Spilled Milk

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We are 7 years out of date, per usual, but are finally talking Coconut Oil.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

Today we consume quarts of Tang while debating the best snack to demo for young whippersnappers: banana slicing or cutting the cheese? We discover Matthew's past with the Tangmaster General along with Molly's past with bathroom sinks. Links:Our Secret Better Lives — Matthew Amster-Burton

Straight from your friend's freezer case, today we present Mouth Pillows. We wish for a robot chef or at least a nonna while debating whether this is really just a dumpling by another name. Don't you worry, of course Molly's "Italian" accent makes an appearance.

Today, we are slippery and unstable as we discuss Frosting in all its weepy glory. We reminisce over rosettes, butt milk and our empathy for electronics. Are you a corner or middle slice person? Or do you take after Matthew and not like cake at all? Monster. Links:Seven-Minute FrostingPerfect Swiss Meringue Recipe | Serious EatsStella Parks on Serious Eats | Serious Eats

Today the rhizome of podcasts discusses the second best food in the world, thai curries. As we lament our lack of mortar and pestling skills, we wonder where Whoopie went and which Swayze is best. This episode is dedicated to ski jump breasts everywhere. Links:300 (2006) - IMDbmgs - Thai Curry RevisitedWorld food: 50 best dishes | CNN Travel

Today we taste what is possibly the world's most dangerous drink, Mountain Dew. We discover how a soft drink is like a dating app and the job opportunities for a Soda Sommelier. Trigger warning for any listening Sour Patch Kids.

Today we wade through traumatic children's literature and a research rabbit hole to bring you Brinner. While debating just throwing an egg on it and the history of PDA, we arrive at the profound conclusion that lunch is dinner is breakfast is lunch. Perhaps love is like consuming waffles late in the day. Links:Google Ngram ViewerPerhaps Love - John Denver & Placido DomingoYou deserve a waffle | OrangetteOmelette and a Glass of Wine by Elizabeth David

Welcome to The Booch where we simultaneously risk death and health to discuss that effervescent dream drink of hipsters everywhere, Kombucha. We chat about biofilm, liquid interface, mothers, and clothing design. Then, of course, we invent a new Olympic sport. Links:Spilled Milk: Episode 159: Lip Balm

Today we are bullish and apocalyptic while discussing the most calming of teas, chamomile. We learn about Molly's mortal fear of caffeine, her coolness level in college and then we promptly fall asleep. Some really riveting stuff. Links:The Story of FerdinandTuesday Morning Mall

Today we (very carefully) taste molten meat inside flaky crusts and diagnose Meat Hand Syndrome while Molly gives us another signature Hot Take. Trigger warning for people who are sensitive to terrible words. Like Producer Abby, who has done nothing but love and support the podcast and does not deserve this sort of treatment. CORNISH PASTIES Makes 5 large pasties FOR THE CRUST 25 ounces flour 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2.5 ounces cold lard, cut into chunks 1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks 12.75 ounces cold water FOR THE FILLING 2 pounds chuck steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, plus some minced beef fat (trimmings are fine) 2 pounds russet potatoes 1 medium onion, diced flour salt and pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley FOR THE EGG WASH 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, lard, and butter, mixing with your hands until the fat is in pea-size chunks. Slowly drizzle in cold water, stirring, taking care not to make the dough too w

This episode was 7 years in the making. Today we dive deep into this Dad food staple finding that a little cheese goes a long way. After some lipstick woes, herbal liaisons and painful high school memories we eventually get super French. Because of course we do. Links:Spilled Milk: Episode 46: Dorm FoodOrder Up: Cracking Open The History Of The Denver Omelet | CPRTamagoyaki (pan fried rolled egg or rolled omelette) Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101

In between knife-fulls of Sprite curd, we debate jam vs. curd vs. marmalade while going on some seriously weird tangents. We also crown a superior citrus and make some predictions for next year's feudal lord fashion. So, just another Thursday. Links:Oklahoma Aids Care FundAlways to acclaim | OrangetteBaking with Dorie: Lemon-Lemon Lemon Cream Recipe | Serious Eats

Welcome to another episode of Science, Death and Sex Moves. Today we learn all sorts of new words, some insights into the joys of parenting, and what Molly wants for her birthday. Remember, the first rule about nixtamalized corn is ... you get it. Links:Nixtamalization - Wikipedia

Babe, join us here at the country club for a refreshing glass of Arnold Palmer after a strenuous game of golf. Or tennis. Or just anytime not in winter. Today we speculate about Arnold Palmer's dark past and get way too excited about nerdy book topics. We also invent a new drink destined for wild popularity. Links:How to Make the Best Arnold Palmer Ever | Serious Eats