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We may get off to a rocky start, but as Molly presents her treatise on Pop Tarts, things start to fire up. We learn about the origins of breakfast pastries, anthropomorphic marketing strategies and introduce a new segment: "Kelloggs or not?". Stick around for the special epilogue. Links:Milton the Toaster - YouTube

Coming at you hot today to discuss yeasty dough rings. We learn about Matthew's hero complex and the merits of boiling, and encounter some very frightening dolls. Links:Bravetart bagel recipeSimpich Dolls

Today Matthew and Molly take Tokyo! We are turning strangers into friends as we discuss creamy heads, extravagant delis and squid legs all the while learning more than we ever bargained for about each other's personal habits.       Links:Bar VICTORIA - Nakano/Bar Nakano Beer Kobo New York Bar and Grill at the Park Hyatt TokyoTOMATO Fabric Stores

Roast Chicken, it's not us, it's you. We're only in love with the idea of you. Today we realize our alien tendencies as we broach our feelings of inadequacy regarding these deeply burnished birds. Do you truss us? Links:Zuni Cafe's Roast ChickenThomas Keller's Roast ChickenButtermilk-Marinated Roast Chicken Recipe from Salt Fat Acid HeatPerfect Roast Chicken with Salsa Verde - Not Without Salt

Welcome to The Laird of the Lentils: Super Tender Potential Edition. Today we reminisce about insufferable grandfathers and lovely advisors while discussing teenage pulse obsessions. We also give you a dumpster full of recipes. POTATO-SAUSAGE MASQUERADE LENTIL SOUP Serves 4 to 6 3 cups cooked lentils (preferably French green) 1/2 pound bacon, diced 1 medium onion, diced 2 large carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 teaspoon cumin 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 pound fully cooked bratwurst (thin links if you can find them), cut into bite-sized chunks 1 pound fingerling potatoes, cut into bite-sized lengths salt and pepper In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until it starts to crisp. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook until softened. Stir in cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the lentils, breaking up the mass of lentils with the spoon. Stir in the chicken broth, then add the sausage and potatoes and simmer until the potatoes are cooked to your liking, 20

Get out those index cards and red string to prep for the holidays. Today we dive into the ol' holiday cookie tin for a taxonomy lesson and find out a curious teenage obsession of Matthew's. Do you think Blackstrap Twinkles is a DJ, Stripper or Grade School Principal's name?. Links:Ginger Twinkle Cookie BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes: Shirley O. CorriherSoft and Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies | Cook's IllustratedM & M at karaokeMolly's Ginger-Molasses Cookies Molly's Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookie

Professor Molly teaches Student Matthew all about washed rind cheeses through cheese guns, rind bravery and cautionary tales. Blooming and ripe, we step out of the cheese cave and into the light before washing and smearing. We are so cultured. Links:ChaumesTaleggioMerlot BellaVitano® Tieton CreameryHartwell Gruyere

How many podcast hosts does it take to slice a watermelon? We nerd out big time while discussing seed spitting, thumping techniques and ball conundrums while running into juicy troubles.

We've finally made it to 300 episodes, so are celebrating with Bibimbap and then maybe some brown diamonds. We sing about rice and the Facts of Life (again) while learning about hot stone bowls and experiments in patience. Matthew's Bibimbap From Hungry Monkey, Matthew Amster-Burton, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2009 Serves 4 Time: 90 minutes, plus at least 2 hours marinating time Other popular toppings include carrots, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms and daikon, but try the simple version below first. And by all means try a vegetarian version, with tofu or without. The beef will be easier to slice if you freeze it for 30 to 60 minutes first. If you have access to a Japanese or Korean grocery, you'll find good-quality pre-sliced beef labeled for sukiyaki or bulgogi---a real timesaver. My favorite bowls for serving bibimbap (and many other rice and noodle dishes) are Crate and Barrel's inexpensive Bistro Bowls.  For the bulgogi marinade: 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons finely grated Asian p

Follow the Animal Cracker trail down memory lane into the Red Carpeted Love Dungeon, which may be located in a parallel universe. We discuss string theories while playing Guess the Animal! and wonder where Bailey went. Links:Spilled Milk - Become a member

Wait! Before summer ends, we need to talk about Sorbet. Get ready for a palate cleanser and a history lesson. We gild our memories a bit, plan yet another retreat and get excited about ritualized transactions while discussing the glorious Sorbet Age of yesteryear.

This week we tackle molten lava aka Chicken Pot Pie. We wonder where the pot comes in, the appeal of crusty stew and address Matthew's broken promises. Be sure to stick around till the end for a riveting word game.

Welcome to the Red-Carpeted Love Dungeon! Alice navigates an obstacle course of cords as Matthew and Molly taste coconut milk and encounter Big Bird and Cookie Monster. Tummy aches may occur. Links:Matthew's Thai Curry Revisited

Straight from hell, we are Forever Friends who are desperate for some wind beneath our wings. As a cure for our heat wave, we decide to do some rolling boiling and consume bowls of steaming milky macaroni. This episode goes nowhere good, though it does feature babies and bunnies so there is that.

Make sure you are seated in an upright position while listening to this episode. We travel way way down memory lane as we discuss the vital importance of Cheerios and the merits of clear packaging. After a quick return through Busytown, we do a skills quiz to determine if we are mature enough for these snacks. The answer may surprise you.

Today we are strangers in a strange box, this time of the Swiss variety. We narrowly avoid horse dental emergencies to explore mountains of chocolate alongside mis-pronunciations galore. No passport required.

Cheers! Today your out of the know hosts practice extreme ambivalence. But first, some affirmations and explorations from Mother of the Show, Judy. We then discuss friendly ghost stories and rank our favorite food companions. Which is 100% a good idea. Links:Bloody Mary recipe Bloody Caesar Cocktail RecipeA Guide to the Bloody Mary and its Many Variations - Eater

The law offices of Link, Patty and Chub invite you to The Sausage Report. We tackle the most important meal of the day while discussing the lyrics of Mulan, Molly's obituary status and the delights of Jimmy Dean.

Aural and Oral here coming to you live with cereal snacking adventures. Today, we go from teddies to goldfish to bunnies to discover the truth behind afternoon delights and flavor blasting. Be sure to look before you squeeze.

In which we happily accept a nonthreatening box of Hawaiian Junk Food, working through excessive grinding and sawing to get to the Creem Crackers and chubbies inside. Learning nipple care tips and the actual flavor of popcorn are just bonuses.