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I freeze flours and nuts and seeds. Do they need to be brought to room temperature before using in recipes? 01:21

I freeze flours and nuts and seeds. Do they need to be brought to room temperature before using in recipes?

Looking for some vegan travel hacks/tips to stay compliant while on vacation. 02:10

Looking for some vegan travel hacks/tips to stay compliant while on vacation.

How long do fresh onions last? Should I leave out on the counter or refrigerate them? 01:02

How long do fresh onions last? Should I leave out on the counter or refrigerate them?

What are some tips on how not to waste food...? 03:49

What are some tips on how not to waste food...?

Can you recommend some good knives to use for chopping vegetables? 02:35

Can you recommend some good knives to use for chopping vegetables?

How long should you keep spices? 03:22

How long should you keep spices?

What the best method to treat your wood chopping board? How often to treat it? 01:05

What the best method to treat your wood chopping board? How often to treat it?

What's the best way to sharpen our knives? I have a honing steel, but need something more. Whet stone? Commercial sharpener? 02:59

What's the best way to sharpen our knives? I have a honing steel, but need something more. Whet stone? Commercial sharpener?

How do you turn cooking/nutrition into something more than a hobby? (like make it count for college) 02:04

How do you turn cooking/nutrition into something more than a hobby? (like make it count for college)

For cooking with less oil can we still use stainless steel pots or are we forced to use Teflon pans? 02:08

For cooking with less oil can we still use stainless steel pots or are we forced to use Teflon pans?

If a recipe uses mushrooms which my family and I can't stand the smell of. Is there anything I can substitute them with for full marks? 00:43

If a recipe uses mushrooms which my family and I can't stand the smell of. Is there anything I can substitute them with for full marks?

Is jarred sauerkraut/kimchi as healthy and beneficial as what is fresh and refrigerated in the grocery store? 00:51

Is jarred sauerkraut/kimchi as healthy and beneficial as what is fresh and refrigerated in the grocery store?

Do you recommend using an air fryer? 00:41

Do you recommend using an air fryer?

How long does fresh garlic last? Are they supposed to start sprouting green ? Is it best to leave out or refrigerate? 02:57

How long does fresh garlic last? Are they supposed to start sprouting green ? Is it best to leave out or refrigerate?

When a recipe calls for a specific amount of chopped herbs such as thyme, cilantro, parsley, etc.... do you chop the herbs first and then measure, or measure first? 03:28

When a recipe calls for a specific amount of chopped herbs such as thyme, cilantro, parsley, etc.... do you chop the herbs first and then measure, or measure first?

I've been struggling with the no-oil vegetable roasting. I've tried both 450 and 475 degrees, and gotten the proper browning. I've used a sauce to coat (lemon tahini). And the result is always a little disappointing. 01:27

I've been struggling with the no-oil vegetable roasting. I've tried both 450 and 475 degrees, and gotten the proper browning. I've used a sauce to coat (lemon tahini). And the result is always a little disappointing.

Would I have enough time to finish the Pastry Arts Quick Breads course, if I take a month off? 00:28

Would I have enough time to finish the Pastry Arts Quick Breads course, if I take a month off?

Can you recommend the best cookware to use for no-oil cooking? Stainless, non stick, cast iron? Or does the cookware matter? 03:57

Can you recommend the best cookware to use for no-oil cooking? Stainless, non stick, cast iron? Or does the cookware matter?

How do you cook eggplant without deep frying it, so that you maintain its pretty purple color? 00:57

How do you cook eggplant without deep frying it, so that you maintain its pretty purple color?

My brother said his favorite pastry was a traditional fruit tart. Can that be duplicated in a FoK method? 05:11

My brother said his favorite pastry was a traditional fruit tart. Can that be duplicated in a FoK method?

If I were to demonstrate a recipe from Rouxbe library, am I allowed to distribute the recipes to class attendees? 00:29

If I were to demonstrate a recipe from Rouxbe library, am I allowed to distribute the recipes to class attendees?

What is the best way to store garlic? 01:21

What is the best way to store garlic?

Why is it not recommended to freeze chanterelles raw (chopped)? 00:32

Why is it not recommended to freeze chanterelles raw (chopped)?

Tell us more about the Charlie Cart! 02:40

Tell us more about the Charlie Cart!

I saw the suggestion to make a double batch of the cashew béchamel and freeze it for a subsequent activity. The veg manicotti uses the béchamel; the activity requires photos of the mise and the finished sauce. Can I re-use the photos? 01:07

I saw the suggestion to make a double batch of the cashew béchamel and freeze it for a subsequent activity. The veg manicotti uses the béchamel; the activity requires photos of the mise and the finished sauce. Can I re-use the photos?

Are chanterells safe to freeze? If yes, in what form and for how long? 00:36

Are chanterells safe to freeze? If yes, in what form and for how long?

I've tried to reduce red wine sauce and failed. It just evaporates without significant thickening. I've reduced 1.5l to less then 0.5l but no thickness. Is the wine the problem, temperature or something else? 01:09

I've tried to reduce red wine sauce and failed. It just evaporates without significant thickening. I've reduced 1.5l to less then 0.5l but no thickness. Is the wine the problem, temperature or something else?

I like to do curries. We don’t like to eat or use coconut milk or cream. What would you suggest? 00:39

I like to do curries. We don’t like to eat or use coconut milk or cream. What would you suggest?

When grilling beets, do you peel first or after? 01:01

When grilling beets, do you peel first or after?

What's your favourite post ride meal or snack? One that is fast to make and refreshing 01:18

What's your favourite post ride meal or snack? One that is fast to make and refreshing

Do you clean mushrooms before storing or right before using? 01:01

Do you clean mushrooms before storing or right before using?

I watched the program, "The Bear." How realistic are the intense kitchen scenes? 00:47

I watched the program, "The Bear." How realistic are the intense kitchen scenes?

What are your favorite hot weather lunch and dinner menus? 00:36

What are your favorite hot weather lunch and dinner menus?

Is it better to grill corn on cob with husk on or husk off? Which provides more flavour? 00:44

Is it better to grill corn on cob with husk on or husk off? Which provides more flavour?

What do you like to eat on sweltering days? 01:42

What do you like to eat on sweltering days?

Is there a good substitute for corn syrup in pecan pie? I try to use as many organic and 'healthier' ingredients as possible without changing taste and consistency. 01:41

Is there a good substitute for corn syrup in pecan pie? I try to use as many organic and 'healthier' ingredients as possible without changing taste and consistency.

Can you use any kind of salt when fermenting? Like Kosher salt or regular salt? 00:21

Can you use any kind of salt when fermenting? Like Kosher salt or regular salt?

Can you use ground dates or other ground dried fruits as a sweetener for cookies or other baked goods? 01:02

Can you use ground dates or other ground dried fruits as a sweetener for cookies or other baked goods?

Is there any rule of thumb for adjusting sugar in high altitude areas when baking? 00:36

Is there any rule of thumb for adjusting sugar in high altitude areas when baking?

When cooking for family which natural sugar is tolerated best for most people? 01:02

When cooking for family which natural sugar is tolerated best for most people?

What about using fruit juice as a sweetener? 00:47

What about using fruit juice as a sweetener?

Why not use stevia powder? 00:29

Why not use stevia powder?

I am learning some new information about sugar and addiction. Your thoughts? 00:55

I am learning some new information about sugar and addiction. Your thoughts?

What is the advantage of organic materials over its conventional counterparts? 01:32

What is the advantage of organic materials over its conventional counterparts?

Can you suggest the best easiest way to use fresh cherries? 00:22

Can you suggest the best easiest way to use fresh cherries?

What do you think of Monk Fruit? 00:16

What do you think of Monk Fruit?

How do you substitute oil in everyday recipes like curries, salads, etc.? 01:11

How do you substitute oil in everyday recipes like curries, salads, etc.?

Why do most 10x sugars contain cornstarch vs vegan/organic that use tapioca? 01:21

Why do most 10x sugars contain cornstarch vs vegan/organic that use tapioca?

Do you think RX sugar is a good choice? 00:27

Do you think RX sugar is a good choice?

Which natural sweetener is the healthiest? 01:06

Which natural sweetener is the healthiest?

I avoid all processed sweeteners including maple syrup, molasses, dried fruit (dates), etc. What whole food sweeteners do you suggest? 00:54

I avoid all processed sweeteners including maple syrup, molasses, dried fruit (dates), etc. What whole food sweeteners do you suggest?

I'd like to know the "rules" regarding reducing, substituting, or eliminating sugars from a recipe and how it will affect the outcome. 00:46

I'd like to know the "rules" regarding reducing, substituting, or eliminating sugars from a recipe and how it will affect the outcome.