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What are some tips for shipping perishables to keep cold and intact? Is shipping perishables worth the cost as a business? 02:32

What are some tips for shipping perishables to keep cold and intact? Is shipping perishables worth the cost as a business?

How can we "size down" a recipe for a single eater rather than for multitudes while maintaining flavours? 02:26

How can we "size down" a recipe for a single eater rather than for multitudes while maintaining flavours?

Always wondering if certain veges clash with each other for cooking. Will their nutrients cancel out each other or even worse, will that dish cause harm to the one who eats it. 01:08

Always wondering if certain veges clash with each other for cooking. Will their nutrients cancel out each other or even worse, will that dish cause harm to the one who eats it.

It seemed on the videos on slicing that the knife was in right hand and in some videos in left hand. Am I cross-eyed? 00:50

It seemed on the videos on slicing that the knife was in right hand and in some videos in left hand. Am I cross-eyed?

What are the best things to store in the refrigerator door? 00:36

What are the best things to store in the refrigerator door?

When making stock from vegetable scraps, what is the ratio of seasonings give the most flavorful result? Are there any vegetables or seasonings to limit or not use because they give the stock a funky flavor? 07:14

When making stock from vegetable scraps, what is the ratio of seasonings give the most flavorful result? Are there any vegetables or seasonings to limit or not use because they give the stock a funky flavor?

How long do you generally store cooked food in the fridge? Is there a good way to revitalize its appearance before serving? 07:50

How long do you generally store cooked food in the fridge? Is there a good way to revitalize its appearance before serving?

Do you have any tips for cooking with jackfruit? 02:23

Do you have any tips for cooking with jackfruit?

When washing herbs like cilantro or parsley, is it best to wait until it is dry before chopping. I blot with paper towel but wondered if it is better to shake, spin, or air dry? 01:08

When washing herbs like cilantro or parsley, is it best to wait until it is dry before chopping. I blot with paper towel but wondered if it is better to shake, spin, or air dry?

Are there some hidden secrets for making dried mushrooms moist and soft? 01:01

Are there some hidden secrets for making dried mushrooms moist and soft?

I’ve noticed that many people submit their photos for class assignments with a block of four photos. How is it done? 04:18

I’ve noticed that many people submit their photos for class assignments with a block of four photos. How is it done?

When using frozen bananas for baking bread is it ok to use more bananas than called for in the recipe because frozen tend to mash differently and be wetter than ripened fresh bananas? 01:58

When using frozen bananas for baking bread is it ok to use more bananas than called for in the recipe because frozen tend to mash differently and be wetter than ripened fresh bananas?

Does aquafaba give people gas or bloating? 01:26

Does aquafaba give people gas or bloating?

What are some ideas with corn meal other than muffins & and the usual? 01:10

What are some ideas with corn meal other than muffins & and the usual?

Are dates low glycemic and do you have recommendations on how to prepare delicious desserts with them? 02:59

Are dates low glycemic and do you have recommendations on how to prepare delicious desserts with them?

Our lesson recommended a stainless steel pan for flipping. Would a ceramic coated or copper coated pan do just as well? 00:21

Our lesson recommended a stainless steel pan for flipping. Would a ceramic coated or copper coated pan do just as well?

Could you include some tips for gluten free households please? 02:12

Could you include some tips for gluten free households please?

Is it possible to make a vegan choux type pastry? And if so how would you make a light creamy filling ie. for eclair or profiterole? 00:55

Is it possible to make a vegan choux type pastry? And if so how would you make a light creamy filling ie. for eclair or profiterole?

I am wondering how to get the right consistency and texture in things without using eggs? 02:09

I am wondering how to get the right consistency and texture in things without using eggs?

My kids love rice pudding or vanilla pudding etc. I tried to make it with rice milk but it didn't work out that well because it doesn't thicken. We don't like the taste of soy milk. Any suggestion on which milk I could use? 01:27

My kids love rice pudding or vanilla pudding etc. I tried to make it with rice milk but it didn't work out that well because it doesn't thicken. We don't like the taste of soy milk. Any suggestion on which milk I could use?

When creating desserts, would it be possible for you to suggest alternatives to nuts? 01:32

When creating desserts, would it be possible for you to suggest alternatives to nuts?

Any tips for someone trying to get a job in food with zero experience? 01:59

Any tips for someone trying to get a job in food with zero experience?

For the kimchi recipe in the plants plus class I was wondering how to better assess the bubbles. I saw them but only when I stir the kimchi. 01:48

For the kimchi recipe in the plants plus class I was wondering how to better assess the bubbles. I saw them but only when I stir the kimchi.

Any suggestions on getting my first food processer? 02:12

Any suggestions on getting my first food processer?

What are your 3 best and important kitchen tools? 01:11

What are your 3 best and important kitchen tools?

I'm not getting the proper "water bubble" in testing the pan heat. It hasn't bubbled in one little bubble, I have a Cuisinart sauté pan. Suggestions? 01:33

I'm not getting the proper "water bubble" in testing the pan heat. It hasn't bubbled in one little bubble, I have a Cuisinart sauté pan. Suggestions?

Can you explain the best way to clean fresh mushrooms? 01:18

Can you explain the best way to clean fresh mushrooms?

I was wondering by studying with Rouxbe would this help me better getting a job at restaurant? 01:59

I was wondering by studying with Rouxbe would this help me better getting a job at restaurant?

Are there any reasons to choose one over the other when it comes to dry heat cooking (roasting) and moist heat cooking (steaming/boiling). Steaming seems to be a quicker method but are flavors different doing it one way or another? 01:46

Are there any reasons to choose one over the other when it comes to dry heat cooking (roasting) and moist heat cooking (steaming/boiling). Steaming seems to be a quicker method but are flavors different doing it one way or another?

I have a mandoline slicer which is kind of a hassle to put together & clean. As my knife skills improve, will I even need it? 02:01

I have a mandoline slicer which is kind of a hassle to put together & clean. As my knife skills improve, will I even need it?

I'm making the Cabbage Soup today which calls for leeks. I don't use leeks very often but I remembered that leeks need to be cleaned first. 00:51

I'm making the Cabbage Soup today which calls for leeks. I don't use leeks very often but I remembered that leeks need to be cleaned first.

What can you add to a recipe to tone down the "heat" or spice level from foods such as chili's? 02:12

What can you add to a recipe to tone down the "heat" or spice level from foods such as chili's?

In the recipes I’ve seen so far in the course, softened butter is mentioned. Are we going for a certain temperature here? 00:44

In the recipes I’ve seen so far in the course, softened butter is mentioned. Are we going for a certain temperature here?

How long can sauces or spreads made with beans last for? 00:27

How long can sauces or spreads made with beans last for?

What’s the best way to clean burned on remnants from a stainless steel skillet? 00:48

What’s the best way to clean burned on remnants from a stainless steel skillet?

How long can most of the dressings (like Dijon Lemon Tahini and Dijon Vinaigrette) and sauces (like Sweet and Sour Sauces) keep in the refrigerator? 01:14

How long can most of the dressings (like Dijon Lemon Tahini and Dijon Vinaigrette) and sauces (like Sweet and Sour Sauces) keep in the refrigerator?

As I spend time using various recipes from FOK, I am wondering about the use of oil in salad dressings. Please can you advise me some of the things I might use in place of the oil. 01:59

As I spend time using various recipes from FOK, I am wondering about the use of oil in salad dressings. Please can you advise me some of the things I might use in place of the oil.

Can you help me understand how to have a business working out of a commercial kitchen but not having a brick-and-mortar structure of your own? 02:36

Can you help me understand how to have a business working out of a commercial kitchen but not having a brick-and-mortar structure of your own?

When making stock, what are some ideas to use the leftover vegetables. I blended them with some soaked cashews to make a veggie dip. Any other ideas? 03:44

When making stock, what are some ideas to use the leftover vegetables. I blended them with some soaked cashews to make a veggie dip. Any other ideas?

I need a substitute for onions and garlic. I can not tolerate either (raw or cooked) and most of MD recipes use them. Any suggestions? 01:13

I need a substitute for onions and garlic. I can not tolerate either (raw or cooked) and most of MD recipes use them. Any suggestions?

What goes over millet? 00:27

What goes over millet?

Which cutting board is better, wood or synthetic? 02:36

Which cutting board is better, wood or synthetic?

Since I learned how to make dates and apricots paste, it fills my sweet tooth on a daily basis but I wonder if it is too much sugar? 00:48

Since I learned how to make dates and apricots paste, it fills my sweet tooth on a daily basis but I wonder if it is too much sugar?

What is your recommendation of the best pots and pans to use that are not too expensive? 00:36

What is your recommendation of the best pots and pans to use that are not too expensive?

Can I use wet oat groat pulp from making oat milk in place of oat flour to make muffins? What adjustments should I make in recipes? 01:30

Can I use wet oat groat pulp from making oat milk in place of oat flour to make muffins? What adjustments should I make in recipes?

Would you recommend any specific brands for the wet stone, or knife sharpener? 00:43

Would you recommend any specific brands for the wet stone, or knife sharpener?

Should we use both a sharpener and a honer? 00:29

Should we use both a sharpener and a honer?

What are healthy food options at typical fast food places? 01:16

What are healthy food options at typical fast food places?

I am looking for suggestions for good protein sources for my WFPB diet. I have many food allergies including dark beans (black, kidney, etc). Would appreciate any information on variety of ways to use tofu. 01:40

I am looking for suggestions for good protein sources for my WFPB diet. I have many food allergies including dark beans (black, kidney, etc). Would appreciate any information on variety of ways to use tofu.

What's are some good oil-free ways to cook eggplant? 02:20

What's are some good oil-free ways to cook eggplant?

I've decided on a new career path: health coach. Would you be able to suggest other courses I should take? 04:18

I've decided on a new career path: health coach. Would you be able to suggest other courses I should take?

Following up on the convection oven question - how do you adjust baking times for breads, cakes, cookies, etc? 00:40

Following up on the convection oven question - how do you adjust baking times for breads, cakes, cookies, etc?