Much like our episode on acids, fat plays an integral role in the quality of food. From flavor, to texture, and everything in between, this episode is THICK with juicy content.

Links:

• Salt Fat Acid Heat
• Our Acid Episode
• Our Cooking Oils Episode
• Our Pancakes v. Waffles Episode
• That Sugar Film
• We are Scientists
• The Seven Great Cooking Fats Ranked
• The Giver
• Our Toasted Spices Episode
• Our Butter Episode
• Our Croissants Episode
• Zach's Instagram at Squatch Cooks

When a recipe calls for cornstarch, don't just toss it in. Instead, make a slurry. This episode asks the who, what, when, where, and why of a cornstarch slurry and answers them in quick tip form.

Links:

• Simple Cornstarch Slurry Recipe
• Street Food Finder
• Wabi Sabi Food Truck
• Green Chile Cheddar Soup

In this hilarious attempt at dads trying to talk their way through food, Chris and Phil discuss all things ACID—what it is, where it comes from, and how to use it to balance out a meal.

Links:

• Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat
• pH Scale
• 4 Ways to Make Buttermilk

Chris and Phil discuss the importance and versatility of using a side towel when cooking. Because paper towels are so 2020.

Links:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

In Part 5 of their COCKTAILS series, Chris and Phil discuss the Whiskey Highball, which is one of the 6 basic cocktails according to the infamous imbibing codex. Simple as it may be, we have the Highball to thank for perhaps the greatest drink of all time: The Gin and Tonic.

Links:

• Classic Whiskey Highball
• History of the Highball (Maybe)
• My Friend from India
• Death & Co Cocktail Codex
• Talladega Nights

Why do some recipes call for eggs? After making a batch of crepes that failed miserably, Chris and Phil quickly learned why, if not by accident. This QUICK TIP explains it all.

What are GMOs? Why do they exist? What are the pros and cons? Chris and Phil had so much fun discussing Organic Foods that they decided to hit GMOs as well. This episode will help you form an opinion you likely already have and also takes a dig at hipsters. So it's a double win.

Links:

• Portlandia
• Our Cauliflower Episode
• GMOs According to the FDA
• Pros and Cons of GMO Foods

Once you've finished cooking, Chris and Phil discuss a creative way to utilize the grill as it's cooling down.

Let's talk about organic foods. What are the pros and cons? Are they really worth all the buzz? Chris and Phil discuss in a thoughtful way that just might inspire you to love on your kids.

Links:

• List of Foods with Most and Least Pesticides
• Cotton Candy Grapes
• Food Deserts

Jalapeño peppers not hot enough? It probably has something to do with magic, or the lack thereof. And since Dad's Kitchen is all about making magic, this QUICK TIP knows just how to spice things up.

Links:

• What is Capsaicin?