Spilled Milk

Back to school with French 101. Your supply list consists of a baguette, beret, neckerchief, squeegee and a fire extinguisher. Today we'll lecture on savory and sweet crepes while Matthew's francophile past finally comes to light. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Alton Brown's Crepe Batter Tortilla Crepes Beat an egg, some cream and milk (and vanilla if you want), dunk the tortillas, and cook in butter....

Today we are tapping caramel corn with relish. Those sticky, crunchy clusters invoke more spelunking stories, though not the kind you are thinking of. You may want to think twice before playing Truth or Dare? with Matthew and Molly. EXPLICIT spilledmilkpodcast.com   Molly's Caramel Corn from David Guas Spilled Milk Popcorn Episode Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Ear...

  Welcome to the Spilled Milk Sugar Bush, where we taste maple syrup of all grades and qualities and sometimes, it's not even real. We've done way more research into syrup grading than you ever thought you'd want so take notes. Through sticky pours and drizzles, some strong feelings arise and things get heated. spilledmilkpodcast.com     "Men with Brooms" International Maple Syrup Institute Suppor...

Today, we plate up some pasta and discuss sauces sans tomatoes. Molly fixates on spelunking while Matthew's cookbook collection comes under fire. It's Loren vs. Bastianich so cast your votes, boil some water and sauce it up. Recipes:   Pasta Aglio e olio   Pasta Carbonara   Rigatoni with 5 Lilies   Pasta with Parsnips and Pancetta  Francis Lam's Pasta with Eggplant Puree   Molly's Pesto  James Bea...

This week, we tackle yet another trendy topic and discover that toast abuse is real. But we still aren't sure if it's worth $4 a slice or which method is best for getting that perfect crisp, though John Thorne seems to have some strong toasty opinions. And Radio Lab, just remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. spilledmilkpodcast.com     This American Life - Episode 520:  "No Pl...

More than just mirepoix, we seek to celebrate celery in all its stringy, crunchy glory. On a journey through its leaves, seeds and stalks, listen as we crunch away chatting about the merits of de-stringing, chopping and puppetry. EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com   Recipes Fuchsia Dunlop’s  Send the Rice Down  from  "Every Grain of Rice" Marcella Hazan's Braised Celery  from Food52  Support Spilled...

 We make good on our promises so it is time to discuss oatmeal in cookie form. Have you ever been lured and deceived by raisins? Do you know where no bake cookies come from? How about the fighting capabilities of Sesame Street characters? Take a listen as we taste and chat over these grandmotherly delights. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie * from The Grand Central Baking Bo...

Please sir, we want some more sloppy breakfast cereals. This week our topic is farina aka Cream of Wheat, that favorite meal of the elderly or incarcerated. Join us as we discover what actually makes this stuff edible, Daryl Hannah and bears all before a skin forms. spilledmilkpodcast.com         Most Exciting Page in Wikipedia: List of Porridges Malt O Meal commercial Support Spilled Milk Podcast...

Today we discuss extreme exploders, hopped up with high fructose corn syrup and 1% real fruit juice. Those whirling, squirting, leaking, tingling and fizzing flavors that dance on your taste buds provide a science experiment in candy form that could very well blow your mind. spilledmilkpodcast.com         Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twil...

Get ready to expose yourself to that tangy, cold and crunchy meal accompaniment, coleslaw. Shredded, raw and sometimes wilting, we find the perfect balance between green cabbage and red cabbage with a full serving of goat at no extra charge. spilledmilkpodcast.com         Recipes  Dave Lieberman’s Asian Slaw Coleslaw with Cilantro and Lime Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's B...

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's The Pretzel! He is here to save the day from the Snack Artist's nefarious plan to take over the world with honey mustard pretzel minions. But where is The Pretzel's trusty sidekick, Peanut Butter Pellet? Tune in to find out! spilledmilkpodcast.com         Pretzels Tasted Rold Gold sticks Safeway Snack Artist mini twists Snyders of Hanover sourdough Trader Joes Pea...

When life gives you powder... you eat it from the can. This week's topic is Lemonade where we discover yet again that Matthew is a snob with atrocious pickup lines while Molly ponders the Mystery of the Missing Pink Lemons. Taste the thirst. EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com       Matthew's Method - Sliced lemons, mashed and strained with sugar and water (sparkling or still) Molly's Method- Simple...

Rise and Shine! This week, we embark an another oat based breakfast, this time the gloopy variety. Our slightly snobby hosts prefer posh and steel-cut though they may deign to sample some of that instant flavored stuff. The Podcast, out! (drops mic) www.spilledmilkpodcast.com            Recipes and Links April Bloomfield’s Porridge Megan Gordon’s steel-cut oatmeal Serious Eats slide show of Oatmea...

With rhymes and puns, Molly and Matthew tackle what could prove to be their Achilles' heel, Canned Tomatoes. Through cheesy pasts, shady meeting places and can opener envy, our hosts slog through these pureed, sliced, diced and fire roasted sauce makers. spilledmilkpodcast.com         Recipes   Cowboy Beans Marcella Hazan's Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter from Orangette Matthew's Short Ribs wit...

While neither are worthy of the title Granola Mentor, Matthew and Molly are taking us from toasty to tasty. Join these cereal stuffers as they get their oats in order and discuss the merits of clumps, mix-ins and pulling out in time. Help us Sam Elliot, you're our only hope. EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com      Recipes Molly's Granola Matthew's Granola   Links Food 52 clump article The Kitchn clu...

Great blades of wheat grass! This week our super trendy and always relevant hosts are on a cleanse. They are bulking up and hulking out, braving one of the most dreaded of beverages, green juice. This episode is certified organic, all natural, cold pressed, non-GMO and gluten free. Bottoms up! EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com      Recipes Abby's Green Smoothie - Blend up the following: coconut wat...

This week, Matthew and Molly once again laugh in the face of danger as they brave pungent odors, homicidal plants and entrapping tendrils. The limited edition backyard edibles tasted are fiddlehead ferns, ramps, pea shoots and stinging nettles. Forage with care! spilledmilkpodcast.com RECIPES   Abby's Mom's Recipe for Fiddleheads - blanch, sauté with olive oil, salt and chili flakes Ramps and Pea...

This week we are packed in the Mediterranean tradition with one of Matthew's most feared foods, canned tuna. Get ready to pick a side, whether it's Albacore vs. Yellowfin, Chunk vs. Solid, Water vs. Oil or Italy vs. Costa Rica. spilledmilkpodcast.com          Tuna Tasted   Bumblebee Prime Fillet Solid White Albacore in water Chunk light in vegetable oil Tonno Genova Flavor Fresh pouch of Yellowfin...

Sweet tofu pockets it's Sushi 101! Matthew finally gets to show off his knowledge of that most beloved of Japanese cuisine, sushi. He expertly guides us through concept, pronunciation, tastings and practical application. Molly is not amused. EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com         Cookie Monster: Boat of Cookies!     Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Air...

Webster's Dictionary defines Icebox Cake as: (n) Much better than a human centipede. Join our post-apocalyptic adventure where zebras and cannibals abound and only a 2 ingredient chilled dessert can save you.  House of Cards Season One spoiler alert! spilledmilkpodcast.com       The classic 2-ingredient version: Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers and whipped cream. Chill for a few hours to overnight....

Keeping you regular with our weekly episodes, this time we probe everybody's favorite laxative, prunes. This versatile fruit delights whether dried, stewed, juiced, roasted, savory or sweet. "Moist" haters beware. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Recipes The Wet Plum Mocktail - Prune juice, splash of club soda and a squeeze of lemon. Paula Wolfert's Stewed Pork with Prunes and Onions  via Fine Cooking  ...

Celery straws and coconut bras. Here at Spilled Milk, we don't shy away from the deep questions, such as "What actually constitutes a food utensil?" and "Where do Red Vines go when they die?". Desperate times call for edible utensils. 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...

Dive deep into the nooks and crannies of that perfect breakfast system delivery mechanism: the English Muffin. Are they English? Are they muffins? Can our intrepid bread nerds, Matthew and Molly, break through the crumpet barrier and avoid an avocado ambush? spilledmilkpodcast.com   Model Bakery English Muffins     Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airpor...

To dip or not to dip? Creating a perfectly crustic grilled cheese sandwich is an art. Butter-brushing, crisp-creating and cheese-selecting takes an expert, which we totally are. Please don’t be intimidated by the goblins and eroticism contained within. EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com   Smitten Kitchen's Classic Grilled Cheese Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's Substack Matthew's Bands: Early t...

It’s time. It’s lime time. They’re essential to ceviche, Mexican cooking, Thai cooking, and pie. We investigate Persian limes, key limes, rangpur limes, and that one lime with the racist name that we’re really not sure what to call. spilledmilkpodcast.com       Spicy Sauteed Corn Kasma Loha-unchit’s Hot and Sour Shrimp Salad Cook’s Illustrated Key Lime Pie     Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Molly's...