Spilled Milk

Happy New Year!    Beware: carrots apparently bring out some inflamed opinions. We discuss the carrots of days gone by and find out if Molly can rescue Matthew from his carrot rut. Remember to tip your podcasters in carrot coins. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com         Holiday Carrot Pudding Smitten Kitchen's Carrot Salad Carrots Corentine Carrot Pickle

Fröhliche Weihnachten!  We must not have been too naughty this year, since we were gifted a box of German Christmas treats. We delve into the merits of marzipan, artificial aromas and shady Santas. Thanks for listening and supporting us during 2014!  EXPLICIT.www.spilledmilkpodcast.com    

The cure for the flu? Sandwiches of course. Or is it tattoos? Sandwiches both foreign and domestic, of the past and the present haunt our appetites and today we discuss and debate our favorites. It isn't as simple as you think to pair the perfect bread with the perfect fillings and ideal amount of ooze. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com         Spicy catfish sandwiches Adapted in freewheeling style from Matt’s in the Market Chipotle mayo from Nancy Silverton’s A Twist of the Wrist   For the mayo: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons pureed or minced canned chipotles (or more to taste) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt   For the catfish: 2 catfish fillets, quartered into strips 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour salt and pepper 1 cup frying oil of choice Thin-sliced sandwich bread  Butter lettuce, torn into bread-sized pieces   Stir the mayo ingredients together in a bowl. Salt and pepper the catfish on both sides.

Today we are joined by our arch enemy, Dan from The Sporkful, to talk all things lame and boring, otherwise known as Vanilla Ice Cream. We find out what your favorite frozen dessert says about your bedroom behavior and discuss melting points and scoop skirts. What tops your sundae? EXPLICIT www.spilledmilkpodcast.com       The Sporkful Eat More Better   Ice creams tasted: Haagen-Dazs VanillaDreyer’s Slow-Churned Vanilla BeanSnoqualmie Danish Vanilla BeanSafeway Select Super-Premium Vanilla   Funny man and vanilla philosopher Alex Falcone’s podcasts: Read it and WeepPack Your Mics (If you watch Top Chef, you will love Pack Your Mics)Special Guest: Dan Pashman.

  Finally, the episode you've all been waiting for! Our hosts get more and more tipsy as they learn what makes a cocktail a classic, what Matthew can safely order in a biker bar and how many steps it takes to become Don Draper. It was way past our bedtime and we were up to no good. Warning: You may want to have a drink of your own to get through this episode. EXPLICIT www.spilledmilkpodcast.com    

Today you can finally have some of our topic, if you are having that classic Thanksgiving side dish, the Green Bean Casserole that is. Molly and Matthew discover what Friday Night Lights and green beans have in common along with some soggy and squeaky beans. Happy Thanksgiving! EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com       Classic Green Bean Casserole Mark Bittman's Duck Legs with Green Beans Fuchsia Dunlop's Stir Fried Romano Beans Dry Fried Green Beans Heirloom Green Beans

How do you take your sour cream? Whipped, savory and with extra fat? Today your super cultured and ultra-pasteurized hosts alternate from true detectives to true divas. Serving suggestion: do not partake before noon without a baked potato. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Homesteady Podcast Amanda Hesser's Almond Cake

Today we are extra sharp, clothbound and falling down the Wookey Hole. We love cheddar cheese in every shape and color, whether generic or artisanal, just don't ask us to start cheddaring.  Now to determine the best vehicle to transport these cheddars safely to our taste buds...  spilledmilkpodcast.com       Molly's Oat Cakes

Autumn has arrived bringing with it all manner of pumpkin spiced edibles. Molly and Matthew tackle heirloom varietals, contemplate a Trader Joes pumpkin intervention and taste a PSL which surprises even themselves. We ask the world, how far is too far when it comes to pumpkin spice? spilledmilkpodcast.com. EXPLICIT.         Buzzfeed article on 3 days of Pumpkin Spice

Molly, Matthew and the Maillard Reaction presents an ooey, gooey, sticky adventure of the burnt sugar variety. Caramel is cheap and simple, yet impressive, kind of like the Spilled Milk Podcast. Where we stand on the Great Salted Caramel Debate comes up as well as safety tips while listening to this podcast. Hard and hot is always the way to go. spilledmilkpodcast.com         Caramel Sauce Matthew's Caramel article  Mathnet Episode  Carmelitas Ardent Homesteader    

Either we are nearing our expiration date or we will just need another trip to the dentist after these Colombian treats from Listener Maria. These DIY delicacies teach us to always pair our Frunas with our Papitas de Pollo. spilledmilkpodcast.com  

What baby brassica simply stalks and leaves? Bok Choy! Through 50 shades of green and raw dunks, Matthew and Molly explore this underused vegetable beyond the good ol' stir fry. spilledmilkpodcast.com           Matthew's Bok Choy stir fry   Heat peanut oil in a wok or skillet. Add chopped bok choy stems, stir-fry until starting to become translucent and browned (2 minutes), add leaves and a nice dollop of Thai roasted chile paste. Toss until the paste is well-distributed. Taste for seasoning and add more chile paste if necessary.   Chili Garlic Sauce 

Today we take a walk down the wild side through nutty Oklahoman pasts while Molly and Matthew fall under the spell of black walnut magic. RIP nutcrackers. spilledmilkpodcast.com      Walnut Cake from Orangette Purchase Black Walnuts Pike Place Nuts Yelp Reviews Walnut oil Pickled Walnuts

Meat posts at the ready! Molly and Matthew taste jarred spaghetti sauces and discuss chunky vs. smooth, Sinatra vs. Newman and stapled fingers vs. inside out eyelids. Note: Viscosity is vital and oregano only in moderation. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Cook's Illustrated Skillet Lasagne

This week we confront those cheesy crackers that populated our childhoods and continue to haunt our dreams. Tasting these zesty, neon orange, voluptuous crackers brings about some loaded conversations. spilledmilkpodcast.com  

Stephen King and Spilled Milk presents: Fresh Herbs. Molly and Matthew approach a plethora of herbs, favorite and feared, real and imagined, delicate and oppressive. Through preferences and prejudices it turns out that thyme makes fools of us all. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Molly's and Matthew's Stir-fried Minced Beef with Chiles and Basil  Greek style lima beans

Carla the Listener sent us on a journey of Brazilian delights. Crossing the Saliva Sea, our odyssey is fraught with poor pronunciation, incognito beef chips, enigmatic peanuts and vile meat jelly with a stop by the Pseudo Swiss Alps. spilledmilkpodcast.com    

Back to school with French 101. Your supply list consists of a baguette, beret, neckerchief, squeegee and a fire extinguisher. Today we'll lecture on savory and sweet crepes while Matthew's francophile past finally comes to light. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Alton Brown's Crepe Batter Tortilla Crepes Beat an egg, some cream and milk (and vanilla if you want), dunk the tortillas, and cook in butter.

Today we are tapping caramel corn with relish. Those sticky, crunchy clusters invoke more spelunking stories, though not the kind you are thinking of. You may want to think twice before playing Truth or Dare? with Matthew and Molly. EXPLICIT spilledmilkpodcast.com   Molly's Caramel Corn from David Guas Spilled Milk Popcorn Episode

  Welcome to the Spilled Milk Sugar Bush, where we taste maple syrup of all grades and qualities and sometimes, it's not even real. We've done way more research into syrup grading than you ever thought you'd want so take notes. Through sticky pours and drizzles, some strong feelings arise and things get heated. spilledmilkpodcast.com     "Men with Brooms" International Maple Syrup Institute