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Boris Lopez's Combat-Style Cuisine Apr 30, 2021

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.

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Tier Four Fig Farmers Apr 22, 2021

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.

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Stocking The Garage (feat. Frankie Celenza) Apr 15, 2021

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 Dave tries to recruit Frankie for The Leatherman Run.

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So Many Bad Words in Butchery (feat. Heather Marold Thomason) Apr 06, 2021

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.

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What A Jagweed Apr 01, 2021

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.

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The Intersection of Quality and Laziness (feat. Scott Heimendinger) Mar 24, 2021

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 Sous Vide Panic of 2005.

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The Bernie Madoff of Food Mar 17, 2021

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.

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A Real Life Precious Moment (feat. Peter Kim) Mar 10, 2021

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 cookers, honey dehydration, cooking in clay, baking in salt, and much more.

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Live from The Datta Lab (feat. Sandeep Robert Datta, Arielle Johnson, & Harold McGee) Mar 03, 2021

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 many people experience symptoms; possible treatments; and more.

Plus, Harold is shares his pre-COVID experience of having anosmia.

Interested in training your sense of smell? Check out Abscent.

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Monocles and Board Rooms Feb 24, 2021

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.

#FreeNastassia

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Ashes to Microplastics Feb 18, 2021

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.

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Remembering Maria Guarnaschelli Feb 10, 2021

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.

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Just Don't Cross State Lines Feb 04, 2021

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. Plus, we get insider info about the bartending biz and how Aaron's company LiveWire hopes to help bartender's make more money.

Last, but certainly not least, check out Dave's latest Instagram Hit.

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The Circle of Death Jan 27, 2021

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?; several zero-proof cocktail questions; and more.

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Booker Will Be Right Back Jan 21, 2021

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."

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Power Moves Jan 14, 2021

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.

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A Football Field of Fudge (feat. Joel Gargano) Jan 07, 2021

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.

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There Are No Parties Dec 29, 2020

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.

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Filth Fish and Swamp Yankees (feat. Phil Bravo) Dec 23, 2020

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.

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A Mustard Lover for Money (feat. Joey Skladany) Dec 17, 2020

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.

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A Good Bake (feat. Melissa Weller) Dec 10, 2020

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.

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It's Always the Cooking School, btw Dec 03, 2020

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.

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A Cognoscenti of Passion Fruit Nov 25, 2020

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 to get one. Check it out at http://www.bookeranddax.com/bdxholiday2020.

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A Great Subject Line Gives Your Audience a Reason to Read Your Email (feat. James Briscione of Flavor for All) Nov 19, 2020

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 mistakes their culinary students would make. Plus, Dave somehow goads James into saying: "I Disagree, you SHOULD put poop in your eggs."

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Want to know more about the Florabama Fish Toss? Check out the last segment of this episode of Meat and Three: Borders, Borscht, and Bezos.

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The Wine was Drank and the Garlic was Peeled (feat. The Hammer Quartet) Nov 12, 2020

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.

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NYC is a Tightly Packed Jar of Sauerkraut (feat. Pia Sorenson & David Weitz) Oct 29, 2020

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 own fake vanilla extract, and much more.

Fort Worth drinks:
- The Basement Lounge
- The Usual
- The Lazy Moose
- Proper
- Blackland Distillery
Fort Worth food:
- Lili's Bistro
- Nonna Totta
- Joe T's ("obligatory" tourist spot)
- The Flying Carpet
- Little Lily's Sushi
- Shinjuku Station
- Tokyo Cafe
- Tinies
- Canon Chinese Kitchen
- Wabi House (also in Dallas)
- Cane Rosso (also in Dallas)
- Zoli's Pizza (also in Dallas)
- Fort Worth food cont.:
- Fireside Pies
- Dutch's Burgers
- Little Germany
- Mi Cocula
- Mi Cocina
- Gus's
- Clay Pigeon
- Waters
- Paris Coffee Shop
- Pho Hung
- Meso Maya
- Press Cafe
- Malai Kitchen (also in Dallas)
- Mesero (also in Dallas)
- Calisience
- Tacos El Patrón al 100
- First Chinese BBQ
- Heim BBQ
- Brix BBQ
- Cooper's BBQ
- Derek Allan's BBQ
- Panther City BBQ
- Blue Sushi
- Paris 7th
- Piola Italian
- Winslow's Wine Cafe
- Gemelle
- Salsa Limón
- Spice
- Bombay Grill
- Thai Terrace
- Mac's Bar and Grill (technically in Arlington)
Dallas food:
- Sando itchi
- Pecan Lodge
- Sixty Vines
- Lucía
- Tei-An
- Khao Noodles
- Uchi
- Salaryman
- Koryo Kalbi
- homewood by matt mcallister
- mot hai ba modern vietnamese
- peta and the beast by misty norris
- revolver tacos
- 6th floor JKF museum
- uchi (imported from Austin but solid Japanese)
Dallas drinks:
- The Tipsy Alchemist
- Meddlesome Moth

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A Guide to the World's Sweaty Saddles (feat. Harold McGee) Oct 22, 2020

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, more.

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The Future For Sure Oct 15, 2020

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.

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B.Y.O.Anesthesiologist Oct 08, 2020

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.

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Emulating the Ocean's Sound Oct 01, 2020

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.

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Everybody Goes Pesci (feat. Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters) Sep 23, 2020

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 Schneider

Honey From a Weed by Patience Gray

When French Women Cook by Madeleine Kamman

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Where Hot Hipsters Go To Meet Hot Hipsters (feat. Arielle Johnson) Sep 18, 2020

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.

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Soggy Bottom Boys Sep 09, 2020

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.

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Owner of a Lonely Heart (feat. Pat Posey) Sep 02, 2020

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.

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The Choice is Obvious Aug 26, 2020

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.

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Deeeeeeez Cults Aug 20, 2020

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.

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The Bass Trombone of Human Beings (feat Phil Bravo) Aug 05, 2020

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!

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Paying for it in Farts and Funny (feat. Ed Cornell of Milkcult) Jul 29, 2020

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!

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Drink What You Want (feat. John deBary & The Boondoggler) Jul 22, 2020

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.

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The Cooking Issues Tenth Anniversary Spectacular Jul 15, 2020

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).

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BOP IT Jul 07, 2020

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.

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Sadness Fresh Every Day Jul 01, 2020

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.

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The Five Families (feat. Adam Leonti) Jun 23, 2020

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!

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You Are Your Safest Partner (feat. Aaron Polsky of LiveWire) Jun 16, 2020

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 Pixar

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I've Seen Every Sunset Jun 10, 2020

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 Cookbook

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Loyal to Whom? May 27, 2020

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 .

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Throat-Ripping Oil and Wet, Soupy Dough (feat. Adam Leonti of Sofia's) May 19, 2020

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.

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The Professor and Mary Ann May 13, 2020

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.

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Lick it, Smear it, Make It Moist (feat. Jeremy Umansky and Rich Shih) May 06, 2020

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.

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Fighter Jets Is Impressive (feat. Angela Garbacz of Goldenrod) Apr 29, 2020

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.

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Two Ways to Snap A Turtle (feat. Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters) Apr 22, 2020

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 Alford & Naomi Duguid.

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Paulie Pimples was Punched in a Pool Apr 14, 2020

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 People

And if you haven't gotten enough of Dave today, check out MOFAD's unhappy hour this afternoon to support MOFAD's membership drive.

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This One's For Jean (feat. Ben Simon of Ben To Table) Apr 08, 2020

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.

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Kant Believe He Said That Mar 31, 2020

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 Fearnley Whittingstall.

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The Finger Flick Mar 24, 2020

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 Juranitch

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PSA: Don't Say Dry-Brining Mar 17, 2020

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 scale Hot Sauce Production & what measurements you actually need, and so much more.

Plus, Gene X'er / suspected Boomer Dave Explains VCR's to Millennial Matt.

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You Get What You Get (feat. Peter Kim of MOFAD) Mar 03, 2020

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

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Paella On Point (feat. Alex Talbot) Feb 25, 2020

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.

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Check Engine (feat. Chardi-Obvs, SavvyB and Tiki Mugz) Feb 11, 2020

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 Kapp, Hiroko Kapp, Yoshindo Yoshihara.

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He's Wrong, She's Wrong, Both Wrong (feat. Kate Williams and The Boondoggler) Feb 04, 2020

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 - 1993

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A Dream Within a Dream Jan 28, 2020

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).

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Dave is Not a Wet Dip Jan 21, 2020

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.

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Putting the B&E in BREAD Jan 14, 2020

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.

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A Kilo of Fish Eggs Jan 07, 2020

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.

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Episode 389: Bright as an Operating Room w/ the team from Ora King Salmon Dec 17, 2019

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 State ratings for BBQ, and whether you should barbecue deer.

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Episode 388: It's Tough to Milk a Pig Dec 10, 2019

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 sous-vide bag, and shares their results. Plus today's Classic in the Field: The Art of Carving by the editors of House and Garden (1959).

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Episode 387: For the Record: One Minute, Forty-One Seconds Dec 03, 2019

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.

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Episode 386: Mentally or Butt-Wise? Nov 26, 2019

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's Home.

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Episode 385: The Whey of Cooking Nov 19, 2019

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.

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Episode 384: No Offense, Elizabeth Oct 29, 2019

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.

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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, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.

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Episode 383: We Bought Some Stuff From This Guy Oct 23, 2019

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, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.

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Episode 382: "You Are" People (feat. Angela Garbacz, Nick Wong, Mindy Lvoff) Oct 09, 2019

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.

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Episode 381: Every Animal You Never Wanted To Eat (w/ Harold McGee, David Karp, Arielle Johnson & Ed Cornell) Oct 01, 2019

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.

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Episode 380: Cooking Issues' Cracklin' Hits Sep 24, 2019

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.

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Episode 379: The Chicken Looked Alright Sep 17, 2019

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 Sep 03, 2019

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 Jul 30, 2019

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.

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Episode 376: The Army Ant of Grass Jul 23, 2019

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 Jul 16, 2019

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 Jul 09, 2019

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 Historical Recipes and Practices by George Leonard Herter.

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Episode 373: There's Still DNA in that Glove Jul 02, 2019

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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Episode 372: Moon Rocks Are Forever Jun 18, 2019

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) Jun 11, 2019

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) Jun 04, 2019

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 May 31, 2019

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 May 21, 2019

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 May 14, 2019

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 Apr 30, 2019

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 Apr 23, 2019

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 Apr 16, 2019

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 Arthur C. Clarke saved the man on the moon.

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Episode 363: Stizneak on the Surface of the Sun w/ Jack Schramm Apr 09, 2019

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 Apr 02, 2019

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) Mar 26, 2019

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 Mar 19, 2019

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 Mar 12, 2019

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 Mar 05, 2019

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 Feb 26, 2019

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 Feb 12, 2019

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... Jan 29, 2019

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 Jan 22, 2019

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 Jan 15, 2019

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 Jan 08, 2019

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 Dec 18, 2018

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 Dec 11, 2018

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 Nov 27, 2018

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 Nov 13, 2018

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. Nov 06, 2018

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 Oct 30, 2018

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 Oct 23, 2018

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 Oct 09, 2018

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 Oct 02, 2018

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 Sep 25, 2018

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! Sep 04, 2018

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!