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Spilled Milk
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.
Episodes
Spilled MilkEpisode 239: Beets
This week we visit those relics of the 90s, those partners of goat cheese, Beets. Molly's catering past comes to light as well as some shameful opinions of…
Spilled MilkEpisode 238: Teriyaki (Sponsored by Soy Vay)
This entire episode is sponsored by Soy Vay. Soy Vay came to us. They said, "Hey, would you do a whole episode about teriyaki and talk about our sauce?" We…
Spilled MilkEpisode 237: Lima Beans
So apparently we have a very special relationship with Lima Beans, those tender and creamy villains of our childhoods. We prank chefs, spontaneously duet and…
Spilled MilkEpisode 236: Flour Tortillas
Holy Quesadillas! We are triangulating the coordinates to Flatbread Alley and choosing the Flour Tortilla path. Now, Matthew is no scientist and Molly doesn't…
Spilled MilkEpisode 235: Sangria
Today a couple of amusingly inquisitive lightweights gulp down fruit punch for grown ups, also known as Sangria. Hold on to your bedknobs as we traverse the…
Spilled MilkEpisode 234: Breadcrumbs
Whether they be fine or coarse, pillowy or electrocuted, Breadcrumbs' capacity for crispiness will elevate any dish. Molly and Matthew follow their trail to…
Spilled MilkEpisode 233: Deep South Convenience Store Staples
We were given our most luxurious box of junk food yet! This time the packaged snacks come from the convenience stores of the Deep South. Join us as we discuss…
Spilled MilkEpisode 232: Pudding Cups
This week we are blasting and hot taking our way through Puddin Cups. We attempt some musical numbers, profess jiggly preferences and assemble the perfect gift…
Spilled MilkEpisode 231: Hummus
Beware the creaky chair and the hummus overdose! Today we go all out hippie and taste different types of hummi so grab your pitas, gang mates and your favorite…
Spilled MilkEpisode 230: Vinegar Part 2
Previously on Spilled Milk, we chatted acidic juice and - spoiler alert - we continue this riveting storyline here. We take a jaunt through the 80s, discover…
Spilled MilkEpisode 229: Vinegar Part 1
Today we become quite educational, throwing around words like ethanol and acetic acid. We suffer from excessive alliteration while tasting the Mother of…
Spilled MilkEpisode 228: Oreos
Our love for perfectly engineered food products is known far and wide. Today we indulge in yet another feat of edible engineering, stacks and stacks of Oreos…
Spilled MilkEpisode 227: Fruit Salad
Welcome to California History 101 where we attempt to define the enigma that is fruit salad. We reminisce about tender upbringings and reveal our fear of slimy…
Spilled MilkEpisode 226: Frozen Burritos
Dr. Matthew, MD goes down memory lane while Molly tries something new, yet again. We meet up with Tina and Amy while wondering just what is textured vegetable…
Spilled MilkEpisode 225: Cough Drops
From lozenges to lollipops, today we are discussing Cough Drops. We traverse basement lairs and state fairs to find out if these flavored suppressants actually…
Spilled MilkEpisode 224: The 420 Episode
Today is the day we seasoned stoners traipse out to the dumpster and finally join the cool kids. We google 'how to use a weed pipe' and encounter far more…
Spilled MilkEpisode 223: Live Show: Almonds
What happened in California, did not stay in California. Behold our first "on the go" live show! We made it to LA where we decided to chat about Almonds. Well…
Spilled MilkEpisode 222: Taiwanese Junk Food
Its been a while since we've eaten abroad so today we are plowing through excessive information and inaccurate cartoons to bring you our opinions on Taiwanese…
Spilled MilkEpisode 221: Canned Beans
Mark our words, canned beans are no laughing matter. From kidneys to cowboys, whipped liquid to a juicy Cafeteria Expose we discover the perfect dinner party…
Spilled MilkEpisode 220: Frozen Pizza
Today Molly and Matthew meet Celeste, the champion of solo, intimate nights who has been heating up your grocer’s freezer case. We learn that some abominations…
Spilled MilkEpisode 219: Ham and Cheese
Actually "Ham and Cheese" since you'd be hard pressed to find an actual mention of ham or cheese here. Instead feast your ears upon poetry filled with…
Spilled MilkEpisode 218: Packaged Cheese
Today we taste test extra processed mini dairy products to see if they live up to our childhood memories, whether said memories are real or not. We have some…
Spilled MilkEpisode 217: Cauliflower
Oh cauliflower let us count the ways we love you: roasted... and roasted. Matthew has prepared an heirloom produce quiz which causes quite an outrage and we…
Spilled MilkEpisode 216: Biscuits
We don’t let defective cans get in the way of tender, flaky, buttery biscuits. Sure, this episode contains a whole lot of unnecessary alliteration and sure we…
Spilled MilkEpisode 215: Croutons
Wondering what all the hubbub is about? Well, tune in to “Making a Crouton” where we venture outside the salad bar to investigate The Case of the Impossible…
Spilled MilkEpisode 214: Garlic Bread
Here at Spilled Milk our sole purpose is to spark joy for our brave listeners. Therefore, we are eating a whole lot of gooey, yet somehow crispy, Garlic Bread…
Spilled MilkEpisode 213: Raisins
Today we are tasting those masters of the sneak attack, Raisins. We play a new game entitled, "Raisin or Rancid?" while reminiscing about little red boxes…
Spilled MilkEpisode 212: Kale
Well, we've avoided being trendy long enough and are now finally ready to tackle the most beloved and massaged of all greens, Kale. We discover the power of…
Spilled MilkEpisode 211: Sick Food
We are on a roll with gross out episodes, returning this week with Sick Food. We learn about Matthew's mouth problems and Molly's vanilla tendencies while…
Spilled MilkEpisode 210: Housekeeping
Be warned, this could be our grossest episode yet, and contains no chewing at all. Today Molly and Matthew tell us about childhood chores, hospital corners and…
Spilled MilkEpisode 209: Lamb
Welcome to your favorite ol' podcast where we are embracing fatty fears to devour some lamb. We choose to forgo the mint jelly and focus on racks and shanks…
Spilled MilkEpisode 208: Alternative Milks
Today we brave Alternative Milks, where no udders are necessary. While sipping lame lattes, we dream of rice and decide everything tastes better in a nut bag…
Spilled MilkEpisode 207: Leftovers
Molly channels Bob Brennan as she tried to convince Matthew to love leftovers as much as she does, which is a whole lot. Yes, we do indeed encounter the…
Spilled MilkEpisode 206: Mexican Junk Food
Today we are chowing through a hand delivered box of Mexican Junk Food where we venture past fried bones to taste that sweet after burn of chili. We, as…
Spilled MilkEpisode 205: Dates
Welcome to our Date Show! We barely make it through the Arsenic Hour while discussing painted scones, hot tubs full of yogurt and of course, Tinder profiles…
Spilled MilkEpisode 204: Cold Cuts
Today we take a pass at the deli counter for some choice selections of Cold Cuts, and encounter what may become Matthew's worst nightmare: the Bologna Roll-up…
Spilled MilkEpisode 203: Care Packages
Today we are all lace and banana bread as we meander down memory lane to visit the Care Packages of our youth. We visit colleges, camps and Molly's bedroom…
Spilled MilkEpisode 202: Cheesecake
What better way to consume cheese, than in cake form? We travel down memory lane and eat sour cream topped cakes while chatting water baths, cake cracks, evil…
Spilled MilkEpisode 201: Pickles
Today's episode is fraught with danger as Molly and Matthew confront these briny beasts and the cold case of the Pickle Fork. They travel down memory lane all…
Spilled MilkEpisode 200: Meatloaf
Welcome to the most educational Spilled Milk episode you'll ever hear. We welcome J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and his magnificent meatloaf while he spins tales of…
Spilled MilkEpisode 199: Cocoa Nibs
Whether you say cacao nibs or cocoa nibs, today we show you a "different side of chocolate". Our episode is indebted to Alice Medrich and her genius ideas that…
Spilled MilkEpisode 198: Grapes
Today it would seem that any topic is fair game from farming conditions and grecian urn fetishes to snot pockets and otter's dietary habits. Grapes make a…
Spilled MilkEpisode 197: Sesame
Infinitely Long and Exceptionally Silly. Today we open Sesame, rejecting the sweet to concentrate on the savory. Whether unhulled, re-hulled or hull-less, we…
Spilled MilkEpisode 196: Microwaves
It's light, it's quick, it's easy, it's Spilled Milk! Today we discuss our love and ambivalence for that bulky kitchen appliance, the Microwave. Our hosts have…
Spilled MilkEpisode 195: Norwegian Junk Food
We're bringing junk food back, Norwegian style. These Scandinavian treats bring delight and horror to our intrepid hosts who brave lompers, hair care products…
Spilled MilkEpisode 194: Lasagna
You say ri-cahhh-ta, Molly says ri-cohh-tta. Today we look beyond Stouffer's, fangirl over Lynn Rossetto Kasper and chat cheese beds while diving into squares…
Spilled MilkEpisode 193: Melons
Today we find out just how many innuendos can we fit into 20 minutes. With much slusching, we chat naturally perfumed melons and Molly's stealing habits. In…
Spilled MilkEpisode 192: Natural Waters
Spilled Milk: Bottled at the Source. Today we are tasting Natural Waters, purified, filtered and flavorized with no machete necessary. Please note that no pole…
Spilled MilkEpisode 191: Peaches
It took 190 episodes for Matthew to find a peach that can live up to his exacting standards. Today we take a variety quiz, talk peach butts and de-fuzzing with…
Spilled MilkEpisode 190: Ginger Drinks
Always fresh, always unfiltered. With frosty copper mugs in hand we consume ales and beers of the ginger variety. We learn about Molly's McDonald's phase, her…
Spilled MilkEpisode 189: Jell-O
Get ready for a whole lot of jiggling and gelling. Matthew confronts his traumatizing past with Jello-O shots while Molly debates American Gladiator vs…
Spilled MilkBonus episode: Fro-yo
What’s the deal with Frozen Yogurt? Once again, we get stuck in the past as we discuss whether fro-yo is just topping deep or is it actually more than a creamy…
Spilled MilkEpisode 188: Blueberries
Today, blueberries are gracing us with their presence, much as we are gracing your eardrums. Whoever said chivalry was dead hasn't met Matthew Amster-Burton…
Spilled MilkEpisode 187: Ginger
Today we are spicy, fresh and chatting about ginger. We may not stay totally on topic but we do get another chance to show off our poetry prowess. Our…
Spilled MilkEpisode 186: Fruit Punch
No punch bowls or ice rings here. We are using straws, boxes and communal vessels. Though she's had a few bad experiences with Fruit Punch in the past, Molly…
Spilled MilkEpisode 185: Heat Wave
The heat is literally frying/melting/murdering our brains so please accept our pre-emptive apology for the rambling nonsense in this episode. While our…
Spilled MilkEpisode 184: Strawberries
Summer gifts us with glorious strawberries so we are gifting you with an heirloom variety quiz. We chat strawberries whether they be raw, cooked, jammed…
Spilled MilkEpisode 183: Banana Bread
With more straddling and mashing than necessary, we present you with Banana Bread. Sure what the freezer does to a banana is unspeakable, but we go there. For…
Spilled MilkEpisode 182: Picnic
Recording live from the wilderness where we get traumatized by the outdoors and beverage laws while on our Picnic. We discuss food temperatures and…
Spilled MilkEpisode 181: Energy Bars
As usual we are always trend following and never trend setting. We brought you energy drinks, so now its time for Energy Bars. We wonder why you'd ever want to…