Cooking Issues

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Ashes to Microplastics Feb 18, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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