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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?

What are a couple of your favourite dessert ideas that include tofu?

What are a couple of your favourite dessert ideas that include tofu?

What is your favorite dessert?

What is your favorite dessert?

Do you have some tips about how to create recipes? How do I keep track of what I used and keep track of what I should change next?

Do you have some tips about how to create recipes? How do I keep track of what I used and keep track of what I should change next?

Are there ways to make aqua faba last longer without falling apart?

Are there ways to make aqua faba last longer without falling apart?

Are there other options besides soaked cashews and sunflower seeds to recreate the creamy texture of dairy? I'm very allergic to both.

Are there other options besides soaked cashews and sunflower seeds to recreate the creamy texture of dairy? I'm very allergic to both.

What are the best alternatives for white sugar in vegan desserts?

What are the best alternatives for white sugar in vegan desserts?

Would you suggest more kneading or less kneading if my pizza dough was tough? Is it true there are many pizza dough recipes?

Would you suggest more kneading or less kneading if my pizza dough was tough? Is it true there are many pizza dough recipes?

Do you have a good vegan puff pastry which would accommodate gluten free, dairy free and legumes free?

Do you have a good vegan puff pastry which would accommodate gluten free, dairy free and legumes free?

When storing freshly baked breads (hot cross buns) should they be frozen or left on the counter until the weekend?

When storing freshly baked breads (hot cross buns) should they be frozen or left on the counter until the weekend?

What is the difference between roasting when using convection oven or conventional oven?

What is the difference between roasting when using convection oven or conventional oven?

Why does my food stick in my stainless steel pans?
I was told it was because I am not using enough oil but another source on the internet said the pan was not hot enough?

Why does my food stick in my stainless steel pans? I was told it was because I am not using enough oil but another source on the internet said the pan was not hot enough?

Have you ever used one of the 10-1 Auto Soy/Nut milk makers machines found on Amazon? If so, how do they compare to high speed blenders?

Have you ever used one of the 10-1 Auto Soy/Nut milk makers machines found on Amazon? If so, how do they compare to high speed blenders?

I have been exploring plant based alternatives (as per the course) and wondering if you had any amazing signature dishes for tofu and/or tempeh?

I have been exploring plant based alternatives (as per the course) and wondering if you had any amazing signature dishes for tofu and/or tempeh?

What is the best way to store various types of flour (Whole Wheat, Chickpea, etc.)? Would it be best in the pantry or refrigerator?

What is the best way to store various types of flour (Whole Wheat, Chickpea, etc.)? Would it be best in the pantry or refrigerator?

What order do I add oil, garlic, onions, flour salt, pepper, red sweet hungarian paprika, and what is the length of fry for best roux?

What order do I add oil, garlic, onions, flour salt, pepper, red sweet hungarian paprika, and what is the length of fry for best roux?

When baking something such as Whole Food, Plant-Based Samosas, what would be a few options you would consider using in place of the oil typically used to brush them before baking?

When baking something such as Whole Food, Plant-Based Samosas, what would be a few options you would consider using in place of the oil typically used to brush them before baking?

Would the water used to cook the dry beans work as well as aquafaba from canned in dishes?

Would the water used to cook the dry beans work as well as aquafaba from canned in dishes?

Can you suggest any changes for the salmon I make with with lemon, garlic, a little salt and a little pepper? I sometimes sprinkle bread crumbs. I bake it for 30 minutes at 350. I eat it but my kids don’t.

Can you suggest any changes for the salmon I make with with lemon, garlic, a little salt and a little pepper? I sometimes sprinkle bread crumbs. I bake it for 30 minutes at 350. I eat it but my kids don’t.

Can you suggest any changes for the salmon I make with with lemon, garlic, a little salt and a little pepper. I sometimes sprinkle bread crumbs. I bake it for 30 minutes at 350. I eat it but my kids don’t.

Can you suggest any changes for the salmon I make with with lemon, garlic, a little salt and a little pepper. I sometimes sprinkle bread crumbs. I bake it for 30 minutes at 350. I eat it but my kids don’t.

I make a creamy vegan cheese sauce with cashiews, water from a vitamix, nutritional yeast and spices. It is a little too sweet, anything I can add to cut the sweetness of the cashiews?

I make a creamy vegan cheese sauce with cashiews, water from a vitamix, nutritional yeast and spices. It is a little too sweet, anything I can add to cut the sweetness of the cashiews?

A friend of mine grows and cooks with lovage. Where would you use this herb?

A friend of mine grows and cooks with lovage. Where would you use this herb?

What is a good spice to add to my dishes that isn't too spicy, but will make my bland tasting food more exciting?

What is a good spice to add to my dishes that isn't too spicy, but will make my bland tasting food more exciting?

What is the correct way to cut an onion and a mango?

What is the correct way to cut an onion and a mango?

I may be misunderstanding something about cooking brown rice. I’ve read there are methods like starting rice in cold water or adding rice to boiling water. What does “hot rice” mean, and when?

I may be misunderstanding something about cooking brown rice. I’ve read there are methods like starting rice in cold water or adding rice to boiling water. What does “hot rice” mean, and when?

I'd like to know more about what it takes to get into food reviewing. What are the skills needed, how does one enter the field, is it somewhat lucrative? Is the space too crowded?

I'd like to know more about what it takes to get into food reviewing. What are the skills needed, how does one enter the field, is it somewhat lucrative? Is the space too crowded?

I tried making aquafaba meringue and they ended up being totally flat, do you have any advice?

I tried making aquafaba meringue and they ended up being totally flat, do you have any advice?

How would you make a strawberry whipped ganache or caramel?

How would you make a strawberry whipped ganache or caramel?

Why do you add the seaweed to chick pea liquid? I purchased canned chick peas with the seaweed and it was hard to separate it from the liquid.

Why do you add the seaweed to chick pea liquid? I purchased canned chick peas with the seaweed and it was hard to separate it from the liquid.

Can you share your experience and thoughts on cake decorating sites that are using various flavored ganache for icing instead of buttercream?

Can you share your experience and thoughts on cake decorating sites that are using various flavored ganache for icing instead of buttercream?

Please share your tips on a fail-safe vegan meringue to top my favorite citrus pie?

Please share your tips on a fail-safe vegan meringue to top my favorite citrus pie?

What are uses for whipped maple syrup? Can it be used to ice a cake?

What are uses for whipped maple syrup? Can it be used to ice a cake?

Are vegan tamales easy to create?

Are vegan tamales easy to create?