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Do you have any favorite delicacies to suggest for my annual tea party for my 3 grand daughters? 04:42

Do you have any favorite delicacies to suggest for my annual tea party for my 3 grand daughters?

I have a non-stick pan that I use to make pancakes. It is sticking a bit. Is it the heat? Do I need to clean it with something? 02:25

I have a non-stick pan that I use to make pancakes. It is sticking a bit. Is it the heat? Do I need to clean it with something?

What do you say about steaming the potato, I've been steaming a whole sweet potato on low heat for myself to save time while I'm doing other things? 00:46

What do you say about steaming the potato, I've been steaming a whole sweet potato on low heat for myself to save time while I'm doing other things?

Do honing steels wear out? Any recommendations for a brand you're especially pleased with? 01:30

Do honing steels wear out? Any recommendations for a brand you're especially pleased with?

Can you share your methods of making cashew or almond milk? 02:44

Can you share your methods of making cashew or almond milk?

Will keeping a pairing knife in a wooden knife block that holds knives at an angle dull the blade? 01:47

Will keeping a pairing knife in a wooden knife block that holds knives at an angle dull the blade?

What are a couple of suggestions to cook at home, that travel well, and heat up quickly before serving? 01:26

What are a couple of suggestions to cook at home, that travel well, and heat up quickly before serving?

What's the best substitute for butter in baking cookies or cakes? 02:38

What's the best substitute for butter in baking cookies or cakes?

Is it possible to roast frozen vegetables? If so, do you have any tips? 01:22

Is it possible to roast frozen vegetables? If so, do you have any tips?

Is it better to cut potatoes blanched? Or is it better to cook them already diced or it doesn't make any difference in the final result? 05:19

Is it better to cut potatoes blanched? Or is it better to cook them already diced or it doesn't make any difference in the final result?

When do we put a lid on a pot? I see sometimes cooks let them mid open, without a lid or tight fit closed. 05:30

When do we put a lid on a pot? I see sometimes cooks let them mid open, without a lid or tight fit closed.

Is the head of the octopus edible? 00:29

Is the head of the octopus edible?

How can I know when to replace or purchase a new dutch oven? 01:16

How can I know when to replace or purchase a new dutch oven?

What can I substitute for whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour? Or would I be better off instead searching for a recipe that’s been tested as a gluten free? 03:03

What can I substitute for whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour? Or would I be better off instead searching for a recipe that’s been tested as a gluten free?

What's the best substitute for cashews in vegan recipes? 03:58

What's the best substitute for cashews in vegan recipes?

Do have a suggestion for cooking a batch of Brazil nuts? 00:39

Do have a suggestion for cooking a batch of Brazil nuts?

After you've cut garlic and there's green, should that green be taken out, does that make it bitter? 00:20

After you've cut garlic and there's green, should that green be taken out, does that make it bitter?

If flour is kept in the pantry, what is a good life span for before it should be tossed? 00:38

If flour is kept in the pantry, what is a good life span for before it should be tossed?

How do you clean mushrooms before using them? 01:24

How do you clean mushrooms before using them?

Do you have a favorite vegan chocolate you use for cooking and just to eat? 01:08

Do you have a favorite vegan chocolate you use for cooking and just to eat?

Can garlic be browned? Does the center has to be removed? What makes it taste bitter? 02:09

Can garlic be browned? Does the center has to be removed? What makes it taste bitter?

If you could choose only 3 major cooking tips (that you see people fail a lot) what would they be? 02:25

If you could choose only 3 major cooking tips (that you see people fail a lot) what would they be?

Do you have any suggestions for cooking with miso paste? 02:00

Do you have any suggestions for cooking with miso paste?

What are the herbs is Italian Seasoning? 01:01

What are the herbs is Italian Seasoning?

Do you have a recipe for making yogurt from cashew or almond milk? 00:42

Do you have a recipe for making yogurt from cashew or almond milk?

I continually am burning the bottom of my steel pots and pans. Best cleaning methods? Soap and a soft scrubbing sponge are not working. 01:34

I continually am burning the bottom of my steel pots and pans. Best cleaning methods? Soap and a soft scrubbing sponge are not working.

Is it possible to make vegan mashed potatoes in advance and still have them be delicious for dinner? 01:53

Is it possible to make vegan mashed potatoes in advance and still have them be delicious for dinner?

What's the difference between barbecuing and grilling? 00:28

What's the difference between barbecuing and grilling?

What's the difference between baking and roasting? 02:28

What's the difference between baking and roasting?

I aim to eat a wide variety of veg and fruit. But am limited in what I can access (fresh or frozen.) Should I buy nonorganic? 01:30

I aim to eat a wide variety of veg and fruit. But am limited in what I can access (fresh or frozen.) Should I buy nonorganic?

Happy birthday. What if any sweet treat did you have and was a candle involved? 00:43

Happy birthday. What if any sweet treat did you have and was a candle involved?

How long should we keep spices? 01:28

How long should we keep spices?

My new non stick pans come with a warning not to heat the pans empty. How do I get them to temperature before adding the vegetables without using oil? 01:39

My new non stick pans come with a warning not to heat the pans empty. How do I get them to temperature before adding the vegetables without using oil?

Can you provide suggestions for tasty brunch dishes that are economical, vegan, and gluten-free. 02:36

Can you provide suggestions for tasty brunch dishes that are economical, vegan, and gluten-free.

What tips can you offer in cooking for one minimizing waste and cost? 02:30

What tips can you offer in cooking for one minimizing waste and cost?

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips? 00:52

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips?

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips? 00:38

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips?

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips? 01:13

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips?

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips? 01:09

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips?

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips? 01:01

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips?

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips? 02:06

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips?

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips? 00:42

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips?

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips? 1:10

Can you share some holiday meal preparation tips?

Can you share any great scalloped potato recipes? 03:46

Can you share any great scalloped potato recipes?

Are those preserved lemons on your top shelf? I’m thinking adding some to an oyster dressing could be delicious to serve with my porchetta-style char! 02:30

Are those preserved lemons on your top shelf? I’m thinking adding some to an oyster dressing could be delicious to serve with my porchetta-style char!

I would like your advice on some one-pot holiday meals! 02:29

I would like your advice on some one-pot holiday meals!

Can you talk about different varieties of garlic? I have Russia, Red and Elephant. 02:22

Can you talk about different varieties of garlic? I have Russia, Red and Elephant.

How do you keep chipmunks out of your garlic plants? 01:53

How do you keep chipmunks out of your garlic plants?

Trying to accommodate lots of dietary restrictions: dairy and gluten free, as well as following bland high PH diet for GI issues. Can you share any advice? 02:14

Trying to accommodate lots of dietary restrictions: dairy and gluten free, as well as following bland high PH diet for GI issues. Can you share any advice?

What is best made ahead — pies, stuffing, gravy, potatoes? 02:42

What is best made ahead — pies, stuffing, gravy, potatoes?

Will you suggest some recipes for large family gatherings potluck-style that can be made days ahead of time, please? 08:07

Will you suggest some recipes for large family gatherings potluck-style that can be made days ahead of time, please?

I’d like to serve fish for Thanksgiving. Any tips for creating a festive presentation? 04:06

I’d like to serve fish for Thanksgiving. Any tips for creating a festive presentation?