This week on Cooking Issues, Dave &amp; Nastassia answer a mailbag full of questions ranging from the purpose of vodka in vodka sauce to advice regarding non-alcoholic cocktails. Tune in to learn more about gelling properties, molds, starches and more – and find out why Nastassia has 8 cavities! This episode was sponsored by <a href="http://www.CainFive">Cain Vineyard &amp; Winery</a>
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Photo: the probable cause of Nastassia’s cavities

Episode 42: Raw Vegan Diet

Dave Arnold, chef and inventor, answers listener questions on the latest innovative techniques, equipment, and ingredients in the food world. Each week on Cooking Issues, Dave solves your cooking dilemmas with his mile-a-minute stream of knowledge. Got a question on ike-jime, the Japanese fish killing technique? We got you covered. Hydrocolloids, sous-vide, liquid nitrogen? No problem. Have a question about pimping your oven to make great pizza? Give us a call. Occasionally Dave will invite special guest chefs, bartenders, authors and columnists to join the show.