On this episode of Tropical Storm Issues Dave, Nastassia and The Rest welcome friend of the show Phil Bravo. Together they tackle; the relative worth of various musical instruments, Dave' s fear of heights, different types of sweat, and the Leatherman dream. Plus: carbonation questions! Vitamix!

Alexandre Gabriel is the Master blender at both Maison Ferrand Cognac as well as Plantation Rums.

Cyndie Story has consulted in school kitchens in 37 states, where she has spread a gospel of work simplification that can transform the lives of food service staff. The humility and humor with which she approaches the job makes her an inspirational figure.

Cooking Issues is taking submissions for new theme songs! On this week's episode, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez talk to the food safety concerns of MSG, and talk about making sour apricot sodas without using alcohol. Is sodium benzoate effective in stabilizing fruit juices?

This week on Sharp & Hot, Emily calls Sean DeTore from Seattle to help him cook pasta fazool (or...pasta é fagioli?) over the phone for Valentine's Day.

Jessie Kiefer is sans Sari Kamin on this week's edition of The Morning After, but instead is joined by her team of publicity groomers. Tune in for a rousing underage drinking edition of "Front of House" before Jessie jumps into raw diets with Brad Gruno of Brad's Raw Foods.

Thanksgiving. It's a holiday that revolves around food. In the days leading up to it, there is a mad rush to get everything needed to host a meal worth of family and friends.

What's the correct way to control your sugar craving? Chef Emily Peterson tells us how on today's episode of Sharp & Hot - learn why choosing one delicious piece of real, wholesome food, is much more satisfying than 15 pieces of store bought sugar cookies.

After an unexpected two-week hiatus, Dave Arnold and Nastassia Lopez are back with another episode of Cooking Issues! Tune in to hear Dave talk about his recent trip to Harvard University, and why he almost had a disastrous experience involving propane torches in his car on the way to Cambridge.

Despite a bicycling ticket, Dave Arnold speeds into the studio and joins Nastassia Lopez for another week of Cooking Issues! Dave gives some tips about making a a creme anglaise, and tackles the gluten-free trend.