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What flavor of jam do you use to make the ketchup? 00:48

What flavor of jam do you use to make the ketchup?

Where do you get low sodium tamari? 01:09

Where do you get low sodium tamari?

I'm starting to make my own plant milk. Cashew, then Walnut-for omega 3. Do you have a preference for either: in-use or nutrition? So far, they've been easy and tasty. My 1st Almond wasn't as successful. Do you have any hints or tips for making my own 02:22

I'm starting to make my own plant milk. Cashew, then Walnut-for omega 3. Do you have a preference for either: in-use or nutrition? So far, they've been easy and tasty. My 1st Almond wasn't as successful. Do you have any hints or tips for making my own

I'm contemplating buying an enameled iron dutch oven (from Merten & Storck which is lighter than an enameled cast iron dutch oven) and am wondering if it is really worth it. Thoughts? 01:43

I'm contemplating buying an enameled iron dutch oven (from Merten & Storck which is lighter than an enameled cast iron dutch oven) and am wondering if it is really worth it. Thoughts?

Is your husband plant based? Mine is or totally on board so I sometimes fix two dishes. 01:36

Is your husband plant based? Mine is or totally on board so I sometimes fix two dishes.

I live in Montreal and I just cannot find 12% or more Bread Flour. Do you know of a place anywhere in Canada that I could order it from? 01:17

I live in Montreal and I just cannot find 12% or more Bread Flour. Do you know of a place anywhere in Canada that I could order it from?

Any suggestion how to use dry freeze cranberries and blueberries powder? 00:44

Any suggestion how to use dry freeze cranberries and blueberries powder?

Could you give some specific suggestions or tips to reduce salt in the diet? 01:54

Could you give some specific suggestions or tips to reduce salt in the diet?

I read somewhere that cruiciferous vegetables might make a veggie stock bitter, so avoid using broccoli stems, cauliflower, etc.? If so, does that include ALL cruciferous vegetables? Which veggies do you really like to add? 01:02

I read somewhere that cruiciferous vegetables might make a veggie stock bitter, so avoid using broccoli stems, cauliflower, etc.? If so, does that include ALL cruciferous vegetables? Which veggies do you really like to add?

I'm wondering if you sometimes swap other dried fruit pastes- Ie: prune, apricot, raisin, for example for date paste in your recipes. 01:54

I'm wondering if you sometimes swap other dried fruit pastes- Ie: prune, apricot, raisin, for example for date paste in your recipes.

Can you talk about ketchup and sodium levels? Any suggestions for alternatives? 02:17

Can you talk about ketchup and sodium levels? Any suggestions for alternatives?

What is the best way to cook, non oil, freshly grated hash browns? Oven or stovetop? 01:57

What is the best way to cook, non oil, freshly grated hash browns? Oven or stovetop?

If I grind my grains at home before using them are they still a whole food? Sometimes it sounds like grains have to be used whole. 01:50

If I grind my grains at home before using them are they still a whole food? Sometimes it sounds like grains have to be used whole.

I just received a set of Staub cookware and the instructions are emphatic that I MUST use oil. I have been experimenting, with lukewarm results. Any tips? 01:37

I just received a set of Staub cookware and the instructions are emphatic that I MUST use oil. I have been experimenting, with lukewarm results. Any tips?

Do you prefer one type of non dairy milk over another? 00:54

Do you prefer one type of non dairy milk over another?

Are there brands of chocolate that you prefer to use? 02:23

Are there brands of chocolate that you prefer to use?

When it comes to your arrowroot or cornstarch slurry- do you have a preference? 00:42

When it comes to your arrowroot or cornstarch slurry- do you have a preference?

What makes cane sugar vegan vs regular? 01:38

What makes cane sugar vegan vs regular?

I don’t live near Whole Foods or natural food stores and I have trouble sourcing ingredients. Is there a mail order source that isn’t expensive or hit hard with shipping? 00:48

I don’t live near Whole Foods or natural food stores and I have trouble sourcing ingredients. Is there a mail order source that isn’t expensive or hit hard with shipping?

What were your reasons to be vegan 30 years ago. I love your presentations every month...but am not familiar with your story. 02:18

What were your reasons to be vegan 30 years ago. I love your presentations every month...but am not familiar with your story.

Are there any way to replace butter or vegan butter with oil? 00:43

Are there any way to replace butter or vegan butter with oil?

I tried to make flowers out of aquafaba. I whipped the aquafaba for 25 minutes until it was very stiff. After I added food coloring, it totally deflated into a soft mush. Any advice? 00:22

I tried to make flowers out of aquafaba. I whipped the aquafaba for 25 minutes until it was very stiff. After I added food coloring, it totally deflated into a soft mush. Any advice?

Are there special pans and bite size cut out utensils that can be purchased? What online/brick and mortar stores sell them? 00:34

Are there special pans and bite size cut out utensils that can be purchased? What online/brick and mortar stores sell them?

What tips do you have for storing baking tools, pans and ingredients in a small kitchen with minimal storage space? 02:20

What tips do you have for storing baking tools, pans and ingredients in a small kitchen with minimal storage space?

What's a good subsitute for coconut, when trying to avoid/minimize saturated fat? I've used cashews, but find more and more patients allergic to them. 01:27

What's a good subsitute for coconut, when trying to avoid/minimize saturated fat? I've used cashews, but find more and more patients allergic to them.

For glutenfree baking, what is best flour substitute for cakes instead of wheat? 02:05

For glutenfree baking, what is best flour substitute for cakes instead of wheat?

How do you get baking paper in the mould properly? Or do you actually always really just cover the bottom and grease the rest? 00:32

How do you get baking paper in the mould properly? Or do you actually always really just cover the bottom and grease the rest?

What exactly is the difference between portion size and serving size? I have been told there is a difference. Who and how is that determined? 00:45

What exactly is the difference between portion size and serving size? I have been told there is a difference. Who and how is that determined?

Which plant-based butter have you found to be best for browning, say for brown-butter chocolate chip tahini cookies? 00:52

Which plant-based butter have you found to be best for browning, say for brown-butter chocolate chip tahini cookies?

How do I make a crunchy and sweet cookie, without added sugar? 02:10

How do I make a crunchy and sweet cookie, without added sugar?

What is the best plant based fat, used in baking to achieve fluffy pastry? 02:46

What is the best plant based fat, used in baking to achieve fluffy pastry?

What are your 5 favorite plant dishes you can eat all your life on an island? 04:40

What are your 5 favorite plant dishes you can eat all your life on an island?

Are oils ever used in a whole food plant based diet, if so, when would you use oil and what kind of oil? 03:39

Are oils ever used in a whole food plant based diet, if so, when would you use oil and what kind of oil?

What does miso paste do for a recipe when it calls for it? 01:22

What does miso paste do for a recipe when it calls for it?

What would be the first (4) knives from Wusthof a person might purchase? 02:00

What would be the first (4) knives from Wusthof a person might purchase?

Do you boil the water first before you placing the tempeh in the water? 00:41

Do you boil the water first before you placing the tempeh in the water?

What is the best way to store knives when not in use? Magnetic bar vs block vs blade cover in a storage bag. 02:30

What is the best way to store knives when not in use? Magnetic bar vs block vs blade cover in a storage bag.

I just started using soy curls. Any thoughts and recommendations? 01:13

I just started using soy curls. Any thoughts and recommendations?

Would you share with us your recipe for your pickled red onions? 01:30

Would you share with us your recipe for your pickled red onions?

What in your opinion do you think is the best Chefs knife, 8’’? 01:24

What in your opinion do you think is the best Chefs knife, 8’’?

When making tempeh for the first time do you have any suggestions? I am planning on steaming, then frying it on the griddle. 02:04

When making tempeh for the first time do you have any suggestions? I am planning on steaming, then frying it on the griddle.

Can you pickle the cabbage for sauerkraut instead of fermenting it? If so, how would you do it? 01:26

Can you pickle the cabbage for sauerkraut instead of fermenting it? If so, how would you do it?

What is your favorite brand of chefs knife & honing tool? 04:04

What is your favorite brand of chefs knife & honing tool?

Do you have any tips on pickling or fermenting foods? Any one in particular that you like to make? 02:46

Do you have any tips on pickling or fermenting foods? Any one in particular that you like to make?

Is there a way to make sauerkraut without using salt? 00:33

Is there a way to make sauerkraut without using salt?

Should you add baking soda while you soak your beans? 00:50

Should you add baking soda while you soak your beans?

I had a student in Essential Vegan Desserts use blackbean aquafaba (bean water), to color her meringues purple. It has more of a flavor. Not recommended. Aquafaba can be frozen too. 00:38

I had a student in Essential Vegan Desserts use blackbean aquafaba (bean water), to color her meringues purple. It has more of a flavor. Not recommended. Aquafaba can be frozen too.

Do towers garden plants produce the same quality of nutrients as one grown in dirt or found in stores? 02:05

Do towers garden plants produce the same quality of nutrients as one grown in dirt or found in stores?

Can you reuse the vegetables you used in the basic vegetable stock, it seem like a waste to throw them out? 01:47

Can you reuse the vegetables you used in the basic vegetable stock, it seem like a waste to throw them out?

Can we use the liquid (as aquafaba) which is soaked in the chick peas or any beans/lentil for 1 or 2 days prior making any breads or cakes? 00:37

Can we use the liquid (as aquafaba) which is soaked in the chick peas or any beans/lentil for 1 or 2 days prior making any breads or cakes?

Can I use another type of mushroom if I can’t find cremini? 00:59

Can I use another type of mushroom if I can’t find cremini?

I would love to see a vegan bread course. Is that a possibility? 00:46

I would love to see a vegan bread course. Is that a possibility?