...

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 De...

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 M...

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...

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 M...

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 |...

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...

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...

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...

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 Suppor...

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...

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 i...

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 Twil...

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...