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Food & Cooking Podcasts

Every week on Spilled Milk, writers/comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton start with a food-related topic, from apples to winter squash, and run with it as far as they can go—and, regrettably, sometimes further.

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United States

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Every week on Spilled Milk, writers/comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton start with a food-related topic, from apples to winter squash, and run with it as far as they can go—and, regrettably, sometimes further.

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English


Episodes
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Episode 677: Punch Like at School Dances

12/19/2024
Today we revisit memories of school dances past, their soundtracks and dance partners as we wonder what 'spiking' the punch means and tackle pronunciation quandaries. Ice rings, ladles and wrestling lead us to noisy cooking and quiet meals before Matthew turns into a summer boy. Southern Living Punch Recipes Rainbow Sherbet Punch Matthew's Now but Wow: Natsu-mon: 20th Century Summer Kid, by Kaz Ayabe and Chunsoft Studios 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

Duration:00:31:29

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Episode 676: Breadsticks

12/12/2024
Today we're talking all things, but not all things Breadsticks. We tackle these non-nostril shaped bread lumps that are burnished with time and butter as we use this opportunity as a soft launch for 'A Big Time for Cuisine' and 'Not Bad with Matthew Amster-Burton'. Dreams get dashed, thumbs get big and futures are thrown into question as the innuendos fly. Basic New York-Style Pizza Dough Culture Study Podcast on recipes by Anne Helen Petersen 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

Duration:00:28:20

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Episode 675: Terry's Chocolate Orange

12/5/2024
Welcome to the show of shows! Today we're bitter and sweet as we whack, tap and unwrap 20 segments of corporate history before milking our feelings. We discover there is a fine line between flailing and success as we encounter grocery stores, cereal mascots, pulpoids and pulp boys before moving in our graves. Dawn French Ad Another Dawn French Ad Elliot Smith's Waltz #2 (XO) Molly's Now but Wow: Charlie’s Queer Books 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

Duration:00:32:04

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Episode 674: Brookies

11/28/2024
Flesh Warning! Join us as we play NameSmash and wonder why. We discover alllll the nicknames as we discuss soap operas, hefty horses and the girth and withers of these Franken Desserts. This coarse tool talk causes Molly to cry but luckily we escape without any dental emergencies! Preppy Kitchen blog brookies Mel’s Kitchen Cafe recipe Bake It, Brookie Molly's Now but Wow! - Andre 3000, New Blue Sun 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

Duration:00:24:58

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Episode 673: Gouda

11/21/2024
Today we wake up from a nap and travel The Gateway to Gouda before diving into the most interesting topic ever before discussed on this show. After one of our classic scoops, we decide to leave podcasting behind to become EXTREMELY old artisan cheese porters just as soon as we find our hats. Cheeses Tasted 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

Duration:00:32:02

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Episode 672: Spindrift

11/14/2024
Gather round all ye who thirst for fruited bubbly water and put your cans together for this effervescent citrus beverage tasting. As we sample this spray of the ocean with a hint of mint straight from the cooler, Matthew transforms into a prepper with an accent before dunking on Dayton while Molly travels back to 1993. Molly's Now but Wow! -Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler 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

Duration:00:27:32

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Episode 671: Cherry Tomatoes

11/7/2024
Time passes but our love for Staples and R rated tomatoes will never die. We traverse reverse Memory Lane for some reason as we discuss the explosion of wetness that is the little teeny tiny tomato before Molly recounts a strange encounter and Matthew volunteers for The Secret Skirt Steak Scenario. Seared Skirt Steak with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Polenta The laughing scene in Ramen Girl Matthew's Now but Wow: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai 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

Duration:00:29:56

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Episode 670: Black Licorice

10/31/2024
Today we're just a couple of harmless eccentrics in our dotage as we provide listeners with another classic chewing episode with strong dirt components. Its true that Molly has come a long way, but she still gets weepy as she tries to shirk her professional duty while Matthew decides to get rich or die trying. Toxic and poisonous flavors open up to us before we share some accidental origin stories and our failed attempts at palette expansion. Calling all LILYs ! Send us your Memory Lane for our upcoming 15 year anniversary! 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

Duration:00:41:09

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Episode 669: Espresso Powder

10/24/2024
Today we're synonymous with the product and we go wild with reconstituting and brewing these dehydrated coffee crystals. Molly tries to off-road Memory Lane before Matthew decides to vibe on spice rubs. We decide "if you got it, use it" as we recount days of April Fool's past. Producer Abby is presenting at the FREE Latinas in Podcasting Virtual Summit. Sign up at her affiliate link HERE! mocha madeleines How to Make Espresso Powder Molly's Whatcha Snackin - Paloma Matthew's Now but Wow! - Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin 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

Duration:00:24:50

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Episode 668: Carob

10/17/2024
Today we are foisting more ancient history on you as we return to the Fertile Crescent with fond memories and family ways. Molly explains the rise and fall of carob and its dubious health claims while Mr. Etymology's soul goes on a journey. We hope to avoid a specific smell and deal with our "thwarted desire for what is forbidden" as we learn that sometimes almonds are pecans. Producer Abby is presenting at the FREE Latinas in Podcasting Virtual Summit. Sign up at her affiliate link HERE! Subscribe to Producer Abby's book newsletter The Rolling Ladder 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

Duration:00:29:39

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Episode 667: Udon

10/10/2024
Today Host and Listener Matthew goes deep into the wonderful world of udon while attempting to court the Kennedys and explain the concept of compound to Host Molly. Our hosts discuss many, but not all, variations of this low hydration noodle while avoiding lawsuits and welcoming dipping sauces. Finally, they celebrate an unjustly ignored snack. Producer Abby is presenting at the FREE Latinas in Podcasting Virtual Summit. Sign up at her affiliate link HERE! Episode 14: Mystery Lunch Kitsune Udon Recipe Hetty McKinnon’s “Life-Changing Udon with Soft-Boiled Egg, Hot Soy, and Black Pepper Molly's Whatcha Snackin? Bellewood Farms Honey Roasted Peanut Butter Matthew's Now but Wow: We Are Lady Parts Season 2!!! 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

Duration:00:44:43

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Episode 666: Possessed Foods

10/3/2024
What better way to kick off spooky season than with an episode dedicated to devilry, danger zones and possessions? As we hesitantly traverse our malodorous memory lanes, we encounter key parties, baby loaves and fuzzy green inhabitants before escaping into dream territory. This sounds weird, here you listen. Rated YFJ - Yes for June (citation needed) 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

Duration:00:46:13

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Episode 665: Pita

9/26/2024
Please note that we don't know what we don't know as we discuss nation state creation and travel through the Fertile Crescent, Mesopotamia and Babylonia to learn more about this delicious thing with a pocket. No re-gumming allowed! After waxing nostalgic about our missed panini experiences, Matthew assigns himself some homework and Molly misses tornados? Episode 605: Falafel with Yumna Jawad Melissa Clark’s za’atar chicken Ali Slagle’s chicken-zucchini meatballs with feta 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

Duration:00:36:29

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Episode 664: Rosé

9/19/2024
We blush as we discuss sweetie nights of skin contact, straddling the future and the past to learn about Rosé. Matthew's steps into the void and does his part to bring about Judgement Day as he reveals a diabolical secret and a future hope. We're pressed, crushed and fermented as we get snobby about Chardonnay and yearn to be where the people are. Matthew's Now but Wow! - Primer podcast 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

Duration:00:40:04

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Episode 663: Breakfast Sandwiches

9/12/2024
Hopefully second time's the charm because we're loaded with hot takes! This episode is good and plenteous and explosive as our aspirational camp counselors, M and M, discuss horscuits, Cigar Golfers and Affluent Aficionados as they eat these Egg McMahons. To keep this hot and round show coming to your ears week after week, consider becoming a subscriber! We are easy to please whether you are a Little Limbertwig or Magnum Bonum Sustaining Member or even a Glycine Max Supermember! Support Spilled Milk Podcast! Saint Bread bside foods 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

Duration:00:45:20

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Episode 662: Trail Mix

9/5/2024
Just when you thought it was safe to put on mascara, we take a journey to Mount Fire armed with half a potato, perfectly legible labels and some trail mix. Things veer off course almost immediately as we encounter 2pm situations, eleventh hours and too many bears while hoping to be more than the sum of our parts. And, believe it or not, Producer Abby is still our producer. Yes, for this entire episode. Fantasy Hike App Molly's Now but Wow! - Oklahoma City Thunder 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

Duration:00:46:13

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Episode 661: Pullapart Bread/ Tear-and-shares

8/29/2024
Today is a new start for us! We taste and talk these warm and soft, savory and sweet plucking cakes as we are visited by Ronald Reagan and Keanu Reeves and Gary. Then, we become aghast at the lack of integrity and wonder what could go wrong as we get stoked for stoats. Note: Though Hungary is mentioned multiple times, at no point do M & M remember that Producer Abby grew up there and may have some insight to share... GBBO has a tear and share page Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Matthew's Now but Wow! - The CBC podcast Broomgate 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

Duration:00:31:22

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Episode 660: Toothpicks

8/22/2024
Today we reminisce about the old days, wonder about Neanderthals and pitch another spin off podcast as we get to pickin. We attempt to save the tooth roots and minimize our toothpick anxiety as we list out alternative uses for these roasted noodle sticks and encounter more raccoon penis bones than expected. Remember! We are Sex Positive. Music Negative. titanium toothpick holder Molly's Now but Wow! - A short New Yorker essay by Jia Tolentino called “The Hidden Pregnancy Experiment” 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

Duration:00:37:08

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Episode 659: Big Macs

8/15/2024
Listeners, we're ready to confess. We just ate our very first Big Macs and are prepared to make a statement. Many statements. An episode full of statements. Along the way we start our new law firm, put on a musical and make dangerous plans before encountering burrito fountains and slippy sauce guns. Finally, we "showcase our engaging and thought-provoking dialogue" by sharing actual practical advice for recipe binder organization and getting picky partners to participate. The Filipino Instant Pot Cookbook Matthew's Now but Wow! - A Sign of Affection 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

Duration:00:42:37

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Episode 658: Popovers

8/8/2024
Today we're popping off on Popovers, a "cool concept" with "eggy batter" and "frissons of danger". We're talking hot cups, light rolls and poop overs as we discuss methods and recipes, and decide how best to serve them to Lady Moldy-Marmalade and Lord Stumpy-Muffins. Finally we hiss about taco pockets and Fight Club scenarios before Molly decides not to come. over. Common Good Café’s Perfect Popovers Grand Central Baking Book Taco Bell x Wildfang Matthew's Now but Wow! - Let the Kids Dance, KUOW 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

Duration:00:40:41