Today we visit The Boil Belt and cross a fine line to discuss nutmeats, groundnuts and goobers. We use a lot of official sounding words, tell some boring stories and introduce you to Mister Edymology as we learn the correct pronunciation of "legume".   Hank the Cave Peanut These Precious Days By Ann Patchett Cyclist meets family of skunks Hostess Mascots See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 477: Peanuts

Welcome to our longest and most self-helpy episode ever as we display crazy self control and then begin a dance of intimacy. It's Molly vs the Superfluous Apostrophe as we discuss living down the hatch, candy in wartime and when we should eat our own faces.   Baby Malaysian Tapir from a Singapore zoo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 476: M&M's

Today we hope that the second time is the charm as we welcome Guest Listener Kayoko to chat with us about yakisoba. We discover how this dish is like a sloppy joe, Molly's thimble obsession and that Matthew is a monster. On an unrelated note: we vow to never again record at night.   Reddit  Just One Cookbook  Jeopardy Earth at Night  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 475: Yakisoba

Today is Groundhog Day. Again. Our alter egos, Bob and Sue, welcome a very special guest into the studio and discuss squeezing cookies, marriage advice and how much is too much Jim Carrey. After encountering adorable assassins and The Gottman Institute, yet another segment is pitched. Producer Abby is running out of theme songs Transcript 2001 Sunset Cookie article  Molly and Luisa Weiss make Biberle cookies Snacking Cakes by Yossy Arefi  Baby pine marten See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 474: Holiday Cookies 3

Today is a whole lot. While discussing Chawanmushi, M and M get into Monster Trucks, invent chunky sprays and float more time travel hypotheticals. Through lingering smells, Big Foot and tea sets we eventually get to (yet another) new segment.     Reddit  Just One Cookbook Chawanmushi  Sourdough Waffles Lazy cat sleeps on busy restaurant floor refusing to move See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 473: Chawanmushi

Today we discover Colonel Custard with Pokémon in Russia as we address our phobias and pot de crème encounters. Through groaning spreads and crustards of flessssh, we finally realize the dark, universal dominance of custard. Please, no gifts and no speeches.   Reddit  Cute "Animal" video  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 472: Custard

Rated NFJ. Welcome to Apple Pie Lane, which is populated by The Pie Police, The Three Kates and more vampires and beatniks than you'd expect. Today we discuss tarts with tops, The Great Pie War and then things get quite morbid. Do it Forth and Bake Well!   Once Bitten  Coyle's Bakeshop  Mock Apple Pie Finnegan Fox    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 471: Apple Pie

Today we "draw a man’s mouth awry with much torment" as we emerge from our cave, hand ripened and ready to travel down a nonexistent memory lane. We're thin, snappy and woody as we invite you into our nightmares and learn the dangers of this berry tomato. Mind the owls!   Reddit Molly's Workshop  hoshigaki  David Lebovitz Persimmon recipes  Simply Recipes Persimmon Pudding See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 470: Persimmons

Welcome to our Crackling Cold Cider episode where we time travel and stuff stockings before our friendship exorcism. As we mull things over, Matthew goes behind Molly's back and we encounter way too many segments for one show.   Reddit  Molly's writing workshop  Eric Bordelet Cider Pygmy Marmoset Eats a Grape at Taronga Zoo Sydney    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 469: Cider

Today we go off the rails with a visit to Middle Earth and our local grocery store. After deciding what constitutes a "fun cracker", we discuss sports cars, Parade Magazine and more animals than Producer Abby is comfortable with.   Episode Transcript Spilled Milk Reddit What are Oyster Crackers? Coronet Guinea Pig Common Cracker Ask Marilyn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 468: Oyster Crackers

It's time to go back to the tin! We learn what's been going on at Matthew's house and introduce too many new segments, including "Alternate History". Listen as we google things, debate crumbly vs chewy and decide that all we want for Christmas is friendship.   Episode Transcript Spilled Milk Reddit Original Holiday Cookies episode Cat snoring video Cara-Sel Classic German Baking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 467: Holiday Cookies 2: The Sequel

You are cordially invited to our Cinnamon Toast Party! This one has everything: quilts, frisky love letters, The Judy Amster Method and a surprise guest. We spread from edge to edge as we meet hungry ranchers, CandyFiend_69420 and The Ruskman. Love, YVOY   Spilled Milk Reddit Her Recipe Box Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Toast The Kitchn Cinnamon Sugar  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 466: Cinnamon Toast

Welcome to another food adjacent episode where we dive way too deep into the riveting topic of cutlery. We learn about Molly's Mayflower origins, Matthew's spoon obsession and how June really got her name. Join us in the Georgian Area to hear an exclusive interview, a new segment* and various schisms before we finally get down to forking.  *not Producer Abby approved Episode Transcript Spilled Milk Reddit Planet Money ep Fish Knife  Sugar spoon  Fish Spoon Capybara hot springs Whisper the stoat Baby Beaver Butternut   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 465: Silverware

Today we are folding and wadding as we discuss these smooth, floral table towels and also germ theory. Take a peek inside our t-shirt drawers as we commit a breach of etiquette with the height of sophistication and try to steer clear of silverware territory. Email your questions: contact@spilledmilkpodcast.com Episode transcript Spilled Milk Reddit How to Make a Triangle Fold Napkin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 464: Napkins

Today we wonder if we already did this as we festoon our respective memory lanes. We wonder how the Tostito became round, how high Matthew can reach and what happens when you eat tainted hot dogs. Things almost get violent with high blocks, slapping taste buds and road blocks but eventually everything becomes clear. Episode transcript Reddit Julie and the Phantoms GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CHILAQUILES The Four Top   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 463: Tortilla Chips

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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