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Spilled Milk

Spilled Milk

By: Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton
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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.2024 Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton Art Cooking Food & Wine
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  • Episode 746: Pickled Ginger
    Apr 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:

    Matthew's Now but Wow - Strange Pictures, by Uketsu

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    26 mins
  • Episode 745: Vinaigrette
    Apr 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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    27 mins
  • Episode 744: Sandwich Crackers
    Apr 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.

    Support Spilled Milk Podcast!

    Molly's Substack

    Matthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight Diners

    Producer Abby's Website

    Listen to our spinoff show Dire Desires

    Join our reddit


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    26 mins
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