Spilled Milk

This was all Producer Abby's idea. Unless you hate this episode, in which case she had nothing to do with it and actually advised against it. Let it be known that Margaritas may cause excessive licking, splinter injuries and are essential to the game "Dumb or Just Sad?". Links:The Best Tequila for a Margarita | Serious EatsThe Thirst-Quenching History of the MargaritaThe History and Science of Frozen Slushie Cocktails | Serious EatsYou Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life You win | Orangette

Today we taste Ice Cream Cones and immediately become lunge feeders. Dive deep with us for some teaching moments as we tackle cone fears, scotch drops and nature's napkin. It takes some tongue coaxing but eventually blowing agents get their say. Links:A Community for Naturalists · iNaturalist.org

Today, Matthew shocks and Molly rants as we discover too much of a good thing can be hazardous. We attempt to make meaningful contributions to society as we ponder murderous organs and sneaky nutritional facts. Meanwhile, the dreaded Ice Cream Wall looms ever closer. Links:The Family That Built an Empire of Pain | The New YorkerCaps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business: Esphyr Slobodkina: 9780064431439: Amazon.com: BooksThe Case for Free Admission | The New Yorker

Hey bae, we need a lot of help today. We learn the merits of abbreviations as we discuss that descendant of the club sandwich, the BLT. Topics such as tomato baths and mayonnaise glops are fair game as well as silver foxes and lonely bears.

We take a long meandering journey down Memory Lane as we discuss Refried Beans and measure coolness levels with Scorn and Envy. We learn the perils of "yes-anding" and hiking while high as worlds collide and Molly's real name is revealed. Links:The Best Refried Beans Recipe | SAVEUR

Welcome to The Nordic Connection, where we bed and incubate bressert with the help of Molly's tour guide "skills". While discussing Cinnamon Roll anatomy, sugar lumps and student waiters, we come to some surprising conclusions in order to crown the Master of the Yeasted Dough. Links:hagabullar - Google Searchkorvapuusti - Google SearchThe Trouble with Yeast | Bon AppetitQuick cinnamon buns from 'Cook's Illustrated' Homemade Cinnamon Rolls {Plus the MUST-HAVE secret ingredient!}

Today we skip the dip and dive straight into Hypothetical Vegetable Grammar with a side of dusty radishes. We get philosophical and sporty while Molly's patience wears thin, Matthew invents a new job and a long lost friend returns.

Welcome to language hour where we encounter some funky Dad stuff, Matthew's secret pottery dreams and Good King Henry. Our vocabulary is off the charts as we discuss the morbid dessert paste Halva while coming up with some all purpose insults. Just don't call us chubby cowards! Links:Halvah - Marble by Russ & Daughters - GoldbelyBig John's PFI Specialty Imported Food Products

Today we dive into danger with that classic conversation starter, Corn on the Cob. We are still in the milk stage as we fight against the Niblet Nabber with butter pats and Silver Spoons. But wait! The dreaded Butter Boy makes an appearance and all we have are cobshanks! Links:Childish Gambino - This Is America Spilled Milk: Episode 21: Corn off the CobButter Boy® Corn Butterer Foolproof Boiled Corn | Cook's IllustratedGrilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) Recipe | Serious Eats

Today we devour that stone cold classic, de-emulsed edible spackle also known as Cool Whip. Pre-funk with us as we Co-host Greatly to decide if this deserves the highest of Spilled Milk honors, until a secret is revealed that could threaten the future of the show. Links:FamilyGreatlyUrban Dictionary: Pre-funk

Today we are a couple of hot dishes talking starchy binders and gloopy soups. We discover Molly's lack of hospitality skills and a cute attempt at quiz making while discussing the Blanket and Funeral Casseroles that lurk on the horizon. Links:Meat Doria ドリア • Just One CookbookCookin' with Coolio: 5 Star Meals at a 1 Star Price Oasis: MTV Uncensored [MTV Unplugged 1996]Madonna - Papa Don't Preach Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

Today we embrace the stillness and immediately a fight breaks out. Using panda voices and pH levels, we consume multitudes to find hydration you can feel and amusement you can hear. Thanks again to Mr. Nobody for making this episode possible. Links:Almost Famous (2000) - IMDbZen Shorts Monchhichi - WikipediaStillwater, Oklahoma - Wikipedia

Today our topic is the Dutch Baby, though you'd be forgiven for forgetting that once we get started. This episode is overflowing with nonsense: indecent proposals, minivans of children and celestial masterpieces are just the beginning. Be sure to stick around for Matthew's Hot Tips, where surprisingly useful information is communicated. Links:9 am Sunday: butter and babies | OrangetteHalley's Comet - Wikipedia

Saddle up your tongue because today we are discussing Hyperbolic Paraboloid Potato Crisps, the ultimate way recharge your busy day. Are they chips? Or are they crisps? Crackers? Batter? Stix!? We learn about invasive species, lid sufficiency, and loud stacks. WOW! What a Podcast!

Today we discuss The Unsung Aromatic, scallions. When we aren't accidentally liquefying them, we find that these alliums are pretty inoffensive though Molly isn't that impressed. Then, we celebrate tender lower parts and the return of Mrs. Cubbison. Links:Malaysian Chicken and Rice - Recipe - FineCookingDinner, with a garden and lilies | Orangetteoaxaca city market - Google SearchCalçot - WikipediaMezze Maniche Rigate with Scallions

Luxury grocery stores, complete with fireplaces and suits of armor, lead us to FrankenMolly, Monte Carlo and eventually to Goldfish. We discuss the merits of smiling snacks, play Name That Princess! and are eventually attacked by stink bugs. Unrelated, how early is too early to drink red wine? Links:Rob RoyWhen Twenty-Six Thousand Stinkbugs Invade Your Home | The New Yorker

Good morning! Or afternoon. Or tea time. We give up, when do you eat Coffeecake? After some DJ speculation and nubby streusel stripes we decide that we awesome and of course tears ensue. We contemplate going facebook official and would you believe there isn't a mug of coffee in sight? Links:chocolate chip sour cream coffee cake – smitten kitchenbig crumb coffee cake – smitten kitchenCooks Illustrated: Rethinking Coffee CakeCook’s Illustrated Individual Coffeecakes — The Quick Recipe

Today we wonder if turnips are perfect and who told who to shut up. Then we turn up the funk, get assertive and launch the Cutest Vegetable Pageant. After much debate, we finally decide to rutabaga which turns out to be much more musical than you'd expect. Actually, never mind, long time listeners will see this coming a mile away. Links:Spilled Milk: Episode 145: Bok Choyturnip lanterns - Google SearchGlazed Hakurei Turnips Recipe | Bon AppetitThe ultimate winter couscous - Ottolenghi

We are 7 years out of date, per usual, but are finally talking Coconut Oil. Is this blast from the past the other white meat? Can our hosts survive through residue dread, mouth mayo and a dramatic on-air argument? Who decides the smell of the beach and recommended portion sizes? All this and more this week on Spilled Milk. Links:How to Make Your Own Chocolate Shell with Just Two Ingredients | Epicurious.com

Today, through the magic of bubbly topped crumpets, we learn linguistics, history, musical theater, and pillow philosophy. Note how often our self-proclaimed "musical averse" hosts break into song for no apparent reason. Links:The Crumpet Shop – Pike Place Market