The Dave Chang Show

The "Sauceshank" Redemption

Sep 18, 2025
In this lively discussion, Dave previews his cooking adventure to master béarnaise sauce. He dives into the impressive career and innovative techniques of guest Jeremy Fox, highlighting his vegetable-forward approach. The Ask Dave segment tackles everything from potato fry preferences to the overuse of culinary jargon. Listeners are treated to insights on classic sauces and practical cooking tips, ensuring a delightful mix of humor and culinary wisdom.
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ANECDOTE

Live TV Sauce Meltdown

  • Dave Chang recounts breaking his béarnaise on live TV and feeling embarrassed by the mistake.
  • He remade it off-camera to show you can recover and learn from kitchen failures.
INSIGHT

Jeremy Fox's Lasting Influence

  • Jeremy Fox profoundly influenced modern American vegetable cooking and chefs learned from his Ubuntu work.
  • Dave frames Fox as a major, original thinker worth reading and visiting.
ANECDOTE

Ubuntu: A Culinary Revelation

  • Dave tells the story of Ubuntu in Napa as a small, farm-based vegetarian restaurant that blew minds.
  • He describes visiting and calling the meal a 'holy fuck moment' that influenced chefs worldwide.
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