On this episode Dave recommends not getting a supposedly safe-for-indoors grill and we talk about a variety of ways of burning buildings down. Also, we cover listener questions about cheap vacuum pumps and whether you should make your own, another about building your own ventilation, gassing up your Pina Coladas, storing your home made Passata, making Tuile Dough, and much more! Classics in the Field: The Time Life Foods of the World (27 Volume Series from the 60's to 70's). Have a question for ...
Jan 28, 2020•58 min•Ep. 393
On this episode Dave & Nastassia answer a ton of listener questions. They do a rundown of all the bland, canned vegetables that are out there, Dave wonders why young people don't know about water chestnuts, the tackle how to keep fresh pasta from clumping together. Plus, a primer on using methocel in the kitchen and stories of collecting prehistoric shark's teeth. Classic in the field: Jeffrey Steingarten - The Man Who Ate Everything . Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.49...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 392
In this episode Dave "does not" suggest that a listener commit a felony to help his sourdough starter along. Also, Nastassia talks about her various citrus-cellos and together they tackle debt-collectors vs tow-truck drivers, Haggis recipes, nailing the texture on Sicilian Almond Granita, how to train your dog to search for truffles etc. Also, a shout out to the Fruits & Vegetables of New York and Dave defends Cher's honor. Classics in the Field: Sauces by James Peterson . Have a question fo...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 391
After our initial catch-up about holiday dishes and nuclear go plans, Dave and Nastassia dive into how to make Jianbing - a dish that caught Dave's eye on their last visit to China. Also, brief forays into what's appropriate to wear in a home kitchen, how kids mess up basic cooking techniques, they taste some Australian treats, and much more. Classic in the Field: Cooking by Hand by Paul Bertolli . Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Is...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 390
On this extra special, season finale of Cooking Issues friend of the show Maisie Wilhelm brings us the fine team from Ōra King Salmon - Lauren Zimmerman, Michael Fabbro & David Smith. Together they discuss the differences in perceptions between farmed and wild fish in the US versus the rest of the world, the discuss the importance of kill methods, and tackle DIY Cold Cured Salmon. Also, we take brief forays into outfitting a food truck and a new kitchen, how to thicken up hot sauce, State by...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 389
This week Dave and Nastassia cover so many listener questions: DAIRY (almost): A listener asks about Vegan Creamer and Dave somehow ends up talking about grain silo explosions. DAIRY (actual): Dave puts out a request for Pig milk Cheese and shares how to make Steamed Cheeseburgers at home. VEGETABLES: Mostly discussed for their use as musical instruments a la Vienna's Vegetable Orchestra and Pupsi's Smash Mouth Cover. MEAT: A listener conducts a study re: whether you should add butter to the sou...
Dec 10, 2019•49 min•Ep. 388
This week, we jump right into listener questions, including: how to scale up latke production at home, what to teach to a group of culinary students in Israel and more. Dave waxes poetic about the value of traditional techniques, vents about Amazon.com's vendor services, and gets confused about the prospect of very-long-duration coffee roasting. Plus, everybody's Thanksgiving Rundown, and today's Classic in the Field: The NYPL's Best Book on Ham - Bacon and Hams (1917) by George Nickels. Have a ...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 387
In this episode Dave and Nastassia welcome their friend Phil Bravo, who sings us into the holiday season. They also talk about the Black Friday Booker and Dax Sale, how to extend Brownie shelf lives, and Dave disparages parsnips. He also explains his very violent-sounding Thanksgiving cooking techniques, and together they tackle the important question: was it Pulque that caused Phil his most recent digestive troubles? Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the 2015 Mark Wahlberg movie Daddy...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 386
On this episode of Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia are joined by Rebecca from Booker & Dax and John Debary as they debate over cereal, face creams, Count Chocula, and whey. Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast .
Nov 19, 2019•56 min•Ep. 385
Today Dave and Nastassia are joined by Peter Kim of MOFAD . Most importantly, they talk about the Museum of Food and Drink's ongoing kickstarter - donate today to help them put up their next exhibition: African / American: Making the Nation's Table , curated by Dr. Jessica B. Harris . Beyond that, they talk about roasting pigs, burning sausages, kitchen ventilation, emulsions, and much more. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Join Heritage Rad...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 384
On this episode Dave and Nastassia go through a big bag of treats dropped off from a listener. Also, we talk problematic Neil Diamond tracks, aging Eggnog, Freeze Dried Ice Cream, and eating Bear, Beaver, Raccoon, etc. Plus Barbara Kafka's Roasting: A Simple Art is our classic in the field. Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio . Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storyteller...
Oct 23, 2019•42 min•Ep. 383
On this episode of Cooking Issues Dave & Nastassia are joined by their friends Angela Garbacz ( Goldenrod Pastries ), Nick Wong ( UB Preserve ), & Mindy Lvoff. Together they answer questions about bitter cream, shelf-stable hot sauce, high tech peppers mills, and a listener calls in to follow up on Dave's wedding recommendations from the summer (congratulations Steven!). Plus, stories from the Houston stockyard, notes on the Nebraska beef situation, and dramatic reenactments regarding mo...
Oct 09, 2019•58 min•Ep. 382
Today on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Harold McGee, David Karp, Arielle Johnson & Ed Cornell. Together the crew discuss the merits of tropical vs temperate fruits, edible flowers, nitro-muddled cocktails, and how to eat iguanas, frogs, etc. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast ....
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 381
In this episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia go deep on the value of Charcoal Briquettes, discuss the Social Contract between performers and their audience, and give a solid shout out to Old Lightning 's pop-up in NYC. Plus, a caller from Germany launches us into Octoberfest Fashion and dangerous methods for cooking pork. Plus plus, 18th century "adults only" apples and you get instructions for taking your Spinzall on an airplane. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.49...
Sep 24, 2019•48 min•Ep. 380
Today on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia give us the low-down on last week's fun in L.A., including Harold McGee as Zoltar. They also answer listener questions about freezing salt-cured meats, sous-vide cooking at scale, and how to unshake your cocktail. Finally, Dave eulogizes his friend Eng Su Lee who, sadly, passed away this week. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast....
Sep 17, 2019•45 min•Ep. 379
We've been galavanting for the past month and this week we talk our way around the world: Iceland, Paris, Taipei, Italy, Los Angeles and more! Plus, Dave shares his recipe for a shrunken head and answers listener questions on stabilizing Nut Butters, alternate uses for Acid-adjusted Orange Juice, choosing skewers for Tandoor cooking, and more. Plus, today's classic in the field: Stalking The Wild Asparagus by Euell Gibbons. Interested in the events we discuss at the top of the show? Check 'em ou...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 378
Dave and Nastassia are traveling for all of August, so prepare yourself for a good one! Together we talk Bee Space, bass pedals, honeycomb shelf-stability, #JordanaRothman's #influencer #career, the theoretical benefits of Pressure Frying, Dave picks a fight with Kenji, Chat checks in on Dave's cherry allergy, budget equipment for Vegan Ice Cream manufacturing, Fried Chicken crust improvements, Dave drops hundreds of dollars of Classics in the Field, and so much more. The crew will be back for q...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 377
Today on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia are joined by Robert Saxy, who comes bearing a batched Cosmopolitan and a thorough defense of the drink. They also discuss the worth of GMO American Chestnut trees, hacking Nitrogenating systems, and Dave shares his favorite Nastassia moment of all time - it involves Blue #2 and a lack of self-restraint. Also, the history and psychology of Bananagrams, and a lively discussion of the lucrative future of wine santa. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Cal...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 376
Matt's out and special guest Bobby Murphy of Existing Conditions is in with Dave and Nastassia today. What restaurants to check out when you're visiting NYC and where to find unparalleled gin and tonics. Also: the best bagels in NYC and whether the water really makes a difference. Plus, how about those aeropresses? When you're traveling on the go, do you really wanna chance your caffeination and peristalsis to local hot garbage coffee? And shower habits! Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call ...
Jul 16, 2019•40 min•Ep. 375
Today Dave and Nastassia are joined by Jeremiah Stone and Fabian Von Hauske of Contra, Wildair and an upcoming pair of wine establishments. Together they get in the wayback machine for tales of their past lives at the French Culinary Institute. They also talk, natural wine, the ins and outs of liquor licensing in NYC, and Dave tells the story of that one time when his step-father ruined christmas with wine futures. And don't forget today's Classics in the Field: Bull Cook and Authentic Historica...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 374
Dave and Nastassia are joined by extra-special-guest Jack Schramm to talk about essential oils in cocktails, Stevie Wonder's favorite candy, chef-led cocktail competitions, and how to eat Bobolink. Also, another Classic in the Field, and Dave tells the story of that time he called the Secret Service and found their service poor. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and as...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 373
Today on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia help a listener win a Beer Mile. Also, we talk Peanut Butter Steaks, murdering baby pigeons, speculative nuclear searing, and Nastassia learns she wants a Moon Rock Engagement Ring. Also, another Classic in the Field . Next week they're off to Detroit. Back in 2 weeks! Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a ...
Jun 18, 2019•52 min•Ep. 372
Today Dave and Nastassia are joined by Nick Strangeway of Hepple Gin . Nick is here for Bar Convent Brooklyn , so say hello if you swing through! Together they tackle lots of aspects of modern distilling, including: vacuum distillation, supercritical gas extraction, and the use of Juniper in Gin. Also, Dave explains the Anti-Tong contingent of chefs for a caller, fields an emergency wedding question about prepping sliced ham for service, and gives a short PSA about broken glass during service. H...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 371
On today's episode Dave and Nastassia are joined in the studio by HRN's Kat Johnson and special guest Paul Adams, Science Research Editor for America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Illustrated. Together they tear into a real-deal MRE and spill every single component all over the studio. Also, we indulge in a shockingly involved string of tangents; Dave waxes poetic about spitting cherry seeds, and we go in-depth on plans for surviving a NYC-based nuclear event. Also, how to make Oatly at home. It's H...
Jun 04, 2019•52 min•Ep. 370
On this very special episode of Cooking Issues Dave, Nastassia, Jack, & Rebecca "The Boondoggler" host a show in Los Angeles. They talk road life, the all-citrus diet, The Association, and more. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issues is powered by Simplecast.
May 31, 2019•45 min•Ep. 369
Today on Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia weigh in on Burning Man, Ranch Dressing, and convection ovens. We also float some Doritos flavor ideas, Nastassia plans their Leatherman-inspired tourism venture, and Dave gives a PSA about dog ownership. Also, 2 important shout outs for Sci-Hub , for all your research needs, and The Giving Tree , for their work on mental health in the service industry. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom . Cooking Issu...
May 21, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 368
This episode of Cooking Issues is back to the basics: Dave. Nastassia. Listener Questions. The duo tell us the warning signs that your event is gonna be a Cortelyou. They also discuss past and future trips to Chicago and LA, sous vide mishaps, carb stones, nopales in cocktails, and more. Will Chicken Gun Chicken be the next big thing? Tune in to find out. Also check out Dave's how-to video on Dragon's Beard here Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroo...
May 14, 2019•45 min•Ep. 367
On this episode Dave & Nastassia answer a Cavalcade of callers. They discuss how to make your corona grinder actually work (for tortillas and more), the limits of low-temperature cooking, ideas for Douglas Fir tips, and more. Plus, a PSA on what to wear to a yelp review, and we have a misguided attempt to extract wedding speech advice from Dave. 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 30, 2019•47 min•Ep. 366
On today's episode Dave and Nastassia are again joined by Jack "The Nail" Schramm. Together they speak with Lou Bank and Jay Schroeder about cat training techniques and Jay's new book Understanding Mezcal . Also: listener questions about Ancient Ice Machines, White Rock cocktails, and human bone broth. Plus: poetry and jingles. 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 23, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 365
On Today's very special episode of Cooking Issues, Dave and Nastassia are joined by Seth Godin . Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and hosts his own podcast Akimbo . Together they answer listener questions about Competitive BBQ, issues of food safety and flavor with poultry, and coffee. The crew samples Seth's own rye bread while discussing growth mindsets, the myth of writer's block, and the value of self-loathing. Also: planned obsolescence, A.I. and our jobs, and Seth tells us how...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 364
