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What are the best types of storage containers to use for the freezer? For the life of me, even when filled a full inch below the top, how do I keep the mason jars from breaking?

What are the best types of storage containers to use for the freezer? For the life of me, even when filled a full inch below the top, how do I keep the mason jars from breaking?

Have you tried replacing aqua faba with potato protein isolate in making a foam icing? If so, what were your thoughts? Did it hold up longer?

Have you tried replacing aqua faba with potato protein isolate in making a foam icing? If so, what were your thoughts? Did it hold up longer?

Can you share any scone recipes?

Can you share any scone recipes?

Where have you travelled, chef? And what favourite food did you adopt along the way?

Where have you travelled, chef? And what favourite food did you adopt along the way?

Dan do you like to grill? What vegetables do you prefer to grill and what is your method, spices or sauce?

Dan do you like to grill? What vegetables do you prefer to grill and what is your method, spices or sauce?

I found a recipe for date and gorgonzola stuffed pork loin. What other cheese options would work (can't use 'moldy' cheeses - like stilton, blue, etc...)?

I found a recipe for date and gorgonzola stuffed pork loin. What other cheese options would work (can't use 'moldy' cheeses - like stilton, blue, etc...)?

Please explain the two ways of boiling eggs:soft and hard. And the best way, either eggs into cold water, or eggs into boiling water.

Please explain the two ways of boiling eggs:soft and hard. And the best way, either eggs into cold water, or eggs into boiling water.

I’m interested in making my own sauces with a sweet spicy flavor. Do you have suggestions to start with I can make?

I’m interested in making my own sauces with a sweet spicy flavor. Do you have suggestions to start with I can make?

Do you recommend making your own spice blends or purchasing pre-made blends?

Do you recommend making your own spice blends or purchasing pre-made blends?

What vegetable based oils would be best for a champagne vinaigrette?

What vegetable based oils would be best for a champagne vinaigrette?

Do you have any suggestions on how to master Chinese cooking without MSG? many premade sauces have MSG, so I'm wondering how to make these sauces take authentic without any additives.

Do you have any suggestions on how to master Chinese cooking without MSG? many premade sauces have MSG, so I'm wondering how to make these sauces take authentic without any additives.

I recently bought oyster mushrooms. Could you suggest the best cooking methods, storage tips, and a few dishes where they work particularly well?

I recently bought oyster mushrooms. Could you suggest the best cooking methods, storage tips, and a few dishes where they work particularly well?

If I am unable to find a branded Thai curry paste with no oil, how can I make this at home please with no oil?

If I am unable to find a branded Thai curry paste with no oil, how can I make this at home please with no oil?

I would like to make a fruit coulis to serve over desserts - do you have any guidelines please? Particularly with regard to natural fruit sugars which could be used.

I would like to make a fruit coulis to serve over desserts - do you have any guidelines please? Particularly with regard to natural fruit sugars which could be used.

Which non-stick cookware brand is the most durable in your opinion?

What is your favorite way to cook zucchini? If grilling are there spices you prefer to use?

What is your favorite way to cook zucchini? If grilling are there spices you prefer to use?

What is the best way to store home-grown sprouts?

What is the best way to store home-grown sprouts?

Are there any veggies you think should NOT be used in a stock?

Are there any veggies you think should NOT be used in a stock?

Do you ever custom make a stock for a certain flavor profile?

Is you go-to stock pretty much always a random collection of leftover veggies?

Is you go-to stock pretty much always a random collection of leftover veggies?

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?