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I use freezer bags, name and date. Should I double bag it to preserve food better? Or what are the best ways to freeze the food?

I use freezer bags, name and date. Should I double bag it to preserve food better? Or what are the best ways to freeze the food?

What's the best way to get support from Rouxbe staff?

What's the best way to get support from Rouxbe staff?

I am unable to eat soy products. What can I do for the tofu and tempeh assignments?

I am unable to eat soy products. What can I do for the tofu and tempeh assignments?

It is my understanding that in plant-based eating, all oils are excluded. Why then is oil included in many of the tasks in the Plant Plus course?

It is my understanding that in plant-based eating, all oils are excluded. Why then is oil included in many of the tasks in the Plant Plus course?

It is always challenging to learn and practice alone. Do you have any specific advice for self-motivation?

It is always challenging to learn and practice alone. Do you have any specific advice for self-motivation?

How do you get dry roasting to work well? Mine always ends up being chewy in a bad way...

How do you get dry roasting to work well? Mine always ends up being chewy in a bad way...

Do you plan a week's worth of meals each week? Are there tips to not wasting food (when you cook for just 1 person), while not eating the same thing for dinner each night?

Do you plan a week's worth of meals each week? Are there tips to not wasting food (when you cook for just 1 person), while not eating the same thing for dinner each night?

Can you go deeper into making clean dice when cutting round veggies, like carrots, cucumbers, etc. To me with rounded edges, by definition they can't be diced, ie. square/cube.

Can you go deeper into making clean dice when cutting round veggies, like carrots, cucumbers, etc. To me with rounded edges, by definition they can't be diced, ie. square/cube.

Do you sharpen your knives regularly? Do you use a whetstone, etc or another type of sharpener?

Do you sharpen your knives regularly? Do you use a whetstone, etc or another type of sharpener?

I know that you eat no SOS. How do you make foods such as cookies without any sugar at all?

I know that you eat no SOS. How do you make foods such as cookies without any sugar at all?

Can you tell us a favorite family recipe that you used to enjoy before going plant-based that you have converted to a WFPB recipe? Was it easy to convert and why?

Can you tell us a favorite family recipe that you used to enjoy before going plant-based that you have converted to a WFPB recipe? Was it easy to convert and why?

Can you talk about your favorite knives?

Can you talk about your favorite knives?

What size cutting board do you recommend as “optimum”?

What size cutting board do you recommend as “optimum”?

For plant-based applications (no meat involved), what type of cutting board is best (wood,, corian, etc.) for food safety, knife care, etc.

For plant-based applications (no meat involved), what type of cutting board is best (wood,, corian, etc.) for food safety, knife care, etc.

What is the ratio of dry spice to fresh spice in the event fresh is not available?

What is the ratio of dry spice to fresh spice in the event fresh is not available?

Can you tell us about the aquafaba trick for making hummus?

Can you tell us about the aquafaba trick for making hummus?

I tried to use my mom's old rolling pin recently and it felt sticky. My dad "oiled" it with vegetable oil because the wood was dried out. Is there a way to repair/draw oil out so it isn't sticky?

I tried to use my mom's old rolling pin recently and it felt sticky. My dad "oiled" it with vegetable oil because the wood was dried out. Is there a way to repair/draw oil out so it isn't sticky?

The dyno kale Ive been bringing home for the last few weeks has been unusually tough, even after long simmering. Do you have any suggestions?

The dyno kale Ive been bringing home for the last few weeks has been unusually tough, even after long simmering. Do you have any suggestions?

When would you recommend using the convection vs conventional oven? Is is a good idea to use for roasting vegetables?

When would you recommend using the convection vs conventional oven? Is is a good idea to use for roasting vegetables?

I wonder if you know or have a preference for a Carbon Steel skillet or stainless steel if one has only 1 pan purchase in their budget?

I wonder if you know or have a preference for a Carbon Steel skillet or stainless steel if one has only 1 pan purchase in their budget?

When in the sauté cooking cycle is it best time to add garlic? I understand that garlic can turn bitter and thus make the food bitter if put in the pan first (used to sauté it w/onions).

When in the sauté cooking cycle is it best time to add garlic? I understand that garlic can turn bitter and thus make the food bitter if put in the pan first (used to sauté it w/onions).

Which is better golden flax or brown flax?

Which is better golden flax or brown flax?

I have seen recipes for cookies or other baked goods that call for flax seeds. What is the purpose of these seeds? Can they be left out?

I have seen recipes for cookies or other baked goods that call for flax seeds. What is the purpose of these seeds? Can they be left out?

Can you grind Agar Agar flakes to get Agar Agar powder. Seems like an easy answer, but I get conflicting information. What's your take on this?

Can you grind Agar Agar flakes to get Agar Agar powder. Seems like an easy answer, but I get conflicting information. What's your take on this?

What do you use to grind the chia seeds and how long can you store them?

What do you use to grind the chia seeds and how long can you store them?

How best to measure fresh herbs? For instance, the amount of fresh herbs can vary greatly: 1 T chopped fresh herbs vs. 1 T not chopped herbs. What is the best way to measure?

How best to measure fresh herbs? For instance, the amount of fresh herbs can vary greatly: 1 T chopped fresh herbs vs. 1 T not chopped herbs. What is the best way to measure?

What is the best way to keep products moist when I use Mesquite Flour? Is it the same as Buckwheat flour?

What is the best way to keep products moist when I use Mesquite Flour? Is it the same as Buckwheat flour?

Which homemade milks would be more sustainable and best for plant-based dessets?

Which homemade milks would be more sustainable and best for plant-based dessets?

Are there any Passover specific recipes you'd care to share?

Are there any Passover specific recipes you'd care to share?

What are tips for buying Vanilla Extract? What additives are ok? Ones that are not?
I saw one that had Organic Glycerine? What's that for?

What are tips for buying Vanilla Extract? What additives are ok? Ones that are not? I saw one that had Organic Glycerine? What's that for?

When stuffing mushrooms, small and large, is it better/necessary to remove the gills?

When stuffing mushrooms, small and large, is it better/necessary to remove the gills?

How do you store citrus zest and how long can you store it for?

How do you store citrus zest and how long can you store it for?

When I've used chia seeds (whole) in a recipe it produces a grainy texture I don't enjoy though I like the thickening. Is there a way to get the latter w/out the former?

When I've used chia seeds (whole) in a recipe it produces a grainy texture I don't enjoy though I like the thickening. Is there a way to get the latter w/out the former?

I chop my herbs dry. Then I wash them in a strainer. I put them in a salad, but there was no flavor. Too wet? Too finely chopped? Both? Help!

I chop my herbs dry. Then I wash them in a strainer. I put them in a salad, but there was no flavor. Too wet? Too finely chopped? Both? Help!

Any Ideas or recipe sources for buckwheat flour? What is important to add to it so the result is moist?

Any Ideas or recipe sources for buckwheat flour? What is important to add to it so the result is moist?

Have you ever used strawberry extract, does it enhance strawberry flavor? I'm working on a frosted strawberry cupcake for an outdoor market would you do cream cheese or buttercream frosting?

Have you ever used strawberry extract, does it enhance strawberry flavor? I'm working on a frosted strawberry cupcake for an outdoor market would you do cream cheese or buttercream frosting?

I live in 7000 Feet elevation. Baking can be a challenge. What are some suggestions for cake, pastries?

I live in 7000 Feet elevation. Baking can be a challenge. What are some suggestions for cake, pastries?

Do you have a recipe or suggestion for those times we need to trick ourselves into thinking we're indulging, but really not?

Do you have a recipe or suggestion for those times we need to trick ourselves into thinking we're indulging, but really not?

I used to make my own almond milk but stopped because of the amount of water needed for almonds. Which plant based milk would you recommend making and how to best use the pulp?

I used to make my own almond milk but stopped because of the amount of water needed for almonds. Which plant based milk would you recommend making and how to best use the pulp?

I started using a scale to measure ingredients. To me there is a HUGE discrepency b/w 3 T of Hemp Seeds and the weighted.

I started using a scale to measure ingredients. To me there is a HUGE discrepency b/w 3 T of Hemp Seeds and the weighted.

Many pan sauce recipes will end with a pat of butter swirled in. Any suggestion for a replacement?

Many pan sauce recipes will end with a pat of butter swirled in. Any suggestion for a replacement?

What is coconut butter and can I make it at home?

What is coconut butter and can I make it at home?

How can I prevent bitterness when sautéing Kale with garlic and water?

How can I prevent bitterness when sautéing Kale with garlic and water?

How do you get that crispy edge on roasted foods? it hasn't worked for me yet.

How do you get that crispy edge on roasted foods? it hasn't worked for me yet.

I made red sauce recently and it was a little bitter. Is adding a sweetener the answer or is there another option?

I made red sauce recently and it was a little bitter. Is adding a sweetener the answer or is there another option?

Are there any pointers you have for people pursuing private chef as a career?

Are there any pointers you have for people pursuing private chef as a career?

What were some elements of the path to becoming a chef you would have wished to have known prior to rising in this industry?

What were some elements of the path to becoming a chef you would have wished to have known prior to rising in this industry?

What were the challenges along the way of making your passion into profit, and how did you overcome these challenges?

What were the challenges along the way of making your passion into profit, and how did you overcome these challenges?

Do you have any career advice for someone who wants to become a WFPB personal chef? I’m especially wondering how to build credentials & gain experience without having to work with animal ingredients.

Do you have any career advice for someone who wants to become a WFPB personal chef? I’m especially wondering how to build credentials & gain experience without having to work with animal ingredients.

Can pans age out?

Can pans age out?

Do you know what type of pan they're using in the demos (brand, material)?

I've been making broth from my vegetable scraps. Sometimes it's a little bitter. I'm not sure what I put in my scraps that caused this. Any suggestions?

I've been making broth from my vegetable scraps. Sometimes it's a little bitter. I'm not sure what I put in my scraps that caused this. Any suggestions?