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Episode 18: The Florida of the World

Abby & Michael — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:31:16 +0000

Broadcasting from quarantine, Abby and Michael discuss life in isolation, Boomers, Ellen’s salty edge, and coping in the kitchen.

Episode 16: Read a Book Outside! Do it!

Abby & Michael — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:59:45 +0000

This week Abby and (a very tired) Michael discuss the importance of reading, this one weird trick for your bathtub, and just who gets to define what a “snack” really is.

Episode 15: The Brand is Very Asian

Abby & Michael — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 04:53:22 +0000

Hi, we’re back!. Not that we went anywhere. We were right here in your pocket the whole time. Anyway, this week Abby and Michael discuss some of the best things they made last year, launch a new segment with a beautifully poetic name, and ponder why rice is so elusive for so many people. You …

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Episode 14: Werewolf Bar Mitzvah

Abby & Michael — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 22:46:29 +0000

On this week’s very spooky episode, we discuss kitchen urban legends, the horrors of low-fat cheese, but also the magic of pockets.

Episode 13: McMacarons

Abby & Michael — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 03:59:13 +0000

This week we discuss our favorite foods across the world. Michael shares why being OK is OK and Abby thrives in spite of endless customers and endless junk food.

A SNACK, Volume 3

Abby & Michael — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:00:44 +0000

Hey! Did you miss us? We missed you and we’re so excited to get back into our normal groove. This week we just wanted to take a moment to let you know we’re alive and what we’ve been up to.

Episode 12: Your Guests Won’t Have More Fun if You Make Everything Yourself

Abby & Michael — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:44:07 +0000

We’re back! Did you miss us? We missed you. This week we’re talking about dinner parties: why you should throw one, how to make sure you don’t go crazy, and what you should serve your guests (brownies probably). Our foolproof menu: 1. Cheese Straws 2. Roast Chicken 3. Mustard Roasted Potatoes 4. Champagne Vinaigrette 5. …

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A SNACK, Volume 2

Abby & Michael — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 22:51:28 +0000

A quick education for the children: cleaning tips, food history, drag queens, and why being “Instagram famous” is actually awful.

Episode 11: Aldi NOT Aldi’s

Abby & Michael — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 07:14:18 +0000

This week, we talk about our favorite wallet-friendly grocery store, vanilla, and DID YOU KNOW CHADWICK BOSEMAN IS FORTY ONE YEARS OLD? FORTY. ONE.

Episode 10: New Year Who Dis?

Abby & Michael — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 01:13:09 +0000

Did you miss us? In our first episode of 2018, we discuss *~resolutions~*, eating healthy(ish), and Oprah! Links: 1 The most perfect tweet to ever exist 2 Reset salad! 3 Orzo with Roasted Vegetables 4 Perfect Roast Chicken 5 Chrissy Teigen’s Chicken Wraps 6 Joy the Baker explains natural vs dutch-processed cocoa powder

A SNACK, Volume 1

Abby & Michael — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:37:47 +0000

It’s the most wonderful(ly stressful) time of the year! We’re both bogged down at work, but we didn’t forget you. Enjoy this little snack and we’ll be back in full swing next year. <3

Episode 09: Happy Thanksgiving Back.

Abby & Michael — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:38:25 +0000

This week Abby and Michael celebrate the best holiday ever. Warm rolls fresh out of the oven, pie, ham, family togetherness, pie, dressing, mac and cheese. Pie. What’s not to love?

Episode 08: Fly the W

Abby & Michael — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:21:12 +0000

This week, we claim victory in the kitchen. Abby talks about her adventures out West and Michael discusses a Mariah Carey-induced epiphany. Also, pig’s blood!

Episode 07: A Bouquet of Sharpened Pencils

Abby & Michael — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 23:33:37 +0000

This week, we discuss our love of fall. Abby tells us about her outdoor adventures and Michael tries to describe a very visual cake. Also, do the computers know too much about us? (Yes.)

Episode 06: Moms

Abby & Michael — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 01:05:35 +0000

This week Abby and Michael talk to their moms and receive some genuine pearls of wisdom. They also discuss the (alleged) pros and (very obvious) cons of Whole30, how exhausting it is to be in the Beyhive, and healthy (ish) cookies.

Episode 05: INA!

Abby & Michael — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:00:39 +0000

This week is dedicated to our friend, our pal, our confidante, the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten. How bad could that be?

Episode 04: I Was Busy Bakin’ Bout Boys

Abby & Michael — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 23:12:10 +0000

This week, Michael can’t move past a boy and Abby manages to talk him down from the ledge (several times). Also, peanut butter cookies, pie, and staring at the sun.

Episode 03: Check Your Cupcake Privilege

Abby & Michael — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 22:30:31 +0000

Cupcakes will touch your hair without asking. Cupcakes show up to class fifteen minutes late holding Starbucks. Cupcakes “don’t even see color.” Cupcakes think Nicki Minaj’s best song is “Super Bass.”

Episode 02: We Love You Sunny Anderson!

Abby & Michael — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:53:30 +0000

This week, we take on mayonnaise, ice cream, and Abby talks about becoming an “accidental” cyberbully. Featuring our new cohost, the cicadas. Please don’t become a vegan.

Episode 01: Sisters are Doin’ it for Themselves

Abby & Michael — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:16:48 +0000

In our “very first episode” we discuss getting started in the kitchen, moms, cider, and more.