Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold
Dave Arnold hosts a weekly show where he answers listener questions about food and cooking. Topics range from kitchen techniques to ingredient science. The podcast is produced by Acast.
Episodes
Max Wittawat of Bangkok Supper Club
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and the crew are joined by chef Max Wittawat of Bangkok Supper Club for a deep dive into Thai cooking technique, restaurant life, and ingredient realities in New York.Max talks through the logic behind Bangkok Supper Club’s kitchen-counter tasting menu, why some dishes translate better than others outside Thailand, and how he approaches Thai flavors with precision
Greg Baxtrom: Nothing Matters But Delicious
Chef Greg Baxtrom joins Dave and the Cooking Issues crew to talk about his new cookbook, Nothing Matters But Delicious, written with Joshua David Stein. Greg gets into the process of translating restaurant recipes from Olmsted and Five Acres for home cooks, including the carrot crepe, fried tomato, upside-down burger, onion goop, rehab nachos, and his one-cookie recipe.The conversation moves throu
Farideh Sadeghin on Hot Dogs, Regional Obsessions, and the Case Against Stunt Dogs
Dave is joined by Farideh Sadeghin, author of The Hot Dog Cookbook: 50 Recipes for a Classic American Food, for a deep dive into hot dog culture, regional styles, and the surprisingly high-stakes question of what belongs on a dog.They get into New York onion sauce, Seattle dogs on alleged “bialy sticks,” Colombian and Brazilian hot dog toppings, Zweigle’s red and white hots, Connecticut meat sauce
No Onions, No Problem
It's a No Tangent Tuesday, which means everything is on topic — including Dave getting lost in Rockefeller Center for the hundredth time. Quinn is back from his antibiotic recovery, Jean just survived catering the Roots Picnic VIP section with a rented reefer truck (and a branch that won), and the California crew is dialing in from LA. Dave opens by explaining why his new miniature Ro-Tap machine
NTT: If Waffles Could Fight Pancakes
Dave is joined by Joe, Quinn, and Jackie Molecules for a stripped-down crew episode covering a lot of ground: severe dust mite allergies, coin-selling in the Diamond District, homemade rotaps, and the musical qualities of real silver. Dave recaps Nick Wong and Sam Yoo’s Golden Diner pop-up, including cheeseburger fried rice, scallion waffles, and the eternal question of whether a waffle could beat
Nick Wong
Chef Nick Wong joins Dave in studio to talk Agnes & Sherman, his Houston restaurant named for his parents and built around personal, deeply considered food. They revisit Nick’s FCI days with Dave, from throwing hatchets and pushing kitchen equipment through the city to hot dog contests, meat glue demos, and the value of doing what you said you’d do. Plus, Angela Garbacz calls in, Dave answers
Broth and Beyond with Marco Canora
Marco Canora joins the show to talk Brodo, bone broth, and what everyone gets wrong about stock, from marrow-bone misconceptions to the commercial realities of packaging broth at scale. Dave and Marco get into spent hens, fish fumet, lobster shells, blanching greens, cocktail dilution, juice-shake techniques, and why a little acid can save a pizza sauce. Plus: mason jar vacuuming, weevil managemen
Let's Get Sauced: Tim McKirdy and Sother Teague
Dave is joined by Sother Teague and Tim McKirdy of Sauced to talk cooking with booze, drinking with food, and what separates a good carbonnade from Belgian slander. Before that: John returns to fine dining, Nastassia survives Spirit Airlines, Jack hits the Austin wedding shot wheel, Quinn breaks in a new wok, and Dave recreates 1870s kaiser rolls from a Vienna Exhibition report.Plus: polished cast
No Tangent Tuesday: The Last Half-Inch of Banana Bread
Dave and the crew are back from hiatus and catching up on everything from luxury party snacks and properly aged gummy bears to bitter lion’s mane mysteries, banana ripening, homemade tofu, chicken consommé, and the eternal problem of the soggy bottom half-inch of banana bread. Plus, on-off steak cooking, peanut butter whiskey, milk punch theory, and a ruling on whether shabu-sliced beef smashed in
George Motz's Hamburger America
Dave and the gang warm up with a packed week-in-review before George Motz drops by to talk burgers, burger history, and the newly revised Hamburger America. George talks about opening Hamburger America, preserving regional burger traditions, the challenge of recreating historic burgers accurately, and what it means to document 220 of the country’s most essential hamburger spots. A wide-ranging bur
Belated Birthday Tangents
Dave and the crew cover a lot of ground this week, starting with geography confusion, regional slander etiquette, Jack’s post-New York cough, and a surprisingly heated discussion about whether former residents still have the right to talk trash about New Jersey. From there, the show dives into language drift, emoji fatigue, Bananagrams rage, and the ongoing battle between “less” and “fewer,” befor
Apocalypse Plans: OG Cooking Issues Crew
The OG Cooking Issues crew are all in studio for the first time in ages ! Find out whether the BDX cocktail cube can handle shaken drinks, and why Dave’s new hood is somehow both excellent and maddening. There’s also an extended detour into apocalypse escape plans, emergency Zodiac boats, and why New York remains a terrible place to survive the end times.Plus: Quinn reports back from yet another e
Hello, Home Cooking with Ham El-Waylly
This week, Dave is joined by writer and chef Ham El-Waylly to talk about his new book, Hello, Home Cooking, out March 24. The conversation bounces from book-tour fatigue and the strange rituals of cookbook promotion to Ham’s childhood in Qatar, censored video game magazines, and the eternal question of how much pronunciation flexing is too much.From there: Brazilian hot dog parties, frozen pearl o
India Doris on Haggis, Highland Cows, and Opening Your First Restaurant
On this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and the crew are joined in-studio by chef India Doris for a wide-ranging conversation on cooking across London, France, Spain, Scotland, and New York, learning to break down whole animals in a butcher shop, the realities of restaurant labor in the UK versus the U.S., and what it actually takes to open your first place. Along the way: haggis, black pudding, g
Paul Carmichael & Dennis Ngo
Dave is back with a full crew (John, Nastassia, Quinn, and Jack) plus two guests with deep Momofuku roots: chef Paul Carmichael of Kabawa and Dennis Ngo of Di An Di. The conversation ranges from New York ingredient sourcing and Caribbean flavors to the mechanics of great bread and better sandwiches—banh mi rolls vs. po’boy loaves, what makes a steak sandwich fail, and why mayo choices matter more
C-Y Chia and Shane Stanbridge of Lion Dance Cafe
C-Y Chia and Shane Stanbridge of Lion Dance Cafe join Dave to break down the philosophy behind their self-published cookbook—and why they closed the restaurant after four years. They discuss designing a cuisine around systems (shallot oil, chili oils, dredges, staple sauces), building menus from repeatable flavor frameworks, and writing recipes that actually teach how they think.Highlights include
Dark Roux on Induction, Rotisserie Heat Logic, and the Science of Better Shrimp
The crew dives into practical cooking technique: why some induction burners struggle to push a roux dark (and how throttling, pan material, and heat management affect the result), followed by a broader discussion of “high instantaneous heat, low average heat” cooking—rotisserie logic, off-and-on grilling, and moisture control strategies that build crust without overcooking. Dave also revisits shri
Alex Stupak: Tacos, Technique and Beyond
Dave Arnold is joined in-studio by chef Alex Stupak to talk tacos (including the evolution of his “cheeseburger taco”), Substack-era dessert thinking, and why some techniques (and tastes) don’t hit the same a decade later. The crew detours into gumbo viscosity and the eternal question of whether s’mores should be toasted or fully incinerated. Along the way: freezing clams to open them, Manhattan c
No Tangent Tuesday: Unnecessary Flourish
Dave kicks off another anything-goes Tangent Tuesday with a stack of updates: upcoming guests Paul Carmichael and Dennis (with Momofuku/Kabo context) and a correction on the “German” drop-off that turns out to be Austrian—complete with scarlet runner beans and pumpkin seed oil for the canonical salad. From there it’s pure free-association cooking brain: the French galette des rois vs. other king-c
Biscuits, Bouillon and Beyond
This week is a rapid-fire run of Cooking Issues staples: why most store carrots are trash (and why frozen veg is usually the correct move for pot pie), biscuit technique tweaks (including grating frozen butter), and a pie-crust method that splits the fat for a “medium” flake. From there it’s gear-and-systems nerdery: a Seattle Ultrasonics knife test, pro home-kitchen “hacks” (deli containers, tape
No Tangent Tuesday: Full Boat
The crew checks in live from Rockefeller Center and quickly veers from Patreon housekeeping into Polymarket absurdities, restaurant closures, and the grim mechanics of auctioning off a closed kitchen. Jean details liquidating equipment (including a Rationale), while Dave unloads on bureaucracy, safety grounds left floating inside a brand-new Bosch oven, and the theoretical physics of jac
No Tangent Tuesday: Business Excuse
Cooking Issues opens the new year with Dave and Joe in-studio, plus Nastassia and Jack in LA and Quinn on Vancouver Island. Dave recaps a rough holiday detour: adopting a young cat that immediately got seriously sick, turning New Year’s into emergency vet care and force-feeding. Jack reports from a cross-country drive to clear out storage, including a stop at Richmond’s Gwar Bar, inspiring instant
Rome: A Culinary History with Katie Parla
Katie Parla returns to talk about her new book Rome: A Culinary History Cookbook, including why she self-publishes, how she actually gets the writing done, and what it takes to shoot a full cookbook fast. Then it’s a deep Rome run: porchetta quality (and why most is mediocre), pajata, Roman pizza styles, and how “traditional” rules like guanciale-onlyand no cheese with seafood are more complicated
Kevin Jeung on Noma’s LA Pop-Up and New Ingredients
Kevin Jeung (Noma / Noma Projects) calls in from LA to talk about Noma’s upcoming Los Angeles pop-up and what it changes when you suddenly have citrus, avocados, and California seasonality on the table. Kevin walks through how the team is doing early-stage R&D—ingredient exploration, fermentation setup, and testing techniques for hard problems like cactus slime and variable produce.Dave detour
All Tangent Tuesday: Just Say No to Food Mills
Tune in for an all-tangent episode that's all over the map. Dave reports on a Copenhagen-inspired Danish pork sandwich project (crispy skin, red cabbage, remoulade, cucumber salad) plus pretzel-style brioche buns. Then it’s rapid-fire listener Q&A: Fernet ice cream without wrecking the freeze (boil off alcohol), why venison oxidizes when sliced, brining curve calculators, popping sorghum, and
Olive Oil, Saffron Gelato & The Great Ginkgo Takeover — w/ Nick Coleman & Ariel Johnson
Dave is back with a packed studio and longtime friend of the show Nick Coleman — olive oil educator, sensory expert, and musician behind HGH — fresh off a trip to Greece teaching at the International Olive Oil Network. They go deep on how to detect defects in olive oil by smell alone, why fruité noir works when done intentionally, olive fly maggots, pruning for quality fruit, and why eve
From Food Trucks to Footwear: Daniel Shemtob on Lime Truck and SNIBBS
Dave is joined by chef, food truck lifer, yakitori operator, and SNIBBS co-founder Daniel Shemtob for a run through hearts, food trucks, and what actually keeps you upright on a greasy kitchen floor. They start with skewers and offal: chicken hearts vs duck and beef heart, a Korean beef-heart “Heart & Soul” taco, tortilla engineering, and why overstuffed tacos are a design flaw. From there it’
Turkey, Toast & Tomes: Classics in the Field with Matt Sartwell
For this Thanksgiving “Classics in the Field” episode, Dave is back in studio at Rockefeller Center with Kitchen Arts & Letters’ own Matt Sartwell for a long, nerdy tour through cookbooks, regional food, and holiday obsessions. John’s on mic, Joe’s on the panels, and the show kicks off with cranberry-sauce loyalties, paper-bag chicken nostalgia, and why Dave will never forgive you if he walks
Six Seasons of Pasta with Joshua McFadden
Dave and the crew welcome chef and author Joshua McFadden to talk about his new book Six Seasons of Pasta: A New Way with Everyone’s Favorite Food. They get deep into dried vs fresh pasta, why salting your water to around 1% actually matters, the right way to use olive oil at the beginning and the end, and how a 50/50 Parm–pecorino mix behaves in the pan. Joshua explains the thinking behind his “s
No Tangent Tuesday: Pressure-Cooked Pumpernickel, Patty Melts, and Hot Cocktail Tactics
Dave Arnold, with Jean and Joe Hazen, runs a tight, New-York-only, “No Tangent” session—clearing the inbox and dropping hard technique. Dave details a successful Westphalian pumpernickel shortcut (from ~2+ days to a single shift) using controlled enzyme rest and pressure-cooking in wide-mouth pint jars. From there the crew debates the only correct patty-melt bread (rye), cheese choice (Swiss vs. A
From Quebec to Philly: Chef Alex Kemp on Fries, Stocks, and Spice Bags
Dave is joined in studio by chef Alex Kemp, a Quebec-born, Philly-based chef and co-owner of multiple neighborhood restaurants, for a wide-ranging hang about food, restaurants, and questionable late-night decisions. Alex talks about growing up between French and English Canada, separatist grandparents, and how he and his wife juggle two restaurants, a third on the way, and a nine-and-a-half-month-
Dave Wondrich on the Art and History of Drinking
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold welcomes cocktail historian and author David Wondrich to celebrate his new release, The Comic Book History of the Cocktail. From 19th-century juleps to modern mixology, Wondrich and Arnold trace how drinking culture evolved — and occasionally went off the rails. They revisit the lost luxury of real peach brandy, debate the right way to build a punch, and tr
Diane Kochilas on Modern Greek Food
Dave is joined in studio by chef, author, and TV host Diane Kochilas (My Greek Table on PBS) to talk about her new book, “Food Stories, Love, Athens: A Cookbook,” and to dismantle a bunch of lazy assumptions about Greek cooking.They get into the real Athens food scene right now: young chefs, post-crisis reinvention, and why the city doesn’t cook like some stuck-in-time postcard. Diane explains how
No Tangent Monday
Dave, Jack, Nastassia, Quinn, Joe, and a caller turn “no-tangent Monday” into a focused run of kitchen opinions and practical technique. Jack recaps China trip eats and questions the culinary payoff of hot pot vs. the social vibe. The crew debates DIY dining (fondue, hot pot), ordering strategy, and server trust, with classic Luger/Rao’s anecdotes. Quinn’s Canadian Thanksgiving menu features turke
Michael Twitty on The American South
On this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold welcomes culinary historian and award-winning author Michael Twitty to discuss his new book The American South. Twitty shares stories of growing up with Southern food traditions, his deep research into the region’s culinary roots, and how gardening, foraging, and heritage recipes shaped his perspective on what “Southern food” reall
Dock to Dish with KC Boyle: Rethinking Seafood Supply
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and the crew welcome special guest KC Boyle of Dock to Dish, a pioneering community-supported fishery connecting local fishermen directly with restaurants. KC breaks down how their model short-circuits the traditional supply chain, gives boats better pay, and brings overlooked species like sea robin, welks, and local red shrimp to chefs’ menus.Alongside the
Jeremy Fox's "On Meat" and Dave's Oil Spill
Chef Jeremy Fox joins Dave, John, Quinn, and Jackie Molecules for a rollicking Cooking Issues session that jumps from kitchen hacks to personal reflections. Fox, in New York fresh off the release of his new book On Meat, talks through the craft behind charcuterie, confit, scrapple, corned beef, merguez, and even buffalo deviled eggs.Dave kicks things off with a story of wiping out on an oily UN-We
Flaming Jäger, Zucchini Trauma, and Highball Physics
Dave’s back and right into the weeds: rebuilding the legendary Flaming Jägerdemo, why modern rotovapcontrollers finally saved bartenders’ wrists, and how to keep a Japanese-style whisky highball lively with a little poly-dextrose science. Along the way we detour through lifelong zucchini trauma(and the rare preparations that redeem it), eggplant lore, and the eternal martini question—stirred, shak
No Tangent Tuesday: Melons, Spinal Tap, and Restaurant Red Flags
In this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and the crew dive into wide-ranging conversations spanning fruit obsessions, culinary technique, and the realities of running restaurants. The show kicks off with upcoming travel plans to Cologne for a Jägermeister demo, followed by a spirited debate about melon varieties, including the Bonnie melon and the elusive true cantaloupe.Other topics include:E
No Tangent Tuesday: Dirty Water Dogs, Skeleton Crew
In this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and the skeleton have a discussion covering multiple food topics. The group discusses regional hot dog culture, casing preferences, topping standards (such as New York’s onion sauce), bun design, and service logistics. Other topics include:Labeling and naming issues around cheeses like brie and mozzarella, including product authenticity and consumer percepti
Uncultured Butter for an Uncultured Person
Dave recaps his LA trip, featuring improvised foie gras torching, duck breast mayhem, and an under-equipped kitchen in the Hollywood Hills. Back in the studio, the crew debates the social status of ketchup, and builds a functional model for a Kai Ten–style cheese and meat restaurant, complete with rotating washed rinds, seasonal breads, and curated condiment plates. Plus, advice on reheating sous
Edward Po of Edward’s Aged Meats
Edward Po of Edward’s Aged Meats joins Dave Arnold and the crew to dive deep into the science, business, and flavor of dry-aged meats. They discuss aging protocols, goat and mutton flavor development, pork chop technique, and how Edward turns unwanted longhorn cattle into premium steak. Plus, the crew covers their favorite pasta shapes, dry-aging gear for home use, and the quirks of older meat fla
Ed Cornell on Crullers, Community, and Café Tropical
Dave and the crew welcome Ed Cornell, renowned pastry chef and co-owner of Café Tropical in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Ed, formerly of DC-based Milk Cult, discusses his transition to LA, the evolution of Café Tropical as both a bakery and community hub, and his innovations in yeasted doughs and soft serve. The conversation ranges from donut techniques and soft-serve mechanics to mutual disdain for
Instant Ramen, Infinite Peter
Peter Kim returns to Cooking Issues to discuss his new book Instant Ramen Kitchen and immersive food venture Infinite Table. In an episode that zigzags from molè rituals in Oaxaca to the atrocities of airplane omelets, Peter joins Dave and the crew for a marathon of food philosophy, gadget nostalgia, and weaponized pronunciation.• Mole and Memory – Peter recounts filming with Karina
Olive Oil Nick Returns
Olive oil expert Nick Coleman returns to Cooking Issues! From evaluating the aromas of peak-harvest oils to theorizing the merits of freezing olive oil into fudge-like cubes, the conversation drifts through dumpling hierarchies, Nashville honky-tonk bars, dry rice panic, and defunct clear ice makers. Whether you’re here for the food science or the food fights, this one’s a full pour.• Olive Oil Lo
Stacked, Sizzled, and Served with Sam Yoo
Chef Sam Yoo joins the crew for a freewheeling conversation that veers from pancake engineering and Korean fried chicken techniques to the realities of running restaurants post-pandemic. The founder of Golden Diner and Golden HOF breaks down the logistics of high-volume brunch, dry-aged steak precision, and operating a new concept in the same space as his parents’ former restaurant. The team also
Grease, PR, and Deep-Fried Dreams with Rebecca Palkovics
Former Booker and Dax collaborator Rebecca Palkovics returns to the studio for a loose and wide-ranging discussion that covers restaurant PR, vintage ice cream freezers, Sly Stone’s legacy, and fried tortilla technique. With no guest chef in the hot seat, the team slips into classic Cooking Issues chaos, fielding live calls, reminiscing about busted van tours, and detailing the sensory nightmare o
Southern Roots, City Streets with Chef Suzanne Cupps
Chef Suzanne Cupps of Lola’s NYC joins Dave and the crew for a wide-ranging conversation about her culinary evolution—from a math major with zero kitchen experience to leading her own restaurant in Manhattan. They dig into the reality of building a restaurant, fried chicken technique, and the rigors of fine-dining criticism, all while celebrating Lola’s recent inclusion in the New York Times Top 1
Classics in the Field: Freezers, Fridges, and Forgotten Cookbooks
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave welcomes back Matt Sartwell from Kitchen Arts & Letters for a special “Classics in the Field” episode. They dig into historic cookbooks, from Mrs. Marshall’s 1890s ice cream innovations to early 20th-century Russian preservation techniques involving millet, pig bladders, and cellars. Dave recounts recent culinary misadventures—including purging a pantry,
No Tangent Tuesday: Fine Dining Regrets, Milk Hacks, and the Ghost of WD~50
This week on Cooking Issues, the crew goes deep on unforgettable meals, kitchen gadgetry, and the enduring legacy of experimental cooking. Dave revisits the lessons of the "molecular gastronomy" era and breaks down his latest cream syrup experiments, while the team debates service etiquette, restaurant value, and the emotional weight of food memories. Plus: anesthetizing crabs, carbonating cocktai
No Tangent Tuesday: The Landlord Depot of Trash Appliances
On this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and the crew reconnect for a sprawling, high-energy session that ranges from centrifuge butter failures to 24-hour pumpernickel experiments, with diversions into the nightmare of strawberry seeds, giant pretzels, and the strangest tips ever left in bars and restaurants. Along the way: raspberry beret brainworms, peeling strawberry heresy, and why changing yo
No Tangent Tuesday: Centrifuge Butter Creations & More
On this episode of Cooking Issues, the crew reunites for a wide-ranging, hilariously chaotic discussion that moves from Coachella cuisine to centrifuge-based butter experiments, press duck, and Ricardo Montalbán’s chest. Dave is joined by John, Joe, Quinn, Jack, and Nastassia for musings on celebrity behavior, culinary nomenclature, and obscure French cheeses—all with a healthy dose of sarcas
No Tangent Tuesday: A Tale of Bread and Butter
Dave and the team go guest-free for a No Tangent Tuesday that turns into a full-on tangent marathon. From musical instruments to experimental butter alternatives and water buffalo burgers, the crew dives deep into cooking experiments, ingredient terminology, and personal kitchen disasters. As always, the show blends humor, curiosity, and a fair share of chaos.• Anti-Butter & the Philosophy of
Belgian Bonanza with chef Michaël Vrijmoed
Dave welcomes Belgian chef Michaël Vrijmoed of Restaurant Vrijmoed in Ghent for a conversation about seasonal cooking, ingredient precision, and the evolving world of fine dining. Alongside the regular crew, the episode moves from personal diet challenges to deep dives on fries, caviar, and the philosophy of hospitality.• From Brussels Waffles to Michelin Plates – Jean recounts dining at
No Tangent Tuesday: Frozen Food and Wisdom Teeth
Dave chats with Nastassia, Quinn and Jack for a classic No Tangent Tuesday. From wisdom teeth and frozen vegetables to guanciale curing and the merits of multiple centrifuges, the crew bounces between home cooking habits and deep technical dives.• Quick Dinners and Frozen Food Quality – Nastassia shares her weeknight meal of pre-seasoned Whole Foods chicken breast, frozen broccoli, and p
No Tangent Tuesday: Don't Waste That Helium
Dave is solo in studio for a skeleton crew edition of No Tangent Tuesday.Topics Covered:• Grana Padano vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano – Is Grana just a weaker Parmesan, or does it deserve its own place in cooking? Dave breaks down the real distinctions between these cheeses, how aging, terroir, and the Italian cheese consortiums impact flavor, and when you can (or can’t) swap one for the other.
No Tangent Tuesday: The Hammer Bot
Dave Arnold and the team discuss a range of topics, including the challenges of working with rabbit, scaling ice cream production, and how nixtamalization affects fried foods.Topics Covered:• Rabbit Katsu and Japanese Curry – Quinn prepares a full rabbit, using the legs for braising, the bones for stock, and the loins for katsu. The discussion covers butchering techniques and o
Professor Douglas Goff on Ice Cream Science and the Evolution of Frozen Desserts
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold welcomes Professor Douglas Goff, one of the world’s leading ice cream scientists and Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph. They discuss the science behind smooth texture, how to recreate Haagen-Dazs vanilla at home, and the hidden factors that determine how ice cream melts.Other key topics:• The Ice Cream Book That Defines the Industry&n
Chef Sean Gray of Sergeantsville Inn
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold sits down with Sean Gray (formerly of Momofuku Ko, now at Sergeantsville Inn) for a deep dive into fried chicken innovation, modernizing historic kitchens, and the art of dried herbs.Other key topics:• Cold vs. Hot Fried Chicken – Sean and Dave revisit the legendary cold fried chicken technique from Ko, but
Osayi Endolyn on Food, Storytelling, and the Chaos of the Restaurant Back Office
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold welcomes award-winning writer and cultural strategist Osayi Endolyn for a deep dive into the intersection of food, history, and storytelling. Known for her work on The Rise with Marcus Samuelsson and Black Power Kitchen with Ghetto Gastro, Osayi shares insights on the creative chaos of book collaborations, the power of narrative in
KojiCon with Rich Shih and Jennifer Rothman
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold is joined by Rich Shih (Koji Alchemy) and Jennifer Rothman (Yellow Farmhouse).The crew dives deep into KojiCon 2025, the virtual conference celebrating all things koji, fermentation, and mold-based magic. Rich and Jennifer break down what attendees can expect, from global experts sharing techniques to the vibrant Discord community exchanging ideas
No Eggs, No Tangents
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and the crew discuss the ongoing egg shortage, rising prices, and how it’s affecting both consumers and businesses.On the cocktail front, Dave breaks down the egg white cocktail debate—whether shaking before or after dilution creates the best texture. He also discusses clarifying ginger and galangal in non-alcoholic drinks, confirming th
Korean Rice Wine & Fermentation with Hana Makgeolli
Today on Cooking Issues, Dave chats with Alice Jun and John Lim of Hana Makgeolli about the art of Korean rice wine, traditional fermentation techniques, and the role of nuruk. Plus, the team dives into NYC’s food scene, butter beans, and listener questions on brewing, koji, and fermentation fails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
(More) CLASSICS IN THE FIELD with Matt Sartwell
Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters is back with more books, insights and recommendations on another edition of CLASSICS IN THE FIELD on Cooking Issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NTT: The Height of Saladtry
Tune in for a charged up edition of "No Tangent Tuesday" as Dave and the gang talk everything from lettuce to squid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Night On Earth: Mike Capoferri Returns
Mike Capoferri, the proprietor & bartender behind "Thunderbolt" - one of LA's best bars - is back on the show and has a brand new bar called "Night on Earth". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joshua David Stein
Writer, cookbook author and overall fun guy Joshua David Stein drops by to talk about some of his latest writings, projects and ideas - including "Jang: The Soul of Korean Cooking". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Luke Pyenson - Taste in Music: Eating on Tour with Indie Musicians
This week's guest is Luke Pyenson, a food and travel journalist and author of the new book "Taste in Music: Eating on Tour with Indie Musicians". He was the longtime drummer of the critically acclaimed indie rock band Frankie Cosmos and founding drummer of cult DIY band Krill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rancho Gordo: The Return
Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo returns for more bean talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, T'Maro & Thanksgiving with Chef Elizabeth Falkner
On a special pre-Thanksgiving edition of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold is joined by trailblazing chef and entrepreneur Elizabeth Falkner. Falkner discusses her exciting new venture in the world of spirits: T’Maro, alongside her career highlights and Thanksgiving traditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Continuous Oil & The Tequila Heist
Another "No Tangent Tuesday" has plenty of great tangents and a slew of listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Culinary Aversions, Lye Chronicles & Rapid Dipstick Tests
On another "No Tangent Tuesday" the tangents are plentiful. Nastassia "The Hammer" Lopez is back in-studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connecticut Connections with David Standridge
David Standridge, executive chef of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic Connecticut, joins the show for a conversation on crab meat, garleek and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No Tangent Tuesday: Concord grapes & Bad Food Festivals
No Tangent Tuesday: Concord grapes & Bad Food Festivals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rancid Nuts, Not Even Once (No Tangent Tuesday)
Dr. Arielle Johnson joins the show for another No Tangent Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Olive Oil Nick Returns! New
Nicholas Coleman of Grove and Vine returns to the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fermentation Freak: Jim Lahey Returns
The incomparable Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery returns to the program to bestow his bread brilliance on Dave and the crew. Tune in to learn how to elevate your croutons and listen to yet another disagreement about Tuscan Bread between Dave and Jim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No Tangent Tuesday: MY LIGHT!
Dave recounts a wild story about some NYC road rage and the crew chats about everything from dash to private jet meals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave Goes to Seoul
Dave recaps his trip to Seoul on another "No Tangent Tuesday" edition of Cooking Issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No Tangent Tuesday: The Bun You Deserve
On another No (All) Tangent Tuesday, Dave and the crew talk buns and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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