Matthew Amster-Burton
Co-Host of Spilled Milk
Matthew Amster-Burton has been writing about food since 1999, but let's talk about some of his other accomplishments. He was the first person ever to use the phrase "erotic pirate haiku" on the web (really!) and took home the gold in ski jump at Innsbruck, 1964 (not really). He's the author of five books, including Pretty Good Number One: An American Family Eats Tokyo and the young adult novel Our Secret Better Lives. He is big in Japan (really!).
Matthew Amster-Burton has hosted 369 Episodes.
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Episode 350: Jello Cakes
September 13th, 2018 | 42 mins 36 secs
Today we go way down Memory Lane Rabbit Hole and end up at The Junior League as we eat the Jello Cake of Molly's childhood. We encounter Mr Bob and High Maintenance as we confront illusions of pudding and compatible superlatives. Limit: One duck per person.
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Episode 349: Margaritas
September 6th, 2018 | 29 mins 58 secs
This was all Producer Abby's idea. Unless you hate this episode, in which case she had nothing to do with it and actually advised against it. Let it be known that Margaritas may cause excessive licking, splinter injuries and are essential to the game "Dumb or Just Sad?".
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Episode 348: Ice Cream Cones
August 30th, 2018 | 46 mins 3 secs
Today we taste Ice Cream Cones and immediately become lunge feeders. Dive deep with us for some teaching moments as we tackle cone fears, scotch drops and nature's napkin. It takes some tongue coaxing but eventually blowing agents get their say.
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Episode 347: Non-Stick Ice Cream Treats
August 23rd, 2018 | 30 mins 12 secs
Today, Matthew shocks and Molly rants as we discover too much of a good thing can be hazardous. We attempt to make meaningful contributions to society as we ponder murderous organs and sneaky nutritional facts. Meanwhile, the dreaded Ice Cream Wall looms ever closer.
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Episode 346: BLTs
August 16th, 2018 | 38 mins 39 secs
Hey bae, we need a lot of help today. We learn the merits of abbreviations as we discuss that descendant of the club sandwich, the BLT. Topics such as tomato baths and mayonnaise glops are fair game as well as silver foxes and lonely bears.
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Episode 345: Refried Beans
August 9th, 2018 | 36 mins 4 secs
We take a long meandering journey down Memory Lane as we discuss Refried Beans and measure coolness levels with Scorn and Envy. We learn the perils of "yes-anding" and hiking while high as worlds collide and Molly's real name is revealed.
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Episode 344: Cinnamon Rolls
August 2nd, 2018 | 42 mins 4 secs
Welcome to The Nordic Connection, where we bed and incubate bressert with the help of Molly's tour guide "skills". While discussing Cinnamon Roll anatomy, sugar lumps and student waiters, we come to some surprising conclusions in order to crown the Master of the Yeasted Dough.
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Episode 343: Crudités
July 26th, 2018 | 38 mins 19 secs
Today we skip the dip and dive straight into Hypothetical Vegetable Grammar with a side of dusty radishes. We get philosophical and sporty while Molly's patience wears thin, Matthew invents a new job and a long lost friend returns.
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Episode 342: Halva
July 19th, 2018 | 39 mins 18 secs
Welcome to language hour where we encounter some funky Dad stuff, Matthew's secret pottery dreams and Good King Henry. Our vocabulary is off the charts as we discuss the morbid dessert paste Halva while coming up with some all purpose insults. Just don't call us chubby cowards!
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Episode 341: Corn on the Cob
July 12th, 2018 | 42 mins 54 secs
Today we dive into danger with that classic conversation starter, Corn on the Cob. We are still in the milk stage as we fight against the Niblet Nabber with butter pats and Silver Spoons. But wait! The dreaded Butter Boy makes an appearance and all we have are cobshanks!
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Episode 340: Cool Whip
July 5th, 2018 | 32 mins 19 secs
Today we devour that stone cold classic, de-emulsed edible spackle also known as Cool Whip. Pre-funk with us as we Co-host Greatly to decide if this deserves the highest of Spilled Milk honors, until a secret is revealed that could threaten the future of the show.
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Episode 339: Try My Casserole
June 28th, 2018 | 47 mins 38 secs
Today we are a couple of hot dishes talking starchy binders and gloopy soups. We discover Molly's lack of hospitality skills and a cute attempt at quiz making while discussing the Blanket and Funeral Casseroles that lurk on the horizon.
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Episode 338: Still Water
June 21st, 2018 | 34 mins 8 secs
Today we embrace the stillness and immediately a fight breaks out. Using panda voices and pH levels, we consume multitudes to find hydration you can feel and amusement you can hear. Thanks again to Mr. Nobody for making this episode possible.
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Episode 337: Dutch Baby
June 14th, 2018 | 32 mins 21 secs
Today our topic is the Dutch Baby, though you'd be forgiven for forgetting that once we get started. This episode is overflowing with nonsense: indecent proposals, minivans of children and celestial masterpieces are just the beginning. Be sure to stick around for Matthew's Hot Tips, where surprisingly useful information is communicated.
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Episode 336: Pringles
June 7th, 2018 | 35 mins 26 secs
Saddle up your tongue because today we are discussing Hyperbolic Paraboloid Potato Crisps, the ultimate way recharge your busy day. Are they chips? Or are they crisps? Crackers? Batter? Stix!? We learn about invasive species, lid sufficiency, and loud stacks. WOW! What a Podcast!
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Episode 335: Scallions
May 31st, 2018 | 31 mins 16 secs
Today we discuss The Unsung Aromatic, scallions. When we aren't accidentally liquefying them, we find that these alliums are pretty inoffensive though Molly isn't that impressed. Then, we celebrate tender lower parts and the return of Mrs. Cubbison.