Spilled Milk

What's up dill weed? Today we try not to yuck your yum as we go through M & M's spice drawers. We learn about Matthew's annual Great Spice Purge while debating Muppets vs. Disney, and the importance of decanting. #spiceorganizationremodelgoals Links:Amazon.com: Kamenstein 5084920 Heritage 16-Jar Revolving Countertop Spice Rack Organizer with Free Spice Refills for 5 YearsSpices Organizing Tips - Best Worst | Kitchn

Up your picnic game and church key parties with these bromeliads. Today we grow more tender as we learn about etymology and Matthew's bat biases while eating the apple of pine. These tart and juicy infructescences lead us to domain squatting, earldoms, butt rot and so much more. Links:Book Larder PodcastPlays Well with Others: Allan Gurganus: 9780394589145: Amazon.com: Books

Today we learn that these chips are not ridged for pleasure, but for oral discomfort. We encounter alligators, crocodiles and the ice cream truck while debating who is the Big Dipper and who is the Little Dipper. Links:The opposite of fancy | Orangette

Get ready for puberty metaphors, lawn paintings and Greek botanists because today we are talking about Pistachios. Molly disrespects the agenda and we painstakingly open seams to dip our toe into the dark web and debate when the Earth will die. Links:Best In Show Nuts Scene - YouTube

Today we reveal the unfair legacy of the Reese daughters as we discuss textural perfection, microcrackles and torture devices along with cup size preferences. Buckle up because this episode is packed with secrets, duets and a quiz for the ages.

Today we keep it medium as we discuss yet another way to melt cheese on something. We wonder whether to start a cult and why not lunch? This is NOT a type of taco so don't even say it and remember never to question Producer Abby's editorial decisions. Links:Opinion | Your Gas Stove Is Bad for You and the Planet - The New York TimesGoogle Ngram Viewer

Today we welcome Guest Maggie Hoffman into the studio to teach us the ways of the batch cocktail. We learn that Matthew is stingy with ice, how to serve alcohol family style and what to do with leftover cocktail. The Happiness Cocktail from Batch Cocktails by Maggie Hoffman Makes about 8 servings in a 1-liter swing top bottle 2 cups Carpano Antica sweet vermouth 1 cup bourbon 3 teaspoons Angostura bitters 1/2 cup water To Serve 8 orange twists At least 2 hours before serving, make the batch. Use a small funnel to pour vermouth, bourbon, bitters and water into a 1-liter swing-top bottle. Seal, turn gently end over end to mix, and refrigerate. To serve, turn bottle gently to mix. Place a large ice cube in each rocks glass, then pour into cocktail. Express oils from an orange twist over each drink and use twist as garnish.Links:Batch Cocktails: Make-Ahead Pitcher Drinks for Every Occasion: Maggie Hoffman: 9780399582530: Amazon.com: Gateway

Today we present the long awaited sequel to Washing Dishes, and heighten the drama with some bird watching, organ grinder monkeys and spiders. Matthew does some show-and-tell and we discover why good fences do make good neighbors, but not who is in the kitchen with Dinah. Links:The Dishwasher – Matthew Amster-Burton – MediumMiele Dishwashers Have your Cake & Dishwash it at AppliancesConnection.com - YouTube

Today we go Xtreme. We swim through pools of saliva to eat hot worms, capsules and torpedoes. We learn some Spice Girls trivia, all about TRPV1, and the beginning of Molly's fear of dental emergencies.

Today we are good, giving and game about dish washing. We discuss racks, loads and peeing statues as we provide more tips and tricks than you can hope to handle. Sweaty hands and pet pigs make an appearance as well as Molly's sub-tweeting skills and Matthew's thoughts on pump action. Links:Good And Risky Microbes Surround Us. 'You're Never Home Alone,' Ecologist Explains : Shots - Health News : NPRWhat's the Best Way to Wash Dishes?

We get luxurious today as we reminisce about mall cookies, mousse and cake dreams while Molly shares her smizing skills. A new product is given the title Perfectly Engineered as we confront that age old question: What is chuck? Links:A Cup of Jo - Style, Culture, Motherhood, Travel, Food & LifeWhitechocolatespaceegg - WikipediaLiz Phair (album) - WikipediaWith my own two hands | OrangetteHow to make caramelized white chocolateCaramelized White Chocolate | The Pioneer WomanWhy Caramelized White Chocolate Is Trending Right Now - Eater

How have we missed this!? Today Wilf Chumbly introduces us to the magic that is Cheese Toast. We debate wearing barrister wigs, the merits of LARPing and where the word "rarebit" comes from all while avoiding the dreaded burnt edges. Gooey Cheese Toasts with Mustard and Cayenne - from Tasting Hygge by Leela Cyd 2 large slices of 1-inch thick whole-grain or sourdough bread 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup beer (I love Guinness for its maltiness) 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon mustard powder (Colman's is my favorite) 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of salt Optional Toppings Fried egg Fresh sage, roughly chopped Pickled onions Mango chutney Grainy mustard Thickly sliced heirloom tomato Seared broccoli Salad of butter lettuce and tangy dressing Toast the bread until dark golden brown and set aside. Melt the butter in a small saucepan on medium heat. Then add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the mixtur

Today we bring you unfortunate accents, oral hygiene tips and some tales of Dorito Deficiency as we chat about pregnancy cravings. We also learn about the genetics of taste, Molly's new royal obsession and vampire lore. It is a pretty full episode. Links:Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy

Get ready for the Salty Superheros! Today we get super science-ey yet again as we delve into that woefully misunderstood origin of flavor, MSG. We learn about the nocebo effect and palate concordance before starting a new religion. Links:Spilled Milk: Episode 366: CabbageAn MSG Convert Visits the High Church of Umami | The New YorkerTohu Thoke Recipe - NYT Cooking668: The Long Fuse - This American Life

Today we sample wild brick fruit at peak ripeness and return to Celestial Smoothies. We reminisce about Handsome Older Man Tony, newspaper shagging and raspberry coulis while wondering what it takes to be a mentor. Links:Stashing summer’s last gasp | OrangetteHow Its Made Frozen Fruit - YouTube

Today we discuss that favorite of moms everywhere, Sauerkraut. We learn about hot dogs in Vegas, CRISPR and what high rollers are. Get out the turkey gravy!Links:Homemade Fermented Sauerkraut Recipe | Serious EatsRoasted And Braised Duck With Sauerkraut Recipe - NYT CookingThe Duck Cookbook: James Peterson: 9781584792956: Amazon.com: Gateway

Today we are confused but power through to find out just what cheesy puffs are. Molly remembers her history of cheese ball abuse as we discuss convening panels, oozing puffs and Superman trivia. Be sure to stick around for the Beautiful People of Friday Night Lights segment. Links:Making Cheetos: It Ain't Easy Being Cheesy | WIRED

Today we go down rabbit holes to discover lots of fat and history as we munch on pancakes of the savory variety. Along the way we wonder where we got this idea, encounter a Japanese Patrick Swayze and find that the chance of a nap is 100%. Links:Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancake) Recipe | Serious EatsExtra-Flaky Scallion Pancakes Recipe | Serious EatsPajeon (Green onion pancake) recipe - Maangchi.comThe Girl Who Ate Everything: Iceland, Day 1, Part I: Napping, Followed By Sandwiches — Pancak

Today we visit Warm Cocktail World to find out what kind of podcast this really is. We decide Matthew's bartending skills need some work as we encounter rolodex hackers, hot acid and oily sugar. Links:Cocktail 101: How to Make Oleo-Saccharum | Serious EatsHoney-Bourbon Toddy Recipe | Bon AppetitHot Toddy recipe | Epicurious.comThe Classic Hot Toddy Recipe | Wine Enthusiast MagazineThe Official Cocktail of Winter: The Hot ToddySlim Goodboy | Kids Health Tour, School Assemblies, Educational Supplements & Teacher Resources

Today we prove that we are not Car Talk by talking about sidecars, horsepower, torque and The Monkees. We find out if M & M are MFEO and learn to watch out for cherbies. Let's be real, this is all tangents. Links:Procrustes - Wikipedia