Spilled Milk

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

Today, we plate up some pasta and discuss sauces sans tomatoes. Molly fixates on spelunking while Matthew's cookbook collection comes under fire. It's Loren vs. Bastianich so cast your votes, boil some water and sauce it up. Recipes:   Pasta Aglio e olio  Pasta Carbonara  Rigatoni with 5 Lilies  Pasta with Parsnips and Pancetta  Francis Lam's Pasta with Eggplant Puree  Molly's Pesto  James Beard's Braised Onion Sauce  Pasta Bible Pasta (aka Mezze Maniche Rigate with Scallions) Adapted from The Pasta Bible, Silvio Rizzi Serves 4 Rich and buttery without being heavy, this fresh-tasting dish is good any time of year. 3/4 lb mezze maniche rigate or rigatoni 1 bunch scallions (6 thick or 12 thin), white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 4 tbsp butter 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, minced 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano salt Melt 4 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the scallions and cook gently 15 minutes, turning the heat down if the scallions threaten to brown. Let c

This week, we tackle yet another trendy topic and discover that toast abuse is real. But we still aren't sure if it's worth $4 a slice or which method is best for getting that perfect crisp, though John Thorne seems to have some strong toasty opinions. And Radio Lab, just remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. spilledmilkpodcast.com     This American Life - Episode 520: "No Place like Home" "Pot on the Fire" by John Thorne

More than just mirepoix, we seek to celebrate celery in all its stringy, crunchy glory. On a journey through its leaves, seeds and stalks, listen as we crunch away chatting about the merits of de-stringing, chopping and puppetry. EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com   Recipes Fuchsia Dunlop’s Send the Rice Down from "Every Grain of Rice" Marcella Hazan's Braised Celery from Food52 

 We make good on our promises so it is time to discuss oatmeal in cookie form. Have you ever been lured and deceived by raisins? Do you know where no bake cookies come from? How about the fighting capabilities of Sesame Street characters? Take a listen as we taste and chat over these grandmotherly delights. spilledmilkpodcast.com     Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie* from The Grand Central Baking Book  *Matthew's Note: This is an approximate recipe. Note that cookies look way underbaked when done, and you shouldn't put white chocolate in anything.  Easy Oatmeal Cookies - source unknown1 cup (8 oz) butter, softened1 cup (7 oz) sugar1 tsp vanilla1 cup (5 oz) flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp kosher salt2 cups (7 oz) rolled oatsPreheat oven to 350. Using a large spoon or spatula, blend butter,sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until well mixed. Stir in flour,baking soda, and salt; mix thoroughly. Stir in oats.Form dough into small balls, about one inch diameter, and place twoinches apart on an ungreased baking sheet

Please sir, we want some more sloppy breakfast cereals. This week our topic is farina aka Cream of Wheat, that favorite meal of the elderly or incarcerated. Join us as we discover what actually makes this stuff edible, Daryl Hannah and bears all before a skin forms. spilledmilkpodcast.com         Most Exciting Page in Wikipedia: List of Porridges Malt O Meal commercial

Today we discuss extreme exploders, hopped up with high fructose corn syrup and 1% real fruit juice. Those whirling, squirting, leaking, tingling and fizzing flavors that dance on your taste buds provide a science experiment in candy form that could very well blow your mind. spilledmilkpodcast.com        

Get ready to expose yourself to that tangy, cold and crunchy meal accompaniment, coleslaw. Shredded, raw and sometimes wilting, we find the perfect balance between green cabbage and red cabbage with a full serving of goat at no extra charge. spilledmilkpodcast.com         Recipes  Dave Lieberman’s Asian Slaw Coleslaw with Cilantro and Lime

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's The Pretzel! He is here to save the day from the Snack Artist's nefarious plan to take over the world with honey mustard pretzel minions. But where is The Pretzel's trusty sidekick, Peanut Butter Pellet? Tune in to find out! spilledmilkpodcast.com         Pretzels Tasted Rold Gold sticks Safeway Snack Artist mini twists Snyders of Hanover sourdough Trader Joes Peanut Butter Pretzels

When life gives you powder... you eat it from the can. This week's topic is Lemonade where we discover yet again that Matthew is a snob with atrocious pickup lines while Molly ponders the Mystery of the Missing Pink Lemons. Taste the thirst. EXPLICIT. spilledmilkpodcast.com       Matthew's Method - Sliced lemons, mashed and strained with sugar and water (sparkling or still) Molly's Method- Simple syrup, lemon juice, sparkling water (try rosemary infused simple syrup) Matthew's Arnold Palmer - Equal parts brewed black tea and lemonade with a dash of simple syrup