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. Have a question for Cooking I...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 363
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. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast....
Apr 02, 2019•50 min•Ep. 362
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 . Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Photo credit: Alan Gastelu...
Mar 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 361
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. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Mar 19, 2019•38 min•Ep. 360
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. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Mar 12, 2019•52 min•Ep. 359
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. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecase . Photo Courtesy of Eric Medskar
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 358
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). Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast....
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 357
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? Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast....
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 356
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. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Jan 29, 2019•28 min•Ep. 355
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. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast....
Jan 22, 2019•41 min•Ep. 354
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. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Jan 15, 2019•53 min•Ep. 353
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. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Jan 08, 2019•43 min•Ep. 352
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. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Dec 18, 2018•47 min•Ep. 351
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. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Dec 11, 2018•48 min•Ep. 350
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. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast....
Nov 27, 2018•46 min•Ep. 349
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. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Nov 13, 2018•27 min•Ep. 348
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. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Nov 06, 2018•38 min•Ep. 347
This week on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia discuss coconut oil, 19th century cocktails, the mind of a bar owner & pressing nut sacks. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Oct 30, 2018•57 min•Ep. 346
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. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
Oct 23, 2018•49 min•Ep. 345
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. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast .
Oct 09, 2018•49 min•Ep. 344
This week, Dave and Nastassia talk wedding registries, induction stovetops, and Dave tries to rationalize away his disinterest in aquafaba. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast .
Oct 02, 2018•48 min•Ep. 343
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! Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast .
Sep 25, 2018•55 min•Ep. 342
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! Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast
Sep 04, 2018•34 min•Ep. 341
On this week's rapid-fire show we're talking Nastassia's trip to Spain, Dave's new hydraulic press, freezing corn on the cob, Malört, rotary evaporators, and...well, that's about it. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast
Aug 21, 2018•22 min•Ep. 340
This week, we're talking Prince lyrics in German, when pistachio nuts used to be red, Nastassia's special farro recipe (using Bob's Red Mill farro, of course!), dihydromyricetin, Paul Adams' recent bender at Existing Conditions, corn starch, and more! Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast
Aug 14, 2018•35 min•Ep. 339
Dave and Nastassia talk meat in vending machines, Cap'n Crunch Berries, liquid nitrogen, New York Post headlines, pickles, thermal death times, Ethiopian restaurants, and more! Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast
Aug 07, 2018•40 min•Ep. 338
This week, Dave is joined in studio by Joshua Applestone, founder of Applestone Meat Company, and formerly Fleisher’s. Also joining are Applestone's COO and Creative Director Samantha Gloffke, and communications consultant and Momofuku alum Rebecca Palkovics. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast
Jul 31, 2018•54 min•Ep. 337
This week, we’re talking Nastassia’s customer service skills, the merits of tripod tables, robber barons, Dave’s Uncle Diamond and his safe deposit box, Japanese knives, outdoor fryers, Nastassia’s experiences dealing with sexist BS in the food world, and more! Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast
Jul 24, 2018•55 min•Ep. 336
Dave, Nastassia, and everybody’s favorite punching bag dad Peter Kim ruminate over the hectic opening (at last) of Existing Conditions and its POS POS system, carbonated salsa, Montreal-style bagels, amylase, gelato, that time Peter walked in on Dave, and more! Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast
Jul 10, 2018•56 min•Ep. 335
Dave, Nastassia, and Booker cope with the phone and internet outage in the studio, and talk pork chop sandwiches, agar, the sociopathy of Johnny Depp's Willy Wonka, fermentation, the perks of eating your own foot, and more! Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast
Jun 26, 2018•40 min•Ep. 334
