
Spilled Milk
Food & Cooking Podcasts
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 go—and, regrettably, sometimes further.
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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 go—and, regrettably, sometimes further.
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 746: Pickled Ginger
4/16/2026
After assigning yet another segment theme song to Producer Abby, M &M recount sushi experiences both childish and VERY adult. They wonder about the color red, the concept that is Mr Etymology and the tenets of post-modernism before deciding to avoid haunted floor plans altogether.
Character referenced: 紅
Matthew's Now but Wow - Strange Pictures, by Uketsu
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Duration:00:26:29
Episode 745: Vinaigrette
4/9/2026
Today we tackle these countertop jars as we lose interest in birthdays and deliver inside jokes to subscribers only. We deal with dressings, Blink 002 and a brand new special guest who oozes everywhere before declaring that ignorance is bliss. Through emulsifiers and polarities we finally decide on our vinaigrette boundaries even as we deny mustard its due.
Matthew's Salmon Cucumber dish
4 salmon fillets, about 8 ounces each, skin on
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 English cucumber, halved, seeded and cut on the diagonal into half-moons
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 scallions, white parts only, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Put 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 12-inch ovenproof skillet and place over high heat until oil is shiny.
2. Add the salmon fillets to the pan, skin side up. Sear one minute. Flip the fillets and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until medium rare, 6 to 8 minutes (you can check for doneness by peeking between the flakes).
3. While fish is roasting, place the cucumbers in a bowl and add the shallot, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, sugar, scallions and mustard seeds. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
4. Divide the cucumbers evenly among four plates. Place a salmon fillet, skin side up, on top of each portion of cucumbers. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve.
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Duration:00:26:57
Episode 744: Sandwich Crackers
4/2/2026
Today we encounter high pitched flavors as we taste the brioche of crackers. We name the world's greatest toy and crown a new PEFP as we endure chemical tangs, frissons of danger and failed musical analogies. After some homespun tales and an exciting Spilled Mail, we burst into song yet again even though we hate musicals because it is other people who burst into song.
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Duration:00:26:26
Episode 743: Corned Beef Sandwiches
3/26/2026
Hey buddies! We're coming to you from medieval times with yet another sandwich episode. As we spend wooden nickels on our favorite carousel rides we second guess our movie knowledge before letting slip a giant reveal about Mr. Etymology. Then we let listeners in on a live comedy workshopping session before finally succumbing to the meat sleepies.
Episode 7 Irish Spring
Matthew's Corned Beef Recipe
Matthew's Now but Wow! - Automatic Noodle, Annalee Newitz
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Duration:00:33:56
Episode 742: Iodized Salt
3/19/2026
We are burning the midnight oil to bring you one more thing to worry about, goiters. We meet some French chemists and give ourselves a totally achievable goal for 2026 as we decide to let them eat caviar. After a visit to The Goiter Belt we address our own snobbery and delusional taste buds before tackling crystalline structures and musician magicians.
Molly's Now but Wow! - Fela Kuti: Fear No Man: podcast
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Duration:00:36:03
Episode 741: Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
3/12/2026
We're coming to you live from Matthew's ruined kitchen to discuss a breaded and fried meat sandwich created with great pounding force. (so. much. pounding.) As we take a break from felling trees and grilling we chat about Iowa Skinnies, Minnesota Fatties and exhausted exhaust fans before bestowing new job titles onto Producer Abby which were all news to her.
ATK’s How to Make Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Iowa Skinny Sandwich Recipe
Matthew's Now but Wow! - Letter from Japan by Marie Kondo
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Duration:00:23:47
Episode 740: Solo Travel
3/5/2026
Today we're alone together as we take listeners along our solo travels to Paris, Tokyo, Rome, Lisbon and Bainbridge Island with Special Guest Producer Abby. While HOTPOTS walks alone we discuss loneliness, crying and experiments in small talk before realizing that there is a fine line between crazy and astute. Through whims and wandering we follow sage advice from WOTSL and share how much better jet lag and eating out solo can be because we are never irritated with ourselves.
Episode 651: Cast Iron Skillet with Michele Norris
Airalo
Saily
Molly's Posts on Traveling Alone
Part 1Part 2Part 3Producer Abby's Newsletter
Matthew's Now but Wow - De La Soul, Cabin in the Sky
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Duration:00:46:58
Episode 739: Condiment Packets
2/26/2026
Today we tackle Matthew's fears, hoop houses and micro tubules as we taste these tiny format condiments. After our two musical hating hosts spontaneously burst into song, they ask when, where and why do we eat these? will it packet? and is it worth its weight? With some prudish notions and shlunks, sploots, shloops and stomps food drowning becomes inevitable.
Minimus.biz
Condiments in Space
Episode 682: Ranch Dressing
Molly's Now but Wow! - A Burning, by Megha Majumdar
Don't Drown Your Food Video
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Duration:00:27:39
Episode 738: Japanese Pickles
2/19/2026
We're switching things up for Producer Abby's birthday and thank ourselves before secrets are revealed. We have a brush with a concussion and anoxic pockets as we taste a panoply of pickles then discuss their role in cuisine and in our lives as the universal friend before we decide to just close our eyes and keep crunching.
The Wayland Mill
Episode 652: Bran
1985 TV commercial
Matthew's Now but Wow! - K-Foodie meets J-Foodie
Twilight Diners New Music
Early to the Airport - Operation Meteor
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Duration:00:39:08
Episode 737: Refrigerated Cakes
2/12/2026
Alright, whether you are in a closet or in Tokyo let's clear the air here with some sold cold, easy treats. We get deep into history and call Mr. Etymology on his vacation to taste 12 cool cakes and debate The Useless Pumpkins. I'll tell you right now, if you don't like the word 'moist' you aren't going to like this episode because M & M taste opera cakes, cheese cakes, cream cakes, tree cakes and tea cakes before naming their favorite glycerides, bugbears and jingle hits finally ending the episode with a brazen bowl selection.
JustOneCookbook Castella Cake
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Duration:00:47:43
Episode 736: Dubai Chocolate
2/5/2026
Today we get some apocryphal origin stories and corporate histories as we go viral before finally achieving Pistachio. As Lawyer Lenny schools us on soft power, soft babies and rich chocolate we taste blossoming flavored treats and look for the oily matrix before taking a trip down to a trench.
Candy is Dandy Dubai Chocolate episode
Episode 486: Korean Rice Cakes / Tteok with Michelle Zauner
Behind the Viral Dubai Chocolate: Chef Nouel Catis' Sweet Success | The Lifestyle Lab
Molly's Now but Wow! - Our Wives Under the Sea, by Julia Armfield
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Duration:00:25:47
Episode 735: Puff Pastry
1/29/2026
Have you met Matthew? Today we're looking for Epiphany in chippy boats, laminated layers and soggy shards. We ask 'what this stuff is?' as we endure another Mr. Etymology drop by and WAY too much math. We end by declaring our legacy and our intentions to buy a sheeter before receiving a very pithy Spilled Mail.
Dressler Parsons two part series on puff pastry
Episode 94: Croissants
Molly Wizenberg's wikipedia page
Twilight Diners
Matthew's Now but Wow: The Divine Comedy, Rainy Sunday Afternoon.
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Duration:00:41:33
Episode 734: Rice Krispie Treats
1/22/2026
Today we ask How a Rice Krispie Treat is like a glue gun? and What does LCM stand for? as we taste chewy, crispy congealed goop. We avoid kissing our moms as we learn about cereal sculpting and what the ancients ate before we taste a divisive potato chip. Feel the Fizz of this Snapple Crack!
Rice Krispie Treats official recipe
Smitten Kitchen Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats.
Molly's Now but Wow - If This Ever Gets Weird doc
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Duration:00:25:59
Episode 733: Hot Sandwiches
1/15/2026
Today we're in the mind of a sandwich but memory lane keeps yanking us back. We face our fears of odorous funk as we share our hot takes on various hot sandwiches. We're particular and peculiar as we chat hot ham, oozing cheese, Iowa Skinnies and dense, bouncy meatballs before eventually bursting into song.
Episode 154: Favorite Sandwiches
Episode 219: Ham and Cheese
Episode 7: Irish Spring
Episode 663: Breakfast sandwich
Episode 603: French Dips
Matthew's Now but Wow - Cry for Me, Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star by Tamara Yajia
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Duration:00:43:17
Episode 732: Passionfruit
1/8/2026
Today we're Franch and Kench and consider calling the whole thing off as we taste goo cups and seed sacks. We play a round of Rock or Gloop? before coming up with a new spin-off idea by squinting real hard. This episode has it all: etymology, biology, theology and an exclusive Drop In Addendum. Keep the Flavor Going!
ATK Key Lime Pie recipe
Passion fruit curd
Passiflora
Episode 198: Grapes
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Duration:00:40:17
Episode 731: Flourless Chocolate Cake
1/1/2026
Is this all just a decadent dream? Today we're watery, whipped and synonymous with sophistication as we tackle these crackly topped, flour free, confusingly textured desserts. We learn that eggs is eggs and wonder where all the adjectives are before Molly drops the ball. Stay tuned after the credits for an important addendum!
Episode 163: Birthday Cake LIVE!
Culinary Artistry
Winning Hearts and Minds Cake
The Pancake Princess cake bake-off
Chocolate Nemesis recipe
Alison Roman's Fallen Chocolate Cake
Zuni Cafe’s “Gateau Victoire”
Matthew's Now but Wow! - Grand Crew on Peacock
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Duration:00:33:41
Episode 730: Lollipops
12/25/2025
This episode is not for the faint of ears. Producer Abby would like the listeners to know that she removed SO MANY sucking sounds from this episode so you're welcome. M and M taste North America's foremost lollipop brands (straightforward candy with handles) as they endure mystery flavors, mouth abrasions and nightmare puppets. We wonder how many licks it takes to reach the end of the show and what Ozzy was thinking before learning an important lesson.
'Don't Put it In Your Mouth!'
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Duration:00:38:37
Episode 729: Sausage Sandwiches
12/18/2025
We start this episode like we do all our episodes, by telling you what we are NOT talking about. After that is out of the way, we learn The Sausage Sizzle, lexography and Matthew's super villain origin story. These sandwiches filled with hot beef injections bring out fiery rants, bun friction and toasting tips before we reveal our dream backstage riders.
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Duration:00:32:10
Episode 728: Caprese Salad
12/11/2025
Today we're all about seasonal eats in the southern hemisphere as we slice, rip and chunk. We ask 'what's in a name?' as we taste this colorful yet suspicious salad and reminisce about our island partying days. Matthew enjoys the soup while Molly enjoys the extras as we debate the comedic nature of evil little faces.
Janet Fletcher's article about Caprese Salad
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Duration:00:27:03
Episode 727: Food Diary
12/4/2025
We're the show with the WOW! now that we do what Producer Abby tells us. We're full of surprises, reveals and betrayals as we share our meals, snacks and drinks over five days in September. Sharon Stone Fruit plays a recurring guest role in this montage of meals along with Cliff bars, peach corners, Trader Joe's and overpriced bread. After a quick Quantum Leap digression we share what we learned about each other and ourselves and how we are forever changed by this experience.
Molly's Grub Street Diet
Episode 688: Ice
smitten kitchen's double chocolate zucchini bread
Episode 207: Leftovers
Matthew's Now but Wow! - Ekiben Hitoritabi (Train Lunch Solo Journey), by Jun Hayase and Hiroshi Sakurai.
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Duration:00:45:46