Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold
Harold McGee Live from LA!
Sep 22, 2023
Harold McGee, food science expert, joins Dave Arnold to discuss melons, garlic, corn, and more. They also talk about health issues, knife safety, hats, confusion surrounding nitrogen, American gladiators, and the coffee industry.
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Quick takeaways
- Nitrogen is commonly used for coffee and beer, while nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is used for home nitro drinks and whipping cream.
- Removing the green shoot from garlic cloves is a personal preference that can improve the flavor of garlic, especially when it is green and sprouting.
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Using nitrogen and nitrous oxide in bar drinks
Nitrogen is commonly used for coffee and nitrous oxide for home nitro drinks. The terminology can be confusing, but in the context of coffee and drinks, nitro usually refers to nitrous oxide.
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