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Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold

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The new home for Dave Arnold's weekly show "Cooking Issues", where he tackles listener questions on anything food and cooking related.

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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 rent... more

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 Nic... more

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 ... more

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, ... more

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Nick Wong
Restaurant operator, Agnes & Sherman in Houston
Agnes & Sherman
Episode: Nick Wong
Angela Garbacz
Bakery operator, Lincoln bakery
Independent baker
Episode: Nick Wong
Marco Canora
Chef and author (Brodo, Lebroth)
Lebroth / Brodo
Episode: Broth and Beyond with Marco Canora
Tim McKirdy
Former Vine Pair contributor, cooking podcaster with a focus on booze and food
Sauced (podcast)
Episode: Let's Get Sauced: Tim McKirdy and Sother Teague
Sother Teague
Co-host of Sauced, beverage and cocktail expert
Sauced
Episode: Let's Get Sauced: Tim McKirdy and Sother Teague
George Motz
Proprietor, chef, and burger historian of Hamburger America; publisher of Hamburger America, Revised, Expanded
Hamburger America
Episode: George Motz's Hamburger America
Ham El-Waylly
Author of Hello, Home Cooking
Author, Hello, Home Cooking
Episode: Hello, Home Cooking with Ham El-Waylly
India Doris
Owner, chef of Marquette and the Argyle (special guest)
Marquette and the Argyle
Episode: India Doris on Haggis, Highland Cows, and Opening Your First Restaurant
Dennis Ngo
Chef and owner of Di An Di
Di An Di
Episode: Paul Carmichael & Dennis Ngo

Host

Dave Arnold
Host of Cooking Issues

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 336 ratings
  • Expert Advice and Entertaining

    This podcast is extremely entertaining and informative. Dave and team are inclined to technological solutions and modernist techniques and ingredients but they have a true passion for and expansive knowledge of food and drinks in all styles and across the world. I have learned so much and gotten so much better at cooking from listening to this podcast (even though I don’t have many modernist ingredients or advanced cooking tools). I’ve listened to every food podcast show out there and this is th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickjj
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show

    Listening to Dave get off topic is a weekly delight

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alu213
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing show

    Love this show. It is like hanging out with friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. 123987
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic, only gets better the more you listen

    This is by far one of my favourite podcasts and I am a mediocre cook at best. Funny, interesting and lot of non-cooking related issues and banter. Can’t recommend enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ELeoBat
    Canada3 years ago
  • Best podcast there is

    Dave is the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spstanton34
    United States3 years ago

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Engaging, entertaining, and deeply knowledgeable about food science.
Feels like hanging out with friends while you learn
High-quality guests and practical takeaways, with fun banter

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#68
United States/Arts/Food
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#92
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#220
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#160
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#201
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#4
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C-Y Chia and Shane Stanbridge of Lion Dance Cafe
Q: Could you talk about how music plays a role for both the kitchen and the dining room, and what should be played for the full LDC experience?
They explained that music isn't played much in the kitchen to keep focus on cooking, while the dining room uses a curated mix including Lion Dance percussion, punk, and Italo disco to reflect their backgrounds and create the intended atmosphere.
Biscuits, Bouillon and Beyond
Q: What cooking hacks have you brought home from work?
Use quart containers with blue tape and a Sharpie for better organization and efficiency in the kitchen.
Rome: A Culinary History with Katie Parla
Q: How did the culinary trends for Roman dishes evolve?
Katie elaborates that there has been a significant shift towards using specific ingredients like guanciale instead of bacon, reflecting changing tastes and cultural influences in Italy.
Rome: A Culinary History with Katie Parla
Q: What are the key differences between cacio e pepe and gricia?
Cacio e pepe is primarily about cheese and flavoring with black pepper, while gricia includes guanciale, providing a different texture and taste profile.
From Food Trucks to Footwear: Daniel Shemtob on Lime Truck and SNIBBS
Q: So what was the misunderstanding wherein he thought that it was not, that it was cooked?
I have no idea. Honestly, I was pretty surprised.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooking Issues

What is Cooking Issues about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly, conversation-driven show that blends deep dives into food science, cooking techniques, and kitchen culture with lively banter and practical tips. Listeners can expect long-form discussions on everything from modernist methods and equipment to traditional techniques, plus guest appearances from chefs, restaurateurs, authors, and beverage experts. The format emphasizes hands-on experimentation, sharing recipes, workflows, and industry anecdotes, often anchored by a curiosity-driven host and a rotating cast of guests. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to explore obscure techniques, oddball pantry topics, and the business side of opening and running concept-driven venues, all delivered with humor and a sense of community. For poten... more

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1. Nick Wong
2. Angela Garbacz
3. Marco Canora
4. Tim McKirdy
5. Sother Teague
6. George Motz
7. Ham El-Waylly
8. India Doris

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