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My daughter is gluten free. What flour can I substitute for in a cookie recipe that will not make them dry?

My daughter is gluten free. What flour can I substitute for in a cookie recipe that will not make them dry?

What vegan butter would you recommend for baking a pie crust with? (I still want to use butter though as vegan butter has lots of oil in it.)

What vegan butter would you recommend for baking a pie crust with? (I still want to use butter though as vegan butter has lots of oil in it.)

What do you think about substituting allulose for sugar?

What do you think about substituting allulose for sugar?

What is a well stocked pantry and what about expiration dates on these types of items?

What is a well stocked pantry and what about expiration dates on these types of items?

I used wholewheat flour exclusively for all my baking including cakes and cookies (for 30 years) and they were delish! I'm gluten free now, so no more!

I used wholewheat flour exclusively for all my baking including cakes and cookies (for 30 years) and they were delish! I'm gluten free now, so no more!

What’s the best flour to use when making baked goods? I usually use unbleached all purpose flour.

What’s the best flour to use when making baked goods? I usually use unbleached all purpose flour.

I need powder sugar for a cookies recipe or frosting is monk fruit wfpb? Or what do you suggest?

I need powder sugar for a cookies recipe or frosting is monk fruit wfpb? Or what do you suggest?

I'm especially interested in finding egg substitutes to use in baking. I've tried flax seed (flax eggs) and the end product was heavy, took forever to bake, and didn't taste very good.

I'm especially interested in finding egg substitutes to use in baking. I've tried flax seed (flax eggs) and the end product was heavy, took forever to bake, and didn't taste very good.

How do you do the Paper Test to test a knifes sharpness?

How do you do the Paper Test to test a knifes sharpness?

You mentioned freezing mushrooms. I haven't tried that yet; can you please elaborate?

You mentioned freezing mushrooms. I haven't tried that yet; can you please elaborate?

What are the best pots and pan brand to use to avoid toxins?

Is there such a thing as too much juicing? How often should one juice?

Is there such a thing as too much juicing? How often should one juice?

Can you suggest some of your favorite ways to use, and types of mushrooms used?

Can you suggest some of your favorite ways to use, and types of mushrooms used?

Can you explain the sauté process and how golden the onions should be at the end of the sauté?

Can you explain the sauté process and how golden the onions should be at the end of the sauté?

When you are cooking, do you rinse/clean off your cutting board periodically between chopping various ingredients?

When you are cooking, do you rinse/clean off your cutting board periodically between chopping various ingredients?

Any suggestions for easy variations on vinaigrette dressing? How about any other favorite, easy to make, salad dressings?

Any suggestions for easy variations on vinaigrette dressing? How about any other favorite, easy to make, salad dressings?

I choose not to use oil and salt. When roasting vegetables, would it be appropriate to replace the oil with a balsamic vinegar and the salt with citrus?

I choose not to use oil and salt. When roasting vegetables, would it be appropriate to replace the oil with a balsamic vinegar and the salt with citrus?

Do you have a go to recipe for mushroom burgers? Most of the oil free versions I have tried are very dry.

Do you have a go to recipe for mushroom burgers? Most of the oil free versions I have tried are very dry.

What type of lettuce you like to use in a salad?

What type of lettuce you like to use in a salad?

When sautéing vegetables and other foods, is vegetable broth a viable substitute for olive oil?

When sautéing vegetables and other foods, is vegetable broth a viable substitute for olive oil?

Do you have a recommendation for a good food processor?

Do you have a recommendation for a good food processor?

I did the paper test with my current old Wustoff knife, and not only did it not cut cleanly, it didn't cut at all. It seems I need a new knife, but I'm a little scared to get a new really sharp knife. I'm afraid of cutting myself. Any tips to reassure me?

I did the paper test with my current old Wustoff knife, and not only did it not cut cleanly, it didn't cut at all. It seems I need a new knife, but I'm a little scared to get a new really sharp knife. I'm afraid of cutting myself. Any tips to reassure me?

Please talk about oil-free cooking. Is there anything other than vegetable broth or water that you can use for cooking?

Please talk about oil-free cooking. Is there anything other than vegetable broth or water that you can use for cooking?

Do you have any recommendations for people with celiac, who can't eat most grains?

Do you have any recommendations for people with celiac, who can't eat most grains?

What are your views on vegan moms that are pregnant, and say the baby is craving meat so they have to eat it? I heard so many say they stopped being vegan for their baby.

What are your views on vegan moms that are pregnant, and say the baby is craving meat so they have to eat it? I heard so many say they stopped being vegan for their baby.

Can I use cacao powder for the Chocolate? I am trying to avoid sugar.

Can I use cacao powder for the Chocolate? I am trying to avoid sugar.

I need a few suggestions for lunches in a non-vegan household where I will be staying as guest. I do have full use of the kitchen. What is a knock-your-socks-off idea to show family we eat delicious?

I need a few suggestions for lunches in a non-vegan household where I will be staying as guest. I do have full use of the kitchen. What is a knock-your-socks-off idea to show family we eat delicious?

I've learned to seek comfort in clothing rather than stress eating. It could be a shawl, but for me it is my sweat shirt or a thin second shirt. A hug instead of binge eating....

I've learned to seek comfort in clothing rather than stress eating. It could be a shawl, but for me it is my sweat shirt or a thin second shirt. A hug instead of binge eating....

Is it true that lemon water helps with bloating or taking a tbsp of apple cider vinegar with water?

Is it true that lemon water helps with bloating or taking a tbsp of apple cider vinegar with water?

How can I recalculate the serving portions on your recipes as I only need two servings (lunch & Dinner)?

How can I recalculate the serving portions on your recipes as I only need two servings (lunch & Dinner)?

Black Pepper irritates my stomach. What could I use instead for soups?

Black Pepper irritates my stomach. What could I use instead for soups?

What are good realistic goals for someone dealing with the common menopause weight gain? What is a lifestyle goal to stick with and prevent or reverse it?

What are good realistic goals for someone dealing with the common menopause weight gain? What is a lifestyle goal to stick with and prevent or reverse it?

Do you finish with salt using a salt cellar or saltshaker at the cooking station? Should I even put a saltshaker on the table at all and do the salt finishing before serving?

Do you finish with salt using a salt cellar or saltshaker at the cooking station? Should I even put a saltshaker on the table at all and do the salt finishing before serving?

What brand has yummy vegan cookie icing? Just incase I don’t want to make my own.

For vegan butter lovers (guilty) what would be a great alternative if any? I like vegan butter on my garlic bread, popcorn and polenta…

For vegan butter lovers (guilty) what would be a great alternative if any? I like vegan butter on my garlic bread, popcorn and polenta…

What vegan butter would you recommend for baking a pie crust with?

What vegan butter would you recommend for baking a pie crust with?

What is a favorite holiday Whole Food, Plant-Based no SOS treat you like to serve? I want to be mindful of not making items too sweet also.

What is a favorite holiday Whole Food, Plant-Based no SOS treat you like to serve? I want to be mindful of not making items too sweet also.

What inspired you to go WFPB? And what were the challenges if any?

What inspired you to go WFPB? And what were the challenges if any?

I want more specific instructions on adding salt while cooking.

I want more specific instructions on adding salt while cooking.

Like you, I do not use oil. Do you cook in a WOK and stir-fry? What do you choose to use instead of oil?

Like you, I do not use oil. Do you cook in a WOK and stir-fry? What do you choose to use instead of oil?

Like you, I do not use oil. Do you cook in a WOK and stir-fry? What do you choose to use instead of oil?

Like you, I do not use oil. Do you cook in a WOK and stir-fry? What do you choose to use instead of oil?

I made a soy free tofu cutlet to mimic turkey this Thanksgiving and I marinaded it with tahini and spices but once done baking tasted bland. What would be the best marinade for tofu to retain flavor?

I made a soy free tofu cutlet to mimic turkey this Thanksgiving and I marinaded it with tahini and spices but once done baking tasted bland. What would be the best marinade for tofu to retain flavor?

Do you have any simple favorite recipes for and ways of preparing tofu scramble and hummus, minus any oil or cheese?

Do you have any simple favorite recipes for and ways of preparing tofu scramble and hummus, minus any oil or cheese?

Any tips on how to cook chickpea pasta? Mine does not seem to soften enough, even if I go a couple of minutes over the boiling time on the package.

Any tips on how to cook chickpea pasta? Mine does not seem to soften enough, even if I go a couple of minutes over the boiling time on the package.

Due to cold weather can dried rosemary and some garlic powder be used for making roasted rosemary potatoes?

Due to cold weather can dried rosemary and some garlic powder be used for making roasted rosemary potatoes?

Why is MSG (monosodium glutamate) good/bad? What is your point of view and do you use it?

Why is MSG (monosodium glutamate) good/bad? What is your point of view and do you use it?

What is something you like for dessert?

What is something you like for dessert?

For a beginner to cooking and for plant based/whole food meals, please go over the best skillet to buy and any other essential pots, pans and utensils one would need to begin. Brands would be helpful.

For a beginner to cooking and for plant based/whole food meals, please go over the best skillet to buy and any other essential pots, pans and utensils one would need to begin. Brands would be helpful.

Regarding pie crusts, how can one ensure the crust edge won't lose its shape?

Regarding pie crusts, how can one ensure the crust edge won't lose its shape?

I'm struggling with my truffle ganache. It's summer here, and temperature in my kitchen is around 28 Celsius most of the day, and about 65-70% relative humidity. Anything I can do re ganache?

I'm struggling with my truffle ganache. It's summer here, and temperature in my kitchen is around 28 Celsius most of the day, and about 65-70% relative humidity. Anything I can do re ganache?

What can I substitute for powdered sugar that is wfpb?

What can I substitute for powdered sugar that is wfpb?

What are some popular plant based menu items offered in cafes/eateries that customers gravitate to?

What are some popular plant based menu items offered in cafes/eateries that customers gravitate to?