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I am particularly interested in cooking without flour or sugar. Bringing more flavor to vegetables and fish/chicken is of great interest to me.

I am particularly interested in cooking without flour or sugar. Bringing more flavor to vegetables and fish/chicken is of great interest to me.

What is the best and flavourful substitute for sugar in recipes?

What is the best and flavourful substitute for sugar in recipes?

What foods are good to eat for iron deficiency?

What foods are good to eat for iron deficiency?

When working with taste and flavor when cooking does the cookware play a role in the outcome?

When working with taste and flavor when cooking does the cookware play a role in the outcome?

Is it more suitable to add herbs and spices to my dishes while steaming or sautéing, or once it's been plated. Any suggested combinations?

Is it more suitable to add herbs and spices to my dishes while steaming or sautéing, or once it's been plated. Any suggested combinations?

What are your thoughts on juicing? Do you regularly juice and if so, can you discuss the benefits and can you recommend an affordable juicer?

What are your thoughts on juicing? Do you regularly juice and if so, can you discuss the benefits and can you recommend an affordable juicer?

Can you share any ideas on how to make more flavored beans, lentils, quinoa and tofu to have as staples during the week, without using oils and other saturated fat and sugar dense ingredients to do so?

Can you share any ideas on how to make more flavored beans, lentils, quinoa and tofu to have as staples during the week, without using oils and other saturated fat and sugar dense ingredients to do so?

Can you go over the difference with olive oil and vegetable oil when using to cook vegetables sparingly?

Can you go over the difference with olive oil and vegetable oil when using to cook vegetables sparingly?

When making the protein swap to tofu from any animal protein is the swap a 1:1 ratio?

When making the protein swap to tofu from any animal protein is the swap a 1:1 ratio?

I’m looking for a white bread recipe young kids like to eat. My granddaughter is almost 6 and a little picky.

I’m looking for a white bread recipe young kids like to eat. My granddaughter is almost 6 and a little picky.

What is the best way to make coconut yogurt if your can of coconut milk has solidified? Should I blend it before adding the probiotic?

What is the best way to make coconut yogurt if your can of coconut milk has solidified? Should I blend it before adding the probiotic?

What desserts do you enjoy?

What desserts do you enjoy?

Can you talk about placement and care for successful tomato plants/planting?

Can you talk about placement and care for successful tomato plants/planting?

How does the method for foil bag differ from roasting without oil in a pan in the oven?

How does the method for foil bag differ from roasting without oil in a pan in the oven?

Are there benefits to getting a lid for a stainless steel pan?

Are there benefits to getting a lid for a stainless steel pan?

Is there specific information on how to cook tofu in the FOK course?

Is there specific information on how to cook tofu in the FOK course?

Do you remove the wax from citrus fruits before zesting? It seems that there are about 27 different fruit/vegetables that may be waxed. It is concerning.

Do you remove the wax from citrus fruits before zesting? It seems that there are about 27 different fruit/vegetables that may be waxed. It is concerning.

Are there non-toxic ways to clean the garbage disposal and dishwasher?

Are there non-toxic ways to clean the garbage disposal and dishwasher?

What is a good recipe for a plant based cheese that does not contain oil?

What is a good recipe for a plant based cheese that does not contain oil?

What are your favorite ways to use fresh or powdered ginger?

What are your favorite ways to use fresh or powdered ginger?

I am wondering if you have made noodles with flour other than unbleached white? I am especially interested in getting the optimum possible food value in the noodles.

I am wondering if you have made noodles with flour other than unbleached white? I am especially interested in getting the optimum possible food value in the noodles.

Would you please review no-oil saute of mushrooms?

Would you please review no-oil saute of mushrooms?

Can I freeze the manicotti and if so should that be frozen before or after it has been baked?

Can I freeze the manicotti and if so should that be frozen before or after it has been baked?

How do you search for recipes on the web site?

How do you search for recipes on the web site?

Can you talk about alternatives to cashews in the cashew béchamel?

Can you talk about alternatives to cashews in the cashew béchamel?

I’m hoping to make pizza dough and was wondering if I could freeze some of the dough in mason jars instead of plastic bags. Also how long would I let it rise from frozen?

I’m hoping to make pizza dough and was wondering if I could freeze some of the dough in mason jars instead of plastic bags. Also how long would I let it rise from frozen?

Can you suggest some resources for cooks working in senior facilities who need to serve balanced diets to those lacking teeth/won't wear dentures? Maybe some smoothie recipes & other soft balanced meals that can be served daily?

Can you suggest some resources for cooks working in senior facilities who need to serve balanced diets to those lacking teeth/won't wear dentures? Maybe some smoothie recipes & other soft balanced meals that can be served daily?

Can you suggest some Japanese inspired foods to help get my young grandchildren to eat more vegetables?

Can you suggest some Japanese inspired foods to help get my young grandchildren to eat more vegetables?

Does increasing the temperature of the oven to cook something faster also dry out the food?

Does increasing the temperature of the oven to cook something faster also dry out the food?

In the FOK Ultimate Cooking Course, making the Wild Rice Salad, one of the ingredients is Barley Miso. Is it okay to use anther type of miso?

In the FOK Ultimate Cooking Course, making the Wild Rice Salad, one of the ingredients is Barley Miso. Is it okay to use anther type of miso?

What would be the best way to achieve caramelization and tenderness without grilling?

What would be the best way to achieve caramelization and tenderness without grilling?

Is there a simple formula or method to follow to scale liquid or solid when cooking a larger meal?

Is there a simple formula or method to follow to scale liquid or solid when cooking a larger meal?

What are the best tips to preserve the color of green vegetables when steaming them, since steaming requires a lid?

What are the best tips to preserve the color of green vegetables when steaming them, since steaming requires a lid?

What are the best ways to wash fruits and vegetables?

What are the best ways to wash fruits and vegetables?

You once mentioned making miso soup for breakfast. I’m curious; how do you turn it into a wholesome meal? Or is it just a side dish?

You once mentioned making miso soup for breakfast. I’m curious; how do you turn it into a wholesome meal? Or is it just a side dish?

Would adding lemon to cashew parmesan to give it some tang increase the cheese flavor?

Would adding lemon to cashew parmesan to give it some tang increase the cheese flavor?

What ingredient could be added to cashew parmesan to give more cheese flavor without adding additional nutritional yeast?

What ingredient could be added to cashew parmesan to give more cheese flavor without adding additional nutritional yeast?

I don't drink alcohol and I read that adding wine to foods retains 40% of the alcohol after cooking for 15 minutes and 25% after 60 minutes. What can I use as a replacement?

I don't drink alcohol and I read that adding wine to foods retains 40% of the alcohol after cooking for 15 minutes and 25% after 60 minutes. What can I use as a replacement?

When making pasta sauce using canned crushed tomatoes, is sugar the best sweetener to use to reduce the acidity or can maple syrup be used or date paste/syrup without affecting flavor?

When making pasta sauce using canned crushed tomatoes, is sugar the best sweetener to use to reduce the acidity or can maple syrup be used or date paste/syrup without affecting flavor?

I just learned in this course that maple syrup is not the same as Pure Maple Syrup and pure is the one recommended. How many "g" of sugar is recommended per 2 tbsp serving size? Is a total sugars of 24g too high?

I just learned in this course that maple syrup is not the same as Pure Maple Syrup and pure is the one recommended. How many "g" of sugar is recommended per 2 tbsp serving size? Is a total sugars of 24g too high?

What platform (Zoom, YouTube…) would you recommend using for online cooking class?

What platform (Zoom, YouTube…) would you recommend using for online cooking class?

Where can we get a copy of the smoothie recipe?

Where can we get a copy of the smoothie recipe?

Can you suggest the most simple list of kitchen utensils for those getting back on their feet from homelessness?

Can you suggest the most simple list of kitchen utensils for those getting back on their feet from homelessness?

I’ve been steaming my vegetables a lot lately to minimize using oil and best retain the nutrients, and was wondering for more flavor if I can add herbs while they’re steaming, or should I wait till afterwards?

I’ve been steaming my vegetables a lot lately to minimize using oil and best retain the nutrients, and was wondering for more flavor if I can add herbs while they’re steaming, or should I wait till afterwards?

What is the age range of people who really want to learn something in a cooking class?

What is the age range of people who really want to learn something in a cooking class?

How do you charge for teaching? Is it per class, per hour? What is a good number to start?

How do you charge for teaching? Is it per class, per hour? What is a good number to start?

To summarize, what are the key principles to concentrate on for those learning to cook, and how important is having the right equipment, and what would that specifically be.

To summarize, what are the key principles to concentrate on for those learning to cook, and how important is having the right equipment, and what would that specifically be.

Do you have any tips for making cream puffs? I have not had any luck getting them to turn out like those I used to make with eggs.

Do you have any tips for making cream puffs? I have not had any luck getting them to turn out like those I used to make with eggs.

Wondering if you have any ideas on achieving not only egg free baking, but alternatives to oil and sugar too for those more obsessed with squeakier arteries. Would also love a banana bread recipe.

Wondering if you have any ideas on achieving not only egg free baking, but alternatives to oil and sugar too for those more obsessed with squeakier arteries. Would also love a banana bread recipe.

I used applesauce before as an egg replacement for cookies but will it work just as well for a cake? or should I just stick to flax, chia?

I used applesauce before as an egg replacement for cookies but will it work just as well for a cake? or should I just stick to flax, chia?

What is vegan honey?

What is vegan honey?

Is there any kind of canned bean liquid that would not make a good aquafaba?

Is there any kind of canned bean liquid that would not make a good aquafaba?