Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold

This week on Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold and the crew discuss the ongoing egg shortage, rising prices, and how it’s affecting both consumers and businesses.On the cocktail front, Dave breaks down the egg white cocktail debate—whether shaking before or after dilution creates the best texture. He also discusses clarifying ginger and galangal in non-alcoholic drinks, confirming that full clarification removes their signature burn.Other key topics:• LA Pop-Up at Night on Earth – A recap of the drinks served and the custom Spinsall rotor necklace.• Beef Heart Preparation – Methods for tartare and searing.• KFC’s Secret Recipe – Insights into the history of pressure fryers and spice blends.• Crescent Duck Farm Avian Flu Crisis – A mass culling that could impact poultry prices.• Skate Wings vs. Scallops – Addressing the myth and best cooking techniques.• Belgian Fries – Why they outperform American fries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the fascinating art of Korean rice wine and fermentation techniques, including the role of nuruk. Explore the cultural significance of Makkali, its diverse flavors thanks to traditional brewing practices, and its growing presence in NYC's culinary scene. Delve into fermentation's complexities, the impact of various rice types, and innovative brewing methods. The conversation also touches on listener questions about brewing challenges, making it a flavorful journey through history and gastronomy.

Matt Sartwell of Kitchen Arts & Letters is back with more books, insights and recommendations on another edition of CLASSICS IN THE FIELD on Cooking Issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in for a charged up edition of "No Tangent Tuesday" as Dave and the gang talk everything from lettuce to squid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Capoferri, the proprietor & bartender behind "Thunderbolt" - one of LA's best bars - is back on the show and has a brand new bar called "Night on Earth". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, cookbook author and overall fun guy Joshua David Stein drops by to talk about some of his latest writings, projects and ideas - including "Jang: The Soul of Korean Cooking". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is Luke Pyenson, a food and travel journalist and author of the new book "Taste in Music: Eating on Tour with Indie Musicians". He was the longtime drummer of the critically acclaimed indie rock band Frankie Cosmos and founding drummer of cult DIY band Krill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo returns for more bean talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a special pre-Thanksgiving edition of Cooking Issues, Dave Arnold is joined by trailblazing chef and entrepreneur Elizabeth Falkner. Falkner discusses her exciting new venture in the world of spirits: T’Maro, alongside her career highlights and Thanksgiving traditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another "No Tangent Tuesday" has plenty of great tangents and a slew of listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.