This week on Cooking Issues, we tackle Dave's upcoming spread in Playboy, Nastassia's ongoing hatred of biscuits, how to make your own baby food, using a tandoor without starting a fire, battered cheese sticks, consistent carbonation techniques, and more.

Episode 248: Creaming Issues

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.