Spilled Milk

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...

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...