Three Chips for Sister Marsha (Good Eats)

Three Chips for Sister Marsha is the 6th episode of season 3 of the cooking show Good Eats. The episode tackles America's second favorite cookie, chocolate chip (Oreos are first).

Plot
Marsha, Alton's annoying older sister has lost her cookies for a Lady's luncheon and needs replacement cookies fast. Marsha uses Alton's pride against him by saying she'd go to a bakery instead so it's work day for Alton.

Why it Rocks

 * 1) The episode is about chocolate chip cookies.
 * 2) Introduces Cookie Monster's brother, Major Wilfred D. Cookie, who cares about the science about making cookies.
 * 3) Three different methods of making cookies, thin, puffy, and chewy. Find the recipes here.
 * 4) Learn about how stand mixers have evolved since the days of "Ol' Blue."
 * 5) Learn the science of the methods used to make thin, crispy, or chewey cookies.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Marsha finds her cookies in the end, making Alton's efforts a complete waste of time.
 * 2) If you have Celiac disease (gluten intolerant), you may want to avoid making chewy cookies.