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Frequently Asked Questions

Hi, Chef Dan. Good afternoon! I was just wondering if Vegans get enough protein. 01:53

Hi, Chef Dan. Good afternoon! I was just wondering if Vegans get enough protein.

On a wfpb diet can I use refined coconut oil in baking? 01:22

On a wfpb diet can I use refined coconut oil in baking?

No-oil sautéing: if vegetables stick to the pan, add 1-2 tbsp water to prevent sticking. should this be hot water so it doesn't significantly decrease the pan temperature? Does that matter? 00:44

No-oil sautéing: if vegetables stick to the pan, add 1-2 tbsp water to prevent sticking. should this be hot water so it doesn't significantly decrease the pan temperature? Does that matter?

What are your favorite kind of knives to use? I know our course talks up chefs knives, but I’ve read others prefer other types. 02:21

What are your favorite kind of knives to use? I know our course talks up chefs knives, but I’ve read others prefer other types.

If you’re putting a quick chili together, what are your go-to beans + seasonings? 01:24

If you’re putting a quick chili together, what are your go-to beans + seasonings?

I have a carbon steel wok. I normally only clean it with kosher salt. Now that I'm cooking with no oil, I'm experiencing it drying out. I have been reheating it and rubbing it with oil. Any other suggestions? 01:07

I have a carbon steel wok. I normally only clean it with kosher salt. Now that I'm cooking with no oil, I'm experiencing it drying out. I have been reheating it and rubbing it with oil. Any other suggestions?

A Rouxbe recipe (basalmic reduction) called for lucama. I haven't heard of or used this before. Can you please explain it's use and best place to get it? 01:04

A Rouxbe recipe (basalmic reduction) called for lucama. I haven't heard of or used this before. Can you please explain it's use and best place to get it?

Do you know of a way to introduce the FOK style of eating/cooking on a volunteer basis to communities, especially those at high risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease, etc.? 02:24

Do you know of a way to introduce the FOK style of eating/cooking on a volunteer basis to communities, especially those at high risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease, etc.?

Is there an ingredient you can add to WFPB Mac & Cheese that can give it a more cheesy flavor? 00:20

Is there an ingredient you can add to WFPB Mac & Cheese that can give it a more cheesy flavor?

Is it normal with eggs, eg. poached for the egg yolk to cook quickly while the egg white is slow? 02:14

Is it normal with eggs, eg. poached for the egg yolk to cook quickly while the egg white is slow?

My question is about coffee essence. What is the best/recommended coffee to use for this? Dark vs medium; instant coffee vs instant espresso; and wet vs dry method to make caramel for coffee essence. 02:17

My question is about coffee essence. What is the best/recommended coffee to use for this? Dark vs medium; instant coffee vs instant espresso; and wet vs dry method to make caramel for coffee essence.

If I'm someone who has trouble with basic cooking techniques, is the FOK course right for me? 00:50

If I'm someone who has trouble with basic cooking techniques, is the FOK course right for me?

Is the FOK course appropriate for someone who has difficulty cooking an over-easy egg? 02:35

Is the FOK course appropriate for someone who has difficulty cooking an over-easy egg?

How did you come up with the name Burlap & Barrel? 01:40

How did you come up with the name Burlap & Barrel?

Recently I purchased the ground hibiscus but haven’t used it yet—what have you used it for? 03:04

Recently I purchased the ground hibiscus but haven’t used it yet—what have you used it for?

Can I buy cinnamon and other spices from your website that is not powder? I like to grind my own spices. 00:51

Can I buy cinnamon and other spices from your website that is not powder? I like to grind my own spices.

How important is it to use organic spices and herbs? 01:16

How important is it to use organic spices and herbs?

Do you sell honey? Or do you have recommendations for how to find good quality, true honey (and not a conglomeration of sugar syrups)? 01:52

Do you sell honey? Or do you have recommendations for how to find good quality, true honey (and not a conglomeration of sugar syrups)?

When making raw vegan desserts such as cakes or pies have you used the large persimmons? If so which ones do you recommend for the best texture? 01:41

When making raw vegan desserts such as cakes or pies have you used the large persimmons? If so which ones do you recommend for the best texture?

How can we know that spices sourced outside the US do not contain unsafe levels of harmful chemicals? 02:29

How can we know that spices sourced outside the US do not contain unsafe levels of harmful chemicals?

Do you have any suggestions about the best way to grind whole nutmeg? 00:54

Do you have any suggestions about the best way to grind whole nutmeg?

Is a Public Benefit Corporation the same thing as a BCorp? 02:43

Is a Public Benefit Corporation the same thing as a BCorp?

Please tell us about your cinnamon. The Royal cinnamon and the cinnamon tree leaves, especially. 03:15

Please tell us about your cinnamon. The Royal cinnamon and the cinnamon tree leaves, especially.

What kind of wonderful things can I do with the cardamom extract? 02:24

What kind of wonderful things can I do with the cardamom extract?

What's the best way to store your spices to extend their shelf life? 03:30

What's the best way to store your spices to extend their shelf life?

Are there any spices that are “must toast” spices when cooking? 02:05

Are there any spices that are “must toast” spices when cooking?

What are your favorite spices for each season? 04:47

What are your favorite spices for each season?

How can I help my family to eat healthier meals when they want dishes with meat, refined grains, oil, and cheese? I want to start cooking healthier meals, but afraid they wont want to eat them. 02:41

How can I help my family to eat healthier meals when they want dishes with meat, refined grains, oil, and cheese? I want to start cooking healthier meals, but afraid they wont want to eat them.

What is a go-to wheat sourdough bread recipe with non-commercial yeast? I have asked around in bakeries nearby but they don't give starters! 01:58

What is a go-to wheat sourdough bread recipe with non-commercial yeast? I have asked around in bakeries nearby but they don't give starters!

Does Rouxbe have Asian (inspired) cooking courses? 02:30

Does Rouxbe have Asian (inspired) cooking courses?

What are your thoughts on using Plant Based prepared packaged foods? 01:43

What are your thoughts on using Plant Based prepared packaged foods?

Can you tell us your favorite Japanese recipes? I love Japanese food! 02:37

Can you tell us your favorite Japanese recipes? I love Japanese food!

I would like to eat more whole grains but find myself stuck on brown rice, quinoa and farro. Any suggestions or ideas on how to use other grains in the daily diet? 03:01

I would like to eat more whole grains but find myself stuck on brown rice, quinoa and farro. Any suggestions or ideas on how to use other grains in the daily diet?

When a recipe calls for soaked nuts (as in the Cashew Cream recipe), are we supposed to measure the nuts before or after they are soaked? The volume changes a lot. 01:34

When a recipe calls for soaked nuts (as in the Cashew Cream recipe), are we supposed to measure the nuts before or after they are soaked? The volume changes a lot.

I love Chinese and Thai food. I feel that if I can make 5 simple sauces then I will have an easier time staying WFPB. Do you have any recipes that will help me? 01:10

I love Chinese and Thai food. I feel that if I can make 5 simple sauces then I will have an easier time staying WFPB. Do you have any recipes that will help me?

For cutting boards, other than wood, is plastic OK? Is glass OK? 01:07

For cutting boards, other than wood, is plastic OK? Is glass OK?

How much protein do we need in our daily diet? 01:05

How much protein do we need in our daily diet?

I’m planning on moving to Mexico when I retire. Do you think eating a vegan diet will be easy and can you give me any tips, given that vegan grocery items, such as plant based dairy, may be hard to find? 01:53

I’m planning on moving to Mexico when I retire. Do you think eating a vegan diet will be easy and can you give me any tips, given that vegan grocery items, such as plant based dairy, may be hard to find?

Where is the best place to store rice? Glass container, or in the freezer? 03:26

Where is the best place to store rice? Glass container, or in the freezer?

What is the best way to create nice, even shaped veggie burgers? 01:35

What is the best way to create nice, even shaped veggie burgers?

Is there a best way to cut/store fresh greens and purchased bagged salad so it won't get brown/slimy? Cut with stainless steel/plastic knife? Store in glass w/tight lid? I'm tossing too much mushy salad! 07:36

Is there a best way to cut/store fresh greens and purchased bagged salad so it won't get brown/slimy? Cut with stainless steel/plastic knife? Store in glass w/tight lid? I'm tossing too much mushy salad!

Can you tell me if TVP, textured vegetable protein, is a good or bad ingredient to use on a whole food plant based diet? 05:55

Can you tell me if TVP, textured vegetable protein, is a good or bad ingredient to use on a whole food plant based diet?

Is there a yeasted pizza dough in the WFPB realm that works well in general? 00:54

Is there a yeasted pizza dough in the WFPB realm that works well in general?

Do you have any tips on how to save a dish that is too salty or too spicy? 01:46

Do you have any tips on how to save a dish that is too salty or too spicy?

What are some advanced techniques or tips you recommend for achieving perfect pan-fried chicken with a golden crust every time? 09:44

What are some advanced techniques or tips you recommend for achieving perfect pan-fried chicken with a golden crust every time?

If one is NOT a clinician, dietician, nutritionist, how can this Food Coach Academy course help us to procure any kind of job/volunteer position in the community? Can you tell us if it's possible? 01:36

If one is NOT a clinician, dietician, nutritionist, how can this Food Coach Academy course help us to procure any kind of job/volunteer position in the community? Can you tell us if it's possible?

The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at U of Arizona is leading the transformation of health care by training through evidence-based, sustainable, integrative approaches. Would you agree? 00:47

The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at U of Arizona is leading the transformation of health care by training through evidence-based, sustainable, integrative approaches. Would you agree?

I have been going over and over what I had done to promote my breast cancer. This information is eye opening. And I would love to learn more. 01:15

I have been going over and over what I had done to promote my breast cancer. This information is eye opening. And I would love to learn more.

Why not address the food like substances that are considered food in grocery stores. The confusing and false advertising to customers is criminal. 00:21

Why not address the food like substances that are considered food in grocery stores. The confusing and false advertising to customers is criminal.

It's hard to find foods that can help with pre-diabetes, anti-inflammatory issues, and acid reflux. It seems many of the recommended foods for each issue cancel each other out. Any suggestions'? Thx 00:49

It's hard to find foods that can help with pre-diabetes, anti-inflammatory issues, and acid reflux. It seems many of the recommended foods for each issue cancel each other out. Any suggestions'? Thx

Can you talk about food that helps promote a good night's sleep? 00:51

Can you talk about food that helps promote a good night's sleep?

I would like to know how to stock a kitchen for the healing powers of food. 01:32

I would like to know how to stock a kitchen for the healing powers of food.