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My gas oven has the option to be used as a regular oven or a convection oven. Are there advantages to using one over the other? 00:42

My gas oven has the option to be used as a regular oven or a convection oven. Are there advantages to using one over the other?

When following a cookie recipe, and I make 2 cookie-sheets when the recipe calls for just one, do I raise oven temperature for having more in it? Or if using 2 racks of the oven instead of one, is the top rack hotter? 00:54

When following a cookie recipe, and I make 2 cookie-sheets when the recipe calls for just one, do I raise oven temperature for having more in it? Or if using 2 racks of the oven instead of one, is the top rack hotter?

Do gas ovens bake differently from electric ovens? Which one would you recommend? 00:37

Do gas ovens bake differently from electric ovens? Which one would you recommend?

The recipes I have tried just have a weird taste to them. Is there something I can mix into the cookie dough or bread dough that could change that ‘off’ taste? 01:41

The recipes I have tried just have a weird taste to them. Is there something I can mix into the cookie dough or bread dough that could change that ‘off’ taste?

I can only find whole grain versus whole wheat pasta. I understand that whole grain is also not the better choice. why? 00:50

I can only find whole grain versus whole wheat pasta. I understand that whole grain is also not the better choice. why?

Need guidance on convection vs. bake...what determines the best approach for baking. 02:50

Need guidance on convection vs. bake...what determines the best approach for baking.

When using an oven thermometer to test for temperature accuracy, where is the best place to put it in the oven? 00:19

When using an oven thermometer to test for temperature accuracy, where is the best place to put it in the oven?

I love sheet pan meals but they usually require dousing in oil which I avoid for health reasons. Is there an alternative to oil and temperature adjustments? 02:00

I love sheet pan meals but they usually require dousing in oil which I avoid for health reasons. Is there an alternative to oil and temperature adjustments?

What's a good substitute for mayo? 02:12

What's a good substitute for mayo?

On the recipes we make which we’re graded on, is it ok to substitute some of the ingredients? Will we lose points? 01:23

On the recipes we make which we’re graded on, is it ok to substitute some of the ingredients? Will we lose points?

What are some ways to prepare Tofu? 02:00

What are some ways to prepare Tofu?

What blend of herbs could I use to replace savory? 01:06

What blend of herbs could I use to replace savory?

Can you substitute commercially made vegan cheese in recipes that call for cheese? Is there a good brand? 00:54

Can you substitute commercially made vegan cheese in recipes that call for cheese? Is there a good brand?

When creating a “vegan egg” for baking, I've been told two different things. 1tb chia seeds/ground flax seed to 3tb water? Or is it 1tb of chia seeds/ground flax seed to 2tb of water? Which is correct? 01:38

When creating a “vegan egg” for baking, I've been told two different things. 1tb chia seeds/ground flax seed to 3tb water? Or is it 1tb of chia seeds/ground flax seed to 2tb of water? Which is correct?

Is PB Fit a viable alternative to peanut butter on a WFPB eating plan? It's not a whole food, but seems low in fat and sugar. Why is peanut butter so high in fat, anyways? Do companies add oil? 03:08

Is PB Fit a viable alternative to peanut butter on a WFPB eating plan? It's not a whole food, but seems low in fat and sugar. Why is peanut butter so high in fat, anyways? Do companies add oil?

I have been a vegan since I first watched "Forks over Knives" last of January 2012 My wife passed Feb. 2020. I know hardly anything about cooking. But I am 80 and going to become what I need to be to feed myself and anyone who needs help. 01:04

I have been a vegan since I first watched "Forks over Knives" last of January 2012 My wife passed Feb. 2020. I know hardly anything about cooking. But I am 80 and going to become what I need to be to feed myself and anyone who needs help.

Could you recommend a few innovative Japanese and Indian plant-based chefs? 01:11

Could you recommend a few innovative Japanese and Indian plant-based chefs?

In regards to eating foods raw: oats and oatmeal! 1. Should you always rinse the oats off before cooking? 2. Is it safe to eat raw rolled oats? 03:00

In regards to eating foods raw: oats and oatmeal! 1. Should you always rinse the oats off before cooking? 2. Is it safe to eat raw rolled oats?

What are good fillings for sandwiches besides hummus? 01:44

What are good fillings for sandwiches besides hummus?

Is the grey powdery debris remaining when using a honing rod from the knife or the honing rod? What is this material (metal?). Is it toxic if it gets into food? 01:48

Is the grey powdery debris remaining when using a honing rod from the knife or the honing rod? What is this material (metal?). Is it toxic if it gets into food?

How do you plan your week for shopping and cooking ahead of time? 03:32

How do you plan your week for shopping and cooking ahead of time?

I’ve heard master chefs say NOT to rinse mushrooms. Plus I’ve heard master chefs say it’s actually ok and recommend washing organic. Thoughts? 00:46

I’ve heard master chefs say NOT to rinse mushrooms. Plus I’ve heard master chefs say it’s actually ok and recommend washing organic. Thoughts?

Is it okay to eat raw mushrooms? What is the best eay to clean them? 01:52

Is it okay to eat raw mushrooms? What is the best eay to clean them?

What's the best way to prepare mushrooms? 02:00

What's the best way to prepare mushrooms?

How do I get zabaglione to be light and fluffy without whipped cream. Mine is thick with no volume. 00:55

How do I get zabaglione to be light and fluffy without whipped cream. Mine is thick with no volume.

Can you suggest substitutes for oil when cooking casseroles and other dishes that call for oil? 02:41

Can you suggest substitutes for oil when cooking casseroles and other dishes that call for oil?

What herbs and or spices make up a shawarma blend? What can be used as a substitute? 02:28

What herbs and or spices make up a shawarma blend? What can be used as a substitute?

How do you learn to flip or rotate food in a frypan like chefs do? Do you start with a certain amount or size? Do you practice with cold food? 03:22

How do you learn to flip or rotate food in a frypan like chefs do? Do you start with a certain amount or size? Do you practice with cold food?

Any pros/cons of eating the skin of fish? 03:00

Any pros/cons of eating the skin of fish?

What would you recommend one should incorporate in our diet if we are eating vegan? 00:46

What would you recommend one should incorporate in our diet if we are eating vegan?

Your overall thoughts on safe amounts of "sustainable" fish per month/year? Or do you find plant based omega's healthier due to mercury? 01:58

Your overall thoughts on safe amounts of "sustainable" fish per month/year? Or do you find plant based omega's healthier due to mercury?

How do I select frozen that is good for you that is affordable? 02:27

How do I select frozen that is good for you that is affordable?

How do you recommend cleaning produce to get rid of any pesticides and/or chemicals from produce? 01:58

How do you recommend cleaning produce to get rid of any pesticides and/or chemicals from produce?

Where would you suggest to purchase good seafoods when you live in a land-locked location? 03:17

Where would you suggest to purchase good seafoods when you live in a land-locked location?

How do you know if mercury is in seafood? Other than seafood, what foods are good for brain health? 02:56

How do you know if mercury is in seafood? Other than seafood, what foods are good for brain health?

How about saturated fats and the brain? Butter? Cheeses? 01:56

How about saturated fats and the brain? Butter? Cheeses?

What foods are really brain food? 00:34

What foods are really brain food?

Any food suggestions to prevent Dementia? Or to help someone who already has it? 00:51

Any food suggestions to prevent Dementia? Or to help someone who already has it?

To stave off dementia, what substances in seafoods contribute are most helpful? 02:38

To stave off dementia, what substances in seafoods contribute are most helpful?

What is one of your favourite and tasty brain food dishes or bowls? 03:13

What is one of your favourite and tasty brain food dishes or bowls?

Please give us a general comment on cooking with sugar and its impact on alzheimers. Guidelines? 03:13

Please give us a general comment on cooking with sugar and its impact on alzheimers. Guidelines?

How do you cook Calamari Steak which I recently bought at Costco? 03:07

How do you cook Calamari Steak which I recently bought at Costco?

What super foods and nutrients must I provide to my family in order to build a healthy plant-based diet? 02:53

What super foods and nutrients must I provide to my family in order to build a healthy plant-based diet?

What are the effects of wine on the brain? 02:11

What are the effects of wine on the brain?

What can I use to thicken sauces when I don't want to use flour. Don't want to use starch either as that's too processed. Tried using arrowroot but did not like it. Is tapioca better or healthier to use? 01:20

What can I use to thicken sauces when I don't want to use flour. Don't want to use starch either as that's too processed. Tried using arrowroot but did not like it. Is tapioca better or healthier to use?

Can you suggest poaching aromatics that will give a strong flavor? I need strong flavor! 01:10

Can you suggest poaching aromatics that will give a strong flavor? I need strong flavor!

Do you have any recommendations or tips for how to best use freezer space? 01:56

Do you have any recommendations or tips for how to best use freezer space?

How can I make pasta using brown rice flour and quinoa flour without eggs or oils with a mind for forks over knives? 01:29

How can I make pasta using brown rice flour and quinoa flour without eggs or oils with a mind for forks over knives?

Why would you choose to steam vegetables over simmering or boiling? 00:44

Why would you choose to steam vegetables over simmering or boiling?

For submersion cooking is it best to heat to rolling boil and let cool to the preferred temperature? 00:39

For submersion cooking is it best to heat to rolling boil and let cool to the preferred temperature?

To hone a knife, would a handheld plastic item with angled metal pieces be suitable or a steel only? 00:40

To hone a knife, would a handheld plastic item with angled metal pieces be suitable or a steel only?

How do you use the steamer setting on a pressure cooker for steaming vegetables properly? 00:35

How do you use the steamer setting on a pressure cooker for steaming vegetables properly?