Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold
Episodes
No Tangent Friday: Lick the Rotovap!
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a special summer Friday edition of Cooking Issues, Dave and the crew chat about everything from carnitas to corn pudding and talk about why you can...
No Tangent Tuesday: Ginger Chronicles, Syrups & More
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is getting ready to go to NOLA and has a Spinzall update. He dives into ginger clarification, syrups and more on ano...
No Tangent Tuesday: Back from Noma
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is back from Copenhagen with plenty on the mind, as the crew has another "No Tangent Tuesday" filled with - you guessed it - tangents. Hosted on ...
Tropical Standard: Cocktail Techniques & Reinvented Recipes
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Schaffer and Garret Richard, authors of Tropical Standard: Cocktail Techniques & Reinvented Recipes, are this week's guests on Cooking Issues....
The Hamburger with George Motz
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, George Motz a.k.a. The Burger Scholar, is in studio. George has written multiple books on the history and regional tradit...
Quinine, Free Beer & Leftover Solids
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and the crew chat about everything from sourcing quinine to centrifuge recipes for leftover solids. Hosted on Acast...
All-Tangent Friday
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cooking Issues team celebrates 100 episodes in its new home with an "All-Tangent Friday." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
No Tangent Tuesday: Still Full of Tangents
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and the crew are back post-Memorial Day weekend for a show full of tangents and non-tangents as listener questions are answered and classic topic...
Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed with Abi Balingit
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by Abi Balingit, author of Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed, a sweet baking book of fantast...
No Tangent Tuesday: Rock Stars and Baked Potatoes
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From wild encounters with rock stars to the best baked potato, tune in for another fun edition of No Tangent Tuesday on this week's Cooking Issues. Ho...
Vietnamese Cuisine and Beyond with Andrea Nguyen
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cookbook author and food writer Andrea Nguyen joins the show to discuss Vietnamese cuisine and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Classics in the Field Returns
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for another edition of Classics in the Field with Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
John deBary
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John deBary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Homa Dashtaki of The White Moustache Yogurt
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Homa Dashtaki of The White Moustache Yogurt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Woks of Life with Sarah and Kaitlin Leung
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Woks of Life with Sarah and Kaitlin Leung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marc Forgione
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Marc Forgione, an American chef who competed in Food Network's Iron Chef America and is now the owner of Restaurant Marc Forgione...
Abra Berens
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chef, former farmer, and writer Abra Berens is this week's guest on Cooking Issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Secret Life of Groceries with Benjamin Lorr
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Benjamin Lorr joins the show to discuss his book The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket, an extraordina...
Homer Murray
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by Homer Murray, son of famous actor Bill Muarry. In 2012, next to the newly reopened Transmitter Park, by...
Italian Islands with Katie Parla
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rome-based food and beverage writer, culinary guide, and cookbook author Katie Parla joins the show for a lively discussion on everything from pasta t...
Austin Hennelly
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bartender Austin Hennelly of Kato Restaurant in Los Angeles joins this week's show to talk about non-alcoholic cocktails and more. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Caroline Schiff
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Schiff is the Executive Pastry Chef at Gage & Tollner in Brooklyn and the creator of the Instagram account Pastry Schiff. Hosted on Acast...
No Tangent Tuesday - Nuts, Oil & Beyond
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to rehydrate freeze dried ice cream? Why are Jungle Peanuts so expensive? Does the color of olive oil affect how you taste it? All this...
Tea with Dylan Rothenberg
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by Dylan Rothenberg, who is a researcher/PhD student in the study of tea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Hidden Mickeys
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on a "No Tangent Tuesday", it's Jackie Molecules' birthday and the crew chats about everything from the Star Wars Bar at Disneyland to why m...
Anti Toot People
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On an "all tangent Tuesday", Dave chats about everything phone phreaking to beans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rebecca Flint Marx
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Flint Marx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Soggy Stick
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of 2023, Dave and the crew chat about everything from prosciutto wrapped breadsticks to group dining etiquette before answering q...
Final Show of 2022
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and the crew wraps up the year and chats about holiday cookies, latkes and more, Happy holidays to all of our listeners and patreons! Hoste...
Tonya Hopkins
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Food historian, friend of MOFAD, and Dave, Tonya Hopkins joins the show for a lively discussion on everything from bad burgers to culinary history.&nb...
Jacques Pepin
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The legendary French chef, author, culinary educator, television personality, and artist Jacques Pepin joins Cooking Issues for a special interview an...
Ben Schaffer and Garret Richard
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Schaffer and Garret Richard join the show to talk Tropical drinks and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No Tangent Tuesday: Thanksgiving Edition
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No Tangent Tuesday: Thanksgiving Edition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everything Bagels with Craig Hutchinson
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Hutchinson from Olmo Kitchen joins Dave for all things bagels and beyond. Craig's bagels were Dave's top choice during this summers New York Bag...
Wylie Dufresne
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's all in the family this week as Wylie Dufresne, chef and owner of Du's Donuts, the former chef and owner of the wd~50 and Alder restaurants and Da...
No Tangent Tuesday Returns
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On another No Tangent Tuesday, Dave does his best to stay on track and answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Rose Levy Beranbaum
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary baker Rose Levy Beranbaum, author of "The Cake Bible", "The Cookie Bible" and more, joins this week's show to talk about her long and storie...
SAVOR: A Chef's Hunger For More with Tarajia Morrell
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tarajia Morrell joins Dave to have an in depth discussion about her book "SAVOR: A Chef's Hunger For More", which follows Fatima Ali, a young chef who...
Michael Laiskonis
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by Pastry Chef Michael Laskonis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean Brock
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed chef Sean Brock joins this week's show and answers questions about Southern cooking, culture, cuisine and touches on his career shift to pri...
Olive Oil and Meditative Music with Nick Coleman
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, we see the return of Nick Coleman, international olive oil expert, educator, speaker and co-founder of Grove an...
Vergel San Miguel of Temperance Wine Bar
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a special episode of Cooking Issues, Dave talks and tastes wine with Vergel San Miguel, sommelier of Jean's new restaurant Temperance Wine Bar. The...
This week on Cooking Issues Jorge Gaviria joins Dave to talk about all things Masa.
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues Jorge Gaviria joins Dave to talk about all things Masa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LA Style Spaetzle
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a fun filled "No Tangent Tuesday", Dave and the crew discuss everything from scallops to spaetzle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Matt Sartwell Returns
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters returns for another "Classics in the Field". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Halfway Between a Worm and Floss
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On another "No Tangent Tuesday", Dave jumps into questions on beans, remembers the time he made chocolate ketchup and much much more. Hosted on ...
No Tangent Tuesday: Beach Boys Bummer
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Beach Boys still worth seeing live? What are some good camping meals? What's the best cooling technique for sous vide? All this and more on an...
Greg Baxtrom
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brooklyn based chef Greg Baxtrom joins the show this week on Cooking Issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Farewell Jean, Welcome Quinn!
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and the team welcome Quinn as a new addition to the Cooking Issues team and has Jean as a guest to talk about his new venture. Hosted on Acast. S...
Chef Nick Wong
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Nick Wong stops by the show to reminisce on FCI shenanigans and discuss hot chicken, tacos, strange meats, buns and so much more. Hosted on...
Dr. Ariel Johnson
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is rejoined by former guest Dr. Ariel Johnson, flavor scientist at the MIT Media Lab and former head of research at Noma's food think tank, MAD. ...
Made in Cookware
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a special bonus episode, Dave is joined by Chip Malt & Jake Kalick, founders of Made in Cookware. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Bob Florence (Moromi Shoyu Soy Sauce)
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explore all things Shoyu this week as Dave is joined by Bob Florence of Moromi Shoyu Soy Sauce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
The Joy of Cooking with John Becker & Megan Scott
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a very special Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by John Becker & Megan Scott, fourth generation writer / editors of The Joy of Cooking. Hosted on...
Garret Richard
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave digs into regional sodas, explains his anti-anti-oxidation stance, and is joined by bartender Garret Richard who calls in on the second half of t...
Crumb Bum
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No guest this week but plenty of fun from Dave and the crew as everything from vegetarian baked beans, potato salad, cream chipped beef on toast and t...
Beans with Steve Sando
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heirloom bean expert Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo joins Cooking Issues to talk terroir, technique, taste and more. Go deep on beans as Dave and Steve g...
Mile High Club
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave sounds off on everything from airplane bathrooms to rotisserie motors. Hear him talk about bean soaking, salt conten...
No Tangent Tuesday: Intercontinental Edition
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Waffles, gardens, avocados and a potential murder mystery involving Nastassia? It's a No Tangent Tuesday on this week's episode of Cooking Issues. Hos...
The Insect Crisis with Oliver Milman
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues Dave chats with Oliver Milman, author of The Insect Crisis, about how collapsing insect populations worldwide threaten eve...
Coffee Talk with James Hoffman
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Hoffman, authority on all things coffee related, finally joins the show to answer all of your coffee related questions. Find out why he finds it...
A Hero Ain't Nothin But a Sandwich
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Freshly back from COVID-19, Dave is in the studio to tackle questions and tangents on a fun episode of Cooking Issues. From sandwich semantics to IHOP...
Phoebe Tran & Adam DeMartino
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Too Thick for Sous Vide
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Cooking Issues is a throwback, with Dave and Nastassia in the studio answering listener questions and calls. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
J. Kenji López-Alt
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dave is joined by J. Kenji López-Alt, cookbook author and former Culinary Director for Serious Eats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Classics in the Field with Matt Sartwell
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters returns for another Classics in the Field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No Tangent Tuesday
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave tries to spend the entire episode answering listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
The Japanese Art of the Cocktail
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Masahiro Urushido and Michael Anstendig join the show to discuss their book, The Japanese Art of the Cocktail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Olive Oil with Nicholas Coleman
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Coleman an international olive oil expert, educator, speaker and co-founder of Grove and Vine, joins the show for a detailed discussion on ol...
Modernist Pizza with Francisco Migoya
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Francisco Migoya, head chef at Modernist Cuisine and coauthor of Modernist Bread and Modernist Pizza, joins the show for a lively discussion on, you g...
NYC Filth Puddle
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tangents abound! Dave tackles listener questions, tastes gummy bears and remembers a time when everybody cooked with hay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Jessica B. Harris
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica B. Harris is an award-winning culinary historian, cookbook author and journalist who specializes in the food and foodways of the African d...
Nazli Parvizi, President of Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD)
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nazli Parvizi, President of Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD), joins the show to discuss the opening of African/American: Making the Nation's Table, th...
Dave Wondrich and The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Wondrich and The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Night Sweats
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a fun and tangental episode, Dave digs into everything from sipping broth to Chris Cornell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Fermentation Journeys with Sandor Katz
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sandor Katz joins for an in depth discussion on all things fermentation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holiday Episode
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Bravo sings to the gang and Dave finally breaks down his Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer "mistake". Happy Holidays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Virgilio Martinez
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by Peruvian chef and restaurateur Virgilio Martinez. He made his name with ingredients gathered from Peru’...
Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by Amanda Cohen, the James Beard-nominated chef and owner of Dirt Candy, the award-winning vegetable resta...
David Chang & Chris Ying: Down the Pie Hole
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are intrusive sounds, shots fired, roadside calls and pie debates abound on a classic episode of Cooking Issues featuring special guests David C...
THANKSGIVING
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of the year! Tune in as Dave and the crew chat turkey, stuffing and more on a holiday themed episode of Cooking Issues. Hosted on Acast...
I Don't Give a Crepe
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from the Billy Joal concert, Dave and the crew riff on everything from karaoke bar concepts to NYC street food. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
HE ONLY EATS SALMON!
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Escamol, Searzall Updates, Pressure Cookers, Billy Joel and more on another entertaining episode of Cooking Issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Barcode Issues
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and the crew have a fun time talking about everything from soggy ticket stubs to string cheese on a loose and entertaining episode of Cooking Iss...
Eric Warheim discusses "FOODHEIM: A Culinary Adventure"
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedy legend Eric Warheim, of Tim & Eric fame, joins Dave and the gang for a special episode of Cooking Issues to discuss his book "FOODHIEM: A C...
Food Safety with Dr. Don Schaffner
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Dr. Don Schaffner, Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. His research interes...
Fudgie the Whale & Everything Bagels
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave gets all his Carvel questions answered and more on a special episode of Cooking Issues with Seth Godin (marketing specialist) and Kathy Dumas (in...
Mental Tare
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is a bad fry in Belgian is better than a good fry here? How can "random garbage" improve your pancakes? How old were you when you stopped buying band ...
Shock and a Hard Simmer
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Nastassia are back to tackle listener questions this week on shaved ice cocktails, french fries, stirring science and more. Hosted on Acast. ...
The Kitchen Whisperers with Dorothy Kalins
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by founder of Saveur magazine and cook book wizard Dorothy Kalins to discuss her new book: The Kitchen Whisperers. Hosted on Acast. See...
Meat Bucket in a Haystack
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave shames Jack for not having the squash blossom quesadillas in Mexico City yet and digs into emulsification, boozy ice cream, singing Tesla coils a...
Inside Baseball
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and the crew look back on some past high (or low) moments in the shows history, take caller questions and preview the new and improved Searzall! ...
Gelato & Pasta with Quinn Fucile and Joel Gargano
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a packed house this week on Cooking Issues as Dave chats pasta with friend of the show Joel Gargano and later takes a call with Quinn Fucile to c...
Dave's Rancid Mood
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave hasn’t slept in days. He’s got beef with U-Haul. He found a new two pound grill. He loves DEET and has mystery bug bites. He’s also ready t...
Soup Club
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you join a soup club? Phil Bravo is back on the show and Dave is diving into everything from spidini to Sloppy Joes. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Frat Boys Never Liked Me
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave dives into everything from Takoyaki to burnt gravy on a whirlwind of an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
West African Food with Pierre Thiam
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Cooking Issues, Dave and the gang are joined by Chef Pierre Thiam (of Yolele Foods and Teranga). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
The Mystery Sour Patch Kid
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Jordan Rothman calls in for a mystery sour patch kid tasting, Dave takes listener questions, and gives major props to his mom. Hoste...
Knives Out with Dr. Larrin Thomas
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's show cuts deep (sorry). Dr Larrin Thomas, author of Knife Engineering and the Knife Steel Nerds blog, joins the show to dive into everythi...
Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Classics in the Field" cookbook questions are tackled this week as Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters rejoins the show. Hosted on Acas...