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I’m planning to switch from a gas to an induction range. How will it affect plant based cooking?

I’m planning to switch from a gas to an induction range. How will it affect plant based cooking?

I would love to know how to make a profit with this course.

I would love to know how to make a profit with this course.

Do you have a favorite jack fruit recipe?

Do you have a favorite jack fruit recipe?

What advice can you give for leveraging the course as best I can towards finding work as a personal chef or a recipe tester?

What advice can you give for leveraging the course as best I can towards finding work as a personal chef or a recipe tester?

Do you have any recommendations on how to achieve food processor like quality products if someone only has a blender?

Do you have any recommendations on how to achieve food processor like quality products if someone only has a blender?

I’m WFPB, no SOS. I love to make oriental foods but what can I use instead of sesame oil, oyster sauce, fish sauce, etc.?

I’m WFPB, no SOS. I love to make oriental foods but what can I use instead of sesame oil, oyster sauce, fish sauce, etc.?

Is it possible to provide us with the types of oils and which type is best for each cooking process, such as frying, browning, sautéing, etc.

Is it possible to provide us with the types of oils and which type is best for each cooking process, such as frying, browning, sautéing, etc.

When blanching food, do you start calculating the time after it starts boiling again or when you add the vegetables in the water?

When blanching food, do you start calculating the time after it starts boiling again or when you add the vegetables in the water?

What’s the best way to taste test spices/blends to see if you like them before using them?

What’s the best way to taste test spices/blends to see if you like them before using them?

Can you make fruit pastes without dehydrated fruit? Like if I purchase a regular mango from the store, which is cheaper than dehydrated products, can that be used directly?

Can you make fruit pastes without dehydrated fruit? Like if I purchase a regular mango from the store, which is cheaper than dehydrated products, can that be used directly?

Do you have any recommendations on the best uses of freezer space?

Do you have any recommendations on the best uses of freezer space?

I have been using coconut oil all my life, in my hair, in my food and on my skin. Why is it given a such bad name?

I have been using coconut oil all my life, in my hair, in my food and on my skin. Why is it given a such bad name?

Do you have any recommendations on cleaning stainless steel pans after no oil sautéing?

Do you have any recommendations on cleaning stainless steel pans after no oil sautéing?

For making risotto I will use Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano. Right now, I only have sushi rice. In an effort to “use what I have,” what are your thoughts about using sushi rice? Maybe not rinse it?

For making risotto I will use Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano. Right now, I only have sushi rice. In an effort to “use what I have,” what are your thoughts about using sushi rice? Maybe not rinse it?

A lot of recipes use nuts -- any recommendations for alternative due to nut allergies?

A lot of recipes use nuts -- any recommendations for alternative due to nut allergies?

What is the best all-around gourmet salt for cooking?

What is the best all-around gourmet salt for cooking?

I wanted to know how to make burritos in a fry pan without using oil so the tortilla doesn't stick to the pan.

I wanted to know how to make burritos in a fry pan without using oil so the tortilla doesn't stick to the pan.

I thought soy and corn were not good for you.

I thought soy and corn were not good for you.

What are your thoughts on organic produce vs. not organic?

What are your thoughts on organic produce vs. not organic?

What steps did you take to become a professional plant based chef?

What steps did you take to become a professional plant based chef?

I'm hoping to learn more techniques about dicing: how do the knife and guide finger work together.

I'm hoping to learn more techniques about dicing: how do the knife and guide finger work together.

How do chefs work around hard, waxy tomatoes?

How do chefs work around hard, waxy tomatoes?

What spice flavors work well together?

What spice flavors work well together?

Folks may like to know how to make homemade veggie stock with all the remnants of the veggies we use--the leftover pieces and skins of onions and garlic, celery leaves, carrot skins, etc. I save mine in the freezer until I have a full bag.

Folks may like to know how to make homemade veggie stock with all the remnants of the veggies we use--the leftover pieces and skins of onions and garlic, celery leaves, carrot skins, etc. I save mine in the freezer until I have a full bag.

What are the important courses for every chef?

What are the important courses for every chef?

Can you help with a general recommendation for oil free, no nuts, salad dressings?

Can you help with a general recommendation for oil free, no nuts, salad dressings?

Any recipe suggestions for hemp milk or hemp seeds? Anything I need to know on how the product behaves to best incorporate into meals?

Any recipe suggestions for hemp milk or hemp seeds? Anything I need to know on how the product behaves to best incorporate into meals?

What is a good homemade spice blend that does not contain seeds?

What is a good homemade spice blend that does not contain seeds?

Do you have any suggestions for a no oil garlic or truffle oil?

Do you have any suggestions for a no oil garlic or truffle oil?

What would you substitute for leeks, which are rather pricey now, in soups?

What would you substitute for leeks, which are rather pricey now, in soups?

Do you have a recommendation for a vegan low oil (possibly nut free) bechamel sauce?

Do you have a recommendation for a vegan low oil (possibly nut free) bechamel sauce?

Do you have any suggestions for dulse/seaweed alternatives?

Do you have any suggestions for dulse/seaweed alternatives?

Do you have any experience with making a walnut cream to use in recipes?

Do you have any experience with making a walnut cream to use in recipes?

Can you provide a simplified shopping list for us, even if only verbally?

Can you provide a simplified shopping list for us, even if only verbally?

I’d like to start creating my own recipes. Any advices about different steps?

I’d like to start creating my own recipes. Any advices about different steps?

When I’m making pastas with a butter sauce, I feel like I have a hard time getting the ratios right to get it to emulsify and become saucy and not just sitting in a puddle of melted butter. Any tips/ratio hacks for this?

When I’m making pastas with a butter sauce, I feel like I have a hard time getting the ratios right to get it to emulsify and become saucy and not just sitting in a puddle of melted butter. Any tips/ratio hacks for this?

Is it bad to eat olive oil?

Is it bad to eat olive oil?

Could you talk about the bench scraper and chopping?

Could you talk about the bench scraper and chopping?

Is a honing rod the ideal/best tool for honing a chef knife & santoku knife?

Is a honing rod the ideal/best tool for honing a chef knife & santoku knife?

How long do you recommend keeping spices and what is the best way to store?

How long do you recommend keeping spices and what is the best way to store?

When a recipe says to dice, are they referring to the smallest dice cut or does it matter?

When a recipe says to dice, are they referring to the smallest dice cut or does it matter?

How do you go about finding a cookbook publisher?

How do you go about finding a cookbook publisher?

What is the best way to store fresh turmeric?

What is the best way to store fresh turmeric?

Is there a template for writing recipes?

Is there a template for writing recipes?

How to make garlic oil ...i've got a bunch of garlic cloves from last falls harvest..stiff neck garlic.

How to make garlic oil ...i've got a bunch of garlic cloves from last falls harvest..stiff neck garlic.

Ideas on what to do when traveling in areas that dont support WFPB (whole foods plant based)? & things to carry to snack?

Ideas on what to do when traveling in areas that dont support WFPB (whole foods plant based)? & things to carry to snack?

Do you prefer a non stick pan for oil free sauteing? How do you feel about stainless steel for that?

Do you prefer a non stick pan for oil free sauteing? How do you feel about stainless steel for that?

Is it best to detox first before going plant based? Should detoxing be a regular part of your plant based lifestyle?

Is it best to detox first before going plant based? Should detoxing be a regular part of your plant based lifestyle?

Do you need to detox before going plant based? Is it necessary to keep doing this for a plant based lifestyle?

Do you need to detox before going plant based? Is it necessary to keep doing this for a plant based lifestyle?

What are some essentials you'd recommend for the entirety of the FOK course?

What are some essentials you'd recommend for the entirety of the FOK course?

What does "mince" mean and what is the cutting technique?

What does "mince" mean and what is the cutting technique?

Any recommendation for the best balsamic vinegar quality?

Any recommendation for the best balsamic vinegar quality?