Spilled Milk

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 —...

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 rec...

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 S...

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: RS...

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 Everyth...

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:...

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....

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 r...