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I freeze fresh tumeric and ginger. What are your thoughts?

I freeze fresh tumeric and ginger. What are your thoughts?

Is it important to purchase organic turmeric?

Is it important to purchase organic turmeric?

Do you have any recommendations for diet that improves focus and concentration when combined with intense training, like MMA and weight lifting?

Do you have any recommendations for diet that improves focus and concentration when combined with intense training, like MMA and weight lifting?

Can blood sugar spikes lead to feelings of anxiety and irritability?

Can blood sugar spikes lead to feelings of anxiety and irritability?

As a nutritionist and chef how would you start health and nutrition cooking show presentations in a rural community that needs your service and willing to learn how to improve their lifestyle?

As a nutritionist and chef how would you start health and nutrition cooking show presentations in a rural community that needs your service and willing to learn how to improve their lifestyle?

Is there a grant to support Food and Nutrition training I can share in the community?

Is there a grant to support Food and Nutrition training I can share in the community?

Are there cooking strategies for mental health to help ward off or slow down dementia due to Parkinson’s?

Are there cooking strategies for mental health to help ward off or slow down dementia due to Parkinson’s?

Are there any ingredients that help with improving mood (increased dopamine)?

Are there any ingredients that help with improving mood (increased dopamine)?

How do I decide what flavorful liquid or herbs and spices to finish roasted vegetables with?

How do I decide what flavorful liquid or herbs and spices to finish roasted vegetables with?

What do you recommend doing with the veggies after making stock?

What do you recommend doing with the veggies after making stock?

I may have the chance to introduce WFPB, no SOS to the staff of a regenerative farming nonprofit. What Rouxbe courses would prepare me best to demonstrate the nutrition to them?

I may have the chance to introduce WFPB, no SOS to the staff of a regenerative farming nonprofit. What Rouxbe courses would prepare me best to demonstrate the nutrition to them?

For Sweet potato pie would you suggest a flax egg, or unsweeten applesauce?

For Sweet potato pie would you suggest a flax egg, or unsweeten applesauce?

I know i heard oil is bad but if someone wants to use oil which oil would you say is best, Avocado, grape seed oil or olive oil?

I know i heard oil is bad but if someone wants to use oil which oil would you say is best, Avocado, grape seed oil or olive oil?

What is your technique for blooming spices?

What is your technique for blooming spices?

I’ve heard mixing fruits and veggies together is a no no for juicing. What do you think about that? Would you agree?

I’ve heard mixing fruits and veggies together is a no no for juicing. What do you think about that? Would you agree?

I am looking for a favorite dish to make frequently so I have a GO to Eat in Emergency or something I can cook every couple of weeks. Do you have a favorite dish?

I am looking for a favorite dish to make frequently so I have a GO to Eat in Emergency or something I can cook every couple of weeks. Do you have a favorite dish?

Do you have any advice for a senior high school student who is wanting to do cooking/baking for a career? Would you recommend culinary school?? Could you talk about your experience as a chef?

Do you have any advice for a senior high school student who is wanting to do cooking/baking for a career? Would you recommend culinary school?? Could you talk about your experience as a chef?

What toppings are your favorite to use with sweet potatoes?

What toppings are your favorite to use with sweet potatoes?

I use vanilla powder and recently mesquite ( Burlap and Barrel- amazing!) in my morning oatmeal. Do you recommend adding it during cooking or after for optimal flavor?

I use vanilla powder and recently mesquite ( Burlap and Barrel- amazing!) in my morning oatmeal. Do you recommend adding it during cooking or after for optimal flavor?

I enjoyed the FOK class. I have a question as to who the chief competition is so that I might get an additional perspective?

I enjoyed the FOK class. I have a question as to who the chief competition is so that I might get an additional perspective?

What advice do you have for someone in their 30s switching careers and looking to land their first kitchen job?

What advice do you have for someone in their 30s switching careers and looking to land their first kitchen job?

When cooking without oil, what do you do when you would normally grease/oil a pan (for baking) so the food doesn't get stuck. Is there another option or special type of cookware to use?

When cooking without oil, what do you do when you would normally grease/oil a pan (for baking) so the food doesn't get stuck. Is there another option or special type of cookware to use?

Any tips for really tasty cauliflower recipes?

Any tips for really tasty cauliflower recipes?

Do you have any quick ways to process a head of cauliflower?

Do you have any quick ways to process a head of cauliflower?

Is there a way to make a vegan version of the gobbler sandwich from Wawa?

Is there a way to make a vegan version of the gobbler sandwich from Wawa?

I have a recipe for whole roasted cauliflower with veggies that calls for oil to coat the vegetables. What should I use instead of the oil?

I have a recipe for whole roasted cauliflower with veggies that calls for oil to coat the vegetables. What should I use instead of the oil?

Should nuts and seeds be stored in the fridge?

Should nuts and seeds be stored in the fridge?

How is Seitan incorporated into in our cooking to enhance a recipe and not be the primary component of the recipe?

How is Seitan incorporated into in our cooking to enhance a recipe and not be the primary component of the recipe?

Other than soaking brown rice, then pasta boiling in fresh water (removes 60%), anything else we can do to decrease the arsenic?

Other than soaking brown rice, then pasta boiling in fresh water (removes 60%), anything else we can do to decrease the arsenic?

Can you roast frozen brussel sprouts? If so, I assume it would take less time.

Can you roast frozen brussel sprouts? If so, I assume it would take less time.

How would I cook Swiss chard to get rid of some of the bitterness? What herbs and spices compliment Swiss chard?

How would I cook Swiss chard to get rid of some of the bitterness? What herbs and spices compliment Swiss chard?

How do I brine a chicken?

How do I brine a chicken?

I am on a plant based journey and have been challenged with weight. I want to live to 100 but I’m stuck, must break this weight barrier, suggestions welcomed.

I am on a plant based journey and have been challenged with weight. I want to live to 100 but I’m stuck, must break this weight barrier, suggestions welcomed.

Is there a way to cut celery and have all the pieces separate without de-stringing? I'm using a chef's knife, cutting with the celery rib up on a wooden cutting board. Maybe my knife is too dull?

Is there a way to cut celery and have all the pieces separate without de-stringing? I'm using a chef's knife, cutting with the celery rib up on a wooden cutting board. Maybe my knife is too dull?

Besides making graham crackers when would you toast flour? How long does it usually take?

Besides making graham crackers when would you toast flour? How long does it usually take?

What techniques can you suggest for cooking dry soy beans?

What techniques can you suggest for cooking dry soy beans?

For holiday butter cookies, what are the best butter replacements and sugars to use when converting a recipe?

For holiday butter cookies, what are the best butter replacements and sugars to use when converting a recipe?

When buying pre-rinsed lettuce that comes in a plastic container, what is the best way to store it to get the most use of it over a few days? I find if you put the container in the fridge, it creates water buildup inside.

When buying pre-rinsed lettuce that comes in a plastic container, what is the best way to store it to get the most use of it over a few days? I find if you put the container in the fridge, it creates water buildup inside.

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. What would be a great turkey replacement recipe ? I tried tofurky which I like but I’m trying to avoid processed foods as much as possible.

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. What would be a great turkey replacement recipe ? I tried tofurky which I like but I’m trying to avoid processed foods as much as possible.

How can I take the Seitan Brisket Recipe and make it taste like "Thanksgiving?"

How can I take the Seitan Brisket Recipe and make it taste like "Thanksgiving?"

How to make soy milk that tastes less "beany"? Currently I cook in instapot for 22 minutes.

How to make soy milk that tastes less "beany"? Currently I cook in instapot for 22 minutes.

How to make soy milk that tastes less "beany"? Currently I cook in instapot for 22 minutes.

How to make soy milk that tastes less "beany"? Currently I cook in instapot for 22 minutes.

How to make soy milk that tastes less "beany"? Currently I cook in instapot for 22 minutes.

How to make soy milk that tastes less "beany"? Currently I cook in instapot for 22 minutes.

Do you have a plant-based bacon recipe?

Do you have a plant-based bacon recipe?

Could you share about the variety of careers that one could go into or the paths that one could go down after completing the Plant-Based Pro Course?

Could you share about the variety of careers that one could go into or the paths that one could go down after completing the Plant-Based Pro Course?

I just finished the unit on no-oil sauté, but what about caramelizing onions?

I just finished the unit on no-oil sauté, but what about caramelizing onions?

How would you make a beloved salad that previously called for feta cheese to WFPB?

How would you make a beloved salad that previously called for feta cheese to WFPB?

What are some of your favorite Whole Food, Plant-Based items to serve for Thanksgiving when your guests are not typically Whole Food, Plant-Based?

What are some of your favorite Whole Food, Plant-Based items to serve for Thanksgiving when your guests are not typically Whole Food, Plant-Based?

What are a few vegan/plant-based side dishes that you would take to a Thanksgiving potluck that would WOW the crowd?

What are a few vegan/plant-based side dishes that you would take to a Thanksgiving potluck that would WOW the crowd?

How can I make a delicious burrito and enchilada without cheese?

How can I make a delicious burrito and enchilada without cheese?

Can you talk about the best processes for defrosting food?

Can you talk about the best processes for defrosting food?

How long can leftover food be stored?

How long can leftover food be stored?