Spilled Milk

Still tickets available for our live show on April 19th in Seattle!    Once again, a box of foreign delights has landed on our table, ergo we are forced to partake and pass judgement. This time, Korea lends its treats to our tongues and we hold nothing back. Kit Kat etiquette rules are established, theories are floated and there are more Korean treats in our youth than you may think. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com     

Live show tickets here!    Join Professors Molly and Matthew as they teach Encased Dough Balls 101. We tackle existential questions such as the exact definition of a dumpling, where ravioli falls and a technique known as "Side Swayze". Be sure to take notes and use the technical definition of dumpling in your future edible exploits. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com      The Search for General Tso   Matthew's dumplings Adapted from Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, The Dim Sum Dumpling Book 1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon kosher salt For the filling:12 ounces bok choy, separated into stalks and leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces12 ounces ground pork1/3 cup sliced scallions1 teaspoon kosher salt2 teaspoons sugar1.5 teaspoons minced ginger1.5 teaspoons rice wine1 teaspoon soy sauce2 teaspoons sesame oil1 egg1 tablespoon oyster sauce1.5 tablespoons cornstarchpinch black pepper 1 package (about 44) gyoza skins (we like Twin Dragon brand) 1. Bring a pot of the water to a boil and add the baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the bok c

Live show tickets still available here! Hopes are high for hand delivered Singapore Junk Food which comes heavily packaged, addictive and conditioned. Molly confronts the dreaded jellied meat while SuperRing comes to the rescue! www.spilledmilkpodcast.com    

There are still tickets available for our April 19th Live Show here! We are going door to door bearing laughter, joy and mint chocolate treats. Mint is our favorite chocolate pairing, though we think that could be due to dependence rather than merit... We attempt to earn our badges in financial literacy, mob mentality and rekindling relationships. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com  

Click here for tickets to Spilled Milk Live on April 19th at Town Hall Seattle!   Today Molly and Matthew go back to their roots to chat about the first dish they ever learned to cook, scrambled eggs. The nuances of egg preparation, when to cheese and how much to butter are all fair game while puns are strictly forbidden. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com   

Hot and bubbly,  we are stabbing our way into the 70s with Molly's first foray into fondue. The conspiracy behind the creation of fondue is revealed as are past experiences with French stoner dudes, and clergy members. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com     Raclette Set  Bubbling Fondue Instagram video

Sugar bombs away! Stop by our break room for a box of donuts aka: crullers, fritters, bear claws, bismarcks, twists and jellied. We chat about weepy donuts, oozing donuts and what they have in common with sex and pizza. EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com     French Cruller :    Lemon - Yogurt Fritters Mr. Donut

We celebrated our 5th birthday/anniversary with a live show where we broke our slogan by sharing cake with the audience. Molly and Matthew reminisce about their childhood birthday parties, cakes and presents. There is a lot more crying and fainting than you'd expect. We try classic yellow cake with chocolate frosting, Funfetti and Molly's birthday cupcakes while pondering June's pastry chef aspirations. Thanks to all who submitted their  funny childhood birthday stories!traumatic Special Guest: Becky Selengut.

Get ready to concentrate. When you are hot and sweaty from watering your potted plant, nothing is better than a cool, refreshing, bottled and carbonated "orange" flavored beverage. Mexican carbonation, the Vietnam War and Russian history all play an important part of this tasting. This episode comes with a special alternate ending! EXPLICIT. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com      

Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. Today we delve into fennel, its seeds, pollen, fronds and bulbs. Matthew finally admits to his mysterious past while we wonder about this plant's licorice flavor and price point.      Jill Santopietro's Braised Fennel with Meyer Lemon and Parmesan   Shaved Fennel Salad with Mushrooms and Parmesan

We don't know much about football, so we are participating in the only way we know, the beer. Join us as we slosh down memory lane, wonder where the calories in light beer go, which beer has the best cans and if our beer of choice makes us hipsters. Go Seahawks! www.spilledmilkpodcast.com          Beers tasted   Budweiser Coors Light Rolling Rock PBR Rainier Bud Light Lime

It is the dead of the winter and our lips are paying the price. We try a plethora of lip balms and finally admit to our Carmex addiction. Waxy, fruity, glossy or tinted, these balms are smooth on the lips but rough on the tongue. How often do you lip balm?   www.spilledmilkpodcast.com      

Rise and Shine! Today we consume yet another doughy breakfast item slathered in syrup. Molly and Matthew struggle to keep things clean while wondering what the opposite of Belgian is and whether a waffle is just a pancake in disguise. What tops your waffle?  www.spilledmilkpodcast.com     Yeasted Buckwheat Waffles Waffles of Insane Greatness

Oh Canada! You send it, we eat it. Maybe that should be our new motto. Today we flirt with new career paths, challenge Smarties to a duel and find out if our patriotism trumps our taste buds. www.spilledmilkpodcast.com  

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