The Milliken Girls Against the World with Mary Sue Milliken
Release Date: 10/10/2024
Hey Sis, Eat This
There’s no time for a guest this week—when there’s too much delicious food to discuss! Join Whitney and Courtney as they sip and recap 3 days of their summer 'Cookathon'. The sisters dive headfirst into their cooking bonanza during Courtney’s visit to Dallas. A culinary whirlwind from grilled ahi tuna topped with Chermoula sauce to spicy shrimp tacos using Momma Ashley's . With fresh peaches from the Peach Truck in hand, they made peach margarita's, jalapeño peach salsa, and a sweet finale courtesy of Momma Ashley, who—as always—came through with last-minute recipes when the...
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This week on Hey Sis, Eat This, the sisters reconvene to recap vacations filled with missing flights, making meals, and unexpected prairie dog hunts. Courtney's Jackson Hole and Utah adventure with her daughters got off to a rocky start thanks to a Real ID snafu. But things took a turn for the mystical when she stumbled upon a 700 lb crystal while on a hike. Surrounded by her daughters, BFF Elle, and BBQ mogul , the group harnessed the magic to manifest their dreams “giving birth” to a new start after a hard year. She also took full advantage of vacation to cook for friends and navigate...
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Hey Y'all! While we’re OOO, we’re replaying one of our favorite Season 2 episodes—this one’s especially close to our hearts and dedicated to Courtney’s sweet pup, Daisy, who recently passed away after a wonderful 18 years. She was the sweetest German shepherd/lab rescue mutt there ever was and she always showed it with her constant licking. We are so grateful to have had you in our lives Daisy. We know you and Lily are together feasting on chicken, dragging around dirty panties, and taking long walks. After a particularly filthy intro, we catch up with Momma Ashley and Aunt...
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In this episode of Hey Sis, Eat This, Whitney and Courtney catch up after Whitney's European adventures, including a trip to Italy, Cannes and Copenhagen. Whitney recounts her most memorable travel moments including a panty dropper basil risotto in France with Daddy Ashley, biking in Copenhagen to the incredible and a thrilling gin and tonic fueled rollercoaster ride at Tivoli Gardens. Courtney dives into the dinner party she hosted with Momma Ashley for her daughter Vivi's 6th grade graduation. Momma Ashley was determined to make her famous mustard shrimp which calls for tarragon vinegar....
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In this super special Father’s Day episode of Hey Sis, Eat This, we’re giving a big shoutout to all the amazing dads out there—especially ours! We sit down with our dad Glenn and his husband, our stepdad, Drew, who’s been the most amazing addition to our family and the best bonus dad two sisters could ask for! We chat about how they met at the dog park, Drew’s love of frog legs, and how Glenn is the resident chef who’s really come into his own in the kitchen over the past several years. We also pay tribute to Drew’s incredible mom, Momma Ginny, sharing stories about her...
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This week on Hey Sis, Eat This, we’re excited to have sisterpreneurs Jocelyn and Jordan on the show. They’re the brains behind , a tasty line of organic cocktail mixers. They share how they built their brand from a love of good drinks and a cool idea to create something together. They talk about how their passion for entertaining and using healthy ingredients led them to make a line of including flavors for a Margarita, Bloody Mary, and Pineapple Mint Mojito — all made with real citrus and no dyes or preservatives. Jordan also opens up about losing her home in the Palisades fires and...
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On this episode, we're thrilled to host renowned chef and spice connoisseur Chef Lior Lev Sercarz, aka the Spice King and founder of the spice emporium, . Lior takes us across the globe — from his childhood on a kibbutz in Israel just miles from Lebanon, where he learned the importance of communal eating, to his culinary adventures in France that sparked his love for spices. After his family eventually left the kibbutz and his parents worked later, Chef Lior often found himself in the kitchen reading cook books while getting dinner ready for his family. As a young man, Lior served in the...
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You “kinda” don’t want to miss this week’s episode of Hey Sis, Eat This, as we welcome special guests Julie Paiva, a talented screenwriter known for now airing on Netflix, and her wonderful sister Lisa. Together, they share a heartfelt and humorous look at their unconventional childhood in Northern California, celebrating the life lessons and creativity imparted by their remarkable mother, Momma Bibi. We rewind to the ‘80s, when Momma Bibi and Dad Michael divorced when the sisters were seven and ten. Bibi chose stability first when co-parenting, keeping her girls in their...
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This week, we’re joined by the one and only Caroline D’Amore, the Princess of Pizza and founder of the girl power brand . From her LA restaurants, organic pizzas and pasta sauces to pizza grills, Caroline shares her inspiring story of resilience, authenticity, and entrepreneurship. Growing up in Malibu, Caroline faced immense challenges—losing her mother at age 5 and navigating a tumultuous childhood living among the rich and famous. From slinging pizzas to movie stars alongside her father at age 7, to modeling in NYC—where she survived a terrifying encounter with Jeffrey...
info_outlineWelcome to this spicy episode of "Hey Sis, Eat This!" where we welcome an extraordinary trio of guests: culinary pioneer Chef Mary Sue Milliken and her accomplished sisters, Julie and Chris. As daughters of the remarkable Momma Ruth AKA Momma Ruthie, they share heartwarming stories that celebrate their family’s unbreakable bond, resilience, and rich culinary legacy.
Join us as we fangirl over Mary Sue's renowned Mexican restaurants, including Border Grill and BBQ Mexicana, and learn how creative dishes and adventurous flavors from her childhood no doubt laid the foundation for Mary Sue’s culinary passion and success! The sisters reminisce about their favorite family recipes from Tuna Burgers and Pork Chops to Momma Ruth's famous Christmas Eve smorgasbord, which featured steak tartare and mouthwatering oyster stew.
You’ll also learn how Mary Sue employed the talented Momma Ruthie as lead pastry chef at Border Grill leading to comical confrontations about microwave use during pastry prep! The sisters lovingly share touching memories of their close-knit upbringing in Michigan, including spelling bees at the dinner table and turning their backyard into an ice rink.
They also open up about the strength and resilience inherited from Momma Ruthie whose eyesight and mobility was forever compromised after complications during childbirth to Chris. Despite her physical limitations, Ruth persevered by working multiple jobs after her divorce, teaching her daughters the importance of independence and self-sufficiency.
Tune in to hear this beautiful celebration of sisterhood and the legacy of Momma Ruth, whose spirit lives on through her daughters and all of their accomplishments.
All Things Mary Sue Milliken:
Restaurants: Border Grill Mandalay Bay, Socalo Santa Monica, Alice B Palm Springs, BBQ Mexicana, Pacha Mama, Border Grill Food Truck
Instagram: @marysuemilliken
Website: bordergrill.com
About Hey Sis, Eat This
We are two sisters, born and raised in Texas, who share a love of food, friends, and a wicked sense of humor! On the Hey Sis, Eat This podcast, we celebrate moms and meals, inspired by our very own Momma Ashley, a former chef and always the hostess with the mostess!
What you'll hear:
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What we've been cookin', who we've been entertainin', and any kitchen conundrums of the week... often in our Momma's Texas accent
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Chatting with siblings about what it was like around their dinner table growing up, favorite family recipes and stories that celebrate moms
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Interviews with celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary entrepreneurs about the influence and inspiration from their moms
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Weekly recipes from us and our guests posted out the Hey Sis, Eat This website
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