Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold

BYOPizza Greens: No Tangent Tuesday

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dave and the crew chat about everything from roux to dirt martinis and remember the good old days of sneaking arugula into the pizza restau...

No Tangent Tuesday: BBQ Lines and Secret Pepper Steaks

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave is back from Austin and has a lot of tangents to share on a brand new "No Tangent Tuesday" edition of Cooking Issues.  Hosted on Acast. See ...

NA Cocktails and Beyond with Han Suk Cho of Kato Restaurant

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Cooking Issues, Han Suk Cho joins the show remotely from Los Angeles. She is one of the bartenders at the fantastic Kato restaurant, alon...

The Simple Art of Rice with JJ Johnson

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by award-winning author and acclaimed chef JJ Johnson. His discusses his latest book, The Simple Art of Ri...

Nicholas Coleman

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Olive Oil guru Nicholas Coleman returns to the show and Jackie Molecules checks in from Japan on this week's episode of Cooking Issues. Hosted on Acas...

No Tangent Tuesday: Quinn's Return + the Triumph of the Apple Head Dolls

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on a special No Tangent Tuesday, Quinn makes his return to the show! Dave and the crew also recap their eventful week in LA. Hosted on Acas...

Harold McGee Live from LA!

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on a special episode of Cooking Issues with Dave, Nastassia and Jackie Molecules all in LA together - Harold McGee joins the show to chat ab...

Maile Carpenter

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a special Cooking Issues, Dave is joined by Maile Carpenter. Maile is the Editorial Director for the company that oversees the Food Network Magazin...

No Tangent Tuesday: Them's Fightin' Birds

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jersey mozzarella, tomato shame and melon hate are all a part of the conversation this week on another "No Tangent Tuesday" edition of Cooking Issues ...

No Tangent Tuesday: Jersey Corn, Steamship Round & Cocktail Allergies

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on a Jean-less, Quin-less No Tangent Tuesday, Dave chats about everything from jersey corn to cocktail allergies. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Subway Arnold

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it worth changing your legal name to "Subway" for free sandwiches? Why are HACCP plans so convoluted? Is pita flatbread? The answer to these questi...

Blackouts, Bag Braises and Bad Data

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a meandering and fun No Tangent Friday, Dave and the crew talk about everything from the blackout of 2003 to the trauma of data loss. Hosted on Aca...

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 ...