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Why does the course recommend steaming over microwaving? Microwaving is quick and convenient for reheating, etc. 01:03

Why does the course recommend steaming over microwaving? Microwaving is quick and convenient for reheating, etc.

Is there an issue with soy? In the FOK course the section on soy recommends limiting intake. Does that include soy milk? 01:25

Is there an issue with soy? In the FOK course the section on soy recommends limiting intake. Does that include soy milk?

When making sushi, do you use sticky white rice or is there a brown rice equivalent? 01:26

When making sushi, do you use sticky white rice or is there a brown rice equivalent?

Is there any particular brand of knives or cooking utensils I should invest in? 01:12

Is there any particular brand of knives or cooking utensils I should invest in?

Can you suggest the best sushi recipes for a dinner party for 8? 02:23

Can you suggest the best sushi recipes for a dinner party for 8?

What is the difference between broth and stock? 01:14

What is the difference between broth and stock?

What is the name of the company where you bought the cooking pot that does not stick? 00:30

What is the name of the company where you bought the cooking pot that does not stick?

Would you suggest bringing paper bags to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bag they provide to hold loose veggies? 00:44

Would you suggest bringing paper bags to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bag they provide to hold loose veggies?

How long can you store aquafaba in the fridge before it goes bad? 00:32

How long can you store aquafaba in the fridge before it goes bad?

Sometimes I have more lemons than I need. Can I squeeze the lemons and freeze the juice for future use? 00:33

Sometimes I have more lemons than I need. Can I squeeze the lemons and freeze the juice for future use?

Do you have a favorite easy dessert to make for non WFPB eaters? 01:40

Do you have a favorite easy dessert to make for non WFPB eaters?

How can I get the 'husk' off garbanza beans? 01:41

How can I get the 'husk' off garbanza beans?

How can I make a pesto sauce I'll love without oil and cheese? 01:32

How can I make a pesto sauce I'll love without oil and cheese?

What is the best method for removing burnt oil from a stainless skillet? 01:13

What is the best method for removing burnt oil from a stainless skillet?

Have you made laminated pasta with a flour other than white flour that would have more nutritional value? If so, any favorites? 01:13

Have you made laminated pasta with a flour other than white flour that would have more nutritional value? If so, any favorites?

Can you help me understand umami better? When/how did it become a thing? 00:46

Can you help me understand umami better? When/how did it become a thing?

What is the name of the cooking pan that pancake does not stick on you just showed us? 02:20

What is the name of the cooking pan that pancake does not stick on you just showed us?

Do you recommend soaking nuts to remove the phytates to help the nutrient absorption? If so, for how long, which nuts? Is there a good resource to learn more about this? 01:03

Do you recommend soaking nuts to remove the phytates to help the nutrient absorption? If so, for how long, which nuts? Is there a good resource to learn more about this?

I found a couple of dishes are more flavorful after cooling to room temperature. Why is that? Okay to serve like this? 01:03

I found a couple of dishes are more flavorful after cooling to room temperature. Why is that? Okay to serve like this?

Could you share some thoughts on gluten and/or gluten free bread that are good choices for WFPB eating? 04:41

Could you share some thoughts on gluten and/or gluten free bread that are good choices for WFPB eating?

Is there much difference between a blender, and a food processor? If I already have a blender should I also invest in a food processor, if so, please explain the difference. 02:50

Is there much difference between a blender, and a food processor? If I already have a blender should I also invest in a food processor, if so, please explain the difference.

What is your favorite way to inspire people to eat more plant-based food? 02:47

What is your favorite way to inspire people to eat more plant-based food?

How can you turn your cooking passion into a business when you switch your career later in life and don’t have the time to gain experience for 5-10 years? 04:22

How can you turn your cooking passion into a business when you switch your career later in life and don’t have the time to gain experience for 5-10 years?

How can I select the best garlic? 03:13

How can I select the best garlic?

When boiling soaked garbanzo beans, a white foam forms on top at first, should I skim the white foam that forms on top off, or mix it in with the rest of the water? 00:35

When boiling soaked garbanzo beans, a white foam forms on top at first, should I skim the white foam that forms on top off, or mix it in with the rest of the water?

I received a bag of 100% cacao nibs - what can I use them for? 00:19

I received a bag of 100% cacao nibs - what can I use them for?

How do you determine the baking time when you reduce a baked dessert recipe by 1/2 or 1/4? 00:29

How do you determine the baking time when you reduce a baked dessert recipe by 1/2 or 1/4?

Looking for butter replacement for making southern biscuits..got the buttermilk substitute down pat with almond milk and vinegar!! 00:14

Looking for butter replacement for making southern biscuits..got the buttermilk substitute down pat with almond milk and vinegar!!

What ratio of apple cider vinegar, baking soda & powder do you use for each egg replacement? 00:31

What ratio of apple cider vinegar, baking soda & powder do you use for each egg replacement?

How do you know when you need to temper chocolate? 00:27

How do you know when you need to temper chocolate?

I see many chefs using these black gloves. Can you describe what they are? 00:06

I see many chefs using these black gloves. Can you describe what they are?

Where do you get your transfer sheets? 00:27

Where do you get your transfer sheets?

Do you make your own blueberry syrup or buy a sugar free blueberry syrup? 00:37

Do you make your own blueberry syrup or buy a sugar free blueberry syrup?

Is there a non-oil substitute to make the ganache with? 00:10

Is there a non-oil substitute to make the ganache with?

Can you make the ganache without oil? 00:11

Can you make the ganache without oil?

Coconut is being used everywhere. Is it overhyped as being health food? 00:14

Coconut is being used everywhere. Is it overhyped as being health food?

Do you have a favorite nut to use in chocolate chip cookies? 00:21

Do you have a favorite nut to use in chocolate chip cookies?

I would like to add "Eagle's" green colored icing to my traditional Valentine's day vegan butter cookies. What ingredients do I use and what is the process? 00:27

I would like to add "Eagle's" green colored icing to my traditional Valentine's day vegan butter cookies. What ingredients do I use and what is the process?

Of the following vegan sugars available in my coop - organic cane, coconut, date - which should I buy for what? 01:19

Of the following vegan sugars available in my coop - organic cane, coconut, date - which should I buy for what?

I'm planning to buy nontoxic stainless steel cookie sheets. Is there a way to prevent warping? 00:26

I'm planning to buy nontoxic stainless steel cookie sheets. Is there a way to prevent warping?

Are there any dessert I can make using an Instant pot and air fryer? 00:19

Are there any dessert I can make using an Instant pot and air fryer?

Is there a difference between the types of thickening agents such as Arrowroot & Corn Starch? Can they be used interchangeably? Does the amt need to be adjusted when switching? 01:11

Is there a difference between the types of thickening agents such as Arrowroot & Corn Starch? Can they be used interchangeably? Does the amt need to be adjusted when switching?

Do you have a vegan recipe for a Chalupa? 00:18

Do you have a vegan recipe for a Chalupa?

I found a recipe for Eleven Madison Park Granola. It calls for 1/3 C EVOO, I use 1/2 that. Is there a substitute, or should I not be concerned? Yield 6C. 01:46

I found a recipe for Eleven Madison Park Granola. It calls for 1/3 C EVOO, I use 1/2 that. Is there a substitute, or should I not be concerned? Yield 6C.

When using dates as a sweetener, are delget noor or medjool prefered? (Or a different type?) 00:40

When using dates as a sweetener, are delget noor or medjool prefered? (Or a different type?)

Can I please get a recipe for a foolproof WFPD chocolate fudge cake which I can serve as a dessert? 01:13

Can I please get a recipe for a foolproof WFPD chocolate fudge cake which I can serve as a dessert?

Is there a way to make florentine cookies vegan? 01:38

Is there a way to make florentine cookies vegan?

If you're whipping aquafaba what sweetener is best to use with it? 01:04

If you're whipping aquafaba what sweetener is best to use with it?

When making vegan ganache with juice or water, what’s the chocolate to liquid ratio? 01:28

When making vegan ganache with juice or water, what’s the chocolate to liquid ratio?

My gluten free daughter also cannot tolerate oats, which are often used in gluten free baking. Suggestions for substitutes? 01:04

My gluten free daughter also cannot tolerate oats, which are often used in gluten free baking. Suggestions for substitutes?

Is xanthum gum a health risk? 01:34

Is xanthum gum a health risk?

Please explain how to determine the process of whether to use chia, flax or egg replacer as a binder in converting non-vegan desserts into vegan desserts. 01:59

Please explain how to determine the process of whether to use chia, flax or egg replacer as a binder in converting non-vegan desserts into vegan desserts.