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Do you have a recommendation for a substitute for nuts in a creamy sauce please? I have tried beans, but they give it an earthy flavour which doesn't appeal. Could I use any vegetables?

Do you have a recommendation for a substitute for nuts in a creamy sauce please? I have tried beans, but they give it an earthy flavour which doesn't appeal. Could I use any vegetables?

When making an omelet with ingredients, what amount is considered adequate for a 3 egg omelet? (Tbsp?)

When making an omelet with ingredients, what amount is considered adequate for a 3 egg omelet? (Tbsp?)

My over is broken, I have to chose a mode for top and a mode for bottom. I can’t do a thermal bake in the whole oven. Any ideas?

My over is broken, I have to chose a mode for top and a mode for bottom. I can’t do a thermal bake in the whole oven. Any ideas?

I have a wacky oven that only does convection on top and thermal heat on the bottom. If I want my GF vegan cupcakes to dome, should I still put them on the top shelf?

I have a wacky oven that only does convection on top and thermal heat on the bottom. If I want my GF vegan cupcakes to dome, should I still put them on the top shelf?

We recently learned how to cook Portuguese "pasteis de nata" the instructions say 500 in a commercial oven & lower in a home oven 430. Can you explain why there would be a difference?

We recently learned how to cook Portuguese "pasteis de nata" the instructions say 500 in a commercial oven & lower in a home oven 430. Can you explain why there would be a difference?

What's your view on using a bake versus convection bake setting?

What's your view on using a bake versus convection bake setting?

What is the difference between a gas oven and an electric? I grew up with a gas oven and it took me a while to get used to an electric oven.

What is the difference between a gas oven and an electric? I grew up with a gas oven and it took me a while to get used to an electric oven.

Have you heard that Violife is discontinuing its 1# block butter? They recommend switching to Country Crock. Have you used Country Crock sticks?

Have you heard that Violife is discontinuing its 1# block butter? They recommend switching to Country Crock. Have you used Country Crock sticks?

I have an old oven which works well enough. I keep foil on the floor of the oven and wonder if it changes the way things cook, brown, timing etc. so what’s your advice on foil?

I have an old oven which works well enough. I keep foil on the floor of the oven and wonder if it changes the way things cook, brown, timing etc. so what’s your advice on foil?

Many of us are using counter-top ovens (Breville, Our Place, etc). Anything special you recommend for regulating oven temps, etc? I find mine cooks quicker than my kitchen oven.

Many of us are using counter-top ovens (Breville, Our Place, etc). Anything special you recommend for regulating oven temps, etc? I find mine cooks quicker than my kitchen oven.

Is there a time/temperature setting difference when baking in a gas oven vs electric? My gas oven usually burns the corners and bottoms of cakes/cookies.

Is there a time/temperature setting difference when baking in a gas oven vs electric? My gas oven usually burns the corners and bottoms of cakes/cookies.

Do you have any top tips on general presentation please?

Do you have any top tips on general presentation please?

How can I make sure that meals I serve have the appropriate balance of vegetables, protein and healthy fats?

How can I make sure that meals I serve have the appropriate balance of vegetables, protein and healthy fats?

How do you combine a side dish with a main dish to keep a theme? I am looking for ideas on how to develop a menu. Are there any good books on the subject of menu planning?

How do you combine a side dish with a main dish to keep a theme? I am looking for ideas on how to develop a menu. Are there any good books on the subject of menu planning?

Can you recommend a creamy sauce which can be made nut free? I know many creamy sauces contain cashews but I am looking for a really good nut free version.

Can you recommend a creamy sauce which can be made nut free? I know many creamy sauces contain cashews but I am looking for a really good nut free version.

When you’re cooking a curry, at what point do you add wine to your sauce? Does it matter if it’s red or white?

When you’re cooking a curry, at what point do you add wine to your sauce? Does it matter if it’s red or white?

Can you please recommend any gourmet 3 course meals (no oil) which could be served at a whole plant foods retreat?

Can you please recommend any gourmet 3 course meals (no oil) which could be served at a whole plant foods retreat?

When making Thai dishes, I’ve found “Grace” brand coconut milk powder. Have you used it? Water to coconut, 2:1. Wondering if you can suggest always using the canned stuff or give this a go?

What type of insurance coverage is important when starting a culinary-related business?

What type of insurance coverage is important when starting a culinary-related business?

How often do you cook using a recipe?

How often do you cook using a recipe?

Can you recommend anywhere to get more whole food plant based professional recipes which do not contain oil or refined salt and sugar?

Can you recommend anywhere to get more whole food plant based professional recipes which do not contain oil or refined salt and sugar?

Please could you advise how you would recommend storing pre-cut leaves to keep them fresh, for example spinach, arugula, watercress?

Please could you advise how you would recommend storing pre-cut leaves to keep them fresh, for example spinach, arugula, watercress?

A vegan baker near us makes delicious desserts. The chocolate, chocolate chip cookies however give my husband a bad reaction. Nausea shakiness. Any idea why?

A vegan baker near us makes delicious desserts. The chocolate, chocolate chip cookies however give my husband a bad reaction. Nausea shakiness. Any idea why?

My chocolate nibs have turned white/gray. How should I work with them to get the best flavor from them?

My chocolate nibs have turned white/gray. How should I work with them to get the best flavor from them?

Do you have any tips to help people put on weight through recovery from cancer? I use a recipe with chocolate and tofu.

Do you have any tips to help people put on weight through recovery from cancer? I use a recipe with chocolate and tofu.

Is there a difference in using white sugar or raw cane sugar when refining cacao? Does it alter the final tempered chocolate bars?

Is there a difference in using white sugar or raw cane sugar when refining cacao? Does it alter the final tempered chocolate bars?

Is there a difference in using white sugar or raw cane sugar when refining cacao? Does it alter the final tempered chocolate bars?

Is there a difference in using white sugar or raw cane sugar when refining cacao? Does it alter the final tempered chocolate bars?

Can you share which Cocoa Power to use when, e.g. If recipe requires baking power use Dutch Cocoa power?

Can you share which Cocoa Power to use when, e.g. If recipe requires baking power use Dutch Cocoa power?

Using a Ganache Glaze on a cake, you do a crumb coat first, then a top layer. How many layers could you do if those two layers don't cover the cake adequately? Or is the glaze too thick?

Using a Ganache Glaze on a cake, you do a crumb coat first, then a top layer. How many layers could you do if those two layers don't cover the cake adequately? Or is the glaze too thick?

Can you talk about what baking powder to use with different ingredients for best leavening, eg for cupcakes and pancakes?

Can you talk about what baking powder to use with different ingredients for best leavening, eg for cupcakes and pancakes?

What is the brand of the natural cocoa powder that you use?

Which cookbook would you recommend for those who are new to the vegan cooking arena?

Which cookbook would you recommend for those who are new to the vegan cooking arena?

My niece in Idaho owns a bakery. She uses a lot of monk fruit for sweetening. Does it behave differently from other sugars? And will change the texture outcome or digestion?

My niece in Idaho owns a bakery. She uses a lot of monk fruit for sweetening. Does it behave differently from other sugars? And will change the texture outcome or digestion?

If I do not have any Mexican chocolate on hand, what are your recommendations for the ratio of cinnamon to cocoa powder?

If I do not have any Mexican chocolate on hand, what are your recommendations for the ratio of cinnamon to cocoa powder?

I was unsuccessful in making an aquafaba meringue with canned black bean liquid- it barely thickened up. I approached it the same way as with using canned chickpea liquid. Is the technique different?

I was unsuccessful in making an aquafaba meringue with canned black bean liquid- it barely thickened up. I approached it the same way as with using canned chickpea liquid. Is the technique different?

Will you cover how to use cacao powder with whole plant sugars in recipes please?

Will you cover how to use cacao powder with whole plant sugars in recipes please?

Can you explain chocolate tempering?

Can you explain chocolate tempering?

Do you have a suggestion for the top antioxidant mushroom and a good prep dish?

Do you have a suggestion for the top antioxidant mushroom and a good prep dish?

Do you have any ideas for a spice blend for beans instead of heavy fats?

Do you have any ideas for a spice blend for beans instead of heavy fats?

Do you make a good tomato gravy?

Do you make a good tomato gravy?

Would fire roasted varieties of tomatoes be an option to avoid bitterness/sourness?

Would fire roasted varieties of tomatoes be an option to avoid bitterness/sourness?

How would you prepare your Roma tomatoes before freezing? Cut, or whole, blanch or not etc. what’s the best container too?

How would you prepare your Roma tomatoes before freezing? Cut, or whole, blanch or not etc. what’s the best container too?

Do you grow your own tomatoes? I just spent a ridiculous amount of money on a few pots, soil, and other items for my backyard tomato garden. I'm hoping it pays off, at least in flavor!

Do you grow your own tomatoes? I just spent a ridiculous amount of money on a few pots, soil, and other items for my backyard tomato garden. I'm hoping it pays off, at least in flavor!

What herbs would suit herb and tofu stuffed arepas other than cilantro?

What herbs would suit herb and tofu stuffed arepas other than cilantro?

Can you suggest any ideas besides adding sugar to avoid the sour or bitterness of canned tomatoes?

Can you suggest any ideas besides adding sugar to avoid the sour or bitterness of canned tomatoes?

I wanted to ask what types of sweeteners you would recommend for everyday meals and for coffee?

I wanted to ask what types of sweeteners you would recommend for everyday meals and for coffee?

Can you share the recipe you'll use for the blood orange?

Can you share the recipe you'll use for the blood orange?

Have you ever thought of hosting a Great Vegan Baking Show, like the trending Great British Baking Show?

Have you ever thought of hosting a Great Vegan Baking Show, like the trending Great British Baking Show?

What recipes do you have for less sour passionfruit desserts?

What recipes do you have for less sour passionfruit desserts?

Have you ever used arrowroot in a custard?

Have you ever used arrowroot in a custard?

How can I get lift in my sourdough bread when using only whole grain flours instead of white flour? I'm Trying to avoid all white flour in my breads.

How can I get lift in my sourdough bread when using only whole grain flours instead of white flour? I'm Trying to avoid all white flour in my breads.

Is it okay to mix cashews, tofu and various seeds for a tasty/healthy dessert?

Is it okay to mix cashews, tofu and various seeds for a tasty/healthy dessert?