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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you share some advice for cooking demos? 02:34

Can you share some advice for cooking demos?

Should we be using "hulled" or "unhulled" sesame seeds? Not sure what the difference is in the kitchen. 00:56

Should we be using "hulled" or "unhulled" sesame seeds? Not sure what the difference is in the kitchen.

Can you suggest a good way to experience new ingredients from restaurants? 01:54

Can you suggest a good way to experience new ingredients from restaurants?

What is the culinary difference is between white and brown miso? Any tips on use of miso? 00:42

What is the culinary difference is between white and brown miso? Any tips on use of miso?

What do you think about using vinegar & baking soda in a mix to wash vegetables in the sink? What ratio would you suggest? Soak for 5 min or longer? 02:24

What do you think about using vinegar & baking soda in a mix to wash vegetables in the sink? What ratio would you suggest? Soak for 5 min or longer?

What is the best way to cure stainless steel pans? 00:32

What is the best way to cure stainless steel pans?

What's the difference between black soy beans and black beans? Can the black beans and black soy beans be used interchangeably in recipes? 00:37

What's the difference between black soy beans and black beans? Can the black beans and black soy beans be used interchangeably in recipes?

What is the best type of cutting board? 01:54

What is the best type of cutting board?

Do you have any recommendations on how to use black sesame seeds? 01:40

Do you have any recommendations on how to use black sesame seeds?

When and why should chia seeds be ground? Does grinding make the nutrients more bioavailable or increase chia seeds binding ability? 02:42

When and why should chia seeds be ground? Does grinding make the nutrients more bioavailable or increase chia seeds binding ability?

What are the healthiest pots and pans to cook out of? 01:55

What are the healthiest pots and pans to cook out of?

Can you explain how you know if mushrooms are "healthy" and not deteriorating when purchasing? 03:05

Can you explain how you know if mushrooms are "healthy" and not deteriorating when purchasing?

What are the most important things to remember when starting your own business? 02:53

What are the most important things to remember when starting your own business?

What features are absolutely necessary for versatility when purchasing a food dehydrator? 02:23

What features are absolutely necessary for versatility when purchasing a food dehydrator?

Can you share any ideas about spontaneously cooking from box of seasonal veggies for finicky kids? 01:10

Can you share any ideas about spontaneously cooking from box of seasonal veggies for finicky kids?

Where can I find WFPB recipes for my guy who loves his MEAT and taters?! Midwesterners here and we do not like many of the curries and sim seasonings. 00:49

Where can I find WFPB recipes for my guy who loves his MEAT and taters?! Midwesterners here and we do not like many of the curries and sim seasonings.

Would soaking old fashioned oats in soy milk overnight decrease the amount of time that I would need to microwave the oats for my morning oatmeal? 00:25

Would soaking old fashioned oats in soy milk overnight decrease the amount of time that I would need to microwave the oats for my morning oatmeal?

Is it appropriate when steaming beets, to conveniently include some cut potatoes and veggies in the same steaming basket, or does each require different cooking times? 00:21

Is it appropriate when steaming beets, to conveniently include some cut potatoes and veggies in the same steaming basket, or does each require different cooking times?

Is it okay to use onions that have sprouted? I generally do. I discard the green sprout inside the onion as well as the outer sprout. Is that okay? Is the green sprout within the onion okay to eat? 00:30

Is it okay to use onions that have sprouted? I generally do. I discard the green sprout inside the onion as well as the outer sprout. Is that okay? Is the green sprout within the onion okay to eat?

What is the most effective and efficient way to clean produce? Are there some fruits/vegetables that can be cleaned right after purchase and then stored in the fridge for use later in the week? 00:57

What is the most effective and efficient way to clean produce? Are there some fruits/vegetables that can be cleaned right after purchase and then stored in the fridge for use later in the week?

What is the brand and flavor of a good flavored vinegar? 00:33

What is the brand and flavor of a good flavored vinegar?

Do you think blended smoothies are good? I want to minimize sugar from fruits if possible. 00:42

Do you think blended smoothies are good? I want to minimize sugar from fruits if possible.

Do you have any options on adding more flavor to steamed vegetables if I'm avoiding oil? 00:15

Do you have any options on adding more flavor to steamed vegetables if I'm avoiding oil?

What would you say to someone on the fence about plant based eating? I see a lot of people going back to eating meat because they say they were told by doctors to eat meat again. 00:40

What would you say to someone on the fence about plant based eating? I see a lot of people going back to eating meat because they say they were told by doctors to eat meat again.

For someone new to cooking, can you recommend some good choices and brands for a cutting knife, pot and pan? 00:48

For someone new to cooking, can you recommend some good choices and brands for a cutting knife, pot and pan?

I need more iron so any helpful hints on how to hit daily requirements? 00:30

I need more iron so any helpful hints on how to hit daily requirements?

Do you think air fryers are healthy and nutritionally sound to use for particular foods and meals? 00:53

Do you think air fryers are healthy and nutritionally sound to use for particular foods and meals?

What are some good guidelines for flavor? I am a new WFPB cook & regularly disappointed with bland tasting food. 01:27

What are some good guidelines for flavor? I am a new WFPB cook & regularly disappointed with bland tasting food.

It is sometimes challenging for me to feel full after eating a plant based meal at suppertime. What are some things you can do to feel more satisfied? 00:54

It is sometimes challenging for me to feel full after eating a plant based meal at suppertime. What are some things you can do to feel more satisfied?

Is there a better way to cook oatmeal especially as I cook with soymilk instead of water? Pressure cooker? Ideas? 00:47

Is there a better way to cook oatmeal especially as I cook with soymilk instead of water? Pressure cooker? Ideas?

How long can homemade plant milk last in the fridge? 00:38

How long can homemade plant milk last in the fridge?

Do you have any thoughts on benefits to occasionally including eggs in vegan/PB diet? 01:23

Do you have any thoughts on benefits to occasionally including eggs in vegan/PB diet?

Is sourdough bread better for you than regular yeast bread? 00:18

Is sourdough bread better for you than regular yeast bread?

Can you suggest some items to order that every restaurant would have that would fit the WFPB lifestyle? 02:23

Can you suggest some items to order that every restaurant would have that would fit the WFPB lifestyle?

Can you share any tips for prolonged storage of fresh mushrooms? Dehydrate them? 00:38

Can you share any tips for prolonged storage of fresh mushrooms? Dehydrate them?

How do I know when to throw out fresh mushrooms? Sometimes I don't get them used in time. 00:45

How do I know when to throw out fresh mushrooms? Sometimes I don't get them used in time.

How do I get enough calcium on a plant-based diet? 00:59

How do I get enough calcium on a plant-based diet?

I heard if salt is added at the start of cooking, it will become more fully integrated & less will be needed. But in class, it was suggested we add salt at the end of cooking to limit salt. Thoughts? 02:31

I heard if salt is added at the start of cooking, it will become more fully integrated & less will be needed. But in class, it was suggested we add salt at the end of cooking to limit salt. Thoughts?

What is a good source for us to purchase edible flowers for garnishing? 01:31

What is a good source for us to purchase edible flowers for garnishing?

Do you need to remove the black gills of the portobello mushrooms? I have heard opposite opinions. 00:38

Do you need to remove the black gills of the portobello mushrooms? I have heard opposite opinions.

Is there a secret on how to avoid the crying session when chopping onions? 01:09

Is there a secret on how to avoid the crying session when chopping onions?

Are there any upcoming classes that might be totally oil free and low to no sodium? 00:48

Are there any upcoming classes that might be totally oil free and low to no sodium?

What can I substitute for oil when using a waffle maker or griddle for pancakes? 01:29

What can I substitute for oil when using a waffle maker or griddle for pancakes?

Can I get a resource for healthy and tasty tempeh recipes? My family is not really into tempeh and the few recipes I follow don’t seem to be popular. 01:38

Can I get a resource for healthy and tasty tempeh recipes? My family is not really into tempeh and the few recipes I follow don’t seem to be popular.

Can you recommend any non-toxic pans to use? 00:51

Can you recommend any non-toxic pans to use?

Are air fryers worth it? Helpful? 01:01

Are air fryers worth it? Helpful?

What should a novice to the cooking world have in their pantry and kitchen to be a fully functioning WFPB cook? 01:59

What should a novice to the cooking world have in their pantry and kitchen to be a fully functioning WFPB cook?

Does it make sense when sautéeing veggies with a very small amount of olive oil to then splash bits of veggie broth to keep the non-stick pan functioning smoothly? 00:37

Does it make sense when sautéeing veggies with a very small amount of olive oil to then splash bits of veggie broth to keep the non-stick pan functioning smoothly?

I'm wondering your thoughts on microwaving my veggies every night for a couple minutes and then sautéing it afterwards to minimize the olive oil needed to cook it entirely in the pan. 00:44

I'm wondering your thoughts on microwaving my veggies every night for a couple minutes and then sautéing it afterwards to minimize the olive oil needed to cook it entirely in the pan.

What seasoning(s) do you like to add to plain white or plain brown rice to have on hand? 00:55

What seasoning(s) do you like to add to plain white or plain brown rice to have on hand?

When not cooking with oils, how do you stop food sticking to the pan? I’ve been using water. 00:40

When not cooking with oils, how do you stop food sticking to the pan? I’ve been using water.

I need to replace my KitchenAid Ultra Power food processor. I only cook at home for two people. Can you make any suggestions for me? 01:06

I need to replace my KitchenAid Ultra Power food processor. I only cook at home for two people. Can you make any suggestions for me?