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Frequently Asked Questions

I want to get into making my own dairy free coffee creamer. Do you have a recipe for that?

I want to get into making my own dairy free coffee creamer. Do you have a recipe for that?

When using silken tofu, do you carefully drain the liquid or use it?

When using silken tofu, do you carefully drain the liquid or use it?

Can you please recommend brands of glass freezer storage containers that will prevent freezer burn?

Can you please recommend brands of glass freezer storage containers that will prevent freezer burn?

What is the best way to wash greens such as spinach, arugula, or lettuce? And when buying packaged greens can you trust they have been ‘triple washed’ or should they still be washed?

What is the best way to wash greens such as spinach, arugula, or lettuce? And when buying packaged greens can you trust they have been ‘triple washed’ or should they still be washed?

Do we have to be concerned about rice and rice flour in baked goods, like bread, when it comes to bacteria development?

Do we have to be concerned about rice and rice flour in baked goods, like bread, when it comes to bacteria development?

Would you comment on the usefulness of electric sharpeners available to sharpen knives at home (DIY)?

Would you comment on the usefulness of electric sharpeners available to sharpen knives at home (DIY)?

Do you use vegan butter? It tastes good but may not be so good for health. Any comments?

Do you use vegan butter? It tastes good but may not be so good for health. Any comments?

What are three things you’ll be serving at your Game Day Party? Looking for “easy and delicious.”

What are three things you’ll be serving at your Game Day Party? Looking for “easy and delicious.”

There are a lot of different kinds of salts (kosher, sea, pink himalayan, table, etc.). Is there are rule of thumb for when to use what kind?

There are a lot of different kinds of salts (kosher, sea, pink himalayan, table, etc.). Is there are rule of thumb for when to use what kind?

Where does one find liners for sheet pans? I can't find anything other than parchment and I'd like to find something more permanent.

Where does one find liners for sheet pans? I can't find anything other than parchment and I'd like to find something more permanent.

For a cook book is there a work around if you have some of your recipes photos but some you don’t. My husband is who’s also a photographer suggested I just cook those meals that need to be photographed.

For a cook book is there a work around if you have some of your recipes photos but some you don’t. My husband is who’s also a photographer suggested I just cook those meals that need to be photographed.

If you were making a "tea" for friends, what would be your go-to accompanying nosh?

If you were making a "tea" for friends, what would be your go-to accompanying nosh?

Any tips for storing onions & potatoes out of the fridge, masking the onion odor, & dealing with runaway onion skins?

Any tips for storing onions & potatoes out of the fridge, masking the onion odor, & dealing with runaway onion skins?

As a young culinary professional, how can we effectively promote plant-based cuisine globally while also deepening our understanding of its role in human and planetary health, and its connection to our own personal and collective well-being?

As a young culinary professional, how can we effectively promote plant-based cuisine globally while also deepening our understanding of its role in human and planetary health, and its connection to our own personal and collective well-being?

Do you have any tips for cooking for one without wasting food in a very tiny kitchen with basically no counter space (I use a cutting board over my sink)?

Do you have any tips for cooking for one without wasting food in a very tiny kitchen with basically no counter space (I use a cutting board over my sink)?

What would be the key message I could bring to a workshop for menopausal women? I have a lot of ideas, and want to pair it down.

What would be the key message I could bring to a workshop for menopausal women? I have a lot of ideas, and want to pair it down.

What is a good WPB no oil cooking book for people moving to Senior complexes where the kitchen and storage will be much smaller?

What is a good WPB no oil cooking book for people moving to Senior complexes where the kitchen and storage will be much smaller?

Thank you for your suggestion you gave a while back, about the garlic tube used for peeling garlic! Game changer!!!!

Thank you for your suggestion you gave a while back, about the garlic tube used for peeling garlic! Game changer!!!!

When sautéing multiple veggies, are there any consistent guidelines which type of vegetables to prioritize putting in pan first or which ones to cook longer than others?

When sautéing multiple veggies, are there any consistent guidelines which type of vegetables to prioritize putting in pan first or which ones to cook longer than others?

I've expanded my duties in the kitchen since taking the plant based cooking class & looking for advice on what essential cooking equipment should have, including preferred brand names too if possible.

I am most excited about your cookbooks. Can you tell us about them! I am excited about getting one.

I am most excited about your cookbooks. Can you tell us about them! I am excited about getting one.

Can a person eat TOO MUCH garlic? I’ve read in many articles that garlic will keep blood pressure in check. Can you address this belief please?

Can a person eat TOO MUCH garlic? I’ve read in many articles that garlic will keep blood pressure in check. Can you address this belief please?

Could you share some thoughts regarding sharing nutrition and cooking related information with others simply because we care about their well-being and balancing that with a desire to be able to use the knowledge and skills we have as a career?

Could you share some thoughts regarding sharing nutrition and cooking related information with others simply because we care about their well-being and balancing that with a desire to be able to use the knowledge and skills we have as a career?

What have you found to be effective in getting clients for each of the things you are involved with: cooking classes, lifestyle counseling, and corporate employee wellness programs?

What have you found to be effective in getting clients for each of the things you are involved with: cooking classes, lifestyle counseling, and corporate employee wellness programs?

Once you are ready to bake, should the ingredients be brought to room temp so the batter is not cold?

Once you are ready to bake, should the ingredients be brought to room temp so the batter is not cold?

Is the commercial liquid fruit & vegetable “cleaner” worth it?

Is the commercial liquid fruit & vegetable “cleaner” worth it?

Does the New Hope Orchard have organic apples? I have trouble finding organic apples at our local orchards.

Does the New Hope Orchard have organic apples? I have trouble finding organic apples at our local orchards.

Is there a preferable alternative to Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar for different applications?

Is there a preferable alternative to Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar for different applications?

Is it ok to keep the skin on your apples for applesause?

Is it ok to keep the skin on your apples for applesause?

Is apple juice or apple cider acidulous enough to keep the apples from browning?

Is apple juice or apple cider acidulous enough to keep the apples from browning?

In your opinion, besides eating raw, what is the best use of the honey crisp?

In your opinion, besides eating raw, what is the best use of the honey crisp?

What are some of the other ingredients you like to pair with apples?

What are some of the other ingredients you like to pair with apples?

I don’t add baking soda/powder to dry or apple cider vinegar to the wet due to concerns of triggering a premature reaction. Is this valid concern?

I don’t add baking soda/powder to dry or apple cider vinegar to the wet due to concerns of triggering a premature reaction. Is this valid concern?

My mother liked Macoun apples. How are they favorites for some people?

My mother liked Macoun apples. How are they favorites for some people?

What are some spices beyond the typical cinnamon and nutmeg that you like to pair with apples?

What are some spices beyond the typical cinnamon and nutmeg that you like to pair with apples?

Do you, by chance, know if Northern Spy apples are available anywhere?

Do you, by chance, know if Northern Spy apples are available anywhere?

Will this event be recorded and available to re-watch?

Will this event be recorded and available to re-watch?

What's your go-to apple pick?

What's your go-to apple pick?

Are apples sprayed with pesticides? And does removing an apple's skin make them healthier?

Are apples sprayed with pesticides? And does removing an apple's skin make them healthier?

Apple often come in cellophane bags in the grocery store. When I put them in the refrigerator, should I keep them in that cellophane bag to preserve freshness?

Apple often come in cellophane bags in the grocery store. When I put them in the refrigerator, should I keep them in that cellophane bag to preserve freshness?

When preparing apple for a fruit tray, I place the slices into orange juice for 5 minutes to prevent browning. Is there a better way that will not compromise the nutritional value of the apple?

When preparing apple for a fruit tray, I place the slices into orange juice for 5 minutes to prevent browning. Is there a better way that will not compromise the nutritional value of the apple?

I watch my glucose and am looking for alternatives to white sugar. Are there recipes without sugar and just cooking apples?

I watch my glucose and am looking for alternatives to white sugar. Are there recipes without sugar and just cooking apples?

How is black garlic different (or the same) as white garlic? Do you have any advice for how/when to use it?

How is black garlic different (or the same) as white garlic? Do you have any advice for how/when to use it?

Transitioning to brown rice did not go over well at our house... any ideas for making yummy rice that's not unhealthy?

Transitioning to brown rice did not go over well at our house... any ideas for making yummy rice that's not unhealthy?

Any advice to an aspiring cook that is a perfectionist and often focuses on details that do not matter? Are there cooking skills that matter the most so I can focus on these?

Any advice to an aspiring cook that is a perfectionist and often focuses on details that do not matter? Are there cooking skills that matter the most so I can focus on these?

I have used a gas oven my whole life, and will soon be moving to a new house soon that has an electric oven. Any tips you might have would be appreciated.

I have used a gas oven my whole life, and will soon be moving to a new house soon that has an electric oven. Any tips you might have would be appreciated.

I have purchased some Kala Namak black salt. Do you use it ever?

I have purchased some Kala Namak black salt. Do you use it ever?

I enrolled in the Professional Plant-Based course and had to stop at 88% complete due to mobility issues. At 70+, I want to do as much as I can and not worry about the grade and not feel guilty.

I enrolled in the Professional Plant-Based course and had to stop at 88% complete due to mobility issues. At 70+, I want to do as much as I can and not worry about the grade and not feel guilty.

I have been WFPB for 4 years but still cook for my family a healthy version of the SAD, my pantry, cupboards and fridge and freezer are a work in progress. Do I simply upload pictures as they are?

I have been WFPB for 4 years but still cook for my family a healthy version of the SAD, my pantry, cupboards and fridge and freezer are a work in progress. Do I simply upload pictures as they are?

One bottle of extra virgin olive oil says “robust” and the other bottle says “smooth.” Is there any difference between these two?

One bottle of extra virgin olive oil says “robust” and the other bottle says “smooth.” Is there any difference between these two?

How do you approach preparing an interesting meal that is delicious and healthy?

How do you approach preparing an interesting meal that is delicious and healthy?

Are there frozen products available that align with WFPB? thinking along the lines of "Gardein" products and Dr Praeger's veg burgers, Morning Star

Are there frozen products available that align with WFPB? thinking along the lines of "Gardein" products and Dr Praeger's veg burgers, Morning Star