Sinopsis
Every week on Spilled Milk, writers/comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton start with a food-related topic, from apples to winter squash, and run with it as far as they can goand, regrettably, sometimes further.
Episodios
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Episode 581: Eclairs
16/02/2023 Duración: 41minToday we chat mini-breaks and hollow logs as we attempt to avoid glaze squishing and duchesses. After glistens of lightning, corncob pipes and a healthy dose of humble bragging, Matthew introduces his new podcast (and a surprise!) as Molly writes the new song of summer. NugateauLe Fournil BakeryLe PanierRosellini'sMolly's WorkshopsEpisode 472: CustardEpisode 39: Meat SticksSerious Eats ArticleMatthew's single - CornerstonesMolly's Now but Wow! - Hurting Kind by Ada Limón + A Conversation With Ada Limón, in Six Poems The Ezra Klein Show Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 580: Soft Serve with John Tsung
09/02/2023 Duración: 45minIs this frozen yogurt? Is this soft cream? Is this our first rodeo? We hope a definition falls out as we confront magic machines, shattered fingers and Celsius Fire in our quest for dependable soft foods. Special Guest John Tsung assists our globetrotting goal before our Crystal Nemesis can strike again. John Tsung's 13 Swirly Soft Serves in NYCJohn Tsung's 13 Top Jewish Bakeries in NYCEmpire Postcards by John TsungJohn Tsung InstagramSpice WaalaMilk DrunkPastry ProjectMatcha Man soft serve and taiyakiIndigo Cow in Wallingford - Hokkaido-style soft creamNana’s Green TeaSeed and MillMcDonald's Ice Cream Machine ArticleMcBroken.comMatthew's Now but Wow! -Initial D, by Shuichi Shigeno Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 579: What's in Your Pantry?
02/02/2023 Duración: 42minToday we provide blueprints to our kitchens and reveal our most prized possessions as we channel The Hamburglar. Everything is fine (and surprisingly disorienting) as we share what's on the counter, what's tucked away and when we do (and don't) look out the window. Smitten Kitchen Decadent Hot Chocolate MixMolly's Now but Wow! - Death of an Artist podcastSupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 578: Beef Bourguignon
26/01/2023 Duración: 39minWe enter the long, cold season with too much metal talk, pirate carolers and some Burgundy beef. Thanks to Producer Abby's extreme editing skills, we learn about the un-apeeling nature of having a human body, brother roasts and The Whole Franco and not about Molly's opinion of Taylor Swift. Episode 379: MSGEpisode 556: Bistro NightBoeuf BourguignonWild Salmon Seafood MarketMatthew's Now but Wow! - “Kill Bill” by SZA Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 577: Japanese Convenience Stores with Dre Babinski
19/01/2023 Duración: 51minToday we encounter sus birds and new nicknames as we chat about the life saving konbini. Listen as we jingle a jingle, chat with a real musician and and learn more than we wanted to about supply chains. Matthew and Molly tease upcoming adventures, a new island and their predictions for tin trends in 2023. Google Map spot where Matthew and December ateDre Babinski aka Steady HolidaySteady Holiday InstagramSteady Holiday Tiny Desk Concert Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 576: Eleven Hot Foods
12/01/2023 Duración: 46minThis episode is unique in that we just made it up and are going for it. Join us in the buffet of the mind as we sip on hot coffee (until it gets cold) and wonder "What is a metaphor?" and "Who is a hot snack?". We discuss Pet Steves, ear smells and carnal acrobatics before saying "Yum" to the non-gaunt and haunted Tom Hanks. Hot ToddyHot Fudge RecipeSTIR-FRIED MINCED BEEF WITH CHILES AND BASILEpisode 4: Romantic FoodEpisode 160: Cheap BeerMatthew's Now but Wow - Spellling, “Boys at School” live on KEXPJakob Dylan Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 575: Fast Food Favorites
05/01/2023 Duración: 45minWe're rusty at this recording thing, but it us. We're recounting hit internet memes and wonder what is a time as we tackle the topic of F cubed. We visit the Bedroom Neighborhood which is located just East of Western and provides frosty flavors, speeding tickets and exercise tips. Whatcha Snackin? Matthew: Peek Freans Pirate CookiesMolly: Theo's Milk ChocolateMolly's Now but Wow - Carl Phillips, My Trade Is MysteryMolly's In-person writing workshops Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 574: Figs
29/12/2022 Duración: 56minToday, Matthew is in Calgary while Molly delivers a thesis on Figs as they dodge experts, wasps and grocer's itch. We play hard to get as we attempt to deliver injections of knowledge before inventing a new game and identifying the works of Gustav Klimt. Matthew's Now but Wow! - The Weekly Grief, a Substack newsletter by Thu-Huong HaWater Serpents IISupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 573: Oat Milk
22/12/2022 Duración: 34minMerry Oat Milk Day! Today we confront crusty carpets, non-human milks and workshop some cocktail ideas as we attempt to stay on topic for more than 2 consecutive minutes. We learn about Aunt Millicent's footwear and wonder what groats are and if chicken have nipples. Episode 35: Scary Food IIEpisode 19: Scary FoodEpisode 150: Sour CreamEpisode 208: Alternative MilksTan Tan Ramen from Woks of LifeMolly's Now but Wow! - Book ExploderSupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 572: Philly Cheesesteaks
15/12/2022 Duración: 39minGet ready for some greasy entertainment. We begin with a disclaimer and a chance to experience Memory Lane in real time before chunking out and re-christening ourselves. We discover some silver linings to 2020 before Molly forgets information she should have remembered. Oh Crumbdigger! RockRecipes Rolls RecipeDriving Tour Philadelphia's Passyunk Square HoodTarget GranolaLaura Bush’s Cowboy CookiesMatthew's Now but Wow! - I Guess I Live Here Now, Claire AhnSupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 571: Smoked Salmon
08/12/2022 Duración: 33minToday we bring the drama right away as Molly accuses Matthew of an unforgivable crime. We attempt to remember our memory as we trawl for redundant desserts and encounter unexpected consequences as we swim against a current of knowledge. Molly's Now but Wow! - Kiese Laymon and Tressie McMillan Cottom on The Ezra Klein Show, November 9, 2021. “Two Acclaimed Writers on the Art of Revising Your Life.”100 Cookies by Sarah KeifferSupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 570: Serrano Peppers
01/12/2022 Duración: 43minToday we are current on our vaccines and ready for some fiery (or not) rants. It is peak pico season as we get a visit from Mr. Botany and the Smurfs before begging for crackers. Eventually, we learn a lot, forget our ages and decide we're just here for the lollipops. Rick Bayless Roasted Tomatillo Salsa w/SerranosMATTHEW’S SPICY SAUTEED CORNMatthew's Now but Wow! - “Bad Habit” by Steve LacySupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresMolly's SubstackJoin our reddit
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Episode 569: Fruit Leather
24/11/2022 Duración: 40minToday we are hungry for fruits and must settle for A Vague Shade of Brown. We wonder if our intelligence as been insulted as we discuss middle school tastes, stretch islands and metric fruit. Then, we rate our Endurance a 10 as we turn up the yellow flavor and look for some papyrus. How to Make Fruit Leather from Simply RecipesThe Surprising, Secret Origins of Fruit Roll-Ups By Gabriella GershensonJoray Fruit RollsMolly's Now but Wow! - Diaspora Co Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Our new website!Molly's SubstackListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 568: 7-Eleven Hot Foods
17/11/2022 Duración: 28minField Trip! Today we partake of a disclaimer sandwich and A Big Bite. We eat a few items that are worse than average and text Toni Negroni before composing a new jingle on the spot. Oatmeal CarmelitasCara-Sel CaramelMatthew's Now but Wow! - “Riders Catch a Little Too Much Air on a Detroit Slide” by Remy Tumin in the NYTSupport Spilled Milk Podcast!Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 567: Smoked Foods
10/11/2022 Duración: 36minToday we lick flames and are cured in the smook as we discuss the eating side of smoking. We are visited by Pliny the Elder and abandoned by the whiskey people before Matthew says the least interesting thing ever and faces the consequences. Molly's Now but Wow!: Keep Calm and Cook on with Julia Turshen: Food + Romance: Jasmine Guillory
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Episode 566: Cilantro
03/11/2022 Duración: 34minToday we encounter more nature than usual as we go full on cilan. We discuss genetic mutations, ethnobotany and have to explain jokes before meeting up with Mr Numerology AND Mr Etymology. We then attempt to describe the taste of this herb while dodging papyrus texts. In conclusion: more research is needed. Molly's Spring Chopped SaladMatthew's Now but Wow! - The Loophole, Naz KutubMatthew's Dressing5 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 shallot1 jalapeno, stemmed and seeded1 small garlic clove, peeled1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cuminsalt1.2 cup fresh cilantro3/4 extra-virgin olive oilProcess lime juice, shallot, jalapeno, garlic, sugar, cumin and 1/2 tsp salt in blender until shallot and garlic are finely chopped, about 15 seconds. With blender running, add cilantro, then oil and continue to process until smooth and emulsified about 15 seconds.
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Episode 565: Gnocchi
27/10/2022 Duración: 31minToday we tackle pronunciation woes, vampires and sex packets to bring you our thoughts on Gnocchi. We go beyond Italy to discuss air hockey and other parlor games before jetting off on our groovy boards. Episode 486: Korean Rice Cakes / Tteok with Michelle ZaunerPasta’s Predecessor: The History of Gnocchi,Molly's Now but Wow! - Juliet Takes a Breath, by Gabby RiveraListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 564: Dried Fruit Showdown
20/10/2022 Duración: 45minToday we're dressed in barrels and ready to traverse the Fertile Crescent looking for raisin reasons and Western European Spreads. This is the Ultimate Showdown (or is it?) and after chatting aplicots and thermal sources we eventually reach the untimely demise of the show. Episode 205: DateMatthew's Now but Wow! - “Fast Food in China is a Whole Other World”, reported by Yoyo Chow for Goldthread.Listen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 563: Travel Food 2 with Jon Gabrus
13/10/2022 Duración: 38minToday we're bringing you (drumroll please) The Destination! We've finally arrived and spill the tea with Special Guest Jon Gabrus about how to decide what to eat in a new location and why you can't miss Dumpy's. We discuss the delights of boring cities, what we're too old for and fire dancing before realizing that Matthew needs to get out more. Jon GabrusEaterThe Infatuation101 Places to Party Before You DieAlicia KennedyMatthew's Now but Wow! - Jobs for Girls with Artistic Flair, by June GervaisListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit
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Episode 562: Hot Lettuce
06/10/2022 Duración: 31minThe day has come and we are finally tackling the terrifying topic of Hot Lettuce. We name drop way too much as we discuss greens that grow with heads, platonic bed sharing and the danger of raw leaves. Get ready for the magic of the watery crunch.Hetty McKinnon's Stir-Fried Lettuce with Crispy Garlic and Fried EggsClarissa Wei’s Hong Kong-Style Romaine Lettuce with Oyster SauceCooked Lettuce with Oyster Sauce & Garlic from The Woks of LifeDinner A Love Story NewsletterJulia Turshen's NewsletterMarian Bull's NewsletterMolly's NewsletterThis is Water by David Foster Wallace (Full Transcript and Audio)Matthew's Now but Wow! - Planet Money on best buy and use by dates, reported by Sarah GonzalezListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit