Cooking Issues
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Dave Arnold, chef and inventor, answers listener questions on the latest innovative techniques, equipment, and ingredients in the food world. Each week on Cooking Issues, Dave solves your cooking dilemmas with his mile-a-minute stream of knowledge. Got a question on ike-jime, the Japanese fish killing technique? We got you covered. Hydrocolloids, sous-vide, liquid nitrogen? No problem. Have a question about pimping your oven to make great pizza? Give us a call. Occasionally Dave will invite special guest chefs, bartenders, authors and columnists to join the show.
Boris Lopez's Combat-Style Cuisine
Today on Bagel Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest answer a bunch of listener questions. Topics include: the mineral content of seltzer and how it affects perceived carbonation, how to improve the insulation of your oven, something about milk punch, and, for reasons I cannot recall, centrifugal birth machines. Plus, a listener question about bagel toppings launches Dave into an extended monologue on how to prepare home cooked salmon, and why hickory smoke powder is the secret ingredient.Have a
Tier Four Fig Farmers
On today's episode of Choosing Issues, Dave quizzes Nastassia and The Rest on everybody's favorite schnitzel, favorite candy, favorite cereal, favorite fruit to binge eat, favorite canned fish, and so on. Plus, it's a listener question blitz: milk- & fat-washing, air-frying, baking with steam, and many more. Plus, a well-researched critique of tee pee manufacturing and manual writing. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom
Stocking The Garage (feat. Frankie Celenza)
On today's episode of Sharpening Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest welcome Frankie Celenza to talk about building your own batterie de cuisine (aka how to outfit your kitchen if you were starting from scratch). They rank the items they consider essential and cover tips like how to take care of your non-stick pans, recommendations for sharpening knives, unlikely ideas for wiring your house, and much more. Plus, Frankie shares stories from a low-temp class he took with Dave a decade ago, and Da
So Many Bad Words in Butchery (feat. Heather Marold Thomason)
On today's episode of Harvesting Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest welcome Heather Marold Thomason of Primal Supply Meats, a whole animal butcher in Philadelphia. Heather fields a variety of questions from listeners on meat cuts, prices, USDA regulations, and more. Plus, Heather talks through her decision tree she uses when advising customers, and Dave repeatedly pitches Heather on meat glue.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in th
What A Jagweed
On today's episode of Aging Issues, Nastassia and The Rest wish Dave a Very. Happy. Birthday.Dave and Nastassia fondly recall birthday parties past, and educate us on their fanciest easter egg treats: cascarones and panoramic eggs. Nastassia recounts her recent teepee ownership woes, and Dave struggles to say the word "carcinization." Plus, questions and answers about food.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Heritage
The Intersection of Quality and Laziness (feat. Scott Heimendinger)
On today's episode of Combi Issues, Dave, technically joined by Nastassia and The Rest, goes deep on Combi Ovens with special Guest Scott Heimendinger. Scott works at Anova (previously at Sansaire) and deftly fields a variety of questions from Dave and the CI listeners. They cover how the controls work; the history of combi oven development; the materials used and potential issues; and much more.Plus, Scott troubleshoots some of Dave's tests with the oven and Dave tells the tale of the Great So
The Bernie Madoff of Food
On today's episode of SKU Issues, Dave, Nastassia, and The Rest refine their Potatohead bar concept. They also discuss how to handle an endless soft-serve party; tell you why there are 8000 types of Doritos on the shelves; briefly discuss the benefits of calcium cross-linking; and Dave tells stories of Bagna Càuda fails and scrapyard successes. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Heritage Radio Network is a listener
A Real Life Precious Moment (feat. Peter Kim)
On today's episode Art Appreciation Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest welcome Peter Kim, of MOFAD-fame, back to the show. Peter makes his triumphant return to the show to talk about his new podcast Counterjam, in which he interviews chefs and musicians about the food they love. Peter shares some of his favorite moments from his first season in between getting grilled on his Injera recipe and opinions on Fufu. Plus, listener questions on carbonation, cooking whelks, double-vessel pressure coo
Live from The Datta Lab (feat. Sandeep Robert Datta, Arielle Johnson, & Harold McGee)
On this week's episode of Olfactory Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest are joined by a supergroup of scientists. We have returning friends of the show Arielle Johnson & Harold McGee, plus newcomer Sandeep Robert Datta. Dr. Datta has been researching the effects of COVID-19 on our sense of smell and this episode tackles what we know and what we don't, including: how this loss of smell is different from the loss you might get from the common cold; speculations on the mechanisms involved; how m
Monocles and Board Rooms
On today's episode of Wagering Issues, Dave, Nastassia and 1/2 of The Rest are all over the place. Want to know how to impart big pear flavor in cocktails? We've got that. Want to apply to be the in-house Plate Spinner at Booker & Dax? Find out more here. Afraid to ingest liquid nitrogen? So are we!Plus, a listener writes in with suggestions on oysters and the crabs that love them.#FreeNastassiaHave a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in t
Ashes to Microplastics
On this week's Trafficking Issues, Dave and Nastassia have been abandoned by Jean, who is on jury duty. Despite being down a man, they soldier on to answer a number questions about: building your own rotary evaporators, lies about biodegradable bags, the addition of yeast in sourdough, crisping sweet potato fries, and much more. Plus, Dave & Nastassia quiz Matt on the ethics of skimming from your friends' special deliveries. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re al
Remembering Maria Guarnaschelli
On today's episode of Cooking Issues, we remember Dave's editor extraordinaire, Maria Guarnaschelli, whom we lost this weekend. We are honored to be joined by her daughter, Alex Guarnaschelli, as well as a variety of authors who worked with Maria; Rick Bayless, Kenji López-Alt, Jim Lahey, and Harold McGee.Together they share some of their favorite memories of Maria.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Photo by Bob Weil
Just Don't Cross State Lines
On today's episode of Magician Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest are joined by Aaron Polsky and Jackie Molecules to celebrate Jack's birthday and Nastassia's last week in California. First up, myth busters! Jean helps bust last week's myth about accelerated banana ripening, and then the whole team takes a crack at an egg yolk trick from a popular Tik Tok video. Then we're off to the races with listener questions including carbonation, maple syrup protection, hot sauce discoloration, and more.
The Circle of Death
On today's episode of Reputation Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest continue to answer listener questions at a blistering pace. First, they dispatch with some follow up questions on toaster ovens and book recommendations: Matt Sartwell gets back to us for books about the workings of restaurant management: Work Clean by Dan Charnas and On the Line by Eric Repeirt.Then we move on to the worst of cheap wine varietals; how to achieve the perfect hamburger bun at home; would we eat oyster crabs?;
Booker Will Be Right Back
Today's episode is wall-to-wall listener questions, bookended by Catastrophic Connection Issues. Fun! Dave, Nastassia and The Rest go through so many topics: coffee clarification; salt absorption over time; instructions for sous-vide tenderloin; what Dave means when he writes about "dilution"; the rules for re-using fry oil; and more!Plus, Dave quizzes everybody on their reactions to "The Best Kitchen Gadgets That Unnecessarily Do Exactly One Thing Well."Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send
Power Moves
Today on Topographical Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest are joined by Rebecca "The Boondoggler" Palkovics. Together the team tries to explain to (possible Flat Earther?) Nastassia Lopez how time zones work. They also tackle questions on Rye Bread, Nitrogenating Coffee, which bouillon is best, and discuss Charlie Chaplin's body of work. Plus, why you should be afraid of microwaves. Sign up for the Booker & Dax newsletter here to learn even more about the gang's Loves and Hates.Have a question
A Football Field of Fudge (feat. Joel Gargano)
Today on Polypropylene Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest are joined by from Joel Gargano of Grano Arso in Chester, CT. After a brief foray into using welding equipment for wine storage, they dive into all things pasta: extruding pasta and meat, dried vs fresh pasta, secrets for making gnocchi, etc. Plus, Dave quickly weighs in on the topic of ceramic knives, and knife sharpening generally.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the c
There Are No Parties
On today's episode of Blipping Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest tackle a bunch of listener questions. Dave shares his advice for young bartenders, and tries to troubleshoot some pectin and carbonation problems. Plus, the crew speculates on the specifics of Claire's Kendall-Jackson Juice Cleanse and Matt learns that he's been a Tuna Casserole fan this whole time. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Image by YuMaNuM
Filth Fish and Swamp Yankees (feat. Phil Bravo)
This week on Standard Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest are joined by Saint Larry David, The Pope, and Phil Bravo to celebrate Christmas. Phil quizzes Dave on Scotch Egg prep. Matt quizzes Dave on Skate Allergies. Dave quizzes Phil on his vocal repertoire. Plus, proper cook temps for chicken, the do's and don'ts of aging egg nog, more on the Amazon saga, and, of course, You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or a
A Mustard Lover for Money (feat. Joey Skladany)
On today's episode of Computer Issues, Dave, Nastassia, and The Rest are joined by Rebecca "The Boondoggler" Palkovics and today's special guest: Joey Skladany. Joey is the author of Basic Bitchen and he and Dave get to the bottom of where their opinions align (open office floor plans; year-round Rosé) and where they diverge (Stevia; truffle mac and cheese). Plus Joey shares his lightning survival story, forgives the cilantro-haters, and finds his soul mate during the show.Have a question for C
A Good Bake (feat. Melissa Weller)
On today's episode of Waking Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest are joined by Melissa Weller to talk about all things baking. Melissa is the author of A Good Bake: The Art and Science of Making Perfect Pastries, Cakes, Cookies, Pies and Breads at Home and she answers tons of questions from Dave and the listeners about why to use Glass Pie Plates, what to do if you need to avoid salt in your baked goods, and more. Plus, Dave grills Melissa on why she snubs bagels in her book.Have a question fo
It's Always the Cooking School, btw
On today's episode of Soda Smuggling Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest talk about some Thanksgiving leftovers. Dave makes a pitch for Maangchi's potato dumpling recipe and shares some of his most notorious falafel and gnocchi disasters. Plus, we are blessed with a visit from Dax Arnold, who wants to mobilize the CI listeners to find him some O.G. cranberry Sprite. Plus, you know: how to make B&D's Corn Star, exhaust fan issues, salt in coffee, and much, much more.Have a question for Cooking I
A Cognoscenti of Passion Fruit
On today's episode of Causing Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest tackle your Thanksgiving Questions. Well, first there's a brief foray into the most recent Amazon / Searzall debacle. Then they tackle their favorite casseroles, how to handle extra leftovers this year, how to make delicious stuffing if you're skipping the turkey this year, and much more. Looking for a Searzall this holiday season? It kind of sounds like the Ben To Table x Booker & Dax holiday collaboration may be the only place
A Great Subject Line Gives Your Audience a Reason to Read Your Email (feat. James Briscione of Flavor for All)
On today's episode of Velveting Issues, Dave, Nastassia, and the Rest welcome James Briscione, author and executive chef at Angelena's, James is on to discuss his new book Flavor For All, but before we dive into that Ben Simon hops in to tell everyone about the Ben To Table x Booker & Dax holiday collaboration. Check it out at http://www.bookeranddax.com/bdxholiday2020.James and Dave answer tough questions like: "does anyone like White Chocolate?" and remind eachother of the most annoying mista
The Wine was Drank and the Garlic was Peeled (feat. The Hammer Quartet)
On today's episode of Trans-Continental Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest are joined by The Hammer Quartet (Stass, Aaron Polsky, Pat Posey and Jackie Molecules) who bang out a sweet intro number to kick us off.Then, the Los Angeles contingent asks Dave all of their questions about dating, love and soup. Plus, they share their go to L.A. bagels, cheap wine selections, and more.Want more music? Check out their magnificent music video here.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo
NYC is a Tightly Packed Jar of Sauerkraut (feat. Pia Sorenson & David Weitz)
On today's episode of Prediction Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest are joined by Pia Sorenson and David Weitz, the dynamic duo who keep inviting Dave and Harold back to Harvard University year after year. Together, the crew dive into their new book Science and Cooking: Physics Meets Food, From Homemade to Haute Cuisine. Topics include further questions on Scandinavian cheese and reindeer burgers, every weird way you can treat an egg, how to assess papers before reading them, how make your o
A Guide to the World's Sweaty Saddles (feat. Harold McGee)
Today on Olfactory Issues Dave, Nastassia & The Rest are joined by the one and only Harold McGee. Together they talk all about our sense of smell to celebrate the release of Harold's latest work, Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells.Important questions are asked and answered: Should White Pepper should exist? How to tell if you're a "nose?" What happens if I feed my baby whiskey? Why do some cultures have more or less body odor? Are Spaghetti-o's a good hot tub snack? And much, much,
The Future For Sure
On today's episode of Bodega Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest tackle the critical question: "which cheese would you NOT eat?" Plus, a sociological comparison of Suburban Gas Stations and Urban Bodegas, How to reinvigorate your chewing gum, movie recommendations, follow-up questions on inadvisable projects, and much more.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit
B.Y.O.Anesthesiologist
Today on Wiping Issues, Dave shares terrible memories of dentistry and cheesecake and positive memories of Phoenix, Arizona. Nastassia introduces the 'stass clock - the next incredible technology from Booker & Dax. Plus: mold inhibition in batched fruit cocktails, smokeless fire pits for cooking, and whether you should or should not be concerned about overdosing on licorice.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Heritage
Emulating the Ocean's Sound
On today's episode of Customer Service Issues Dave, Nastassia and The Rest tell you everything you need to know about cephalopods*, pressure cookers, roto vaps, food-adjacent doom metal, the relative merits of Popeye's and FKC, raw fish safety, raw onion fingers, snail milking, and much much more. And now for something completely different: A listener answer to Dave's question about scales.*No cephalopods were harmed in the making of this episode. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a v
Everybody Goes Pesci (feat. Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters)
On today's episode of Coffee Issues Dave, Nastassia and The Rest welcome back Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters. First and foremost, they discuss KA&L's ongoing Go Fund Me campaign to help the store and its employees survive COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdown.No visit from Matt would be complete without some Classics in the Field recommendations:Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini by Elizabeth SchneiderHoney From a Weed by Patience GrayWhen French Women Cook by Madeleine KammanHave a ques
Where Hot Hipsters Go To Meet Hot Hipsters (feat. Arielle Johnson)
On today's episode of Ketchup Issues Dave, Nastassia, and The Rest are joined by Arielle Johnson. She talks a bit about her forthcoming book, Flavorama, and answers lots of listener questions about fermentation. Lacto Fermentation! Cold Fermentation! Cacao Fermentation! Plus: hydrocolloids, STEAM vs STEM, dishwasher cooking & how to troubleshoot a barbecue sauce.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Heritage Radio Netwo
Soggy Bottom Boys
On today's episode of Celebrity Mysteries, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest discuss making peanut milk, Dave's Harvard Lectures, how to get a head start on COVID-friendly thanksgiving plans, dehydrated limes versus black lime, and much more. Plus, a spirited defense of the Jersey Shore (place, not television show) and a celebration of Dave's official start to the moisture management book. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom
Owner of a Lonely Heart (feat. Pat Posey)
On Today's episode of Torch Issues: Dave, Nastassia and The Rest are joined by surprise guest Claire, who calls in regale us with tales of a Goddess Party and stale cakes. Afterwards, Pat Posey joins in to talk about cooking alone during COVID and asks about booze-infused hatch chiles. Plus, Dave makes a case for wax beans as the superior bean, we discuss the Telephone Pioneers of America Cookbooks, and today's Classic in the Field: Richard Scarry's I Am A Bunny.Have a question for Cooking Issue
The Choice is Obvious
On today's episode of Public Resource Issues, Dave, Nastassia, and The Rest talk about a bunch of beverage concerns; how to clean the world's oldest beer out of a cold plate; the illegality of making real root beer; the provenance of fat-washed cocktails, and much more. Plus, mushroom farming; the ethics of handling herbs at public gardens; some Searzall updates; and the all-important question of who matches with which Disney Princess. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo wh
Deeeeeeez Cults
On today's show Dave, Nastassia and the rest discuss food cults, including Tom Brady's Tomatoes and Djokovic's thrice-boiled nuts. Also, a call back to the Great Oat Rush of the 1980's. Plus: the joys of dealing with Amazon; Resources on Starch; Batch cocktail dilution; Salmonella Death Curves; and much more. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network.
The Bass Trombone of Human Beings (feat Phil Bravo)
On this episode of Tropical Storm Issues Dave, Nastassia and The Rest welcome friend of the show Phil Bravo. Together they tackle; the relative worth of various musical instruments, Dave' s fear of heights, different types of sweat, and the Leatherman dream. Plus: carbonation questions! Vitamix! Horchata Ice Cream!Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Keep Cooking Issues on the air, become an HRN Member today! Go to her
Paying for it in Farts and Funny (feat. Ed Cornell of Milkcult)
On this Episode of Construction Issues Dave, Nastassia, and The Rest are joined by Ed Cornell of Milkcult. First up, Nastassia reports on her time at Chappelle's Summer Camp and she regales us with her highly successful fishing adventures. Then they dive into the ins and outs of consumer packaged goods, how to feel about various scams, and when to be skeptical of budget equipment online. Plus, Popsicles! Backpacking meals! Ice Cream Sandwiches!Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voic
Drink What You Want (feat. John deBary & The Boondoggler)
On Today's episode of Shaking Issues Dave and Miss Tasha, The Lopez, The Hammer, welcome John deBary & Rebecca Palkovics to discuss the politics of Cooperative Housing in NYC. They also cover craft cocktail mythmaking, mismatched coffee mugs, improvisation in the home bar, and other questions inspired by the release of John's Drink What You Want. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recor
The Cooking Issues Tenth Anniversary Spectacular
On this episode of Reminiscing Issues Dave and Miss Tasha, The Lopez, The Hammer, are joined by The Rest as well as friends of the show Claire and Jackie Molecules. Together they zig and zag down memory lane. You'll laugh, you'll cringe, you'll learn something (maybe). In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important st
BOP IT
This week on Ventilation Issues Dave, Nastassia, Major and the rest tackle the toki low-ball, crepes and omeletes, a couple of Control Freak questions, and more. Plus, all the hard-hitting food news you've come to expect from this program. Classics in the Field: The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine by the French Culinary Institute. No dogs or cephalopods were harmed in the making of this podcast.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing o
Sadness Fresh Every Day
On this episode of Hot Fruit Issues we discuss our personal histories with fireworks, and Dave encourages everyone to look up the Thai Rocket Festival in Yasothon. Plus: spinzall repairs, Limoncello troubleshooting, the definitive carbonation video, bladder control as a sign of adulthood, and more! Also, a request for recommendations for Miracle Berry tastings segues nicely into how to acid-correct soups. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing o
The Five Families (feat. Adam Leonti)
On today's episode of Biking Issues, Dave, Nastassia and the rest welcome back Adam Leonti. Together they answer a litany of listener bread questions; sourdough starters, to sprout or not to sprout, favorite wheats, fresh grain mythbusting, and hot takes on mills.Plus, Blast Chilling! Cake Making! Pie Baking!Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all
You Are Your Safest Partner (feat. Aaron Polsky of LiveWire)
On today's episode of Intimacy Issues, Dave, Nastassia, and the rest welcome Aaron Polsky of LiveWire Drinks to discuss the recently released CDC guidelines for intimate encounters. They also reminisce about the joys of flying - remember flying? Then they practice some New Yorkisms, talk about some special plans for Wagyu Beef and Wild Boar, try to one-up each other regarding the grossest aspects of eggs, and fight about oat milk for an absurdly long time. Classic in the Field: Toy Story by Pi
I've Seen Every Sunset
On Today's episode, Dave and Nastassia get the rundown on Jean's Fish Feast, and Nastassia tries to goad Dave into singing show tunes. Also, they answer a listener voice memo about cold brew coffee and preserved lemon clarification, and questions on bread proofing and milling, vacuum pump maintenance, and more. Plus, a Classic in the field: Dr Jessica B Harris' The Africa CookbookHRN will be donating 10% of our membership drive proceeds from now until June 15 to the Philando Castile Relief Found
Loyal to Whom?
On today's episode of Cooking Issue, singular, Dave, Nastassia and the rest tackle a bunch of listener questions. Included: sous-vide hacks, electric pizza ovens, what to look for in a bread peel, late night nostalgia and anti-nostalgia, acid proportions for low ABV cocktails, spoilage concerns in fat-washed bourbon, and many, many Spinzall questions . Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Cooking Issues is powered by
Throat-Ripping Oil and Wet, Soupy Dough (feat. Adam Leonti of Sofia's)
Buckle your seat belt, we're getting experimental over here. First up, Dave tells how Adam Leonti's bread changed Dave's whole perspective on what bread could be. Then Adam and the crew run through a variety of listener questions, all read by friends and frenemies of the show. Topics include milling flour, the value of olive oil, pizza making, how to separate ya beans from ya rocks. Also, of course, sourdough starters. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all socia
The Professor and Mary Ann
On today's episode of Definition Issues, Dave, Nastassia and the rest answer questions about ice cream stabilizers, growing lemons, where to find a Montreal-style bagel in NYC, and much more. Plus, an in depth discussion of the merits of pasta, and a rundown of recent quarantine cooking adventures. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Lick it, Smear it, Make It Moist (feat. Jeremy Umansky and Rich Shih)
In today's pre-recorded episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia talk to Rich Shih and Jeremy Umansky about their new book, Koji Alchemy: Rediscovering the Magic of Mold-Based Fermentation. Together they outline a working definition of koji - getting in as many "spores" as possible - engage in some 'stass-enfreude, and much more. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Send us a voicememo while we’re all social distancing or ask in the chatroom. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Fighter Jets Is Impressive (feat. Angela Garbacz of Goldenrod)
On today's episode Dave is joined by Existing Conditions' Head Bartender Jack Schramm, as well as Angela Garbacz of Goldenrod Pastries in Lincoln, NE. TODAY is the launch of Angela's book Perfectly Golden. Together they discuss the value of using baking mixes, the danger of deep frying yourself, the critical nature of dosing scoops, and much more. Plus, Dave schools the crew about chefs' apparent disdain for Shoemakers and shares the 90-year old secrets of a forgotten Pie Master. Have a questi
Two Ways to Snap A Turtle (feat. Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters)
On today's episode of Cookbook Issues, Dave & Nastassia are joined by Matt Sartwell from Kitchen Arts & Letters.Together they dissect the ins and outs of used book pricing, listener question on Microwave Tech & calorie couns, recommendations for the best Ethiopian cookbook & most humorous cook book, and much more. Plus, Matt comes prepared with two classics in the field:The Art of Making Sausages, Pates and Other Charcuterie by Jane Grigson and Flatbreads and Flavors: A Baker's Atlas by Jeffrey
Paulie Pimples was Punched in a Pool
Aaaaand we're back. Today on this remote, but LIVE, Cooking Issues, we all compare our college experiences and Dave explains why he once had to stay up 72 hours straight for school. Also, stories of toppling Al Pastor, workarounds for a crappy oven and a listener writes in to recommend their own Classics in the Field. Plus; Austrian vs. French pastry deathmatch and today's Classics in the Field: The Mary Frances Cook Book: Adventures Among the Kitchen PeopleAnd if you haven't gotten enough of Da
This One's For Jean (feat. Ben Simon of Ben To Table)
On today’s episode of Technical Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Ben Simon from Ben To Table. Together they discuss the merits of New Haven, rice cookers vs. pressure cookers vs. instant pots, how to prepare grits, and more. Plus, listeners weigh in on their COVID quarantine experiences and ask about finding reliable nutrition information, and whey protein shakes. Plus, Dave shares how to light someone’s desk on fire while making nachos in an office environment.Use the discount code "HR
Kant Believe He Said That
On today's episode of Art History Issues, Dave and Nastassia welcome first-timer Jean Nihoul (MOFAD, Booker & Dax). Together they cover cooking with coals and wood fire, non-traditional methods for creating Cultured Butter, how to freeze fresh pasta, using Monkfruit as an alternative to Stevia and more.Plus, Dave recommends that you don't build your own hot poker, and Nastassia helps Dave figure out how to spend his billions. Classic in the Field: The River Cottage Cookbook (UK Edition) by Hugh
The Finger Flick
On this week's episode of Cooking Issues, COVID-style, Dave and Nastassia tackle: how to steam inject your baking at home, movie theater etiquette, various methods of cooking chicken, how to make tofu and corn masa, and much, much more. Plus, today's Classics in the Field : 1985's The Razor Edge Book of Sharpening by John JuranitchUse the discount code "HRN" at Ben To Table; you'll get $20 off a new subscription and Ben To Table will donate $10 to support all of HRN's programming. Have a ques
PSA: Don't Say Dry-Brining
Until we're done with this quarantine - if you would normally call-in, please record a voice memo of your question and then send it to matt@heritageradionetwork.org so we can play it on the show. On this first-ever 100% remote episode of Cooking Issue, Dave & Nastassia cover so many bases, including: a brief explanation of how this is working during the national quarantine, how to save a spring turkey for Thanksgiving, Roadkill Turkey, Cam Loops Canada, An important PSA about Fomites, How to sc
You Get What You Get (feat. Peter Kim of MOFAD)
Today Dave and Nastassia are joined by Peter Kim, Executive Director of MOFAD, who tells us about the debut of African / America: Making the Nation's Table. Then we answer questions on S.O.S. - aka Chipped Beef on Toast, potential hop allergies, and more. Plus, Dave dissects the difference between Brussels and Liege waffles. Today's Classics in the Field: The Book of Tofu by William Shurtleff & Akiko Aoyagi Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom.
Paella On Point (feat. Alex Talbot)
In this week's Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia answer a bunch of listener questions. We discuss Paella, Mayonnaise Seared Steak, Belgian Mustard, & Gin-Infused Non-Alcoholic. Dave also calls up Alex Talbot of Ideas in Food and Curiosity Donuts to answer a listener question on Gluten-Free donut recipes. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Check Engine (feat. Chardi-Obvs, SavvyB and Tiki Mugz)
On this episode Dave and Nastassia are joined by special guests Kat Johnson and Josh Seaburg. Right off the bat, Jordana Rothman calls in to fight about the meaning of "bed time," discuss fireplace safety, and lament decades of discrimination against lefties. We also get into Ryan Gossling-Reynold's relationship with Wesley Snipes and answer listener questions on whether to Dry-Age a chicken & how to adjust to high altitude cooking. Classic in the field: The Craft of the Japanese Sword by Leon K
He's Wrong, She's Wrong, Both Wrong (feat. Kate Williams and The Boondoggler)
On this episode, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Rebecca Palkovics and Chef Kate Williams, of Lady of the House and Karl's, who is in from Detroit. Together they discuss the Cult of James Beard, Detroit's Pizza and Hot Dogs, pitching rates for sourdough, and how to prefect your Muffin recipe. Last but not least, Dave Finally tells the Gross Story he teased last week.Classic in the field: Cook's Illustrated Bound Volume - 1993Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask
A Dream Within a Dream
On this episode Dave recommends not getting a supposedly safe-for-indoors grill and we talk about a variety of ways of burning buildings down. Also, we cover listener questions about cheap vacuum pumps and whether you should make your own, another about building your own ventilation, gassing up your Pina Coladas, storing your home made Passata, making Tuile Dough, and much more! Classics in the Field: The Time Life Foods of the World (27 Volume Series from the 60's to 70's).Have a question for C
Dave is Not a Wet Dip
On this episode Dave & Nastassia answer a ton of listener questions. They do a rundown of all the bland, canned vegetables that are out there, Dave wonders why young people don't know about water chestnuts, the tackle how to keep fresh pasta from clumping together. Plus, a primer on using methocel in the kitchen and stories of collecting prehistoric shark's teeth. Classic in the field: Jeffrey Steingarten - The Man Who Ate Everything.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128
Putting the B&E in BREAD
In this episode Dave "does not" suggest that a listener commit a felony to help his sourdough starter along. Also, Nastassia talks about her various citrus-cellos and together they tackle debt-collectors vs tow-truck drivers, Haggis recipes, nailing the texture on Sicilian Almond Granita, how to train your dog to search for truffles etc. Also, a shout out to the Fruits & Vegetables of New York and Dave defends Cher's honor. Classics in the Field: Sauces by James Peterson.Have a question for Cook
A Kilo of Fish Eggs
After our initial catch-up about holiday dishes and nuclear go plans, Dave and Nastassia dive into how to make Jianbing - a dish that caught Dave's eye on their last visit to China. Also, brief forays into what's appropriate to wear in a home kitchen, how kids mess up basic cooking techniques, they taste some Australian treats, and much more. Classic in the Field: Cooking by Hand by Paul Bertolli.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom.Cooking Issues
Episode 389: Bright as an Operating Room w/ the team from Ora King Salmon
On this extra special, season finale of Cooking Issues friend of the show Maisie Wilhelm brings us the fine team from Ōra King Salmon - Lauren Zimmerman, Michael Fabbro & David Smith. Together they discuss the differences in perceptions between farmed and wild fish in the US versus the rest of the world, the discuss the importance of kill methods, and tackle DIY Cold Cured Salmon. Also, we take brief forays into outfitting a food truck and a new kitchen, how to thicken up hot sauce, State by St
Episode 388: It's Tough to Milk a Pig
This week Dave and Nastassia cover so many listener questions:DAIRY (almost): A listener asks about Vegan Creamer and Dave somehow ends up talking about grain silo explosions. DAIRY (actual): Dave puts out a request for Pig milk Cheese and shares how to make Steamed Cheeseburgers at home.VEGETABLES: Mostly discussed for their use as musical instruments a la Vienna's Vegetable Orchestra and Pupsi's Smash Mouth Cover.MEAT: A listener conducts a study re: whether you should add butter to the sou
Episode 387: For the Record: One Minute, Forty-One Seconds
This week, we jump right into listener questions, including: how to scale up latke production at home, what to teach to a group of culinary students in Israel and more. Dave waxes poetic about the value of traditional techniques, vents about Amazon.com's vendor services, and gets confused about the prospect of very-long-duration coffee roasting.Plus, everybody's Thanksgiving Rundown, and today's Classic in the Field: The NYPL's Best Book on Ham - Bacon and Hams (1917) by George Nickels.Have a qu
Episode 386: Mentally or Butt-Wise?
In this episode Dave and Nastassia welcome their friend Phil Bravo, who sings us into the holiday season. They also talk about the Black Friday Booker and Dax Sale, how to extend Brownie shelf lives, and Dave disparages parsnips. He also explains his very violent-sounding Thanksgiving cooking techniques, and together they tackle the important question: was it Pulque that caused Phil his most recent digestive troubles?Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the 2015 Mark Wahlberg movie Daddy'
Episode 385: The Whey of Cooking
On this episode of Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia are joined by Rebecca from Booker & Dax and John Debary as they debate over cereal, face creams, Count Chocula, and whey.Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Episode 384: No Offense, Elizabeth
Today Dave and Nastassia are joined by Peter Kim of MOFAD. Most importantly, they talk about the Museum of Food and Drink's ongoing kickstarter - donate today to help them put up their next exhibition: African / American: Making the Nation's Table, curated by Dr. Jessica B. Harris. Beyond that, they talk about roasting pigs, burning sausages, kitchen ventilation, emulsions, and much more. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom.Join Heritage Radio N
Episode 383: We Bought Some Stuff From This Guy
On this episode Dave and Nastassia go through a big bag of treats dropped off from a listener. Also, we talk problematic Neil Diamond tracks, aging Eggnog, Freeze Dried Ice Cream, and eating Bear, Beaver, Raccoon, etc. Plus Barbara Kafka's Roasting: A Simple Art is our classic in the field. Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers
Episode 382: "You Are" People (feat. Angela Garbacz, Nick Wong, Mindy Lvoff)
On this episode of Cooking Issues Dave & Nastassia are joined by their friends Angela Garbacz (Goldenrod Pastries), Nick Wong (UB Preserve), & Mindy Lvoff. Together they answer questions about bitter cream, shelf-stable hot sauce, high tech peppers mills, and a listener calls in to follow up on Dave's wedding recommendations from the summer (congratulations Steven!). Plus, stories from the Houston stockyard, notes on the Nebraska beef situation, and dramatic reenactments regarding mold. Have a
Episode 381: Every Animal You Never Wanted To Eat (w/ Harold McGee, David Karp, Arielle Johnson & Ed Cornell)
Today on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Harold McGee, David Karp, Arielle Johnson & Ed Cornell. Together the crew discuss the merits of tropical vs temperate fruits, edible flowers, nitro-muddled cocktails, and how to eat iguanas, frogs, etc. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom.Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Episode 380: Cooking Issues' Cracklin' Hits
In this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia go deep on the value of Charcoal Briquettes, discuss the Social Contract between performers and their audience, and give a solid shout out to Old Lightning's pop-up in NYC. Plus, a caller from Germany launches us into Octoberfest Fashion and dangerous methods for cooking pork. Plus plus, 18th century "adults only" apples and you get instructions for taking your Spinzall on an airplane.Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.
Episode 379: The Chicken Looked Alright
Today on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia give us the low-down on last week's fun in L.A., including Harold McGee as Zoltar. They also answer listener questions about freezing salt-cured meats, sous-vide cooking at scale, and how to unshake your cocktail. Finally, Dave eulogizes his friend Eng Su Lee who, sadly, passed away this week.
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Episode 378: Naturally Nutty
We've been galavanting for the past month and this week we talk our way around the world: Iceland, Paris, Taipei, Italy, Los Angeles and more! Plus, Dave shares his recipe for a shrunken head and answers listener questions on stabilizing Nut Butters, alternate uses for Acid-adjusted Orange Juice, choosing skewers for Tandoor cooking, and more. Plus, today's classic in the field: Stalking The Wild Asparagus by Euell Gibbons.
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Episode 377: It's A Dave Arnold World
Dave and Nastassia are traveling for all of August, so prepare yourself for a good one!
Together we talk Bee Space, bass pedals, honeycomb shelf-stability, #JordanaRothman's #influencer #career, the theoretical benefits of Pressure Frying, Dave picks a fight with Kenji, Chat checks in on Dave's cherry allergy, budget equipment for Vegan Ice Cream manufacturing, Fried Chicken crust improvements, Dave drops hundreds of dollars of Classics in the Field, and so much more.
The crew will be back for q
Episode 376: The Army Ant of Grass
Today on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia are joined by Robert Saxy, who comes bearing a batched Cosmopolitan and a thorough defense of the drink. They also discuss the worth of GMO American Chestnut trees, hacking Nitrogenating systems, and Dave shares his favorite Nastassia moment of all time - it involves Blue #2 and a lack of self-restraint. Also, the history and psychology of Bananagrams, and a lively discussion of the lucrative future of wine santa.
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Episode 375: Matt's Getting Married, With Bobby Murphy of Existing Conditions
Matt's out and special guest Bobby Murphy of Existing Conditions is in with Dave and Nastassia today. What restaurants to check out when you're visiting NYC and where to find unparalleled gin and tonics. Also: the best bagels in NYC and whether the water really makes a difference. Plus, how about those aeropresses? When you're traveling on the go, do you really wanna chance your caffeination and peristalsis to local hot garbage coffee? And shower habits!
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Episode 374: Whine Quay w/ special guests Jeremiah Stone and Fabian Von Hauske of Contra, Wildair
Today Dave and Nastassia are joined by Jeremiah Stone and Fabian Von Hauske of Contra, Wildair and an upcoming pair of wine establishments. Together they get in the wayback machine for tales of their past lives at the French Culinary Institute. They also talk, natural wine, the ins and outs of liquor licensing in NYC, and Dave tells the story of that one time when his step-father ruined christmas with wine futures. And don't forget today's Classics in the Field: Bull Cook and Authentic Histori
Episode 373: There's Still DNA in that Glove
Dave and Nastassia are joined by extra-special-guest Jack Schramm to talk about essential oils in cocktails, Stevie Wonder's favorite candy, chef-led cocktail competitions, and how to eat Bobolink. Also, another Classic in the Field, and Dave tells the story of that time he called the Secret Service and found their service poor.
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It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and as
Episode 372: Moon Rocks Are Forever
Today on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia help a listener win a Beer Mile. Also, we talk Peanut Butter Steaks, murdering baby pigeons, speculative nuclear searing, and Nastassia learns she wants a Moon Rock Engagement Ring. Also, another Classic in the Field. Next week they're off to Detroit. Back in 2 weeks!
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Episode 371: A Classic in the Moorland (w/ Nick Strangeway of Hepple Gin)
Today Dave and Nastassia are joined by Nick Strangeway of Hepple Gin. Nick is here for Bar Convent Brooklyn , so say hello if you swing through! Together they tackle lots of aspects of modern distilling, including: vacuum distillation, supercritical gas extraction, and the use of Juniper in Gin. Also, Dave explains the Anti-Tong contingent of chefs for a caller, fields an emergency wedding question about prepping sliced ham for service, and gives a short PSA about broken glass during service.
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Episode 370: Clean Up, Aisle Live... on air (w/ Paul Adams)
On today's episode Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by HRN's Kat Johnson and special guest Paul Adams, Science Research Editor for America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Illustrated. Together they tear into a real-deal MRE and spill every single component all over the studio. Also, we indulge in a shockingly involved string of tangents; Dave waxes poetic about spitting cherry seeds, and we go in-depth on plans for surviving a NYC-based nuclear event. Also, how to make Oatly at home.
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Episode 369: Live(-ish) from the City of Angels
On this very special episode of Cooking Issues Dave, Nastassia, Jack, & Rebecca "The Boondoggler" host a show in Los Angeles. They talk road life, the all-citrus diet, The Association, and more.
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Episode 368: Walk Like a Leatherman
Today on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia weigh in on Burning Man, Ranch Dressing, and convection ovens. We also float some Doritos flavor ideas, Nastassia plans their Leatherman-inspired tourism venture, and Dave gives a PSA about dog ownership.
Also, 2 important shout outs for Sci-Hub, for all your research needs, and The Giving Tree, for their work on mental health in the service industry.
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Episode 367: Long Fat Snotty Shaped Strands
This episode of Cooking Issues is back to the basics: Dave. Nastassia. Listener Questions.
The duo tell us the warning signs that your event is gonna be a Cortelyou. They also discuss past and future trips to Chicago and LA, sous vide mishaps, carb stones, nopales in cocktails, and more. Will Chicken Gun Chicken be the next big thing? Tune in to find out. Also check out Dave's how-to video on Dragon's Beard here
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Episode 366: One Night in Bangkok
On this episode Dave & Nastassia answer a Cavalcade of callers. They discuss how to make your corona grinder actually work (for tortillas and more), the limits of low-temperature cooking, ideas for Douglas Fir tips, and more. Plus, a PSA on what to wear to a yelp review, and we have a misguided attempt to extract wedding speech advice from Dave.
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Episode 365: Jackie Molecules' Jingles Jukebox w/ Lou Bank and Jay Schroeder
On today's episode Dave and Nastassia are again joined by Jack "The Nail" Schramm. Together they speak with Lou Bank and Jay Schroeder about cat training techniques and Jay's new book Understanding Mezcal. Also: listener questions about Ancient Ice Machines, White Rock cocktails, and human bone broth. Plus: poetry and jingles.
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Episode 364: The Conservation of Crap Giving w/ Seth Godin
On Today's very special episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Seth Godin. Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and hosts his own podcast Akimbo. Together they answer listener questions about Competitive BBQ, issues of food safety and flavor with poultry, and coffee. The crew samples Seth's own rye bread while discussing growth mindsets, the myth of writer's block, and the value of self-loathing. Also: planned obsolescence, A.I. and our jobs, and Seth tells us how
Episode 363: Stizneak on the Surface of the Sun w/ Jack Schramm
On this full HOUR of Cooking Issues Dave is joined by very special guest Jack Schramm. Together they tackle: ventilation in NYC; how to sous-vide steak; an ode to Tom Carvel; and condiments. There's a Grade A tinfoil rant, we narrowly avoid a Street Fighter v. Tekken tangent, and Dave gets REAL worked up about turker burgers.
Also, HRN's very own Kat Johnson joins in for to invite you all to a S.A.C.R.E.D. agave spirit tasting in Brooklyn on Friday April 26th, 2019.
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Episode 362: An Odd-Sized Egg w/ Jack Schramm
This week Dave and Nastassia have Jack Schramm back in the studio and they cover a LOT of ground. They talk smoked cocktails, as well as hot smoke vs cold smoke. Dave shares what NOT to cook on Valentine's day, and how to prepare a Canadian Goose. Together the group plans somebody's wedding menu and Jack and Dave give you a recipe for a Jungle Bird. Tune in.
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Episode 361: Don Lee is a Marketing Genius (w/ Nicholas Morgenstern of Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream)
Dave and Nastassia are joined by Nicholas Morgenstern of Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream. Together they discuss: his philosophy of ice cream; the use of ingredients such as Olive Oil, Cocoa Powder, stabilizers, peanuts, Calamansi, & Durian; and his thoughts on the Blizzard. They also talk menu matrices, bananaphobia and Morgenstern's Charity work with St. John's Bread and Life .
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Episode 360: Tears of the Road Crew
On today's show Dave and Nastassia answer listener questions about freezing enzymes for garum, how to appropriately salt sauces, and various methods of softening fish bones. Also, Dave tells a heart-warming tale about Motorhead.
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Episode 359: Your Funk Motor Does Not Break
On Today's episode Dave and Nastassia talk about ways to prepare Shad, Goose, and unknown meats. They also discuss event logistics, fancy salts, and what not to do with Lye.
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Episode 358: Induction Cookers, Country Ham, Vita Prep and more
On this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold answers phone calls and tweets regarding induction cookers, country ham, Vita Prep vs Vita Prep 3 and dives into the latest at his bar. And listen in on a new Chef series that Existing conditions will be hosting. Stay Tuned.
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Episode 357: A Culinary Bone to Pick with Hannibal
First up, Dave gives our listeners his stock market pick of the week, then Dave and Nastassia answer listener questions about espuma, making clear ice, why you should deep fry with old oil, and designing vegan butter substitutes for pastries.
Plus Dave reveals his secret for dealing with Parisians (it's aggression).
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Episode 356: Banana Wants to Clarify w/ Joshua David Stein
Today Dave and Nastassia are joined in studio by author (and former HRN host) Joshua David Stein. Together they field some listener questions about CAD Drawings, Clarification and a meta-question about how to learn. Joshua shares stories from his upcoming book, and forces Dave to tackle the hardest question: Puppy mills or Food Mills?
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Episode 355: If a Milk Steams in the Forest...
Today Dave and Nastassia discuss Nastassia's evil genius strategy for settling the score with Amazon. They also answer listener questions about sous-vide ice cream, herb infusions in high proof spirits, and coffee options while camping.
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Episode 354: Jiro Dreams of Subway Delays
On this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia tackle a whole heap of caller questions. They talk emulsified sausages and gumbo, reverse osmosis and milk, and debate the merits of Morrison and Manzarek. Last but certainly not least, Dave suggests a design improvement for Rent the Runway.
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Episode 353: Hot Rod Flameout
On this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by extra-special guest-host Jack Schramm of Existing Conditions. Together they discuss pizza-making tips, neonata, and a listener question makes them realize how much they've been missing Steak Au Poivre in their lives. Also, Dave warns of the impending Potato Wars.
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Episode 352: A Little Sugar on the Shaft
Today on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia talk about shopping cults, a new (and improved) batch of spinzalls, fun ideas for mixing blenders and enzymes, and how NOT to split kindling. Dave also explains how stairs work, and tells a VERY animated story about barfing. Get excited.
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Episode 351: Bojack Lopez goes Baba Deep
On this episode Dave and Nastassia discuss how the best hickory nuts come from an NYC nursing home, potential methods of growing less stringy celery, and follow-up ideas regarding eggless pecan pie. A helpful caller provides the consumer feedback Nastassia needs to ensure that Wine Santa makes it to market ASAP.
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Episode 350: The Saga of Wine Santa
On this week's Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia debrief with HRN's Kat Johnson about the HRN gala and the saga of Wine Santa. They also tackle a bunch of listener questions including: how insects and humans experience poisonous compounds in food, making eggless pecan pie, infrared thermometer mishaps, and Dave tells us how Soylent Green was scientifically, but not ethically, problematic.
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Episode 349: Fruit Loops on Speed feat. David Zilber, Author of The Noma Guide to Fermentation
Today Dave and Nastassia have a very special guest on the phone - David Zilber, the author of the The Noma Guide to Fermentation. They discuss writing, David Z's favorite strain of aspirgihllus, the do's and don'ts of making Black Garlic, using Koji to tenderize meat. Also, Dave challenges the taste of grasshoppers and dives into high fashion.
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Episode 348: A Turkey that looks like a Bird
Today Dave and Nastassia blitz through listener questions! They discuss the basics of fermentation, who makes a good meat grinder, the correct vodka-cran ratio, and alternative thanksgiving turkey cooking methods.
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Episode 347: One Spinzall, Zero Kitchen Knives.
On Today's Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia tackle lots of listener questions including: some Red Hot Poker follow-up, knife-sharpening how-to's, bagel deserts, and how to extract that gross Lychee sweat.
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Episode 346: The Return of Red Hot Pokers
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia discuss coconut oil, 19th century cocktails, the mind of a bar owner & pressing nut sacks.
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Episode 345: One Petrus and a Million Beta Males
Today on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia tackle coffee roasting, cast-iron care, yeast separation and, once again, a spirited discussion of beta males. And Kat Johnson drops by to tell listeners about HRN's fundraising gala on December 3rd, 2018.
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Episode 344: Throwback to Robo-sacs
On this episode of Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia answer listener questions about how to make clear cold brew coffee, what to do with too much wine, Peychaud's replacements, and old Hearst Ranch jingles. Also, Dave gives multiple Public Service Announcements. Get excited.
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Episode 343: Aquafabah Humbug
This week, Dave and Nastassia talk wedding registries, induction stovetops, and Dave tries to rationalize away his disinterest in aquafaba.
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Episode 342: Two Switches and a Knob
This week, we're talking Dave and Nastassia's misadventures in Los Angeles, potential future crimes, the dirty secrets of blender engineers, important differences between Celcius and Farenheit, and more!
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Episode 341: Alexa, Pay Me!
This week, we're talking Amazon's $1 trillion valuation in spite of stiffing Dave and Nastassia on their Searzall costs, the claim that L.A. has better ethnic food than New York, the FDA advisory to avoid food products treated with liquid nitrogen at the point of sale, coconut oil, Applejack, and more!
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Episode 340: Timing Issues
On this week's rapid-fire show we're talking Nastassia's trip to Spain, Dave's new hydraulic press, freezing corn on the cob, Malört, rotary evaporators, and...well, that's about it.
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Episode 339: My Name Is Prince
This week, we're talking Prince lyrics in German, when pistachio nuts used to be red, Nastassia's special farro recipe (using Bob's Red Mill farro, of course!), dihydromyricetin, Paul Adams' recent bender at Existing Conditions, corn starch, and more!
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Episode 338: Blame It On the Liquid Nitrogen
Dave and Nastassia talk meat in vending machines, Cap'n Crunch Berries, liquid nitrogen, New York Post headlines, pickles, thermal death times, Ethiopian restaurants, and more!
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Episode 337: Third Steak in the Back
This week, Dave is joined in studio by Joshua Applestone, founder of Applestone Meat Company, and formerly Fleisher’s. Also joining are Applestone's COO and Creative Director Samantha Gloffke, and communications consultant and Momofuku alum Rebecca Palkovics.
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Episode 336: Never Touch Another Man's Knives
This week, we’re talking Nastassia’s customer service skills, the merits of tripod tables, robber barons, Dave’s Uncle Diamond and his safe deposit box, Japanese knives, outdoor fryers, Nastassia’s experiences dealing with sexist BS in the food world, and more!
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Episode 335: Asymptotic Openings
Dave, Nastassia, and everybody’s favorite punching bag dad Peter Kim ruminate over the hectic opening (at last) of Existing Conditions and its POS POS system, carbonated salsa, Montreal-style bagels, amylase, gelato, that time Peter walked in on Dave, and more!
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Episode 334: Streaming Issues
Dave, Nastassia, and Booker cope with the phone and internet outage in the studio, and talk pork chop sandwiches, agar, the sociopathy of Johnny Depp's Willy Wonka, fermentation, the perks of eating your own foot, and more!
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Episode 333: The Legend of Shiny's Severed Leg
On todays episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia talk lobster butter, the mechanics of making sorbet, and how to go about cooking your own amputated leg.
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Episode 332: Air is the Enemy of Carbonation
It’s Take Your Child to Work Life again this week, with Booker Arnold joining Dave and Nastassia in the studio. They’re’ talking industrial chicken farming, the specs for the gone-but-not-forgotten Thundernut cocktail from Booker & Dax, corny kegs, and more!
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Episode 331: Issues
This week, Dave and Nastassia are joined by habitual line stepper Peter Kim. Tune in to hear about Nastassia’s distaste for social interactions, the MOFAD annual gala, carbonating cocktails inside a bottle, Jim Lahey’s bizarre method of scrambling eggs, the proper kind of turkey for club sandwiches, and more!
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Episode 330: Keep Plucking That Chicken
This week, evil cocktail overlord of the universe Don Lee joins Dave and Nastassia to talk music licensing in NYC establishments, the rules of the road, chicken adhesion, rock and roll movies, cabbage, and more!
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Episode 329: Booker and Dax Reunion!
This week, the BDX crew is in the house (plus Nastassia "The Hammer" Lopez, and Dave in the booth)!!! They're talking cocktail specs, Dave's soon-to-open new bar Existing Conditions, and more!
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Episode 328: Seeds Don't Stress Me Out
Nastassia is absent this week, but we're joined by masterbaker Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery, and first-time father Peter Kim! We're talking bread, bicycles, jerk chicken, being called a jerk by your kids, and more!
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Episode 327: A Tongue-Driven Response
This week, we’re joined by James Briscione, author of The Flavor Matrix, to talk fear of flying, Watson, zucchini, flavor pairings, and all things taste!
James's new restaurant, Angelena’s, will be opening in Pensacola, Florida this fall.
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Episode 326: Renting Issues
This week, we’re talking about Dave’s first trip to Charleston, his new sous vide book, the ethics of not paying your last month’s rent, cooking at high temperatures without setting off the smoke alarm, using fermented orange juice in cocktails, clam broth, restricted diets for diagnosing food allergies, pressure-cooking sauces, and more!
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Episode 325: Love and Bitters and Juice
Sother Teague of the venerable Manhattan bitters bar Amor Y Amargo joins us in the studio today to talk all things bitters, cocktails, the changing of the Zucca recipe, and more!
Meanwhile, Booker is working his first shift at Pasta Flyer without Nastassia. Tune in next week for updates.
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Episode 324: The Flop Is Your Enemy
This week we're talking NYC subway nightmares, Booker's second training session at Pasta Flyer, making cheese out of ashwagandha, pizza, whether or not you can make a fruit katsuobushi for use in cocktails, building your own outdoor rotisserie, why mayonnaise is so delicious, and more!
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Episode 323: Dave Got Wood
This week, we're talking about Booker’s new job at Pasta Flyer, Nastassia’s newly discovered skill at “portraiture,” Blue Curaçao, recipe testing for a new food business, sourcing mahogany for the new Booker & Dax bar, kielbasa, how Nastassia single-handedly destroyed the ecosystem of the 48th Street garden, making breadcrumbs shelf-stable, and more!
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Episode 322: Keep Your Special Instructions To Yourself
On this week's show, we get into the insidious Seamless ads on the New York subways, the importance of using safety goggles, Nastassia’s anger therapy, Dave’s aborted “Time Machine Chef” television show, knife sharpening stones, fermenting in vacuum bags, carving country ham, and more!
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Episode 321: A Baby in Every Slice
It’s Fat Tuesday, and Dave has pretty much lost his voice from partying at The Dead Rabbit, but that doesn’t stop him and Nastassia from talking king cakes, fungus, highballs, carbonation, knives, fermented orange juice, and more!
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Episode 320: Meat Cure-All
This week, we tackle Dave’s love/Nastassia’s hatred of country music story songs, Nastassia’s Super Bowl chili, Tom Brady's burgeoning anti-science lifestyle brand, the SpaceX launch, the Searzall being out of stock AGAIN, puffing noodles, fermented jams, and more!
Plus, Jonny Hunter from the Underground Food Collective calls in to answer listener questions about meat curing.
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Episode 319: Hookered-Up Drinks
Sitting in for Nastassia this week is Jack Schramm, veteran bartender of Momofuku, Nomad, and Booker & Dax. Tune in to hear them talk drink specs, making your own hot sauces, Kosher vermouth alternatives, tree exudates, AirPods, and more!
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Episode 318: Bitchin' Camaro
On this week's show, Dave and Nastassia get into late 80s comedy hardcore bands, Dave’s college band Bluto, how many Roberta’s employees it takes to change a lightbulb, the continuing saga of no gas at Dave’s apartment, breaking into the food scene in spite of a disability, pressure cookers, and more!
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Episode 317: Out of Hibernation
After an extended (and forced) winter vacation, Dave and Nastassia are back to discuss genetic testing services, loud chewing and the irrational rage it produces, music in bars, cocktails, ginger, carbonation, cachaça, uni, and more!
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Episode 316: God is in the Deep Fryer
On today's season finale, Dave and Nastassia talk ROM hacking, cold brew coffee, wine zombies, low temperature cooking, pre-batched cocktails, the divinity of deep frying, and more! Also calling in is Karen Bornarth, Program Director of Bakers in Training at Hot Bread Kitchen.
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Episode 315: Holiday Meat Curing Meat-tacular
This week, Nastassia is off living out her dreams, and Dave is joined by Jonny Hunter of the Underground Food Collective in Madison, Wisconsin.
Tune in to hear them talk homicidal tendencies toward geese, uncontrolled intersections in Bushwick, cooking a country ham, and all other things meat!
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Episode 314: I Like Big Bundts
This week, Dave and Nastassia talk the Searzall, the apparently high turnover rate of Amazon employees, Pez dispensers, cocktail gift ideas, rancidity in nuts, methocel meringues, bundt cakes, and more!
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Episode 313: Duck Minus
Paul Adams is back on the show this week, and he, Dave, and Nastassia discuss what to do if you find a bat in your toilet, Blue Laws, the intelligence of turkeys, “party mode” on dishwashers, Carthusian Monks, outdoor cooking in cold weather, roasting goose, and more!
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Episode 312: Infinite Pounds of Butter
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia discuss their love of Christmas music, whales, cannibalism and how Dave would cook his own arm, making two turkeys for Thanksgiving, turducken, and more! Plus, Heritage Radio Network founder Patrick Martins barges in to talk about the benefits of heritage turkeys.
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Episode 311: Fully Firm
This week on Cooking Issues, Nastassia is away fulfilling "family obligations," and Dave is joined in studio by Jack Schramm, former head bartender of Booker & Dax. Tune in to hear them talk Booker & Dax drink specs, browning meat before you (pressure) cook it in Instant Pots, using your car as a cooking vessel, country ham, vacuum sealers, and more!
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Episode 310: "Negroni" Is Singular
Full house this week on Cooking Issues, as Dave and Nastassia are joined by Booker, Matthew from Booker & Dax customer service, and Arielle Johnson from MIT (the one in Cambridge). Tune in to hear them talk Booker's independence, Nastassia's anger harnessing class, the Searzall, the Spinzall, mushrooms, durian, batching Manhattans, cocktail aging with sous vide, the plural of "negroni," why you should cook two Thanksgiving turkeys, and more!
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Episode 309: Sometimes Dead Is Better
It’s Halloween this week on Cooking Issues, and Dave and Nastassia are joined by friend of the show Paul Adams, who is dressed as a “test kitten.” Tune in to hear them talk about freezing juice, finishing meats cooked at low temperature, charcoal, boxed wine, holiday cocktails, and why sometimes pretending you’re dead is the only way to deal with life.
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Episode 308: Never Rub Another Man's Rhubarb
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia discuss the shortcomings of New York’s subway system, Peter Kim’s nervous habit of eating sandwiches, Dave’s trip to China, and answer questions about rhubarb, getting good lift in sourdough bread, reducing waste when breaking down animals, fat-washing vodka with coconut oil, and more!
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Episode 307: Overcooked and Underseasoned
This week on Cooking Issues, Peter Kim is in studio taking punches and talking about upcoming events at the Museum of Food and Drink! Plus, questions about dry-aged beef, making labneh with the Spinzall, end of the world plans, getting more lift from a sourdough bread, and more! And Dave quells rumors about the Searzall being on backorder (it's not, but kind of).
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Episode 306: The Art of Flavor
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Michelin two-star chef Daniel Patterson and celebrated natural perfumer Mandy Aftel, co-authors of the new book The Art of Flavor: Practices and Principles for Creating Delicious Food. Plus, we take questions about the best food cities, Orbitz (the drink, not the gum), and more!
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Episode 305: All Things Should Produce Juice
Dave and Nastassia answer questions about Spinzalls lost in the mail, foot massages, Booker and Dax cocktail specs, guitar pedals, whole fruit juicing, curing meats, vacuum chambers, DIY contraband cocktails on international flights, the indignity of public restrooms, and more!
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Episode 304: Carbonated Cocktails and Vile Flavored Waters
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Don Lee, Evil Cocktail Overlord of the Universe. Tune in to hear the about the latest Spinzall news, Dave's aversion to exposed wires, pectinex, amylase, agar, carbonated cocktails, artificial sweeteners, and more!
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Episode 303: Any Issues
On the season premiere of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Paul Adams from Cooks Illustrated magazine, and Chef Lauren Resler of Empellón to talk baby DJs, smash cakes, fondant, butter cream, sheet cakes, raisins, crepes, cumin, grape jelly, and more!
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Episode 302: A/S/L?
This week on Cooking Issues, Nastassia puts out a call for demographic info from Spinzall customers/Cooking Issues listeners. Plus, Booker's visceral hatred of the happy birthday song, Saratoga Spring Water, false generalizations, clarifying beer, cauliflower, extrusion cooking, vitamin E, whether you should shake or stir gin martinis, Nastassia missing a Billy Joel concert, leaf viruses, xanthan gum, Béarnaise sauce, and more!
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Episode 301: The Cream Also Rises
On a brand new episode of Cooking Issues, we dive int0 Booker's newfound vegetarianism, all you can eat crab legs, steamed cheeseburgers, cooking with MSG, dinosaurs, humidity, suckling pigs, sardines packed in oil, cooling sous vide proteins, mocktails, the Spinzall, searing meats, and more!
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Episode 300: 300
Cooking Issues turns 300! Tune in to hear Dave, Nastassia, and everyone's favorite punching bag Peter Kim discuss The Mooch, powdered tahini, green eggs, dehydrators, ultrasounds, and more! Plus, a special guest appearance by Jackie Molecules!
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Episode 299: Smoky-Wan Kenobi
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Dave's son Booker, Nick Wong, auction winner Tim to talk about The Little Mermaid, Peter Kim's embarrassing head-to-head with an emcee at a charity event, plumbing, patenting your inventions, Obi-Wan Kenobi jokes, cooking in Celsius versus Fahrenheit, Mandarin orange soda, meat glue, and more!
Episode 298: Gaming Issues
Dave and Nastassia are back! This week on Cooking Issues they discuss the merits (or demerits) of having old-school arcade games in bars, "alternative" ketchups, xanthan gum, adding habanero peppers to butter cream frosting, the dress code at Roberta's, welding, seltzer, vacuum-sealing garlic, Fahrenheit versus Celsius measurements in cooking, and a Spinzall update!
Episode 297: Velveting, Fish Sauce, Copying Recipes, and More
Coconut oil used to be good for you now it is bad. Can you copy recipes from chain restaurants? How is tonkotsu broth made? On this week's episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in studio by Momofuku's former Chef de Cuisine Nick Wong, and Dave's son, Booker to talk about all of the above plus velveting techniques, Japanese fish sauces ayu and ishiri, mushroom dough recipes, thermometers, and much more!
Episode 296: Ideas in Food
Dave and Nastassia are back in the studio, along with Alex Talbot of Ideas in Food, to talk pasta extruders, bag juice, mayonnaise, powdered egg whites, mint, and more!
Episode 295: BACON, pt. 2
On another preee-recorded episode of Cooking Issues, Dave is still on the road with The Bartender Advocacy Convention. This week, he's in Pittsburgh with Don Lee, evil (or benevolent, perhaps) cocktail overlord of the universe, Kevin Denton, national mixologist for Pernod Ricard, and Brian Bartels, author of The Bloody Mary: The Lore and Legend of a Cocktail Classic, with Recipes for Brunch and Beyond.
Episode 294: BACON
This week, Cooking Issues is coming to you...PRE-RECORDED from the Manchester Grand Hyatt (or possibly Hilton, either way) in San Diego, where Dave is attending The Bartender Advocacy Convention (BACON), hosted by Pernod Ricard. It’s a day of spirits & hospitality education with some of the industry’s most respected personalities. And Dave.
Episode 293: Everybody's Favorite Punching Bag
This week on Cooking Issues, Nastassia is on the road again, but Dave is joined in the studio by "everybody's favorite punching bag" Peter Kim! Tune in to hear about the finest in American cuisine (Applebee's, Golden Corral, etc.), Dave's recent trip to China, blue cheese on meat, the uselessness of egg white omelettes, Dave's hatred of the beach, waterbeds, BPA, Twinkies, and more!
Episode 292: Chef Richard Blais
On an all new Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Chef Richard Blais, a restaurateur, cookbook author, television personality, and winner of Bravo's Top Chef All-Stars. Chef Blais has also written a new cookbook, So Good: 100 Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours, which is out today! Tune in to hear them discuss ukuleles, bagpipes, Braveheart, the Ninja Turtles, how one procures frog legs in New York's Chinatown, miso, when to salt your eggs, anchovies, beets, searing d
Episode 291: Salumist Elias Cairo of Olympia Provisions
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Olympia Provisions Chef/Owner/Salumist Elias Cairo, a first generation Greek-American who grew up learning the craft of charcuterie from his father, who cured the family's meat at home.
After five years in Switzerland under master chef Annegret Schlumpf, Cairo completed a chef apprenticeship in Greece. Using the finest ingredients, he developed his skills and passion for making charcuterie, and the experience affirmed hi
Episode 290: Nitrogen and Old Eggs
On an all-new episode of Cooking Issues, we tackle Nastassia’s unconventional way of eating Milano cookies, airline brawls, the untimely demise of Simon the giant bunny, the lost art of de-boning shad, salsa, ice, slushy machines, home carbonation, what happens to eggs when they age, and more!
Episode 289: Canon Fodder
This week on Cooking Issues, sitting in for Nastassia is evil cocktail overlord Don Lee. He and Dave talk revisionism in the Star Wars universe and The Bible, owning a combi oven but not an immersion circulator, the status of Cooking Issues as a “family show,” installing your own water filter, Jacques Pépin and crispy clam strips, plastic safety, cultural appropriation, peeling walnuts, and more!
Episode 288: Bag Juice Blunders
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Arielle Johnson of the MIT Media Lab, and food media impresario Peter Meehan to talk Lucky Peach's impending lethal injection, Dave’s forays into bagpipery, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, foam, sous vide bag juices, garlic knots, Arnold Schwarzenegger and the film Commando, SodaStreams, and more!
Episode 287: We're Not in Western Beetville Anymore
It's a banner day here on Cooking Issues, with Dave and Nastassia joined in the studio by the famous Peter Kim, and koji experts Rich Shih and J.W. Rogers III. Plus, toast, daiquiris, Glengarry Glen Ross, alkaline noodles, and more!
Episode 286: Wrapped in Plastic
Full house this week on Cooking Issues, as Dave and Nastassia are joined by "the person everyone loves to hate" Peter Kim of MOFAD, Nick Wong, Chef de Cuisine at Momofuku Ssäm Bar, and Chris Young of ChefSteps. Tune in to hear them discuss Lebanese food, Amazon Alexa, immersion circulators, how self-loathing makes good cooks, and more!
Episode 285: Calling Issues
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia answer several call-in questions about aluminum cookware, storing chicken pot pies, cocktails, baking soda, ice cream, and more!
Episode 284: Clumping Issues
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia answer questions about homemade ramen noodles, pre-searing meat, fish sauce, slushy machines, immersion circulators, pizza ovens, and more!
Episode 283: Milk the Way God Wanted It
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave pays tribute to his recently deceased grandfather, and shares some food-related memories of him. Plus, he and Nastassia discuss his forthcoming book on low temperature cooking, why he always ends up in the middle seat on airplanes, and answer questions about Japanese fish sauce, collagen and meat texture, eliminating off flavors in grass-fed beef, goat cheese, and more.
Episode 282: Omelettes So White
On this Valentine's Day edition of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia talk crab legs, iSi whippers, ice cubes, the definition of paleo, how one acquires the nickname "The Hammer," lying to picky eaters, home-canned tuna, and more!
Episode 281: The Day After Tomorrow
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia sift through the detritus of the Roberta’s staff party, and talk homemade disco balls, how New York City community boards try to make opening a new bar or restaurant impossible, thermodynamics in soufflés recipes, a new technique for opening up a pomegranate, Dave's top secret brioche project, and more!
Episode 280: Steaks and Tortilla Chips
Tune in to hear Dave and Nastassia discuss vacuum packing meat, myoglobin, and the perfect temperature for cooking steaks. Dave also explains the process of corn nixtamalization, the chemistry that distinguishes the taste of a tortilla from that of cornmeal, and how to make perfect tortilla chips.
Episode 279: Deez Glassy Nuts
This week on Cooking Issues, bartender Don Lee is sitting in for Nastassia, and he and Dave discuss the squalor of New York airports, the Star Wars prequels, truffles, the ChefSteps recipe for deep-fried glassy nuts, the status of the Spinzall, cocktails, miracle celery dreams, stripping cast iron pans, cool ranch, and more!
Episode 278: Drums for Daves
This week on a short edition of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia discuss the Houseguest Olympics, jam band radio airplay, the closing of Barnum & Bailey circus, steel drums, and answer questions about salting meats, coffee-infused booze, pressure cooking vegetables, reducing redness in meat without overcooking it, and more!
Episode 277: The Trouble with Truffles
On the season premiere of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Dr. Charles Lefevre, a noted mycologist and truffle expert, as well as president and founder of New World Truffieres, Inc., a company specializing in truffle cultivation and the controlled inoculation of oak and hazelnut seedlings with a range of culinary truffle species.
Episode 276: Quality for the Holidays
On the season finale/holiday edition of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia talk railfans, vegetarianism ruining holiday parties, salt cod and why cheese and fish belong together, carbonated cocktails, braising meat, pine nuts, guanciale and other fatty meats, safety concerns when fermenting cider, using the Spinzall in home brewing, hangovers, and more!
Episode 275: Precious Abalone Flesh
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Paul Adams and the one and only Harold McGee to discuss why Pyrex is the devil, people who don't like crema (Anti-Cremists), taking the wind out of sunchokes, French fries and ice cream, "pine nut syndrome," cooking wild abalone, coconut fat, and more!
Episode 274: Food Mill Regrets
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave, Nastassia and Peter Kim debate the merits of responding to emails and talk about the Spinzall centrifuge (not to be confused with the Spinn coffee maker), sous vide sauces, Christmas trees, cocktails that are easy on the stomach, food mills, apple sauce, grinding spices, the Martini Madness competition, and more!
Episode 273: Stassenfreude
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Mark Ladner of Del Posto and Michael R. Wilson to talk about their co-authored Del Posto Cookbook, the Spinzall centrifuge, temperament in a restaurant kitchen, Thanksgiving dinner, and more.
Plus, bid on the opportunity to be a special guest on an episode of Cooking Issues as part of Heritage Radio Network's Charity Buzz! Hurry, the auction ends at 3:02 p.m. EST on Thursday, December 1st!
Episode 272: Clean & Sterilized
On the Thanksgiving 2016 edition of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Paul Adams, formerly of Popular Science, to talk about the new Booker and Dax centrifuge: the Spinzall! Plus, a listener question about cured meats, and Dave rails against sexual harassment in the hospitality industry.
Episode 271: Robot Butchers
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Paul Adams, former editor of Popular Science. Tune in to hear them talk robot butchers, canning and preservation, the nearly-completed Booker and Dax centrifuge, chicken stock, and more!
Episode 270: Goin' Straight Leatherman
Dave is back from Barcelona! Tune in to hear him and Nastassia discuss New York's hipster enclaves, trains, hickory nut syrup, whether or not to add a PID controller to a deep fryer, the closing of Booker and Dax, home brewing with a circulator, smoking pork, melonpan, and how Dave's wife and children are the only thing keeping him from descending into a Leatherman-inspired spiral of existential despair.
And if you're in New York or coming to visit, don't miss the opening of the "Chow"
Episode 269: Vegettified Garbage
This week on Cooking Issues, Nastassia and Jackie Molecules are on the line from D.C., while Dave talks about the closing night of Booker and Dax (while lamenting the poor quality of modern piñatas), and answers questions about vegettis, zucchini (and its sticky, slimy residue), ultrasounds, transglutaminase, nitrotinis, bark, and more!
Episode 268: The Miracle of Moisture Management
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave talks about the closure of his East Village staple Booker and Dax, why no sane person should ever live above a bar, the issue of drift in food and drink, a visit from the ghost of Steve Jobs, and moisture management and how not to sell a book.
We also get questions about drying your beans, spooky Halloween cocktails, kitchen faucet troubles, plus Peter Kim from The Museum of Food and Drink updates us on their final fundraising efforts, and their new exhibition &
Episode 267: Chow Bella
This week on Cooking issues, Dave and Nastassia speak to Peter Kim from New York’s Museum of Food and Drink about their upcoming exhibition Chow: The Making of Chinese American Cuisine, and what is behind the egg roll, chop suey, and other dishes we have come to know and love. Plus, Joe Zakowski helps answer questions about sous vide, Dave's "dislike" of sweet tea, Carolina barbecue, brittle butter, tropical tasting fruits, and more!
Episode 266: Dr. Arielle Johnson
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Dr. Arielle Johnson, a flavor scientist at the MIT Media Lab and former head of research at Noma's food think tank, MAD. Tune in to hear them discuss clearing and staining, beets, Arnold Palmers, cooking long grain rice, Viennese pastry, butter, and more!
Episode 265: DAMN Good Coffee...and HOT!
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Kalle Freese, co-founder and CEO of Sudden Coffee, "ready-to-brew instant coffee made from awesome beans." Kalle is two-time Finnish Barista Champion and was ranked as the 9th best barista in the world in 2015. Also in the studio is senior editor of Popular Science, Paul Adams. Tune in for a live on-air coffee tasting, plus listener questions!
Episode 264: Cookie Monsters
On the fall season premiere of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia take listener questions about sugar, white zinfandel, truffles, pectin, NYC restaurant recommendations, confit, induction ovens, smoking jerky, and more. Plus, a live on-air cookie tasting, courtesy of Judy from Boston!
Episode 263: Lost in Mianus
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is joined in the studio by Nick Wong, chef de cuisine at Momofuku Ssäm Bar, and Esther Ha of Cafe Boulud to talk cookies, plums, pumpkin bread, olives, seasoning sticks, shrimp, and the correct pronunciation of "Mianus." Meanwhile, Nastassia is vacationing in Naples (Italy, not Florida) and probably not drinking any coffee.
Episode 262: In the Pocket of Big Dump Meal
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia field questions on cookie economics, carrageenans, coffee, and more.
Plus, the latest dump meal report from Special Auxiliary Assistant to the Chief National Dump Meal Correspondent, J.R.! It's a doozy.
Episode 261: Rockstar Wines
On this week's special episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Jordana Rothman, Anthony Bozza, Clifton Hyde, and Daniel Gritzer for a tasting and judging of "rockstar" wines, i.e. wines created in collaboration with such rockstars as Les Claypool, Dave Matthews, David Coverdale of Whitesnake, and more!
Episode 260: McGeez Nuts
This week on Cooking Issues, the Curious Cook Harold McGee joins Dave and Nastassia in the studio to talk cocktail sauce, the Impossible Burger, the New York Botanical Garden's Amorphophallus titanum or "corpse flower," to wash or not to wash chicken, scalding milk, and more. Plus, an on-air tasting (and smelling) of assorted nuts and seeds, and the latest dump meal report from Natty Lopez.
Episode 259: Who's Got Spirits?
This week on Cooking Issues – Dave just got back from Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans with advice on how to make a proper cordial and bar/restaurant recommendations. Plus, questions about distilling your own liquors, searing on a low temperature without using charcoal, low-cost espresso machines bought at auction, and more. Plus, an on-air tasting of some mead sent to us by Noah's Vice Meadery.
Episode 258: Clay in Your Crème Brûlée
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia have an update on their centrifuge, plus questions about slow cooker techniques, curing fish, vacuum-sealing chicken, bean-t0-bar chocolate-making, preparing crème brûlée for Burning Man (you read that right), and more.
And tune in next week for another dump meal report from Natty Lopez!
Episode 257: Enlightenment Wines with Raphael Lyon
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Raphael Lyon of Enlightenment Wines, the first meadery in New York City. Operating from a family farmstead in the Hudson Valley, this cult winery focuses on unfiltered dry meads and botanical fruit wines in limited numbers. Plus, Nastassia's sister Natty, the official Cooking Issues dump meals correspondent, calls in to give her latest report.
Episode 256: Firewoks
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia talk fireworks, woks, truffles, fruit trimmings, hams, induction ovens, pressure cookers, and more. Also, we're happy to report that our listener and his friends who got sick foraging for wild carrots and drinking questionable well water are alive and well!
Episode 255: Safety Day with Paul Adams from Popular Science
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave's got Paul Adams, editor of Popular Science, in the studio. Tune in to hear them talk celery, tandoor ovens, kale, chilled monkey brains, and why you should be careful foraging for wild carrots (ps - caller, please let us know you're all right).
Episode 254: Meet Meathead
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by barbecue whisperer, hedonism evangelist, and culinary mythbuster Meathead Goldwyn. He runs the website AmazingRibs.com, and is the author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling.
Episode 253: One for the Road with Jackie Molecules
It's the last episode of Cooking Issues with Jackie Molecules in the studio! Tune in for a fond farewell and champagne toast, as well as some listener questions.
Episode 252: Deez Rancid Nuts
Dave is back from Memorial Day weekend and he’s tackling questions on limequats, outdoor cooking setups and rancid nuts.
Episode 251: Masterbaking with Jim Lahey
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by HRN founder Patrick Martins and no-knead bread originator Jim Lahey. Tune in to hear them talk about the inferiority of Tuscan bread, and hear Jim answer some listener questions about how to be a masterbaker.
Episode 250: The Curious Cook, Harold McGee
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by "The Curious Cook" Harold McGee, an author who writes about the chemistry and history of food science, cooking and molecular gastronomy. He is best known for his seminal book On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen, initially published in 1984 and revised in 2004. Currently, he writes a regular column for the New York Times – "The Curious Cook" – which examines (and often debunks) conventional kitc
Episode 249: Catching Fire with Professor Richard Wrangham
On this week's episode of I, Dave speaks with Richard Wrangham, a British primatologist. Wrangham is co-director of the Kibale Chimpanzee Project, the long-term study of the Kanyawara chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda. He is known predominantly for his work in the ecology of primate social systems, the evolutionary history of human aggression (culminating in his book with Dale Peterson, Demonic Males: Apes and the Origins of Human Violence), and most recently his research in cooking (s
Episode 248: Creaming Issues
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave kicks off the show by giving Nastassia some belated birthday gifts, before diving into box of ice cream sandwiches and a listener question on how to keep cream fresh for longer. After the break, Peter Kim talks about sustainability initiatives at MOFAD and repurposing spent fruit, before Dave steers the conversation right back into a big bowl of cream.
Episode 247: Dave's Playboy Debut
This week on Cooking Issues, we tackle Dave's upcoming spread in Playboy, Nastassia's ongoing hatred of biscuits, how to make your own baby food, using a tandoor without starting a fire, battered cheese sticks, consistent carbonation techniques, and more.
Episode 246: All You Can Eat Ice Cream Sandwiches
Dave Arnold returns for another hilarious episode of Cooking Issues in which he admits that there is no limit to the number of ice cream sandwiches he could eat. He's joined by the regular crew plus some surprise guests.
Episode 245: Dirtbag Buddies
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave complains about his torn arm and his son's dirtbag buddies, before taking some listener questions about Jim Lahey's No-Knead Bread Recipe, home kitchen design, controlling bubble size in carbonated cocktails, and the perception of "highbrow" versus "lowbrow" in ethnic cuisines.
Episode 244: Torta is a Freakin' Sandwich!
On this week's episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by Peter Kim of the Museum of Food and Drink to chat about disappointing your parents with your career choices, Nastassia's recent five-hour trip to Mexico, houseguest Olympics, and their favorite sandwiches and why you have to salt them, before answering some listener questions about brining, braising, and barbecuing.
Episode 243: Pirate Dave
Dave Arnold is back from Milan with lots to share on a brand new episode of Cooking Issues. He shares his latest favorite quick dish to make at home, talks about tortillas, expresses some disdain for whole-hog cooking and more.
Episode 242: J. Kenji López-Alt
On this week's episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by J. Kenji López-Alt, chef and author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science. They chat about early adopters of email, whether bay leaves actually do anything to food, how to properly chop chives, liquid smoking vs. actual smoking, pressure canning, ramen-izing Italian noodles, weighing cocktail ingredients, and check in on Kenji's progress with eating vega
Episode 241: Jackweeds and Nannypoos
On this week's Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by colleague Peter Kim from the Museum of Food and Drink, and tackle deli slicers, the peculiarities of pectin and pepper, disputed ratios in simple syrup recipes, the Tokyo Tsukiji Market Tour, and why you should think twice about refilling your SodaStream with dry ice.
Episode 240: Rutabagas vs. Turnips – The Eternal Struggle
This week on Cooking Issues, we celebrate the return of sidekick Jackie Molecules, and talk getting food poisoning from supermarket sushi, making tinctures with orris root, cocktail cubes, rutabagas vs. turnips, Long Island iced teas, and the abomination that are baked chips.
Episode 239: RED PEPPER-POCALYPSE
This week on Cooking Issues, host Dave Arnold and Nastassia sit down with David’s son, Dax Arnold. Together they discuss Ivy League hokey, pressure cookers, swallowing gum, and carbonara…with crushed red pepper, of course.
Episode 238: First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes...?
On an energetic episode of Cooking Issues, Dave jumps into a myriad of topics including egg nog, marriage problems and more.
Episode 237: Jonny Hunter Comes to Town
Madison culinary madman Jonny Hunter of the Underground Food Collective visits the studio with some MOFAD friends for a show full of information and entertainment.
Episode 236: Buskers & Turtles and Hams, Oh My!
It's blizzard season here in NYC, but the crew is back in the studio and ready for some Cooking Issues. Tune in for some turtle decapitation stories, ham curing advice, hilarious stories and more!
Episode 235: Pots are Female, Pans are Male
What is Dave's least favorite vegetable? What are Dave's weeknight staples for the dinner table? Does he like haggis? Should you freeze french fries prior to frying? Tune in for answers and more as Nastassia and Peter Kim from MOFAD join in studio for a thorough discussion on the gender of pots and pans.
Episode 234: 808's & Weddings
DON'T TRY TO CATER YOUR OWN WEDDING! This is one of the many pieces of advice Dave Arnold has for you on a brand new episode of Cooking Issues. Peter Kim from the Museum of Food & Drink (MOFAD) is in the studio again for a wildly fun show.
Episode 233: You Can't Carbonate That On Radio!
Things get crazy on the first Cooking Issues of 2016. Dave Arnold is back and he is upset at you for blasting music on the subway car. He's also upset at Peter Kim from the Museum of Food & Drink for not being patient. Sure, some questions are answered - but this week is all about the bubbles.
Episode 232: The Holiday Show
Say goodbye to 2015 with Dave Arnold, Nastassia Lopez and Jackie Molecules as they chat about everything from Christmas cookies to pot pie. Lots of laughs in this one, happy holidays everybody!
Episode 231: Harold McGee Returns
The inimitable “Curious Cook” Harold McGee rejoins Cooking Issues to tackle questions on everything from egg nogg to aquafaba. Dave Arnold breaks down the differences between canned and fresh sardines and talks more turkey.
Episode 230: Run the Joules!
On a Thanksgiving themed episode of _ Cooking Issues _, Dave Arnold is joined by friend Chris Young of ChefSteps to talk about their latest product, Joule. Joule is, according to ChefSteps, the most powerful sous vide tool you can buy. But it’s also the smallest. In fact, it fits in a drawer with your chef’s knife and spatula, and you’ll use it just as often. Tune in and learn more plus some turkey tips from Patrick Martins, founder of HeritageFoodsUSA and Heritage Radio Network!
Episode 229: LIVE From Bass Pro Shop in Bridgeport, CT
On a very special bonus episode of Cooking Issues , Dave Arnold is LIVE from Bass Pro Shop in Bridgeport, CT! It’s as crazy as it sounds. Enjoy!
Episode 228: The Best Part of Waking Up…
This one gets weird, and you’ll have to tune in to find out why. Dave, Nastassia and Jack talk about everything from catheters to centrifuges on a holiday themed episode of **COOKING ISSUES! **
Episode 227: Cider Week Takeover!
It’s Cider Issues on Cooking Issues! Dave Arnold is joined by two bad-ass cider makers, Leif Sundström of Sundström Cider & John Reynolds of Blackduck Cidery. Together, they talk about some cider history and solve some listener questions related to apples, keeving and cider making.
The Cider Makers
Sundström Cider is a new cidery based in the Hudson Valley of NY. Leif Sundström began Sundström Cider after 10 years of working in the wine industry. Beginning in Portland, OR Leif worked as o
Episode 226: What Dave is Thinking About
When Dave Arnold was in art school, all he could think about was an assembly line of elves jumping into a wood chipping machine with marching band music in the background. Yes, that’s how this episode of _ **Cooking Issues ** _starts. Is bacon killing us? What is true eggplant parm? A live show from Bass Pro Shop? Tune in for the madness.
Episode 225: Dave Hates Everclear & Bad Pistachios But Loves Cider!
Tune in to this week’s _ Cooking Issues _ as host Dave Arnold is talking stabilizing simple syrups, why he hates Everclear (the alcohol, not the band… maybe the band?) and bad pistachios but loves cider! Topics of conversation also include deer ball butter, more on sweet potatoes, brining, hyper-broth hamburgers, dump meals, and lots of other cool stuff.
Episode 224: Turducken, Sweet Potato Frieds & Christmas Lists
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave answered questions about Turducken, sweet potato fries, and egg drinks. Nastassia “re-announced” The Cube & The Centrifuge with glorious attitude for grown male Christmas lists everywhere. Jack recapped a trip to Madison and Milwaukee and his encounters with Cooking Issues fans on the road.
Episode 223: Pressure Cooking, Deep Frying, & Pink Drinks, Oh My!
This week Cooking Issues is worth the wait! Dave sweeps in the studio taking questions from topics ranging from chick peas in the pressure cooker, deep frying in an NYC apartment, frozen duck confit woes (featuring great news about botulism), and more! Lots more!
Episode 222: You Don’t Have a Circulator?
The _ Cooking Issues _ team is charged up this week! The chatroom is alive and full of comments and Dave is plowing through listener questions. Find out which _ Cooking Issues _ faithful listener doesn’t have a circulator, learn about dry rubs, infusions and knife sharpening and laugh along with Dave as he offers his usual dose of wit and energy.
Episode 221: Gualolololote
The chat room explodes with enthusiasm, Dave skirts a question about placenta, we learn that headshots are needed to kill wild turkeys and Nastassia pretends to be Christina Tossi. It’s a fun one. Welcome to _ Cooking Issues _.
Episode 220: Enemy of Train Quality
Dave’s train breaks down, but he triumphantly calls in to _ Cooking Issues _ ** ** to dutifully answer your questions as he walks to the studio. Reductions, wood and french fries get the Dave treatment on another hilariously jam-packed show. This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA.
Episode 219: Dave Hates MDF
Cooking Issues is back!!! Dave Arnold kicks off a new season of everybody’s favorite food-tech show with friend and colleague Peter Kim, Executive Director of the Museum of Food and Drink. Nastassia joins this week by phone. Tune in and catch up on things as Dave brings spices from his home garden to the studio, talks about the new Heritage Radio Network website, and answers a few caller questions. Oh, also…. Dave declares his intense hatred for MDF. This program was brought to you by Heritage F
Episode 218: Dave Gets High: Summer Season Finale
Can tea get you stoned? Is a quesadilla a sandwich? This week on Cooking Issues Dave Arnold and his guests Arielle Johnson, head researcher at MAD, and Don Lee from Cocktail Kingdom, set out to answer these questions by drinking cannabis tea live in the studio and then having a passionate debate on what exactly defines a sandwich. Oxford dictionary sure as hell doesn’t know! Tune in for the answers to all of your sandwich related questions, as well as advice on making cocktails while camping, an
Episode 217: Everything Remains RAW
When is raw too raw? This week on Cooking Issues Dave answers your questions about Polyscience Chillers, reusable bags, raw meat, and braising. Tune in for the answers to these questions along with some side conversations about song lyric censorship and how Dave wants to go to Australia to see the marsupials. We just don’t have enough marsupials here in America! This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA.
“Remember, towards the end of your distillation you’re pumping mostly water. A
Episode 216: A Rollie Egg Cooker Surprise
This week on Cooking Issues, Paul Adams, the senior editor for Popular Science, joins Dave Arnold in the studio to answer your questions! Not only does he help Dave with the questions, but he came with a gift! Tune in to listen to Dave using the Rollie Egg Cooker that Paul brought him, along with answers on Euell Gibbons and foraging, making a Tom Collins Cocktail without lemon, Lardo, and cooking pork loin.
“To me, berries become more delicious in mass quantity. Like, you want a full face of
Episode 215: Harold McGee!
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold sits down with Jack Schramm, bartender at Booker and Dax, and food royalty Harold Mcgee, a California based author who writes about the science behind food and cooking. The breadth of his knowledge of cooking resulted in “On Food and Cooking”, a monumental book for both professional and amateur chefs alike. On the show Dave and Harold join forces to answer listener questions on heterocyclic amines, foaming root beer, pressure cookers, gin and tonics, cara
Episode 214: STIRRED, Not Shaken!
This week on Cooking Issues Dave Arnold answers more listener questions about making a simple syrup with lactose (you can’t), the Roger Moore martini recipe, low temperature cooking with a circulator, whether or not bringing gelatin to a boil can ruin your home brew, and how to thicken a pasta sauce. Tune in for answers to these questions along with a rant on people who where their medical scrubs out on the street and Dave’s theory on why James Bond orders his martini’s “shaken, not stirred”. Th
Episode 213: The Great Guac Debate and Beyond!
This week on Cooking Issues Dave Arnold answers listener’s questions about cooking brisket, different kinds of ice, what fruit tastes good in beer, how to keep mint from browning, and alternatives to fresh citrus when making drinks for people at Burning Man, which takes place in an environment with a very erratic climate. Tune in to hear the answers to these questions along with recommendations for the most exciting and long burning fireworks, and also Dave’s stance on the New York Times guacamo
Episode 212: FIREWORKS AND SALTINES!
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold is on time and ready to answer a lot of questions. Topics range from blended peas to mealworm toffee. Tune in and hear the new “Jackie Molecules” ringtone debuted, find out whether or not Nastassia was able to succeed in the Saltines challenge and find out why Dave is fired up about fireworks. This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA.
“No one should worry that in eating a mealworm it will somehow burrow out their body – it’s not a thing that
Episode 211: MELD!
Darren Vengroff of Meld joins Dave Arnold on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Meld upgrades your existing cookware and stove with automatic temperature control so every meal is perfect Tune in and hear how the technology works and listen as Dave answers some unexpected caller questions! This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA.
Episode 210: BKON
Dave Arnold is joined by the team behind BKON on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues!. Coming from a 3rd generation coffee roasting company, founders Dean and Lou Vastardis have been immersed in the specialty beverage industry since their childhood. In 2007, Dean began to investigate some non-traditional coffee brewing methods inspired by how chefs speed marinate proteins. Ground coffee and hot water eventually found their way into an airtight food storage canister modified with a tire valve a
Episode 209: Eating Ants On Air
What an eventful episode of Cooking Issues! Paul Adams, Senior Editor at Popular Science, joins Dave and the crew in-studio and he’s brought ANTS with him. Dave, Nastassia and Jack all eat some ants and wash it down with Ant gin. Things get weird. Dave also announces his NERD SALE at Booker & Dax where he’ll be selling a bunch of incredible used gear like a double basin custom sink, a true Lowboy refrigerator and a custom carbonator made by Dave himself! This program was brought to you by He
Episode 208: Memorial Day Mishaps & Turkish Cheese
Dave Arnold is back from Memorial Day weekend with war stories and lots on his mind. Hear about his experiences tasting new and interesting foods in Turkey, like a sheep’s milk cheese aged in goat skin. Also listen in as Dave rants against the anti-salt lobby and makes his thoughts on the GMO debate clear. Enjoy the ride! This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA
“Everybody hates getting things jammed in their veggetti” [21:00]
“Particular hatred for any one of our normal food thin
Episode 207: Beach Party & Insects
Dave Arnold is in for another jam-packed episode of Cooking Issues! Topics discussed include flour milling, absinthe, insects, cocktails, grilling and clam bakes. Hear Dave once again express his disdain for red pepper shakers and continue his Vegetti chronicles. This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA.
“Liquid nitrogen at a beach party is pretty much a win.” [16:00]
–Dave Arnold on Cooking Issues
Episode 206: Mexican Treats, MOFAD and More!
Dave Arnold is back in the studio with Mexican treats and is joined by Peter Kim from MOFAD for a fun and action packed episode of Cooking Issues!
Episode 205: Squash Blossoms & Salty Nuts
Dave Arnold is back from Mexico and he has tons on his mind. Tune in for a brand new episode of Cooking Issues and learn about everything from nixtamalization to squash blossoms. Darren Vengroff of Meld calls in and the crew drinks some Proescco to celebrate Dave’s recent James Beard Award! This program was brought to you MolecularRecipes.com.
“The hard part about making masa is grinding it.” [13:00]
–Dave Arnold on Cooking Issues
Episode 204: They Want the Scream!
Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are back this week to play with a listener’s Veggetti and answer caller questions on a range of topics including rock salt desiccants, coffee cocktails, and black garlic. Later in the show Dave weighs the benefits of agar clarification vs. activated charcoal filters, as well as covering the best way to store country ham at home. This program was brought to you by Molecular Recipes.
“I use soap to clean my cast iron. There’s no way Dawn is cutting that layer of
Episode 203: Dave’s Veggetti Birthday
With no shortage of veggetti puns, Dave Arnold celebrates his 44th birthday in style on a brand new episode of Cooking Issues. The radio team is sipping on Proesecco and laughing their heads off this week. Tune in for a fun-filled episode of the best food science podcast in the world! This program was brought to you by MolecularRecipes.com.
“It’s tomato stew until you add the cumin. Without cumin, its not chili.” [6:30]
“When you fire a tandoor for the first time you protect the clay from lat
Episode 202: Award Tour
Dave Arnold celebrates his (first!) James Beard Award nomination with a mellow and distinguished episode of Cooking Issues. Nastassia Lopez joins by phone and Peter Kim of MoFAD is in the studio for the festivities. Dave answers all sorts of questions covering topics from iSi whippers to corned beef techniques. This program was brought to you by our friends at MolecularRecipes.com.
“DO NOT STORE THE ISI WHIPPERS WITH THE FREAKING LIDS SCREWED DOWN! It just turns into nasty!” [38:00]
–Dave Arn
Episode 201: Say What?
Welcome to episode 201 of Cooking Issues. This week, Dave roasts Nastassia for not having a pressure cooker, Jonny Hunter of Underground Meats calls in and some suggestive jokes are made. This program was brought to you by MolecularRecipes.com.
Episode 200: EPISODE 200!
For the 200th Episode of Cooking Issues Dave Arnold and the team celebrate in the studio with Prosecco and some gifts from the Underground Meats Collective. Dave discusses the best farmer’s markets in NYC, how to season stainless steel, and why horchata settles. We find out about a Japanese smoke detector that sprays you with wasabi oil and Dave tells us about how he nearly burnt down his house this morning with his DIY coffee roaster. Later on we take some listener questions about Searzall gass
Episode 199: Jackie Molecules
Dave Arnold and Nastassia jump right in this week to a listener’s question about his outdoor barbecue in Sweden and Dave gives a million suggestions for improvements (outdoor deep fryer). We also discuss various techniques and products for dissolving a white film on a juicer and find out why pressure cookers that don’t vent produce a better stock. Later on Dave answers a listener question about substituting beef fat for suet and we find out the difference between Ultrasperse and Wondra. This pro
Episode 198: High
Dave and Nastassia are back this week to take listener questions on a host of topics including essential oil emulsification, bone broth cappuccino foam and budget circulators. Dave gives his opinion of “smart” lightbulbs and discusses high-end scrapple. Later on Peter Kim of MOFAD joins in and discusses Dashi and allium oils. This program was brought to you by MolecularRecipes.com.
“The larger the volume of water you want to keep warm, the longer it will take to heat up but the less temperatur
Episode 197: Pringles, Caviar & Champagne
Dave and the gang are back in the studio this week joined by Peter Kim of MOFAD. Dave starts out the show by hazing our new intern and giving life lessons on nepotism before taking listener questions on high-pressure cooking and the best ways to dispose of used cooking oil. We find out everyone’s picks for their last meals and the best places to eat in NYC. Later on, Dave describes the ideal foot pedal setup for a home kitchen and what to do with a bunch of pork. This program was brought to you
Episode 196: A Sushi Party for Kids?
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are back this week to discuss Novoshape Pectin Methylase browning and take other listener questions including the best techniques for making stocks in a circulator. Dave tells us why to never have a make your own sushi party for your kids and explains how to minimize crystallization when making ice. A listener asks what kitchen tool he should buy next. A centrifuge? A PacoJet? Maybe a sweet coffee setup? Later on Jonny Hunter from The Underground F
Episode 195: Chia Seed Face
Chia seeds, outdoor kitchens, espresso beans, centrifuges — all topics of discussion on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues! Jack introduces some weird special effects on his mic, Dave screams about how much he hates turkey and salmon burgers and Nastassia reminds us that she hates chia seeds. This program was brought to you by MolecularRecipes.com.
“Espresso is all about control and repeatability of a small range of variables.” [09:00]
“On a spinning bucket centrifuge, you need a higher G F
Episode 194: Back for 2015
Dave Arnold and the Cooking Issues team is back for 2015! Hear about holiday meals, Hoppin’ John, cooking carrots in a bag and oh so much more. Dave defends the name Rex, expresses his distaste for tilapia and brings in the new year with a bevy of information from listener questions. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.
“Tilapia is the worst – as we all know. My new years resolution is stopping other people from eating Tilapia.” [04:00]
“I don’t get to cook too much for a li
Episode 193: The Holiday Show
Dave and Nastassia are back this week to take caller questions on a range of topics including french fry infusion, freezing liquor, and cooking lamb hearts. Dave goes in-depth on low-temp cooling curves and explains the technique for milkwashing vodka in a home kitchen. Later on, Dave answers a caller question on how to make large-format party drinks using a circulator and dry ice. Tune in!
“The cheapest way to do large quantities of vacuum infusion is to get an HVAC type vacuum pump for aroun
Episode 192: Watch Your Trees!
We learn a few things on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues: There is a Christmas tree thief amongst the Cooking Issues team, Dave hates Amazon reviewers who don’t know what they’re talking about and Angostura balls are a real thing. Tune in for another 100MPH blur of culinary science information, quips and jokes on the most entertaining food show on the planet! This program was brought to you by Brooklyn Slate.
Episode 191: Turkey Recap
Thanksgiving is over but that doesn’t mean Dave Arnold and the Cooking Issues team is done talking turkey. Tune in for a holiday meal recap on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Dave also addresses some Amazon/Searzall issues and explains why Black Friday was a nightmare for him. He answers a few questions towards the end of the show. There are plenty of laughs in this one! This program was brought to you by Cain Vineyard & Winery.
“I’m all for dreaming big, but don’t dream stupid!” [0
Episode 190: Turkey Time
This week on Cooking Issues. Dave Arnold gets ready for thanksgiving week by taking listener questions on topics including naked citrus storage and stone oven construction. Dave explains why exactly NYC street pretzels suck so much and his preferences on turkey brining. Later on we take a listener question on tempeh and the benefits of making it Sous-vide style. This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center.
“Every piece of meat that comes from a wild animal is going to
Episode 189: Sous Vide and Fireball Whiskey
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold is joined by Douglas Baldwin, author of Sous Vide for the Home Cook to discuss death curves, low-temp safety, and his ChefSteps sous vide class. Later on they discuss the ethics of food safety procedures and the risks of eating. Dave also takes listener questions on injection turkey brining and the science behind the infamous fried turkey explosion. After the break Dave goes into detail on grinders of all types and his thoughts on the Fireball whiskey rec
Episode 188: Late from Brooklyn
Dave Arnold is back for a short show this week to answer listener questions including fungal Chitosan clarification, alcoholic Pacojet sorbets, and chopping candied rose petals. Later on Dave discusses the best techniques for searing with the Searzall (Searzall Searzall) and explains the science behind eutectic freezing. This program was brought to you by Fairway Market.
Episode 187: Pizza Party
Dave Arnold is back from StarChefs this week to answer listener questions about bottling sodas at home, disgorging cider, and rendering fat in a pressure cooker. Anthony Falco of Roberta’s calls in to answer a question about sourdough starters. We find out that Nastassia doesn’t own an oven and Dave divulges his must-cook circulator foods as well as best uses for MSG. Later on we define the commonly misused definitions of “nitrous” and “nitrogen cavitation”. This program was brought to you by Wh
Episode 186: JUSTINO!
This week on Cooking Issues Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez discuss the ideal Salad Nicoise and how the recipe has been bastardized through history. Later, Dave answers a listener question about low-temp black bass and tells the infamous creation story of the “Justino”. Dave also weighs the benefits of an Autolyse step when making bread dough and gives tips for lactofermentation in vacuum bags. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.
“The reason you don’t put salt in your bread
Episode 185: The Future of Meat
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold is joined by Peter Kim and Emma Boast of MOFAD to discuss their fundraiser in Madison, WC where Dave will be making cocktails. Dave answers listener questions about curing meat in an NYC apartment and how to turn a three-compartment sink into a three-way immersion circulator. Later he discusses the best sources for high-end Japanese ingredients and Peter Singer’s ethics of vegetarianism. Dave also drops his recipe for Kombu Dashi and how to use an immersi
Episode 184: Bonus Episode
Good news! It’s a bonus episode of Cooking Issues where Dave tries to catch up on un-answered questions and (mostly) succeeds!
Episode 183: Stinky Fish Tuesday
This week on Cooking Issues, host Dave Arnold and Nastassia kick off the show taking a few questions from eager callers. Dave addresses the amylase enzyme and how it works concerning ripening fruits and vegetables, repurposing a beat-up teflon pan, as well as the details of making onion ice cream. For this Stinky Fish Tuesday, Dave welcomes guests Paul Adams, Senior Editor of Popular Science Magazine, and Don Lee of Cocktail Kingdom to partake in a unique fish tasting live on air. Starting off w
Episode 182: Preserving Tomatoes
Dave Arnold invites Daniel Gritzer, Culinary Director of Serious Eats, to discuss tomatoes and their preservation. Daniel conducted an experiment with 2 batches of tomatoes. One batch was kept on the counter top at room temperature and the other batch was refrigerated. The results of his experiment perked his interest and he continued to look further into the idea of taste variation in fruit. Dave Arnold shares his thoughts on the experiment as well.
Dave answers some calls and emails on topics
Episode 181: Demolition Derby
Dave and Nastassia return this week after a lecture at Harvard to discuss the best things Dave’s ever gotten out of a rotovap, as well as the best practices for cleaning one. They also take questions on the future of Searzall sales, liquid nitrogen ice cream, and egg-free cakes. Dave goes into detail on how to set up a bottle-style carbonation system. This program was brought to you by Wilma Jean.
“For making seltzer, you need a high pressure regulator. The low pressure ones designed for beer
Episode 180: Green Meat & Cyanide Cherries
Why’s my low-temp meat green? Why do my onions taste metallic? What can I make with all of these cherry pits? Dave Arnold answers all of this and more on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Listeners also get to learn the meaning of “Pancake Syndrome” (It’s not as fun as it sounds) as well as the best camping food (Risotto al Funghi). This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.
“Most of the greening in meats are due to sulfur or hydrogen peroxide.”
“The longer an onion sits after
Episode 179: Goldilocks Ice Cream
As long as you’ve got questions, Dave Arnold has answers. Enter the wild and wacky world of Cooking Issues as host Dave Arnold answers listener questions on everything from ice cream to compound butter. Not question is off limits and Dave does the usual dance of comedy, science and advice on another jam-packed episode of the most informative and cutting edge food advice show in the world! Today’s program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures.
“The maximum amount of ice cream you should buy
Episode 178: Gross Pizza Crust
Why are big-chain delivery pizza crusts so disgusting? What’s a Trinidad scorpion pepper? Can you make milk from cream just by adding water? Tune in to this week’s edition of Cooking Issues as Dave Arnold tackles these issues and more. Learn about the safety of raw milk cheeses, the story behind Halloumi cheese and of course — hear some hilarious anecdotes from Dave and the crew. This program was brought to you by Fairway Market.
“99.9% of the cream you buy in the supermarket has been highly u
Episode 177: Cement & Caramel
Dave survives a cement-dust ridden bike ride through Bushwick yet again to host a hilarious and information-packed episode of Cooking Issues. Find out which one food item Dave & Nastassia agree on, what his thoughts are on nutrition, health and diets & his thoughts on slow cooking vegetables. From Steve Miller to fake caramel – take a ride through many thoughts and topics this week with Dave and the gang. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.
“I don’t believe in any health
Episode 176: The Geoduck Mascot
Why would a school choose the geoduck as its mascot? Why would anybody sauté zucchini? How can beet preparation go wrong? What’s the best way to prepare bone marrow? Find out on a brand new episode of Cooking Issues! Dave Arnold is in the studio and he’s joined by Nils Noren on the phone to tackle your questions. From flavored oysters to mushroom texture – join in on the educational and entertaining ride we call Cooking Issues. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.
“Vegetables tha
Episode 175: Dave Rides a Fast Bike
Dave makes it to the studio in record time on his bike and crams in as much knowledge as he can on today’s episode of Cooking Issues. Tune in for thoughts on everything from sugar free gelato to fish sausage. Dave compares different types of cream cheeses, talks circulators and cracks a few jokes in between it all. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.
“If you’ve ever had non stabilized cream cheese it’s really grainy.” [20:00]
–Dave Arnold on Cooking Issues
Episode 174: The Voice of Phil Bravo
There’s a guest announcer this week on Cooking Issues, the energy is high and the studio is ready for your questions! Tune in as Dave fields queries on everything from circulators to mulberries. Phil Bravo is in the studio for some extra fun (and voice work) this week as Dave tackles questions as usual. It’s another wild ride on Cooking Issues! Today’s show was brought to you by Rolling Press.
“Worcestershire sauce is the equivalent of fish sauce but for British taste.” [41:00]
–Dave Arnold on
Episode 173: Mark Ladner & Pasta Flyer
It’s summertime and the weather is hot in NYC, which means Dave Arnold is fresh off a sweaty bike ride and ready to answer your questions on a brand new episode of Cooking Issues! This week, he’s joined by friend, Executive Chef at Del Posto and proprietor of Pasta Flyer, Mark Ladner. Imagine the warmth of Grandma’s cooking transported into an animated quick service setting. Over the past three years – this is the idea that chef Mark Ladner has been researching and he’s finally ready to introduc
Episode 172: Hot Lobster Rolls & Roasted Marshmallows
Dave’s back for Cooking Issues and he’s joined by friend of the show Chris Young of Chef’sSteps.com. Chris also helped put together the Modernist Cuisine cookbooks, and joins the program to help answer listener questions and give some insight and perspective into his work at both Chef’s Steps and Modernist Cuisine. From food safety regulations to use of calcium chloride – tune in for a rapid exploration into Cooking Issues – both complicated and simple! This program was brought to you by Whole F
Episode 171: Fiddleheads & Slave Shrimp
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are smashing smoke detectors! Tune in to hear talks about calcium and pickling, the working conditions surrounding farmed shrimp, kitchen ventilation and more. Learn how to use calcium chloride for crunchy pickles without the unwanted calcium taste. How long is leaf lard safe in a freezer if it has come in contact with oxygen? Dave recounts a recent article that highlights the slave labor involved in overseas shrimp farming, and why it
Episode 170: Cup4Cup
Learn about gluten-free flour on an interesting episode of Cooking Issues, featuring guest Lena Kwak of Cup4Cup. “Cup for Cup” is a complete multi-purpose, gluten-free flour blend that can replace all-purpose flour in most quick bread, cake, muffin, cookie and biscuit recipes.
Episode 169: Pressure Cookers, Patrick Martins & Cheeseheads
Dave Arnold jumps right into this week’s episode of Cooking Issues answering some specific questions on pressure cookers. Later on, he’s joined by Patrick Martins, founder of Heritage Foods USA & Heritage Radio Network, and author of The Carnivore’s Manifesto Eating Well, Eating Responsibly, and Eating Meat.. Patrick explains why he thinks local doesn’t always mean best, why cheap meat is classist and why it’s so important for there to be a Museum of Food & Drink. This program was sponso
Episode 168: Columbo & Fishsticks
Dave’s back in the studio and that means a brand-spanking new edition of Cooking Issues! Tune in as he plows through listener questions and goes on a rant about Columbo — yes the TV show. How on earth could somebody NOT like fish sticks? How can one make rapid infused sangria? What DOES Nastassia like? Tune in and find out! This program was sponsored by Seersucker Brooklyn.
“People who multitask actually null task. It’s called zero tasking – it’s a new thing I want people to be aware of.” [45:0
Episode 167: Bluto Returns?
Dave might be home this week – but that’s not stopping him from hosting another jam-packed episode of Cooking Issues. Vacuum infusions, smoke, botulism, selzter, you name it – he’s on it. Tune in as Dave calls in from home to answer a plethora of listener questions – including making popcorn taste like Doritos. Will Dave’s band Bluto be making a comeback? Should you stop worrying about smoke in the kitchen? What’s a PID controller? Find out on the latest edition of Cooking Issues. Today’s progra
Episode 166: PHOSPHATES! WHAAAAT!!!
Deep deep pizza, fried pickles, spent chickens, food grad phosphates… yep.. it’s another hilarious and jam-packed episode of Cooking Issues. This week Dave is in a particularly fun mood as he speeds through rants on GMO’s, NYC Subway Stations and bad pizza. He also gives listeners advice on batter adhesion, frying and grain milling. Tune in and enjoy the ride. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.
“Who wants to eat pizza with a fork besides Bill DeBlasio?” [17:00]
–Dave Arnold on C
Episode 165: Where’s My Lime?
Malolactic fermentation, Champagne, cereal, lime shortage…. yep.. it’s another information-packed episode of Cooking Issues. This week Dave shares his thoughts on the lime shortage debacle and why lemons are no substitute, he explains the role acid plays in Champagne and gives an update on the MOFAD (Museum of Food & Drink) puffing gun. Try to see if you can keep up with the smartest guy in food on Cooking Issues. This program was sponsored by Bonnie Plants
“Something about storing diluted
Episode 164: MSG, Acidity, & Noodles
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave first answers a question about MSG and explains how the chemical affects the body in different ways. Later, lime juice, acidity, foaming, and much more! Tune in to this episode to hear all sorts of food facts. This program has been sponsored by The International Culinary Center.
“Lime juice does not last. Not at all.” [25:15]
“Alcoholic products foam a lot more than non-alcoholic products do.” [32:00]
–Dave Arnold on Cooking Issues
Episode 163: Pet Peeves, Hot Sauce & Booker!
Continuing where we left off last week, Dave rattles off some listener inspired Kitchen Pet Peeves on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Find out what really makes him tick, including everything from bad quart containers to front-of-house complainers. Later in the show, Dave talks about everything from plastic wrap to hot sauce. Added bonus: Dave’s son Booker is in the studio this week! This program was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.
Episode 162: Emulsifier Systems & Pressure Cookers
This week on Cooking Issues, Chris Young, founder of ChefSteps, calls in to provide some insight on today’s caller questions. He and Dave answer some super scientific questions about emulsifier systems and pressure cookers. This program has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.
“Cooking at a professional level is all about teamwork.” [43:45]
–Chris Young on Cooking Issues
Episode 161: Soda
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave takes a question that came in late last week about dry curing pork bellies. After the break, we get a caller questions about getting rid of sodium benzoate from a keg of Mountain Dew in order to make wine. This show has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.
“As a group, cephalopods are short-lived creatures…so a real big squid is only living for 5 or 6 years.” [28:00]
Dave Arnold on Cooking Issues
Episode 160: Fridge Storage, Ramen, & Coffee Machines
On this week’s Cooking Issues, Dave tells us about a recent experiment that uses baby poop to make sausage more healthy. Then he talks about a number of great uses for a microplane and educated us on which foods should and should not be stored in the fridge. Tune in to hear the full episode! This program has been sponsored by White Oak Pastures.
“Do not, DO NOT store bread in the fridge, holy crap!” [19:15]
Dave Arnold on Cooking Issues
Episode 159: Vacuum Sealing & Ice Cream
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave gives us the lowdown on vacuum sealing food, takes a question about making whiskey ice cream. And finally, Dave gives us a million dollar idea for a 2015 wall calendar. Tune in to hear today’s questions from Austria and Switzerland! This program has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards and Sons.
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“Remember, you’re never freezing ice cream until it’s a total solid. There’s always some of it that’s still a liquid.” [43:00]
Dave Arnold on C
Episode 158: Pizza Is Already Flat
Cooking Issues is taking submissions for new theme songs! On this week’s episode, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez talk to the food safety concerns of MSG, and talk about making sour apricot sodas without using alcohol. Is sodium benzoate effective in stabilizing fruit juices? How can you evaluate the safety of koji? Learn how crustaceans reproduce, and how fisherman deal with producing female lobsters. This episode has been brought to you by Fairway Market.
“When a lobster fisherman catches a
Episode 157: Bread Baking & Bloody Marys
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave tells us his method of dehydrating food and explains the effects that different ovens have on baking bread. After the break, Jack offers his opinions on Bloody Marys, and Dave explains the beauty of experimentation with deviating from the standard recipe. This program has been sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.
“To speed dehydration, I always start the dehydrator at a higher temperature and then turn it down.” [9:30]
“Unless they’re going someplace to get it rei
Episode 156: Soy Milk, Lupini Beans, Plastic Bags, & Apricots
Is it possible to get the soy taste out of soy milk? How should you cook lupini beans? Can we completely do away with plastic bags? Is Dave Arnold ever wrong? All this and more on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
“It’s not pretentious to want your food cooked properly.” [20:30]
“Anything that you can keep out of your fridge is a bonus, because fridge space is limited.” [25:30]
Dave Arnold on Cooking Issues
Episode 155: Soy Milk & Kosher Meats
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave takes question after question. First soy milk, then low-temperature cooking, then salting meat, etc. How does salting your meat longer before you cook it affect its taste and texture? What is the problem with low-temperature wings? Tune in for the answers to these and many more questions! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
“If you salt meat before you cook it, it changes the texture of the meat.” [18:15]
“The point of beer gas is so that yo
Episode 154: Flatware, Tableware, & More
On today’s episode of Cooking Issues, hosts Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez help out some listeners with sharpening knives, plate durability, pressure cooking eggs, and much more. Hear Dave’s opinion on which types of plates and bowls you should own in your restaurant or home, as well as what the problem is with drinking out of mason jars. This program has been sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.
“I like a good heft in my flatware.” [31:40]
“Mason jars are thick, they’re like drinking out of an i
Episode 153: Sanbitter, Crustaceans, & Canned Soup
On this week’s episode of Cooking Issues, hosts Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez take a number of caller questions. They provide some helpful advice on mixing with Sanbitter, discuss humane methods to cook crustaceans that will make them taste better, and much more! After the break, they keep the answers coming, discussing sugar in gummy bears, the pros and cons of canning vs bottling, and fungal infections on plants. This program has been sponsored by Hearst Ranch.
“Ice water does not an ice b
Episode 152: Circulator Explosion
Cooking Issues returns in 2014 with helpful kitchen tips regarding circulators, distillation, koji, and more! Tune into this week’s episode to hear Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez discuss clarification techniques, and why you don’t want to be in the same room as an exploding circulator. Later, tune in for Dave’s home kitchen modification suggestions. Find out why you should install foot pedals for your home sink, and hear why Dave doesn’t stack his mixing bowls by size. This program has been bro
Episode 151: Robot Santa & Food Preservation
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastasha bring in Rebecca Palkoviks from Booker & Dax and Lara Speier from Days App. They explore the idea of hooking up a tube to a santa robot and pumping fake vomit through his mouth. Then Dave takes a few caller questions about food safety. Tune in to learn some important tips and tricks about refrigerating & freezing food for a long period of time! This program has been sponsored by Regional Access.
“Fresh tofu is amazing and it’s not high in a
Episode 150: Senegalese Cuisine & Salami
On today’s episode of Cooking Issues, hosts Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez answer questions about the essential steps to preparing eggnog. Dave calls up chef Pierre Thiam to discuss Senegalese cuisine. Before the break, he answers a caller’s question about cooking for pregnant women. After the break, Dave and Nastassia sample some salami from Underground Meats. This program has been sponsored by Underground Meats.
“People are using more and more oil, not for the taste, but just as a sign of b
Episode 149: Pre
On this week’s pre-Thanksgiving episode of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold, Nastassia Lopez, and Piper Kristensen talk about the upcoming Kickstarter for the Searzall! Tune into this episode to learn why every culinary nerd needs a Searzall in their kitchen, and how you can support their campaign. Tune in to hear about the successes of turning various nut milks into tofu-like substances. Learn how to make a Reese’s-like filling for a pecan pie! Find out if salt-rising bread has the potential to be a
Episode 148: Rolled Meats, Roasted Peanuts, & Deep Frying
In this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold answers questions about rolled meats, and discusses low temperature methods of cooking turkey. After the break, Dave praises Virginia peanuts and explains why they blow all other peanuts out of the water. Then he describes a fantastic method of roasting and salting peanuts. Dave also gives us his theory on why agave provides such a unique and important sweetness to margaritas. Finally, he outlines a few of the best options for safely deep frying (wi
Episode 147: Mocktail Tales
In this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold discusses some mocktail recipes that most closely mimic all aspects of alcoholic beverages (minus the intoxication). Later, he describes various DIY methods to make your own dry ice. Then, Dave talks about the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for his new product, the Searzall. Finally, he goes over what can cause an oil fire, how disastrous they can be, and how to avoid them. This program has been brought to you by Brooklyn Slate.
“From a cooking stan
Episode 146: Better than a BLT?
Can the BLT be improved upon? Is there anything more American than a Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich? Do Tiki bitters belong in egg nog? Tune in to another jam-packed episode of Cooking Issues as Dave answers questions faster than you can think them up! This program was sponsored by Underground Meats.
“Jerusalem artichokes are the fartiest vegetable in the world!” [45:00]
–Dave Arnold on Cooking Issues
Episode 145: Do Octopuses Feel Pain?
Are octopus aware of their own existence? What’s the best fish sauce? How is pink salt different than regular salt? How do animals experience pain? Dave Arnold continues to plow through listener questions and make food seem easy. Tune in for non-stop knowledge and learn a thing or two about your food! Today’s show was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.
“Nobody understands how to knock out the consciousness in an octopus because nobody knows how an octopus feels consciousness.” [37:00]
–Dave Arnol
Episode 144: Chuggin’ Diet Coke
Get ready for another jam-packed episode of Cooking Issues as Dave Arnold tackles everything from home-carbonation to hot sauce. Find out where his addiction to Diet Coke stems from and learn about why different foods change color. This program was sponsored by Regional Access
“If you don’t like eggplant parm, there’s something wrong with you!” [37:00]
–Dave Arnold on Cooking Issues
Episode 143: Olive Slime & Fantasy Football
Why are canned black olives so bad? This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are talking about some of the cocktails they’re making with crab apples for Martha Stewart’s American Made event. Hear how olives for canning are preserved using huge vats of lactic and acetic acid! Later, Dave answers a listener question about natural pickling. Can you boil vegetables before pickling them? Find out how to change the acid profile of different citrus juices. How should one treat lefto
Episode 142: Maximum Flavor
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are joined by Aki Kamozawa and H. Alexander Talbot of Ideas in Food to talk food science and their new book, Maximum Flavor. Tune into this episode to hear how to reduce foam in shellfish stocks using a pressure cooker, and learn how hard water can affect beans. Are refrigerations naturally dry or moist, and how does refrigeration humidity influence food storage? Listen in to learn more about grilling cheeses, milk proteins, imitation
Episode 141: It’s Paste!
Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez talking HASIP Plans, 3-D Printing, pudding, and more on this week’s Cooking Issues. Tune in to hear Dave talk about the processed involved with validating HASIP Plans, and why you should support Underground Meats in their mission to create their own! Later, learn about the difficulties associated with pasteurizing fish. Piper from Booker and Dax calls in to talk about how he prefers to make puddings using different varieties of carrageenan. Is there a way to make
Episode 140: Fermentation & Tofu
After an unexpected two-week hiatus, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are back with another episode of Cooking Issues! Tune in to hear Dave talk about his recent trip to Harvard University, and why he almost had a disastrous experience involving propane torches in his car on the way to Cambridge. Tune in to hear Dave take on fermentation! Dave talks about fermenting tomato paste and making hot pepper sauce. Learn about salinity, and whether or not it is safe to make ramen noodles using lye. Later
Episode 139: Eat Your Yolks
What are the culinary and nutritional benefits of egg yolks? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of Cooking Issues. Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are in the studio talking fried cheese, agar clarification, and a wealth of other topics. Find out why a good grinder is necessary for quality espresso. How can you create a deep freezing contraption with a salt water brine? Why does hydrolyzed pea protein lend itself to wobbly desserts? Tune in to learn more about the muscular syste
Episode 138: Fish Show
Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez get fishy on this week’s edition of Cooking Issues. After recounting the events of the recent puffing gun party, Dave gets down to business and talks about the various Japanese fish-killing techniques, and how they alter the texture and taste of fish. What are some of the necessary steps for preserving fish? Dave explains how to can and cure fish! Hear Dave resolve more listener cooking problems regarding chilling drinks, fungus on stone fruit, meat glue, gelatin,
Episode 137: Delhi Belly
After sharing some unorthodox ideas for detox methods, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez dig into a new batch of listener questions on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Hear how different eggs create different types of mayonnaise, and why one listener is having trouble making mayo from turkey eggs. Listen in to find out about some homemade, DIY immersion circulator technologies! Dave talks about muscle tissue in squid and octopus, and how invertebrates tend to get get mushy after long cooking
Episode 136: Dave Tweaks on Lemonade
The phone lines are off the hook on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues! Dave Arnold is joined by Nastassia “The Hammer” Lopez, and is enduring the beginning stages of his lemonade cleanse. Learn about the history of the Stanley Burroughs Master Cleanse, and why Dave thinks it’s a bunch of baloney. Tune into this episode to learn the best way to slice country ham at home. What food safety considerations should people on neutropenic diets keep in mind? Find out why sausage casings have a tenden
Episode 135: Puffing Gun Coming to You
Congratulations to the Museum of Food and Drink on their successful Kickstarter campaign! Look out for the cereal puffer in a city near you! Dave Arnold is back in the studio this week with Nastassia Lopez to answer a few listener questions on topics such as micron size and sauerkraut. Find out how to use skin from slab bacon to make homemade pork rinds! Learn how to cook bratwurst in a circulator, and use unconventional fruit flavors in ice cream. Tune in next week to hear how Dave is handling
Episode 134: Fund the Puffer
The Museum of Food and Drink’s Kickstarter is drawing to a close; tune into this week’s Cooking Issues, and donate today! This week, Nastassia Lopez, Peter Kim, and Piper Kristensen hold down the studio while Dave Arnold calls into the show from New Orleans. Tune in to hear about some of MOFAD’s upcoming plans, and why it’s imperative to support the MOFAD Kickstarter campaign now! Tune into this episode to hear the differences between young, commercial meat and older game animals. Where is the b
Episode 133: Sandwich Sissy
Dave Arnold calls in from Florida for this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Nastassia Lopez holds down the fort in Brooklyn, and is joined by Peter Kim of the Museum of Food and Drink. Hear the crew talk about MOFAD’s Kickstarter project, and how they hope to bring interesting food exhibits across the country through a mobile museum model. Learn how to use the flavors of thai basil in your cooking. Find out about preserving deep fry oil and bacon grease, and learn the process of making spring r
Episode 132: Testing Harold McGee
Harold McGee joins Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez in the studio for today’s edition of Cooking Issues! Harold and Dave team up to tackle some listener questions regarding circulators, food aroma, fruit preservation, and more! Why does orange juice taste so terrible after brushing your teeth? Tune into this episode to hear the cast discuss the nuances of different condiments: ketchup, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and mustard. What brands are preferred? Find out why mustard oils in the United Stat
Episode 131: Free Berries
The puffing gun is up and running! This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez recap the first test of the Museum of Food and Drink’s new cereal puffer! Later, Dave takes on some questions regarding bubble size in alcoholic drinks and flavoring Doritos. How can you get brown rice to stick together? Dave helps a caller preserve some cocktail cherries, and talks about his recent foraging adventures at Riverside Park. How would Dave make banana chips at home? Finally, hear about ‘c
Episode 130: Washing Dishes & Fruit Sex
The phones are off the hook on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues! Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are talking about new dishwashing formulas that use sodium carbonate instead of phosphates. How tough are these soaps on scum? Learn how to preserve salt crystals in ice cream applications, and find out why Dave loves induction burners. Tune into this episode to hear more about pressure cookers, apple varieties, and cooking chicken for large catered events. Curious about fruit sex? Tune into thi
Episode 129: No More Apricots
We’re smoking fish and steaming pudding on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are once again joined in the studio by Arielle Johnson, PhD candidate at UC Davis. Tune into this episode to learn how to safely smoke salmon using cold and hot smoking methods. When should you freeze your salmon in order to kill existing parasites? Find out how to use a dehydrate to dry fruits like apricots and mangos. Should one worry about sulfites in dehydrated fruits? Dave wraps
Episode 128: Ice Cream, Popcorn, & Fish
In this week’s episode of Cooking Issues, Dave begins by answering a question on gluten intolerance by listener Mike Mallory. He then continues on to answer a question on fior de latte ice-cream, and the problems associated with making ice cream at home. Dave’s offers his opinions on different brands and types of ice cream from all around the world, the effects of stabilizers during the production process, and the effects of guar and gelatin during the ice cream making method? In the second segm
Episode 127: William McGee
Despite a bicycling ticket, Dave Arnold speeds into the studio and joins Nastassia Lopez for another week of Cooking Issues! Dave gives some tips about making a a creme anglaise, and tackles the gluten-free trend. Why are so many Americans limiting the gluten in their diets, and does it really make sense to do so if you don’t suffer from celiac disease? Hear what grains Dave learned about in Senegal that hold promise for gluten-free bread lovers. Find out ways to use leftover eggs, and hear abou
Episode 126: Chris Young on Coffee
Chris Young, co-author of Modernist Cuisine and founder of ChefSteps, calls into this week’s episode of Cooking Issues! Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are back in the studio and are answering listener questions with Chris. Tune into this episode to hear Chris and Dave troubleshoot a candied jalapeño ice cream that lacks serious heat. How can you create a booze-y creamsicle? Later, hear Dave pepper Chris with some coffee questions. Hear how to create the ideal latte foam, and learn how grind si
Episode 125: Milk & West African Cuisine
Dave Arnold is back from Senegal with another episode of Cooking Issues! Joining him in the studio is Peter Kim of the Museum of Food & Drink. Tune into this episode to hear Dave talk about milk- both cow and human. Is it ok to freeze milk? And should you drink alcohol if you are breast feeding? Later, Dave and Peter offer some suggestions for creating non-alcoholic drinks that taste and feel like real cocktails. Find out how to infuse nut flavors efficiently, and how to make large-format ic
Episode 124: Olive Oil & Mark Ladner
Mark Ladner, chef at Del Posto, joins Dave, Nastassia, and Piper for this week’s Cooking Issues! Dave talks about his upcoming trip to Senegal, and the importance of learning about authentic cuisine from different regions around the world. Dave revisits a question about rice noodles, and then delves into different types of miso. How can one substitute duck fat into baking recipes? Later, Mark weighs in on the bacon vs. pancetta debate. What does he prefer when making a carbonara? The cast tastes
Episode 123: Mashed Potato Nightmare
Arielle Johnson, bitters enthusiast and flavor chemical collector, joins Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez in the studio for this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Listen in to hear Dave talk about his mashed potato nightmares, and why a swinging bucket centrifuge is the ideal centrifuge for a home kitchen. Want to cook a burger in seconds? Try ohmic heating! Later, hear answers to questions about the food safety considerations of re-using soda bottles for carbonation. Dave, Arielle, and Nastassia
Episode 122: Life’s a Beach
Today on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold hopes to make your cooking life a beach. Nastassia Lopez calls in from the beautiful beaches of Rhode Island to talk with Dave about the new Booker and Dax Searzall. What does it sear? Everything! Learn more about the safety logistics of their new contraption throughout this installment! Dave talks with some callers about pH and pickling, as well as pizza steels and their ability to stand up to uneven heat. Is it safe to use gases from paintball canisters to
Episode 121: Hard Water & Feral Pigs
Find out some alternative uses for transglutaminase on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are answering listener questions on topics from first aid to Salamander broilers. Listen in to hear how hard water affects the cooking of vegetables, and learn how you can simulate hard water with calcium hydroxide. Can transglutaminase be used to seal wounds in humans? Learn how to use pectin to preserve the shape of berries in pancakes and waffles, and find out more abo
Episode 120: Gas Burners & Acrylamide
Dave shares his love for gas burners on today’s episode of Cooking Issues! As always, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are in the studio to answer listener questions about all things food. Listen in to hear about a recent scandal in Denmark where pork was found in shawarma! Dave and Nastassia read off a few more name suggestions for their new torching product, as well. Tune into this episode to learn more about creating smokey, umami flavor in vegetarian dishes! Lastly, Dave wraps up the episode
Episode 119: Acetobacter, Eggs, & Ice
Pop Rocks, vinegars, nanoparticles, and eggs- we’ve got it all on this week’s Cooking Issues. Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez begin the show with a official response from S.C. Johnson about sous vide cooking in Ziplock bags! Later, hear about the possibilities of savor Pop Rocks and open-fermentation fruit vinegars. Should nanoparticles in food a safety concern? Dave hears back from listener about some new and interesting egg peeling techniques. Can harissa sauce be made shelf-stable without the
Episode 118: Fermented Llama Saliva
Fermented saliva, quail eggs, jello wrestling, vermouth cocktails, kombucha, pressure cooking, fermented milk and bad accents are all a part of this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Tune in as Dave Arnold does his usual routine of answering more questions than you can keep up with in under 60 minutes. No question is off limits, and Dave is on top of his game this week. Have a question for the show? Call us at 718-497-2128 every Tuesday at 12pm or email info@HeritageRadioNetwork.org. Regulars an
Episode 117: Fecal Beer
Can’t get your dragons beard candy soft enough? Want to use avocado in a sous vide recipe? Do any of these questions make sense to you? If so – you’ve found the right show. Tune into another wild and wacky episode of Cooking Issues as host Dave Arnold plows through food-tech questions from listeners covering a wide range of topics. This week’s show is extra special, as friend of the show Joel Gargano is in studio performing the Cooking Issues theme song live on-air! Today’s program was sponsored
Episode 116: Pork & Dessert
We’ve got a pork-filled episode of Cooking Issues this week! Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are back again, and they’re talking about the many uses for country ham. Tune in for Dave talking about country ham has a seasoning meat as opposed to a central protein. Hear callers ask Dave about smoking and cooking a pig head using low-temperature techniques! Other topics include vacuum distillation, and the uses for Wondra flour! Dave wraps up the show with some dessert suggestions. Learn about non-d
Episode 115: Cookie Shards
Can you make high quality bread with bread machine? This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia “The Hammer” Lopez are talking low temperature, vacuum machines, and more! Find out if bone-in meat actually affects flavor, and learn if you can use your bread machine for low temperature cooking. What types of vacuums make for better food quality? Later Dave talks about the benefits of culinary school, and find out how to improve your culinary skills at home. How can you keep your leftove
Episode 114: The Hammer Joins Twitter
Pick perfect apples, find uses for your cheese rinds, and learn more about distillation on this week’s Cooking Issues! Tune in to hear Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez talk about different textures and acidity levels in apples. How does the shape of a glass affect the drinking experience of certain spirits? Find out about bloom strength in gelatin, and hear Dave and Nastassia talk cut-rate cheese emporiums. Dave also talks about blending and distilling botanicals in a rotovap. Learn about fossili
Episode 113: Espresso, Hot Sauce, & Vinaigrette
Valentine’s Day is coming up; find out what to cook for your date on this week’s Cooking Issues! Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are back in the studio, and they’re tackling your culinary questions. Find out the best way to cook a savory cheesecake in a circulator! Why is espresso often served with carbonated water? Dave offers some suggestions for juicing greens, and talks about thickening hot sauce with different starches. What qualifies as true buttermilk? Dave also talks about some ways to b
Episode 112: Seal the Deal
Smoking bacon, gluing meat, and cooking in bags – Dave Arnold’s tackling it all on this week’s Cooking Issues! Tune into this episode to hear Dave talk about seasoning cast iron with cooking grade flax seed oil. Learn how to work with different ice cube sizes when shaking and stirring up cocktails! Later, Dave talks to a caller about safety and smoking bacon, and another caller about using Ziplock bags for a short rib recipe. What are the best ways to cook commercial-grade beef at a low temperat
Episode 111: Offal and Kombu
Want to learn some different ways to prepare offal? On this week’s episode of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez talk about cooking variety meats sous vide. How can you cook organ meats in a bag without having them get mushy? Dave also talks about heating elements, and discusses whether or not kombu is fat soluble. Can kombu be used effectively in brining? Dave talks about stored energy, and using a cast iron skillet as a pizza steel. Learn the science behind seasoning a cast iron p
Episode 110: Fried Chicken & Lobster
How do you fry your chicken? This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold shares his fried chicken recipe and cooking techniques! Joined by Nastassia “the Hammer” Lopez, Dave is answering listener questions about the health considerations of carbonation. What is ‘duck milk’, and how can you use it in the kitchen? Dave offers some suggestions to increase heat in a smoker, and explains how to make a transparent tomato. Later, Dave talks about the many uses of Pectin X Ultra SPL in cooking applications
Episode 109: Pine, Yolks, & Soup
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez talk about their experience acting as ‘fluffers’ at the South Beach Food & Wine Festival. Who was more popular at the festival – Dave or Tony the Tiger? Later, Dave tackles this week’s listener questions! Hear why Dave and Nastassia hate the word ‘espuma’, and learn how to use pine flavor in your food and drink! Dave talks about the differences in cooking temperatures for egg whites and yolks, and offers some suggestions for sous v
Episode 108: Knives & French Fries
It’s the last Cooking Issues of 2012! Tune in to hear Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez answer your cooking questions. Listen in to hear Dave offer advice about adding color to red velvet cake, and talk about the right reasons for going to culinary school. Dave mediates a listener debate about knife sharpening; what’s the best sharpening system for your application? Dave talks about his favorite kitchen gadgets, and why people always cook a turducken wrong. Hear Dave’s newest french fry recipe! Ca
Episode 107: Food Science Schooling
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are talking gummies, meringue, studying food science, and sous vide! Tune in to hear Dave offer his suggestions for making a small appetizer that includes prawns and herb gels. Find out if food processors ruin the flavor of lemongrass. Listen in and learn more about spinning lemon and lime juice, exotic spices, and the best way to cook a prime rib! Dave answers a listener question about continuing education in food science; is it bette
Episode 106: Live Readings with Harold McGee
Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez lament the world’s declining champagne consumption on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues. Dave starts the episode by reiterating the safety of liquid nitrogen in cooking applications if used by an experienced technician. Dave also goes on to explain the different stages of the freezing process. Harold McGee calls in to read excerpts of his book, On Food and Cooking! Tune in for an expert reading on caramelization and Maillard reactions, and hear Dave and Harold
Episode 105: Grease on Cashmere
Did you catch Dave Arnold on CNN’s The Next List? If you missed it, don’t worry- Dave and Nastassia Lopez are in the studio for another episode of Cooking Issues. Once again, Dave sets the record straight about liquid nitrogen use in a culinary setting. Find out where processed cheese was invented, and learn about the flavor-enhancing qualities of salt! Dave takes two caller questions: one about frying pork chops, and another about preparing stocks in pressure cookers. Tune in to hear Dave’s rec
Episode 104: Turkey Issues
Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are celebrating Thanksgiving on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues! Grab a bottle of wine, and tune in! Dave explains a few different ways to make bitters at home using high proof spirits or iSi methodology. Tune in to hear about Dave’s bionic turkey recipe, and his mother’s awesome stuffing! Dave distinguishes between stock pots and pressure cookers, and what he prefers for making stock. Listen in to hear Dave recommend sizes of stock pots and pressure cookers
Episode 103: Bread & Brine
On this week’s episode of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are joined in the studio by Piper Kristensen of Booker and Dax. Tune into this episode to Dave answer some questions about the oven spring when making bread at home, and different factors that determine quality of bread. Learn how spices and brine enter and flavor meat. Dave also talks about dairy coagulation, and how to prepare cod milt! Low temperature cooking, hydrogenating, and fermenting – Dave and the crew are tackli
Episode 102: Hurricane Sandy, Refrigeration, & More
Welcome to yet another episode of Cooking Issues. Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are in the studio post-Hurricane Sandy, and are talking about the storm’s impact on New York City. Dave is without power, and so are so many other people in Lower Manhattan, the Rockaways, Brooklyn, and Long Island. Later, Dave suggests a few Cambodian cookbooks and pressure cookers. What is the best way to apply sous vide techniques in a food truck? Dave talks about the differences between home and commercial refr
Episode 101: Fly Control & Waffles
Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are back after last week’s celebration for another installment of Cooking Issues! This week, Dave troubleshoots a rotovap that’s been working in dry ice and acetone, and talks about his experiences with cryo-shucking. Later, Dave talks about the best way to keep vinegar flies away from your homemade fermented foods. Hear how you can use hormone treatments to keep flies from breeding in your kitchen. What is the main difference between waffle and pancake batter? Da
Episode 100: The 100th Episode!
Welcome to the 100th episode of Cooking Issues! To congratulate Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez, HRN’s own Patrick Martins, Erin Fairbanks, and Michael Harlan Turkell stop by the studio and pop a bottle of Prosecco! To start off the episode, Dave addresses a recent tragedy involving cocktails prepared with liquid nitrogen. Tune in to hear Dave talk about the inherent responsibility involved with using liquid nitrogen, and why liquid nitrogen is just a tool like a knife or a deep fryer. Later, Da
Episode 99: Fracking & Ice Cream
CNN is in the studio filming Dave for “The Next List” on this week’s edition of Cooking Issues and Dave has a full mailbag of questions to answer. From making ice-cream at home with a Carpigiani to hydro-colloid experimentation, Dave’s got the solutions to all of your issues. Learn more about different types of fats, low temperature cooking techniques and more. What would it take for Dave to punch somebody in the face over food? How does fracking affect ice cream? How can you make sure not to ru
Episode 98: Preserving, Smoking & Pig Heads
What do you do with a pig head? Why don’t more people like scrapple and haggis? Want more tips on food preservation? You’re in the right place! Tune into another hilarious and information-packed episode of Cooking Issues hosted by Dave Arnold. He takes listener questions on everything from coffee infused cocktails to the poisonous nature of Indonesian candle nuts. Find out why Dave thinks there will be an explosion of immersion circulators on the market soon and his advice for smoking a whole ch
Episode 97: “Heir Apparent”
Though he’s late to the studio again, Dave Arnold is back for another hilarious and jam-packed episode of Cooking Issues. We’ve got calls from Memphis, stories of crazy fruit trees and advice for making herb mayonnaise. Find out why Nastassia’s preferred title is “heir apparent” and hear an awesome recipe for chlorophyll butter, used to coloring sauces green. Learn more about artisanal cheese in America, handling chili peppers and oxidation in vermouth and fortified wines. This program was spons
Episode 96: Circulation and Clarification
Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are back from Harvard to help you in the kitchen on this week’s Cooking Issues! Dave is gearing up to visit some world-class orchards across the pond with Harold McGee, but not before answering some listener questions. Hear Dave talk about the differences between the Nomiku and the PolyScience immersion circulators. Learn why Dave is a “margarine hater”, and why butter has no set melting point. Later, tune in for some centrifugal talk, why clarification always lea
Episode 95: Intelligent and Tasty Cephalopods
Dave Arnold is back from Colombia, and is joined again by Nastassia Lopez for another episode of Cooking Issues. Dave and Nastassia start off the the show by talking about different tropical fruits and thickeners. Dave revisits the homemade gummy candy topic with a listener response. Tune in to learn more about starch molding and gum arabic! Later, Dave offers some rethermalizing tips to ensure food safety and fresh flavor. Did you know that cephalopods are some of the smartest creatures in the
Episode 94: Curing Meat and Making Sausage
Dave Arnold is heading to Colombia, but not before another episode of Cooking Issues. Dave and Nastassia Lopez start the show off talking about making and preserving cocktail cherries at cellar temperatures. Tune in to learn about the proper balance of sugar, alcohol, and calcium to maintain the structure of the cherry! Later, Dave answers a question about texture in homemade sausage, and how fat is instrumental in determining how a sausage holds up. How can a homebrewer infuse a coffee flavor i
Episode 93: The Role of Plating
This week’s episode of Cooking Issues starts off with a slightly off-topic discussion: food aesthetics. Tune in to hear Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez talk about the the importance of the appearance of a dish or cocktail versus its taste. What role does food presentation have in defining the quality of a meal? Later, Dave tackles a question about centrifuges and clarifying agents, as well as some methods to re-bottle vermouth. Dave offers some equipment suggestions to a caller, and follows up a
Episode 92: Sap and Stock
Welcome to another installment of Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez! On this episode, Dave breaks out some of his cocktail knowledge to help a couple win a Mexican-themed cocktail competition. Tequila, mezcal, or sotol? Later, Dave talks about the differences between birch and maple syrup, and finally talks about making cream liqueurs at home. Dave answers a few different questions about stocks. what is the best way to prepare a chicken stock for pressure cooking? And at what t
Episode 91: Shellfish and Fish Sauce
Welcome to another episode of Cooking Issues! Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are in the studio answering a range of cooking questions- from thickening simple syrup, to cooking shrimp in oil. Tune in to hear Dave talk about his particular preparation methods for making a cioppino. What could cause off-flavors in pressure-cooked stocks? Hear Dave’s opinions about using spent distiller’s grain in food products intended for human consumption. What effect does distiller’s grain have on livestock pro
Episode 90: Live from Tales of the Cocktail
On this week’s episode of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold calls in from Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, while Nastassia Lopez holds in down in the Heritage Radio Network studio. Even though Dave’s in New Orleans, he’s still here to answer all of your cooking questions! Is it possible to turn a turkey roaster into a deep fryer? And what problems could arise from such a transformation? Next, Dave revisits a question about pressure cooking jams, and what it does to flavors and Brix levels. Dave a
Episode 89: Peeling & Seasoning
On this week’s episode of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are tackling a bunch of different food-related topics; from peeling potatoes, to heat energy- your hosts have all the answers. Tune in to hear about Dave and Nastassia’s respective potato peeling tools of choice, as well as the effectiveness of anesthetizing shellfish in heightening flavor. Dave fields some caller questions about whipping cream at home, and why it differs in consistency from store-bought whipped cream. Oth
Episode 88: Egg Your Oven
On this week’s episode of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are joined by Aaron Marks, Development Executive for a food mini-series called Deconstructing Dinner: Reconstructing Our Food System. For more information, visit Deconstructing Dinner’s Kickstarter page. After a brief discussion about Dave’s love for financial history, Dave talks about combi steam ovens’ capabilities at low temperatures, and how to make sure your combi steam oven is properly calibrated. Dave tackles some o
Episode 87: Banned Bubbles
We’re getting sociopolitical on this week’s episode of Cooking Issues! Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are in the studio taking your questions about cooking and other food-related topics. We start this week’s installment with a listener question about the proposed ban on sodas of certain sizes in New York City. Tune in to hear Dave’s opinions about the proposal, considering his love of bubbly beverages. Other questions include troubleshooting vacuum reduction devices, and the safety of homemade
Episode 86: Frothy Lulo
Dave Arnold breaks his personal record as he zooms on his bicycle to Roberta’s for this week’s Cooking Issues! This week, Dave gives away some pork chops from the Heritage Meat Shop to listeners who answered this question, “What Colombian fruit naturally creates a frothy head and can be used as an egg white substitute in cocktails?” The answer- lulo! Later on, Dave finally answers some questions about processed cheese and cheese consistency. Also Dave talks about some problems with mushy meat at
Episode 85: Back From Japan!
Dave and Nastassia are back from Japan and Cooking Issues has returned! Dave’s mailbox is full and he attempts to answer as many questions as humanly possible. From coffee brewing to cow muscles to intervase enzymes, Dave continues on his mission to solve any and all Cooking Issues on-air. Learn more about egg free custards, ways to prepare foods for those allergic to eggs and how to effectively roast meat. Ever try making bagels and pretzels at home? Hear some tips about avoiding lye disasters
Episode 84: Nastassia Hates Coffee
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave takes issue with Nastassia’s distaste for coffee and, to a lesser extent, hipsters as she heads off to Seattle after the show. He takes listener calls on Memorial Day BBQ advice, pressure cooker recipes, and tips for beet terrine. Find out what Charlie Trotter’s is like in it’s final months as a restaurant and find out why home curing ham isn’t always the best move. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.
“A great thing to make with pressur
Episode 83: A Nasty Leak
Cooking Issues keeps on rolling as Dave Arnold tackles a wide variety of listener questions. Tune in and hear tips on everything from rice cooking, ice baths, low temp cooking, carbonation and ultra sonic homogenizers. Hear Dave’s thoughts about why quart containers are so awesome and why gin & grape soda might actually mix well! This episode was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.
“The mold [in yeast/mold balls] saccrifies the rice- takes the rice starch and converts it to sugar to make it sw
Episode 82: Puffing Guns and Orange Shirts
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold is all over the place and breaks down his thoughts on carbonation, DIY circulators, popcorn machines and more. Find out more about meat slicers, food dehydrators cereal puffing and vacuum sealers as he answers your cooking questions yet again. Non-cooking related “Issues” this week include the age-appropriateness of Jurrasic Park, The Beastie Boys and Dave’s loud orange shirt. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market.
“If you’re going to carbonate a
Episode 81: Back from Berlin
Dave Arnold is back from Germany and ready to solve your cooking issues! Tune in as he explains how myoglobin is responsible for the color of meat and why salting wild game before low temp cooking might not be the best idea. Get some tips on making craft soda and hear what Dave thinks about alcohol and digestion. Also find out what’s going on with the foie gras ban in California and why Dave could live without the fattened liver. This program was sponsored by Modernist Pantry
“The color of meat
Episode 80: Flavor Pairings & More
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold answers questions about everything from refractometers to pressure cooked caviar. Find out why he might be making high-end Vodka Red Bull’s for Snooki and hear his thoughts on the flavor pairing hypothesis introduced in Taste Buds & Molecules and why he thinks its bunk. This program was sponsored by Barterhouse.
“Commercial fry oil is much better than what we buy in the supermarket cause it lasts a boat load longer and is a lot cleaner.”
—Dave Arnold
Episode 79: Brooks Headley Returns
Are flavor pairings real? Are there shared compounds and volatiles in successful food pairings? What the hell does Crystal Light have to do with Brooks Headley’s cooking career? Find out the answers to all these questions on an entertaining and informative episode of Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold. Learn more about the science of flavor and why Dave thinks there are no invalid sources of inspiration when it comes to food. This program was sponsored by Modernist Pantry.
“In the end, anything th
Episode 78: Maxime Bilet
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are joined in the studio by one of the authors of Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking, Maxime Bilet. Tune in to hear our hosts discuss the innovation and comprehensiveness of the revolutionary cooking encyclopedia, as well the Modernist Cuisine book tour. Dave and Maxime answer listener questions about dairy alternatives, edible fibers, and the psychoactive properties of nutmeg and absinthe. Also, hear Dave and Maxime’s i
Episode 77: Juniper, Steaks, and Vegan Bakes
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez field some listener questions about topics such enzymatic peeling, baking vegan deserts, and seasoning steaks. Listen in to hear Dave and Nastassia’s NYC restaurant recommendations, tips on curing meat at home, and using different juniper substitutes. Why can cauliflower turn brown? And did you hear about that vegan gelatin company? Tune in to learn more!
“Cauliflower like all other brassica-style things, contains a lot of sulfur con
Episode 76: Tony Conigliaro
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold is joined in the studio by cocktail and drink expert Tony Conigliaro of the Drink Factory Lab, 69 Colebrooke Row & The Zetter Townhouse. Tune in as they answer questions about everything from binary reactions of taste combinations in cocktails to low temperature heart cooking and even gizzard pickling! As usual, Cooking Issues is the only place in the world you can get the inside track on all the tech and cooking questions that nobody else will answer
Episode 75: Low Temperature & Hot Pockets
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez take on listener questions of all sorts – from low-temperature cooking, to building a homemade circulator, to knife sharpening. What types of pumps are suitable for a good circulator? What is the best way to soak a liver? And what do Hot Pockets have to do with this week’s Cooking Issues? Tune in to find out! This episode was sponsored by Modernist Pantry
“Here’s the deal: most of the cooking techniques for offal are made to get rid
Episode 74: From Moscow to Australia
The lines are off the hook this week on Cooking Issues as Dave answers live caller questions from Australia to Moscow. Find out how to make your own sous vide machines at home, truffle infusion tricks and more information on meat glue. Learn about some interesting DIY projects, espresso pump science and leg of lamb cooking tips. As always, novices and pros alike can learn something on the most scientific food radio show on the planet! This program was sponsored by Modernist Pantry
“The inherent
Episode 73: Makin’ Mozzarella
This week Cooking Issues starts a little early and takes on all your chocolate making questions from how to get the best crystals from your cocoa butter to using immersion circulators. From chocolate Dave’s focuses his advice to centrifuges and how you can keep yours clean as well as advising a caller about the benefits of getting a good commercial fryer, even for your household. Then, have you ever wanted to make the perfect homemade mozzarella but it’s not coming out right? Tune in as Dave tel
Episode 72: Valentine’s Day
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia get out their Valentine’s Day gripes early in the morning. But moreover, Celiac disease sufferers, rejoice! Tune in for an episode all about how you can cook without gluten using xanthan and guar gums and even eggs! Learn about how you can make delicious non-alcoholic cocktails with coriander syrup, why gluten is important in bread making but not so much in cakes and cookies, the necessity of putting foot pedals on your sink and how you can look lik
Episode 71: Spheres & Circulators
This week on Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold & Nastassia Lopez, learn why your
spherification process may be going awry and how you can ensure your liquids turn into perfect spheres. Also hear why Dave prefers Ultra-Sperse over Ultra Tex and how one might make vinegar from Sherry. Later, find out why Dave is such a Jesus Christ Superstar junkie and what makes the original Judas irreplaceable. This program was sponsored by Modernist Pantry.
“The problem with Ultra-Tex is that because it’s b
Episode 70: Get To Know Your Knife
This week on Cooking Issues Dave gets on point in teaching you how to sharpen your fine kitchen knives from all over the world– from Japan to the West. Did you know that Japanese knives are traditionally only right-handed? Later on, all your questions about dry aging fish and poultry, venison sausage, and the usefulness of spherical ice cubes are answered. Learn all about how war made food evolve, Dave’s new bar at Momofuku Ssam, as well as his thoughts on Yelp! reviews. This episode is sponsore
Episode 69: Fried Meatballs, Fish and More
Dave returns to the studio this week with tales of dog sledding in Sweden and opening up his new bar, Booker and Dax, in New York. Tune in to learn how to keep your meatballs from falling apart, what the Dextrose Equivalent scale is and how to use it, as well as helping those of you with fish allergies find something you can eat. This episode is sponsored by Modernist Pantry.
“When you’re cook meatballs, you have to fry them BEFORE you cook them in a bag with butter. That will keep them from fa
Episode 68: Say No To Whole Wheat Pasta
The Cooking Issues team is back! Tune in to the first 2012 edition of the best call-in food show in the world. Do you think whole wheat pasta is disgusting? Dave’s got some advice for that. He also answers questions on low temperature duck breast, exotic fruits, foie gras terrine and more. Find out whether or not brushing your tongue will damage your taste buds and palate and learn more about New York City food destinations. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.
“Rice noodle
Episode 67: Flat Tire Holiday Show
Dave’s bike broke down, so this week’s holiday episode of Cooking Issues is hosted remotely by phone. Hear Dave answer questions and so concerns about granita, thermometers, pressures cookers, fast cook method eggs, and flying with food. Hear some tips for getting through customs with food and find out why butternut squash is problematic for some people. This episode was sponsored by Modernist Pantry.
“I’ve never owned a thermometer that made me super happy.”
“If you’re going to do hydro colloi
Episode 66: Deep Fry
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave continues plowing through your questions and having some fun along the way. Tune in to learn more about everything from reverse spherification to rotisserie turkey. Find out why Dave loves to deep fry and what he has to say about Carolina rice fields. Hear him answer listener questions on duck liver, pumpkin flan & more! Cooking Issues is brought to you by Modernist Pantry.
“I deep fry EVERYTHING at home” – Dave Arnold on Cooking Issues
Episode 65: Pecans, Vodka, Brining & More
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave attempts to sort through a full mailbox of caller and listener questions ranging from dry mouth issues with pecans, brining techniques, filet of cod and corn syrup. Tune in to learn more about vodka and distillation, “brown sauce” and “estrogenic” issues with plastics. This episode was sponsored by Modernist Pantry.
Episode 64: No Cursing!
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave answers more of your cooking related questions covering topics such as sous vide crusting techniques, sweet potato fry cooking methods and heat conduction in steak. Find out why Dave thinks chicken hearts are so delicious, why a 10 year old listens to the show and why Nastassia is still against bagpipes at weddings. This episode was sponsored by Modernist Pantry.
Episode 63: Nirvana & Bagpipes
This week Dave gets his holiday travel frustrations out with some Nirvana and bagpipes while answering your questions about how to keep your coffee fresh (read: don’t put it in the freezer!) and the rating system for pungency (think pyruvate scale). Learn why beef tenderloin is oft considered the cosmo of the meat world but excellent for beef wellington, how to make your own DIY emulsifiers, as well as the art of plating and presenting dishes in your own home. This episode is sponsored by The Mo
Episode 62: Corn Nut Comeback
This week on Cooking Issues Dave Arnold vows to have corn nuts make a comeback and to wean you off that terribly bland deli turkey this turkey season. From recounting his science and cooking lectures at Harvard and the 2011 Eater Awards to exotic corn products from Peru this is an episode not to miss. Learn about DIY hacks for apirators, the benefits of super freezers, and Dave’s
thesis on making the perfect french fry. This episode is sponsored by The Modernist Pantry.
Episode 61: Off the Hook!
The Cooking Issues phone lines are ringing off the hook this week as Dave juggles caller and email questions covering a wide spectrum of topics. What do deer meat, immersion circulators, Zabaionne, homogenizers, gelling, whipping agents, garlic chemistry & lemons have in common? They are all part of an information-packed episode of the best call-in food radio show on the planet! Today’s episode was sponsored by Modernist Pantry.
Episode 60: Alexander Talbot
This week Cooking Issues welcomes a surprise special guest: Alexander Talbot of the wonderful Ideas In Food blog. They dig into a mountain of questions from callers across the country and emails alike; from what type of carrageenan is best for your recipe, to how to cook a perfect leg of lamb, to using molecular gastronomy techniques in making cool beer. Tune in as we revisit topics such as nitrates, umami, and uses of kombu in making dashi. If you’ve ever had a question about vegan cheese, DIY
Episode 59: Halloween Episode!
Dave, Nastassia & Jack are all alone at an abandoned Roberta’s for a spooky edition of Cooking Issues. Tune in to hear how venison can be turned to country ham, how immersion circulators can be used at home, what to do with your pumpkin guts and seeds and how to cook geo duck. Also find out what a “vegan face” is and hear why Nastassia has no faith in reader submitted stories for the Cooking Issues blog. This episode was sponsored by Modernist Pantry.
Episode 58: Bread Infusion, Meat Safety, and More
This week on Cooking Issues Dave Arnold takes your temperature, or more specifically the temperature of your meat to make sure you cooking safely and healthily. After that cool down with a drink, how about a bagel cocktail? Dave goes into the world
of bread-infused liquids from pumpernickel raisin scotch to cornbread infused ice cream. Tune in for updates on bluefish filleting, the steps to get the crispiest pickles, humane slaughtering, and find out what the heck a Geoduck is. This episode is s
Episode 57: Bread, Brains, and Gum
This week Cooking Issues gets sticky and wierd. Dave and Nastassia answer your questions about using gums such carrageenan and guar in your cooking as well as giving you eating and traveling tips for those traveling to to New York with kids (hint our very own Roberta’s is perfect for kids!). Tune in to learn how to make Dave’s special Neapolitan pizza recipe as well as Jim Lahey’s no-knead, no stress bread and how to cook a whole goat head!
This episode is sponsored again by The Modernist Pantry
Episode 56: Chris Young
This week on Cooking Issues Dave Arnold is joined by Chris Young, one of the authors of Modernist Cuisine. But first he takes on your questions on blue fish and ike jime, enzymatic peeling, and how to avoid Botulism when you are doing your own canning. Later Chris and Dave get nerdy on evaporative reduction and the Gastrovac. Also don’t miss Chris talking about his ventures with Nathan Myrhvold and the Gates Foundations in sub-Saharan Africa in trying to create a reliable fresh milk supply chain
Episode 55: Jerry Lee, Confit & More
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia are gearing up for the launch of the Museum of Food and Drink and things get a little raunchy. Between riffing on Jerry Lee Lewis and Nastassia Dave takes call and emails on topics from vegetable stock for soups and bacon-infused spirits to revisiting the subjects of confit and vacuum sealing. If you want to learn about the safety of plastic wrap products, how to make cheese melt perfectly, or get you’re own free sample of Meat Glue tune into Cookin
Episode 54: WWJE
This week on Cooking Issues Dave turns up the heat on induction burners–find out why you should get rid of that electric range and get an induction burner installed today. Ever wonder what Jesus would have actually eaten back in the dayin ancient Sumeria? Dave gives you a sneak peak of his No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain where they talk about just that. This episode is sponsored by The Modernist Pantry, who havw extended their offer of a free sample of their amazing Meat Glue if you tune i
Episode 53: Meat Glue & The Modernist Pantry
Today marks a special celebration for Cooking Issues, the 53rd episode! Nastassia and Dave celebrate with some Barterhouse rose. This week they handle your questions from practical jokes with meat glue to pressure cooking stocks such as kombu to DIY ramen noodles. This special episode is brought to you by a special sponsor, The Modernist Pantry so don’t forget to tune in to find out how you can get a free sample of Meat Glue (Tranglutaminase)!
Episode 52: Live from Bogota, It’s Cooking Issues!
Cooking Issues goes from Brooklyn to Bogota as Dave does a call in show from Columbia. Learn about the exotic fruits of the country like the lulo as well as what the are some of the best juicers for vegetables and juicers. Ever consider putting an espresso bar in your home? How to get super-strength gelatin? How to make black garlic? You better tune into this episode for all this and more. This episode is sponsored by the NOFA-NY Locavore Challenge.
Episode 51: Who Doesn’t Like Biscuits?!?!
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold tackles questions on everything from water chesnut to Hydraulic fracturing. Find out why guar prices are on the rise, why low fat batter is never a good idea, and how to smoke tomatoes. Also hear how to rid your syrups of cyanide and learn why Nastasissa hates biscuits. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.
Episode 50: Nathan Myhrvold
This week Cooking Issues has an extra-special, extra-long, extra-strength episode for you with the amazing polymath Nathan Myhrvold joining Dave and Nastassia in the studio. Tune in to hear this cooking A-team answer your questions live about liquid nitrogen dewars, flavor chemistry, the best emulsifying equipment as well as egg processing technology and tenderizing meat. This episode is jam packed with tips and tricks from dinner party etiquette to cocktail chemistry so be sure you don’t miss i
Episode 49: Meat, MSG, and Mayan Spinach
Ever wonder where the greatest collection of pears and berries are in the United States? Which plant will kill you via cyanide poisoning uncooked but is one of the most nutritious when cooked? Dave takes on these questions as well as yours from last week in this episode of Cooking Issues. Confused about sous-vide and cooking times and temperatures? Do you blackout on MSG? Wanna make your own bubblegum??? Then this is the episode for you! This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market.
Episode 48: Sugar, Manatees, and Meat
This weeks episode of Cooking Issues melts down the science behind sugar’s decomposition under heat as well as sous-vide and low-temp fish cooking techniques. What do manatees, tissue engineering, tattooing your own fruit have in common? Tune in to find out. This episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch.
Episode 47: Food Chemistry and Color
This week on Cooking Issues Dave tackles your questions from last week show. Learn about cultured-meat technology and how it relates to veganism and gelatin as well as finding creative ways to change the color of your food. Later on find out what exactly the Ouzo effect is and what causes it. Love popcorn? Dave shares tips on the best way to get those kernels popping. This episode is sponsored by The Barterhouse.
Episode 46: Dave’s Back!
This week Dave is back to Cooking Issues after a 3-week hiatus and Nastasia joins in from the Outer Banks. This episode loaded with question from listerners and answers from Dave from what to do with papaya pectinesterase to how to make the best ice coffee to the best ways to vacuum seal. Learn how to keep your vacuum sealed veggies from floating in water, industrial marshmallow production, and the function of malt in beer making. This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
Episode 45: Pie
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is alone in the studio as Nastassia joins him on the phone from Rhode Island. Tune in to hear all about fat melting and pie crusts, why pretzel sticks are not as good as pretzel knots and how to balance flavor. Also learn some great techniques for pit roasting pig this BBQ season. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market.
Episode 44: Curing and Iki Jime
This week on Cooking Issues Dave discourses on culinary techniques from Japan to Kentucky. First Dave answers your questions on how to make your own meat smoker and learn the difference between using nitrates, saltpeter and other curing salt. Later on learn about the fascinating Japanese fish-killing techniques known as Iki Jime. This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market.
Episode 43: Harold McGee
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold is joined via telephone by author and food science expert Harold McGee. Tune in as Dave & Harold tackle some listener questions regarding overcooking grains, country ham storage time, sourdough temperatures and more. This episode was sponsored by Just Food’s City Chicken Project 2011.
Episode 42: Raw Vegan Diet
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave tries out a raw vegan diet and discusses the hardships and limitations involved. He then answers questions about meat, popcorn, and salumi followed by a passionate take on how pretzels should always be. This week’s episode is sponsored by Fairway Market, like no other market.
Episode 41: Vodka Sauce & Non Alcoholic Cocktails
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave & Nastassia answer a mailbag full of questions ranging from the purpose of vodka in vodka sauce to advice regarding non-alcoholic cocktails. Tune in to learn more about gelling properties, molds, starches and more – and find out why Nastassia has 8 cavities! This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery
Photo: the probable cause of Nastassia’s cavities
Episode 40: Cuffs and Buttons
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by Chad Solomon and Christy Pope of Cuffs and Buttons. Tune in to hear some tips from the cocktail experts themselves on everything from phosphoric acid to aromatic drinks. Dave also answers listeners questions on topics such as cellulose, BBQ & used restaurant equipment. This episode was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.
Episode 39: Brooks Headley
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Brooks Headley, the Executive Pastry Chef at Del Posto. Brooks gives some advice to those are want to become a chef and tries to solve the issue of cracked cheesecake. Tune in for an update on the Marthafuge, find out what a semi-changa is and learn why Nastassia can’t stand the foods she ate growing up. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
Episode 38: Bacon Carbonara?
Episode 37: Cinnamon, Guar Gum, Etc.
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave has his hands full with listener questions and manages to get through them all. Tune in to hear more about cinnamon, guar gum, meat glue, seaweed and much much more. Find out how ice can assist in the baking process and why Dave finally buckled down and bought an Aeropress. Sponsored by Hearst Ranch – the nations largest single source supplier of grassfed and grass-finished beef. For more information visit www.HearstRanch.com
Episode 36: Eat Canadian Geese!
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia tackle questions about everything from mutations breeding to Canadian geese. Tune in to learn why GMO’s may not be so bad after all, and how to approach smoking at home. Find out the slight differences between chicken and duck egg yolk, how to mold starches and make tables. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit www.SurryFarms.com.
Episode 35: SPORE SPORE SPORE
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave talks about his experience trying to make salt risen bread. Learn more about this yeast-less bread and why Nastassia can’t stand the word SPORE. Dave also answers questions about fixing a Braun Thermomix, brewing raw beer and adding liquid to sous vide steak. This episode was brought to you by Hearst Ranch – the nations largest single source supplier of grassfed and grass-finished beef. For more information visit www.HearstRanch.com
Episode 34: Stand Up!
Cooking Issues is back to it’s normal time slot and Sly & The Family Stone replace Hall & Oats as the break music! Tune in as Dave & Nastassia manage to shake their MoFaD event hangover to answer some interesting questions from listeners. Find out more about salt risen bread the correct way to make zampone and if tomato skins are digestible. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch – the nations largest single-source supplier of grass-fed and grass finished beef. For more informati
Episode 33: Harold McGee
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave welcomes friend of the show Harold McGee back to the program. Dave & Harold answer email questions from listeners about everything from earthy aromas to miracle walnuts. Tune in to learn why you should always brine BEFORE cooking, how to properly smoke sausage, why mummies were once thought to be medicinal, how proteins denature and much much more on Cooking Issues. This episode was sponsored by The Museum of Food & Drink
Episode 32: Change the Music
The music may have changed, but the show is just the same! Tune into another information packed episode of Cooking Issues, as Dave answers a wide variety of questions this week. Learn why lye is much more dangerous than you think, how to get rid of red stains on your vacuum sealed chicken and why milk blanching might be unnecessary. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. For more information visit www.CainFive.com.
Hall & Oats, the new Cooking Issues music this week
Episode 31: Torch It!!!
This week on Cooking Issues, listen in as Dave solves issues ranging from blow torched meat to Maillard reaction eggs. Hear about Dave’s experience “fluffing” up the Food Network stars and talking to kids about liquid nitrogen. Find out which carbonation/infusion technique is for you and learn about lilikoi, control loops and ultra sonic french fries. Got an idea for Dave’s new break song? Send it to us! This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch – the nations largest single source supplier of g
Episode 30: Okra & Macaroons
You’ve got issues – Dave’s got answers. Tune into the latest episode of Cooking Issues for help with topics such as tempering chocolate and cooking authentic French macaroons at home. Learn more about okra, nopales and almond paste and also hear Dave get stumped on air for the very first time! Also tune in to hear a heartbreaking Valentine’s Day rejection story. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch – the nations largest single source supplier of grassfed and grass finished beef.
Episode 29: The Perfect Espresso
What happens when Nastassia “The Hammer” Lopez is not in studio with Dave? He gets a chance to go on (and on) about espresso techniques and what makes lever machines different (and better) than pump machines. Dave also answers many of your submitted questions including solving issues such as sous vide duck confit, brisket cooking techniques and fried chicken recipes. Tune in for some closure on last week’s chocolate chip cookie question and learn why Dave sometimes questions the claims of food c
Episode 28: Dave is Back!
Dave is finally in the studio on time for another exiting round of Cooking Issues. Dave answers calls about everything chocolate chip cookies to Champagne bubbles and explains how to potentially make vegetarian gelatin. Tune in to hear an update on the Marthafuge situation and hear about the star chefs that will be lining up to cook at The Food Museum fundraiser. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market – like no other market.
Episode 27: Not In the Fridge!
Today on Cooking Issues, Dave is on time and has plenty of callers to answer to. Listen as he talks about his opinions on raw milk legislation, sauce making techniques, storing oil and cooking pizza in a home oven. Tune in and walk away knowing more than you did before the show, including why you should never refrigerate your cheese! This episode was sponsored by Tabard Inn / Route 11. For more information visit www.tabardinn.com
Dave’s nightmare
Episode 26: Through the Slush
Dave successfully fights through the slush to host yet another informative and entertaining episode of Cooking Issues. He discusses the difference between different types of gelatin, previews his 3D food printing segment with CNN, debuts the idea of his food museum, explains why he will have to postpone his week of raw food, and tells a hilarious story involving Martha Stewart and a used rotary evaporator. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse. Learn more about their wines at www.thebart
Episode 25: Pro Salt War Path
The MTA might have been responsible for Dave’s lateness this week, but that didn’t stop him from plowing through your Cooking Issues. Tune in and learn about cooking with THC, what happens when potatoes turn gray, using ISI infusions to make oil andwhy Dave once loved EZ cheese. Also learn why Dave supports salt and questions those who are convinced we need less of it in our diets. According to Dave, past generations tolerated much more salt with no real problems. Disagree? Let him know! This ep
Episode 24: Fishes, Fishes, Vodka
On the first episode of Cooking Issues in 2011, Dave & Nastassia are reunited in the studio and there are many issues to be resolved. Dave fields questions about home carbonation, infusing vinegar, essential oils, differences between starches and the music behind the show. Tune in and find out why Dave owes iSi an apology and why curing turkeys will salt might not kill you! This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse. For more information visit www.thebarterhouse.com.
Episode 23: Holiday Special
On a “holiday” themed episode of Cooking Issues, Dave rides solo as Nastassia is in the comforts of Southern California. Nastassia does join by phone while Dave answers some interesting questions from listeners. Tune in to find out how short ribs are affected when prepared using low temperature cooking techniques, how to make homemade fizzing tables, why hot ice cream never really works out and how to best prepare a Christmas goose. This episode was sponsored by Tekserve & their E-Waste even
Episode 22: I Want to Be a Mexican Grandmother!
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave addresses the growing concern over Nastassia’s lack of on-air time and Nastassia responds with…well, a little bit more on-air time than usual! Dave finished last week’s question on egg substitutes, and also ponders what pigs milk might taste like. He also explores rice cooking techniques, coffee extraction and nixtamalization. Tune in and find out why in the world Dave wants to become a Mexican grandmother one day! This episode was sponsored by Tekserve & Th
Episode 21: Say No To Welshers!
It’s official! Dave will be eating raw food for a week after making a public bet last week that nobody could find raw chocolate that doesn’t taste horrible. There was some debate as to what could actually be considered raw chocolate, but make no mistake about it – Dave is no welsher. Tune into this week’s episode of Cooking Issues to learn why TIC Gums is such a an awesome company and what Thai Red Lime Paste is made out of. This episode was sponsored by our good friends at S. Wallace Edwards &a
Episode 20: Heritage Turkey & More
Are Dave’s classes really worth taking? Are Heritage turkeys really that good? Is it possible to infuse alcohol with Dr. Pepper? These are some of the questions that Dave and Nastassia fielded this week on Cooking Issues. Tune in to hear Dave’s hilarious Thanksgiving story involving a smoke filled house, and find out what Twist n Sparkle is good for. This episode was generously sponsored by 360 Cookware. For more information visit www.360cookware.com.
Episode 19: Thanksgiving Episode
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia take on a set of Turkey-day related cooking issues. Learn how to make the perfect stuffing as safely as humanly possible, why we shouldn’t ignore our rich history of hanging birds before cooking them, and how a physics student used a bar of chocolate and a microwave to measure the speed of light. Plus: someone threatens to cook Dave over a certain racoon-related jpeg. This episode was sponsored by Cabot Cheese of Vermont, Dairy Farm Family owned sin
Episode 18: Szechuan Stuff
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia attempt to reach out to a community of listeners with cooking issues. This week they talk Szechuan peppercorns versus Szechuan buttons, what to do and NOT to do with Xantham Gum, and how to minimize the tannin-y acrid overtones of some homemade walnut liquor. This episode was sponsored by Cabot Cheese of Vermont, Dairy Farm Family owned since 1919
Szechuan peppercorns
Episode 17: Home Ground Meat
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia return to US soil to tackle more listener queries from the phone and the computer. Learn some surprising secrets to getting velvety, home-ground meat without bone chips. Learn why consumer-level vaccum sealers often can remove more moisture than the professional-quality variety. Learn about the “Narun Barun” pear, which smells and looks like quince. Finally learn why vegetarian marshmallows represent the “holy grail” to some food enthusiasts, and ho
Episode 16: London!
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia call-in from London’s Heathrow Airport for a special lay-over edition of Cooking Issues. They take calls regarding quinine: the phosphorescent, mildly dangerous, highly versatile bittering agent; sous-vide BBQ, and whether or not it will taste “smokey”; and making bitters, and what the best alcohol to use is. Finally Dave recounts a blood-soaked incident in a high-end London eatery involving birds, bullets, and brains. This episode was sponsored by
Episode 15: American Country Ham
On today’s Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia answer your e-mails and take calls from both sides of the Atlantic. Listen to learn the rich history of American country ham, the magical properties of sodium alginate, how to build your own vacuum pump, and the centrifugal secrets of Dave’s Banana Justino. This episode is brought to you by Edwards of Surry, Virginia.
Image: American Country Ham from S. Wallace Edwards & Sons
Episode 14: Berlin!
This week on Cooking Issues Dave calls in from Berlin to join Nastassia in-studio. Together they take your calls, take a look at the past week’s emails, and discuss making and storing simple syrup, fashioning ice lenses (by hand) to start fires, why your brain needs salt, and cast-iron stick reduction. Finally Dave described some all-too-recent misadventures at the airport in Dusseldorf. This episode was sponsored by Acme Smoked Fish: a culinary mainstay in NYC for over 55 years.
Photo: Dave’s
Episode 13: Climbing the Ladder
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia help an aspiring chef in New Zealand who wants to make the big time in the States, and give him some pointers and a plan on getting across the sea and up the ladder. Dave also talks retrofitted C-Vap ovens and laments the great “sous-vide crackdown” of the 90s. The gang also reveal that you can indeed cook decent Osso Bucco in a pressure cooker, shaving off hours of cooking time and keeping your kitchen cool at the same time. This episode was sponso
Episode 12: Busted eBay Junk
This week on Cooking Issues Dave helps a listener fix a busted eBay purchase, laments America’s obsession with white meat versus dark, questions the validity of rubbing cucumbers together to reduce bitterness, works with a caller to combine cola and espresso, suggests replacing tendons with meat glue, and finally discusses the potential to infuse drinks with tobacco. Don’t miss another helpful, info-packed episode with HRN’s mad scientist duo Dave and Nastassia. This episode was sponsored by Who
Episode 11: Vaporize It!
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia spoke on their usual wide breadth of topics, helping chefs from all over the planet cook their food flawlessly. The vaporizer, an instrument most often used for smoking pot, is touched on; some chefs are using vaporizers to distribute food scents for olfactory or theatrical effects. Dave also returns to a previous question regarding microwaves to discuss using silicon carbide as a heating catalyst (some substances just like microwaves better than ot
Episode 10: Chocolate at Home
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia take a caller’s query on making chocolate at home, and delve into the world of “chocolate alchemy” with a crash course on the melanger–the heavy machinery of the chocolate world. Dave also addresses at-home carbonation techniques, including a double-shot technique for the heavy bubble purists. Finally Dave drops science with a quick shaken vs stirred breakdown that would make James Bond blush. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse.
Photo: C
Episode 9: Indian Food
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia dish out a heaping helping of culinary assistance via the telephone as they field calls from friends and strangers alike. Tune in to hear suggestions for tackling the immense (in choice, not difficulty!) undertaking of cooking Indian cuisine, listen to the science behind and practical solution to keeping basil and other greens bright and fresh when chopping or slicing them, and of course don’t miss an opportunity to hear Nastassia’s astrological sig
Episode 8: All You Can Eat
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia tackle a bevy of questions and add some sage advice on all-you-can-eat restaurants for good measure. Dave helps a new college student sans kitchen (or even a hotplate) by explaining how to smelt metal in her microwave (seriously), and lends a hand to a fledgling food writer. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch: purveyors of grass-fed beef from the coast of California.
Photo: Aunt Ruby German Green Tomato
Episode 7: Jeffrey Steingarten
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Stassia sit down with Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue food critic and Iron Chef America judge. A bevy of callers chimed in to ask about everything from the vegetarian potential of meat glue to how to get the most out of MSG (and the myths that prevent meeting that potential). Callers also wondered what equipment will get you the best juice and smoothie action and whether or not that food on Iron Chef was actually delicious or not. Don’t miss this chance to hear an
Episode 6: Miracle Fruit, Dutch Ovens & More
This week on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia spoke about the scientific wonders of Miracle Fruit, buying a Dutch Oven, cooking pasta as if it were risotto, fixing (and cleaning!) a refrigerated centrifuge from Ebay via a blood bank, plus a fascinating and brief history of the Tichborne Dole. This episode was sponsored by Fairway: like no other market.
Photo 1: Mircale Fruit, Photo 2: The Tichborne Dole
Episode 5: Dave Wondrich
Cocktail journalist and mixologist Dave Wondrich visits Cooking Issues to enlighten listeners on the current state of the punch bowl, classic Dutch distillation, where to find the best mixed drinks, and what actually makes punch punch. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
Photo 1: Dave Wondrich, Photo 2: elegant “punch”
Episode 4: Peppers!
This week on Cooking Issues Dave answered an email question regarding arguably the most delectable (and until the discovery of the ghost pepper, the hottest) of all peppers: the habanero. The listener was intent on neutralizing the heat of a habanero without killing the delightful floral aroma or taste, and wanted to do so without the use of a roto-vap. Topics covered this week also included the science of cooling and distilling a cocktail, the benefits of buying restaurant equipment from former
Episode 3: Harold McGee
This week on Cooking Issues Dave conferred with science-of-food guru Harold McGee, author of The Curious Cook, On Food & Cooking and frequent contributor to a myriad of publications, food-related and otherwise. Together the dynamic duo solved a heap of listener queries ranging between the high and the low tech; the science behind and perceived taste of carbonation was discussed, the process of measuring meat marbling via ultrasound was explored, and the tricky art of keeping herbs fresh was
Episode 2: Cocktails
This week on Cooking Issues Dave discussed the best way to “pre-batch” cocktails and his scientific research into the difference between stirring and shaking mixed drinks. He also recounted a trip to Maine wherein, with the help of a twenty-pound monster lobster, he attempted to disprove the adage that bigger lobsters taste worse. Plus Dave describes the origins of the most exotic of all exotic meats (lion, badgers, and bears, oh my) and where you can purchase and consume manna from heaven. This
Episode 1: Cooking Issues Debuts
This week, on the premiere episode of Cooking Issues Dave Arnold took caller’s queries and covered a wide berth of topics, touching on everything from dry ice and gin to brisket and french fries. Callers got the scoop on the best commercial vacuum sealers, how to tenderize tough cuts of meat, and how to cook using an induction unit (electromagnetic waves!). Don’t miss this new and exciting addition to the HRN team! This episode was hosted by Barterhouse: purveyors of the finest imported wines fr