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I tried a vanilla cake that had the texture of a chocolate cake, and my attempts aren’t as moist as the chocolate one, any suggestions?

I tried a vanilla cake that had the texture of a chocolate cake, and my attempts aren’t as moist as the chocolate one, any suggestions?

I recently cooked tilapia with a pink peppercorn Beurre Blanc sauce. The result was quite underwhelming. Any technique hints?

I recently cooked tilapia with a pink peppercorn Beurre Blanc sauce. The result was quite underwhelming. Any technique hints?

What is the best way to rinse small grains like amaranth and teff?

What is the best way to rinse small grains like amaranth and teff?

Do you have any suggestions on how to replace some ingredients in recipes?

Do you have any suggestions on how to replace some ingredients in recipes?

I love the taste and cheesiness of nutritional yeast but it gives me terrible gas. Do you have ideas to help? Or any substitute?

I love the taste and cheesiness of nutritional yeast but it gives me terrible gas. Do you have ideas to help? Or any substitute?

Have you come across any new interesting vegan ‘milk’ chocolate to bake with?

Have you come across any new interesting vegan ‘milk’ chocolate to bake with?

Can you share any ideas for fresh papaya?

Can you share any ideas for fresh papaya?

Can we replace tamari with soy sauce, when making a chocolate ganache pie filling?

Can we replace tamari with soy sauce, when making a chocolate ganache pie filling?

What is your opinion of using monk fruit sweetener?

What is your opinion of using monk fruit sweetener?

What is a good cream substitute?

What is a good cream substitute?

I recently tried puff pastry for the first time and the dough came out broken and did not rise as much as I hoped. I think I overworked it and wondering if the cake flour wasn't strong enough. Any tips?

I recently tried puff pastry for the first time and the dough came out broken and did not rise as much as I hoped. I think I overworked it and wondering if the cake flour wasn't strong enough. Any tips?

What raw dessert do you recommend?

What raw dessert do you recommend?

Can you suggest some common added preservatives one can use to make the desserts last much longer?

Can you suggest some common added preservatives one can use to make the desserts last much longer?

Are there any general rules for converting vegan recipes to be sugar-free and oil-free? Are there cases where this isn’t possible to do?

Are there any general rules for converting vegan recipes to be sugar-free and oil-free? Are there cases where this isn’t possible to do?

Is there an existing chart for sweeteners available if we want to swap them?

Is there an existing chart for sweeteners available if we want to swap them?

I want to use your single layer vanilla cake to make a honey cake. How could i do this?

I want to use your single layer vanilla cake to make a honey cake. How could i do this?

What is the best sugar alternative for baking?

What is the best sugar alternative for baking?

Is there a tasty "graham cracker" crust I can make for some plant based pie fillings?

Is there a tasty "graham cracker" crust I can make for some plant based pie fillings?

Do you have a favorite oatmeal vegan cookie recipe to share?

Do you have a favorite oatmeal vegan cookie recipe to share?

What are two easy and quick desserts that have little sugar?

What are two easy and quick desserts that have little sugar?

Do you make your own nut butters? Which appliances do you use?

Do you make your own nut butters? Which appliances do you use?

Any suggestions on how to store homemade dressings like balsamic vinaigrette? How to prevent separation? Should I pop it back into the blender to regain the right consistency?

Any suggestions on how to store homemade dressings like balsamic vinaigrette? How to prevent separation? Should I pop it back into the blender to regain the right consistency?

Would you expand on freezing your own broccoli: How long do you blanch the broccoli before freezing?

Would you expand on freezing your own broccoli: How long do you blanch the broccoli before freezing?

I want to experiment with different types of mushrooms. What are some of your favorites? Any variety in taste or texture?

I want to experiment with different types of mushrooms. What are some of your favorites? Any variety in taste or texture?

How can you remember where and when I saw the recipe - without printing every time?

How can you remember where and when I saw the recipe - without printing every time?

What is the best way to clean and chop leeks?

What is the best way to clean and chop leeks?

What are some of the dishes you prepare for the community groups where you volunteer? Do participants help cook, or do you bring them ready to serve?

What are some of the dishes you prepare for the community groups where you volunteer? Do participants help cook, or do you bring them ready to serve?

What are your organization tips for meal prepping and freezing / storing ahead?

What are your organization tips for meal prepping and freezing / storing ahead?

Can you sous vide tofu to infuse more intense flavors?

Can you sous vide tofu to infuse more intense flavors?

I use dates a lot. Is Monk fruit a good sweetner?

I use dates a lot. Is Monk fruit a good sweetner?

Can u provide us different ways to marinate and cook tofu?

Can u provide us different ways to marinate and cook tofu?

What to do with leftover almond pulp?

What to do with leftover almond pulp?

Some recipes call for stock, while others call for broth. What is the difference and can I substitute one for the other?

Some recipes call for stock, while others call for broth. What is the difference and can I substitute one for the other?

I am just curious if you know anything about the nutrition of marijuana edibles?

I am just curious if you know anything about the nutrition of marijuana edibles?

About oils, hemp oil - how does it rank next to avocado or flax seed oil?

About oils, hemp oil - how does it rank next to avocado or flax seed oil?

What would be your go-to quick recipe with frozen veggies when you come home late at night and want to eat as soon as possible.

What would be your go-to quick recipe with frozen veggies when you come home late at night and want to eat as soon as possible.

I'm curious about honey as a sweetener as I have not seen it mentioned as a sugar substitute or sweetener substitute in the FOK course.

I'm curious about honey as a sweetener as I have not seen it mentioned as a sugar substitute or sweetener substitute in the FOK course.

I am having a very hard time with peeling hard boiled eggs! No matter what I try, the shells stick, sometimes when they break while I’m peeling they take a whole layer off so I’m left with an egg half its size that looks awful!

I am having a very hard time with peeling hard boiled eggs! No matter what I try, the shells stick, sometimes when they break while I’m peeling they take a whole layer off so I’m left with an egg half its size that looks awful!

Should I boil things like nuts or beans if I am pressed for time and can't soak overnight? And for how long?

Should I boil things like nuts or beans if I am pressed for time and can't soak overnight? And for how long?

Regarding the frozen veggies, what is the best way to prepare them for the right texture?

Regarding the frozen veggies, what is the best way to prepare them for the right texture?

What are your top three tips on how to make frozen veggies taste good?

What are your top three tips on how to make frozen veggies taste good?

When I fry an egg and it needs to be sunny side up, I will put a lid over it to cook the egg whites and top of the egg so it’s not so runny. When I do that it burns the butter.

When I fry an egg and it needs to be sunny side up, I will put a lid over it to cook the egg whites and top of the egg so it’s not so runny. When I do that it burns the butter.

I cant find a tofu that wont break and crumble while trying to remove the liquid in the container. Any suggestions?

I cant find a tofu that wont break and crumble while trying to remove the liquid in the container. Any suggestions?

Can you recommend a stainless steel pan that is perhaps more contemporary and lighter in weight?

Can you recommend a stainless steel pan that is perhaps more contemporary and lighter in weight?

Could you give some feedback on the importance or need to soak grains before cooking them. Which ones?

Could you give some feedback on the importance or need to soak grains before cooking them. Which ones?

What is the best way to store ginger and turmeric roots?

What is the best way to store ginger and turmeric roots?

What is the function of the bottom drawer of the fridge? What is the ideal, optimal use for it?

What is the function of the bottom drawer of the fridge? What is the ideal, optimal use for it?

Any tips with cooking with tofu? Is it worth marinating tofu or season as I go?

Any tips with cooking with tofu? Is it worth marinating tofu or season as I go?

Can the bean broth also be saved and used like vegetable broth in soups or in any other cooking needs?

Can the bean broth also be saved and used like vegetable broth in soups or in any other cooking needs?

Will we be learning to combine spices and veggies in the FOK course for more exiting meals?

Will we be learning to combine spices and veggies in the FOK course for more exiting meals?

Is there any advise on how to make wonton wrappers myself, thin, without a pasta thing?

Is there any advise on how to make wonton wrappers myself, thin, without a pasta thing?

After soaking mushrooms to reconstitute, how can water be used? Is it worth freezing? Is it truly safe to consume?

After soaking mushrooms to reconstitute, how can water be used? Is it worth freezing? Is it truly safe to consume?