Spilled Milk

Sugar bombs away! Stop by our break room for a box of donuts aka: crullers, fritters, bear claws, bismarcks, twists and jellied. We chat about weepy donuts, oozing donuts and what they have in common with sex and pizza. EXPLICIT.  www.spilledmilkpodcast.com     French Cruller :    Lemon - Yogurt Fritters Mr. Donut Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport...

We celebrated our 5th birthday/anniversary with a live show where we broke our slogan by sharing cake with the audience. Molly and Matthew reminisce about their childhood birthday parties, cakes and presents. There is a lot more crying and fainting than you'd expect. We try classic yellow cake with chocolate frosting, Funfetti and Molly's birthday cupcakes while pondering June's pastry chef aspira...

Get ready to concentrate. When you are hot and sweaty from watering your potted plant, nothing is better than a cool, refreshing, bottled and carbonated "orange" flavored beverage. Mexican carbonation, the Vietnam War and Russian history all play an important part of this tasting. This episode comes with a special alternate ending! EXPLICIT.  www.spilledmilkpodcast.com       Support Spilled Milk P...

Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. Today we delve into fennel, its seeds, pollen, fronds and bulbs. Matthew finally admits to his mysterious past while we wonder about this plant's licorice flavor and price point.      Jill Santopietro's Braised Fennel with Meyer Lemon and Parmesan   Shaved Fennel Salad with Mushrooms and Parmesan Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the A...

We don't know much about football, so we are participating in the only way we know, the beer. Join us as we slosh down memory lane, wonder where the calories in light beer go, which beer has the best cans and if our beer of choice makes us hipsters. Go Seahawks!  www.spilledmilkpodcast.com          Beers tasted   Budweiser Coors Light Rolling Rock PBR Rainier Bud Light Lime Support Spilled Milk Po...

It is the dead of the winter and our lips are paying the price. We try a plethora of lip balms and finally admit to our Carmex addiction. Waxy, fruity, glossy or tinted, these balms are smooth on the lips but rough on the tongue. How often do you lip balm?    www.spilledmilkpodcast.com       Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Pr...

Rise and Shine! Today we consume yet another doughy breakfast item slathered in syrup. Molly and Matthew struggle to keep things clean while wondering what the opposite of Belgian is and whether a waffle is just a pancake in disguise. What tops your waffle?   www.spilledmilkpodcast.com     Yeasted Buckwheat Waffles Waffles of Insane Greatness Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew'...

Oh Canada! You send it, we eat it. Maybe that should be our new motto. Today we flirt with new career paths, challenge Smarties to a duel and find out if our patriotism trumps our taste buds.  www.spilledmilkpodcast.com   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...

Happy New Year!    Beware: carrots apparently bring out some inflamed opinions. We discuss the carrots of days gone by and find out if Molly can rescue Matthew from his carrot rut. Remember to tip your podcasters in carrot coins. EXPLICIT.  www.spilledmilkpodcast.com         Holiday Carrot Pudding Smitten Kitchen's Carrot Salad Carrots Corentine Carrot Pickle Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's...

Fröhliche Weihnachten!  We must not have been too naughty this year, since we were gifted a box of German Christmas treats. We delve into the merits of marzipan, artificial aromas and shady Santas. Thanks for listening and supporting us during 2014!  EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com     Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Pro...

The cure for the flu? Sandwiches of course. Or is it tattoos? Sandwiches both foreign and domestic, of the past and the present haunt our appetites and today we discuss and debate our favorites. It isn't as simple as you think to pair the perfect bread with the perfect fillings and ideal amount of ooze.  www.spilledmilkpodcast.com         Spicy catfish sandwiches Adapted in freewheeling style from...

Today we are joined by our arch enemy, Dan from The Sporkful , to talk all things lame and boring, otherwise known as Vanilla Ice Cream. We find out what your favorite frozen dessert says about your bedroom behavior and discuss melting points and scoop skirts. What tops your sundae? EXPLICIT www.spilledmilkpodcast.com       The Sporkful Eat More Better   Ice creams tasted: Haagen-Dazs VanillaDreye...

  Finally, the episode you've all been waiting for! Our hosts get more and more tipsy as they learn what makes a cocktail a classic, what Matthew can safely order in a biker bar and how many steps it takes to become Don Draper. It was way past our bedtime and we were up to no good. Warning: You may want to have a drink of your own to get through this episode. EXPLICIT  www.spilledmilkpodcast.com  ...

Today you can finally have some of our topic, if you are having that classic Thanksgiving side dish, the Green Bean Casserole that is. Molly and Matthew discover what Friday Night Lights and green beans have in common along with some soggy and squeaky beans. Happy Thanksgiving! EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com       Classic Green Bean Casserole Mark Bittman's Duck Legs with Green Beans Fuchsia Dun...

How do you take your sour cream? Whipped, savory and with extra fat? Today your super cultured and ultra-pasteurized hosts alternate from true detectives to true divas. Serving suggestion: do not partake before noon without a baked potato. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Homesteady Podcast Amanda Hesser's Almond Cake Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport a...

Today we are extra sharp, clothbound and falling down the Wookey Hole. We love cheddar cheese in every shape and color, whether generic or artisanal, just don't ask us to start cheddaring.  Now to determine the best vehicle to transport these cheddars safely to our taste buds...  spilledmilkpodcast.com       Molly's Oat Cakes Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to...

Autumn has arrived bringing with it all manner of pumpkin spiced edibles. Molly and Matthew tackle heirloom varietals, contemplate a Trader Joes pumpkin intervention and taste a PSL which surprises even themselves. We ask the world, how far is too far when it comes to pumpkin spice? spilledmilkpodcast.com. EXPLICIT.         Buzzfeed article on 3 days of Pumpkin Spice Support Spilled Milk Podcast!...

Molly, Matthew and the Maillard Reaction presents an ooey, gooey, sticky adventure of the burnt sugar variety. Caramel is cheap and simple, yet impressive, kind of like the Spilled Milk Podcast. Where we stand on the Great Salted Caramel Debate comes up as well as safety tips while listening to this podcast. Hard and hot is always the way to go. spilledmilkpodcast.com         Caramel Sauce Matthew...

Either we are nearing our expiration date or we will just need another trip to the dentist after these Colombian treats from Listener Maria. These DIY delicacies teach us to always pair our Frunas with our Papitas de Pollo. spilledmilkpodcast.com   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...

What baby brassica simply stalks and leaves? Bok Choy! Through 50 shades of green and raw dunks, Matthew and Molly explore this underused vegetable beyond the good ol' stir fry. spilledmilkpodcast.com           Matthew's Bok Choy stir fry   Heat peanut oil in a wok or skillet. Add chopped bok choy stems, stir-fry until starting to become translucent and browned (2 minutes), add leaves and a nice d...

Today we take a walk down the wild side through nutty Oklahoman pasts while Molly and Matthew fall under the spell of black walnut magic. RIP nutcrackers. spilledmilkpodcast.com      Walnut Cake from Orangette Purchase Black Walnuts Pike Place Nuts Yelp Reviews Walnut oil Pickled Walnuts Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Produc...

Meat posts at the ready! Molly and Matthew taste jarred spaghetti sauces and discuss chunky vs. smooth, Sinatra vs. Newman and stapled fingers vs. inside out eyelids. Note: Viscosity is vital and oregano only in moderation. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Cook's Illustrated Skillet Lasagne Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer...

This week we confront those cheesy crackers that populated our childhoods and continue to haunt our dreams. Tasting these zesty, neon orange, voluptuous crackers brings about some loaded conversations. spilledmilkpodcast.com   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...

Stephen King and Spilled Milk presents: Fresh Herbs. Molly and Matthew approach a plethora of herbs, favorite and feared, real and imagined, delicate and oppressive. Through preferences and prejudices it turns out that thyme makes fools of us all. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Molly's and  Matthew's  Stir-fried Minced Beef with Chiles and Basil  Greek style lima beans Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Mo...

Carla the Listener sent us on a journey of Brazilian delights. Crossing the Saliva Sea, our odyssey is fraught with poor pronunciation, incognito beef chips, enigmatic peanuts and vile meat jelly with a stop by the Pseudo Swiss Alps. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners Producer Abby's Website Listen to...