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Is it important to use liquids that I cooked beans with? Will I be losing lots of vitamins if I don't use it?

Is it important to use liquids that I cooked beans with? Will I be losing lots of vitamins if I don't use it?

I cover the rice with my steamer basket and it never boils over. Or I tried covering the lid with a light towel and that too worked.

I cover the rice with my steamer basket and it never boils over. Or I tried covering the lid with a light towel and that too worked.

Is there a noticeable difference between the uses for firm vs. extra-firm tofu?

Is there a noticeable difference between the uses for firm vs. extra-firm tofu?

My friend used a rice cooker to cook lentils. She said they came out great. Your thoughts on using this for lentils?

My friend used a rice cooker to cook lentils. She said they came out great. Your thoughts on using this for lentils?

You can make steel cut oats in the rice cooker!

You can make steel cut oats in the rice cooker!

When I saute tofu cubes in a non-stick pan, it sticks badly, even with a little oil. I have also tried a well-seasoned iron skillet, with a little oil, and it still sticks. More oil?

When I saute tofu cubes in a non-stick pan, it sticks badly, even with a little oil. I have also tried a well-seasoned iron skillet, with a little oil, and it still sticks. More oil?

Any tips on making tofu cubes crispy?

Any tips on making tofu cubes crispy?

Which is more nutritious/beneficial to eat, collard greens, kale, chard or spinach?

Which is more nutritious/beneficial to eat, collard greens, kale, chard or spinach?

Do you use a rice cooker? Can you share the positives and negatives compared to using a pot? Can you use it for other grains as well?

Do you use a rice cooker? Can you share the positives and negatives compared to using a pot? Can you use it for other grains as well?

The chart for creating dressings and marinades is great, but can you offer a ratio of the items especially acids to WF fats?

The chart for creating dressings and marinades is great, but can you offer a ratio of the items especially acids to WF fats?

Is tofu safe to eat, given all the genetic modification of soy?

Is tofu safe to eat, given all the genetic modification of soy?

Can you share any tips on browning without oil?

Can you share any tips on browning without oil?

I will be starting the Forks over Knives class today. Checking to see what tools will l need besides knives. What pots and pans etc. I am starting from nothing or the basics.

I will be starting the Forks over Knives class today. Checking to see what tools will l need besides knives. What pots and pans etc. I am starting from nothing or the basics.

Do you have a recommendation on food processors? I have a Brevile and do not like it, very expensive and not a quality product. One of your practice videos showed a processor that had a built in bowl scraper, looked very interesting.

Do you have a recommendation on food processors? I have a Brevile and do not like it, very expensive and not a quality product. One of your practice videos showed a processor that had a built in bowl scraper, looked very interesting.

I want to make more stock using my Instant Pot. Do I need to adjust the amount of water or cooking time ?

I want to make more stock using my Instant Pot. Do I need to adjust the amount of water or cooking time ?

I think of antioxidants as losing their power as soon as they are exposed to air/oxygen. Should I try to eat them as quickly as they are ready to eat, in hopes of getting the best nutrition?

I think of antioxidants as losing their power as soon as they are exposed to air/oxygen. Should I try to eat them as quickly as they are ready to eat, in hopes of getting the best nutrition?

Are you farro fan-and if so-what’s your fave way to prepare it?

Are you farro fan-and if so-what’s your fave way to prepare it?

Can you share some ideas on ingredients that taste or feel meaty?

Can you share some ideas on ingredients that taste or feel meaty?

I used to use plain table salt, before I took this course. But now I am loving sea salt, even though I salt very sparingly. Can you please tell me if there is any advantage in using a salt grinder and if there are any unique salts worth trying.

I used to use plain table salt, before I took this course. But now I am loving sea salt, even though I salt very sparingly. Can you please tell me if there is any advantage in using a salt grinder and if there are any unique salts worth trying.

I made the Purple Sweet Potato Pie. We love the taste and it is a beautiful looking pie but I was wondering if I could use tapioca starch to give the filling more body.

I made the Purple Sweet Potato Pie. We love the taste and it is a beautiful looking pie but I was wondering if I could use tapioca starch to give the filling more body.

I like feta cheese. What is a good substitute or is there a good recipe so I can make it? If so where can I find the recipe?

I like feta cheese. What is a good substitute or is there a good recipe so I can make it? If so where can I find the recipe?

How do you feel about baking with almond flour? I find conflicting substitution recommendations online. What are your thoughts?

How do you feel about baking with almond flour? I find conflicting substitution recommendations online. What are your thoughts?

Are there any good replacements for soy products ?

Are there any good replacements for soy products ?

When using fresh mushrooms, how do you identify any parts that should be cut off that are “aging”?

When using fresh mushrooms, how do you identify any parts that should be cut off that are “aging”?

I am wondering what your go-to pans are? I am thinking about types of steel.

I am wondering what your go-to pans are? I am thinking about types of steel.

Is there any way to know that a wine is Vegan?

Is there any way to know that a wine is Vegan?

Do you have any tips or good recipes to make Seitan?

Do you have any tips or good recipes to make Seitan?

Just wanted to tell you how wonderful this course is. I love to cook. Our family went from vegetarian to Whole Plant Food in February. Cooking with out salt, oil and sugar was a struggle until now.

Just wanted to tell you how wonderful this course is. I love to cook. Our family went from vegetarian to Whole Plant Food in February. Cooking with out salt, oil and sugar was a struggle until now.

If a recipe calls for brown sugar how would you substitute that ingredient? And is date sugar alright to use in recipes?

If a recipe calls for brown sugar how would you substitute that ingredient? And is date sugar alright to use in recipes?

What is the best way to make tofu? Especially for picky teenagers?

What is the best way to make tofu? Especially for picky teenagers?

With this course I am chopping onions and mincing garlic like crazy. I clean the cutting boards with lemon juice, but I still get a garlicy taste when I chop up apples. Do I need more than one board?

With this course I am chopping onions and mincing garlic like crazy. I clean the cutting boards with lemon juice, but I still get a garlicy taste when I chop up apples. Do I need more than one board?

Would love any tips or advice to move through the course successfully.

Would love any tips or advice to move through the course successfully.

Sometimes I have difficulty finding the ingredients referenced in the assigned recipes. For example, barley (dark) miso. Any suggestions on where to shop?

Sometimes I have difficulty finding the ingredients referenced in the assigned recipes. For example, barley (dark) miso. Any suggestions on where to shop?

To make stock, what prep (wash+?) should you give to the peels or skins of veggies before you throw them into your scraps bag? I made stock w/scraps that turned out brown and one with fresh veggies that was a lovely, clear amber color and tastier.

To make stock, what prep (wash+?) should you give to the peels or skins of veggies before you throw them into your scraps bag? I made stock w/scraps that turned out brown and one with fresh veggies that was a lovely, clear amber color and tastier.

Any new gadgets on the market that you’ve discovered?

Any new gadgets on the market that you’ve discovered?

How do I make zero carb pasta? Is there such a thing as zero carb flour? I tried zoodles before and it just wasn't as satisfying as grain based pasta.

How do I make zero carb pasta? Is there such a thing as zero carb flour? I tried zoodles before and it just wasn't as satisfying as grain based pasta.

Does dried fruit have the same nutritional value as fresh fruit?

Does dried fruit have the same nutritional value as fresh fruit?

Why the lemon juice and zest on top of the fruit salad?

Why the lemon juice and zest on top of the fruit salad?

Please explain the connection between latex and fruit allergies!

Please explain the connection between latex and fruit allergies!

Is it necessary to clean organic fruit and, if so, what cleaning products due you recommend?

Is it necessary to clean organic fruit and, if so, what cleaning products due you recommend?

Do fresh and frozen fruit have the same nutritional value?

Do fresh and frozen fruit have the same nutritional value?

Fruits seem to require some pesticide applications. How do you clean fruits to minimize this as we consume more fruits for their health benefits?

Fruits seem to require some pesticide applications. How do you clean fruits to minimize this as we consume more fruits for their health benefits?

Is there a natural and healthy way to sweeten a jam?

Is there a natural and healthy way to sweeten a jam?

Is it true you are not the store fruits and vegetables together? If so why?

Is it true you are not the store fruits and vegetables together? If so why?

As a fruit lover, I use a lot of berries. Do you have any tips on getting the seeds out of blackberry and raspberry dishes, like a marmelade?

As a fruit lover, I use a lot of berries. Do you have any tips on getting the seeds out of blackberry and raspberry dishes, like a marmelade?

Is juicing fruits with vegetables added good for you? Or does it all just turn into sugar? Would you recommend it?

Is juicing fruits with vegetables added good for you? Or does it all just turn into sugar? Would you recommend it?

Which of the fruits discussed today have the lowest glycemic index and the highest antioxidant or anti-carcinogenic phytochemicals?

Which of the fruits discussed today have the lowest glycemic index and the highest antioxidant or anti-carcinogenic phytochemicals?

Tell us about “vegetable “ fruits like olives, avocados, tomatoes and eggplant compared to regular vegetables and talk about the oil from these fruits compared to vegetable oil.

Tell us about “vegetable “ fruits like olives, avocados, tomatoes and eggplant compared to regular vegetables and talk about the oil from these fruits compared to vegetable oil.

What fruits are most beneficial for brain function and optimal cerebral blood flow?

What fruits are most beneficial for brain function and optimal cerebral blood flow?

I have read that fruit and salad should be eaten on an empty stomach and not consumed with cooked food. Is this true?

I have read that fruit and salad should be eaten on an empty stomach and not consumed with cooked food. Is this true?

How can we start applying the principles of culinary medicine with fruits in our everyday lives?

How can we start applying the principles of culinary medicine with fruits in our everyday lives?

I love fruit straight up but also for guests like experimenting with pairing fresh fruit with fresh herbs or other tastes - watermelon and peaches with mint and/or basil; raspberries with flavored vinegar, etc. Any unique suggestions to try?

I love fruit straight up but also for guests like experimenting with pairing fresh fruit with fresh herbs or other tastes - watermelon and peaches with mint and/or basil; raspberries with flavored vinegar, etc. Any unique suggestions to try?