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Is there a way to speed up the soaking process for nuts or grains? 00:38

Is there a way to speed up the soaking process for nuts or grains?

I'm wondering why one would make a mushroom stock if it were to cost up to 4 x more to make it than off the shelf stock. Perceived advantages? 01:07

I'm wondering why one would make a mushroom stock if it were to cost up to 4 x more to make it than off the shelf stock. Perceived advantages?

What changes or trends have you seen in the interest in plant-based cooking and nutrition? What jobs do you see WFPB professionals filling in the future? 04:17

What changes or trends have you seen in the interest in plant-based cooking and nutrition? What jobs do you see WFPB professionals filling in the future?

How can you make a whole wheat flour roux with a minimal amount of olive oil? 00:32

How can you make a whole wheat flour roux with a minimal amount of olive oil?

I see lots of people share their recipes online. Is it best to list ingredients only then have a blog or cook book to link back to the full recipe? Your thoughts on starting a food blog for profit? 00:59

I see lots of people share their recipes online. Is it best to list ingredients only then have a blog or cook book to link back to the full recipe? Your thoughts on starting a food blog for profit?

Do you have a go-to bedtime snack for when the cravings hit at night? 01:01

Do you have a go-to bedtime snack for when the cravings hit at night?

I eat gluten free because it has helped my arthritis joint pain considerable. I am trying to get more protein in my diet as most GF bread is low in protein. 01:01

I eat gluten free because it has helped my arthritis joint pain considerable. I am trying to get more protein in my diet as most GF bread is low in protein.

What is your wfpb (whole food plant based) sweetener of choice? 02:00

What is your wfpb (whole food plant based) sweetener of choice?

I would like to mill my own flour from whole grains for bread making. Would I have to adjust the recipe amounts when doing this? 00:27

I would like to mill my own flour from whole grains for bread making. Would I have to adjust the recipe amounts when doing this?

Any suggestions for making salad dressings without oil? 01:15

Any suggestions for making salad dressings without oil?

How about storing mushrooms in the fridge? Unfortunately my refrigerator has alot of humidity, and so even though I've tried putting in a paper bag w/ paper towel, I can't seem to preserve them for long. Any suggestions? 01:09

How about storing mushrooms in the fridge? Unfortunately my refrigerator has alot of humidity, and so even though I've tried putting in a paper bag w/ paper towel, I can't seem to preserve them for long. Any suggestions?

Where do you shop for groceries at? 01:11

Where do you shop for groceries at?

I am trying to make a high protein GF bread. I have found a recipe with lentils instead of flour but it really isn’t very tasty or attractive. I am considering adding a little oat flour to give it rise and flavor. Or do you have any others tips? 01:37

I am trying to make a high protein GF bread. I have found a recipe with lentils instead of flour but it really isn’t very tasty or attractive. I am considering adding a little oat flour to give it rise and flavor. Or do you have any others tips?

How can i make plant-based pizza? 01:08

How can i make plant-based pizza?

What flour can I use other than AP to make egg and oil free pasta? 01:22

What flour can I use other than AP to make egg and oil free pasta?

How do I make homemade Mayo that actually taste good? 01:43

How do I make homemade Mayo that actually taste good?

How do you get enough protein each day being on a plant-based diet? 02:52

How do you get enough protein each day being on a plant-based diet?

What are the best containers to freeze tomato sauce and sauces? 00:49

What are the best containers to freeze tomato sauce and sauces?

For the divided silicone storage container for freezing, what type of lid or cover do you use? 00:28

For the divided silicone storage container for freezing, what type of lid or cover do you use?

When we will need the pasta, spaetzle and dehydrator machines? Can you recommend what types are best please? 01:22

When we will need the pasta, spaetzle and dehydrator machines? Can you recommend what types are best please?

Any experience making nut milks? Suggestion for store bought with minimal ingredients? 02:34

Any experience making nut milks? Suggestion for store bought with minimal ingredients?

If we cut vegetables for fast finger food, should it be stored in water? carrot, celery, cucumber, pepper 00:34

If we cut vegetables for fast finger food, should it be stored in water? carrot, celery, cucumber, pepper

Which is the best non-toxic and non-stick frying pan? 01:43

Which is the best non-toxic and non-stick frying pan?

I am wondering if Rouxbe has a suggested reading book list? And do you have any favorite culinary books to recommend? 06:51

I am wondering if Rouxbe has a suggested reading book list? And do you have any favorite culinary books to recommend?

I want to start a Youtube channel using my iphone 14 pro max. What tripod should I get to shoot top down videos? Any other equipment needed for Youtube? 02:21

I want to start a Youtube channel using my iphone 14 pro max. What tripod should I get to shoot top down videos? Any other equipment needed for Youtube?

How do you clean your vegetables and fruits before preparing them? Do you wash them with something special? Especially berries. 00:34

How do you clean your vegetables and fruits before preparing them? Do you wash them with something special? Especially berries.

We usually home make bread. Is there any bread or similar substitute that could be considered WFPB? Any ingredients that could be subbed to be more clean than unbleached AP flour? 01:50

We usually home make bread. Is there any bread or similar substitute that could be considered WFPB? Any ingredients that could be subbed to be more clean than unbleached AP flour?

Tips on how to prolong the shelf life of leafy greens and other veggies in the fridge? 01:48

Tips on how to prolong the shelf life of leafy greens and other veggies in the fridge?

Any tips on cooking for one? Reducing recipes and reducing food waste. 02:12

Any tips on cooking for one? Reducing recipes and reducing food waste.

Can you help demystify the different nondairy milk alternatives. I am struggling to figure out which plant-based version provide the best overall nutrition. Do you recommend cooking with one in particular depending on the type of cooking (ie baking) 03:13

Can you help demystify the different nondairy milk alternatives. I am struggling to figure out which plant-based version provide the best overall nutrition. Do you recommend cooking with one in particular depending on the type of cooking (ie baking)

Now that you've mentioned reductions, could I use coconut sugar to make a fruit reduction? 00:34

Now that you've mentioned reductions, could I use coconut sugar to make a fruit reduction?

When selecting a mandolin for purchase, is stainless steel better than plastic? 01:12

When selecting a mandolin for purchase, is stainless steel better than plastic?

Many recipes call for cardamom, but they don't specify green or black. I believe the results are quite different. Any insight on which to choose would be appreciated. 01:27

Many recipes call for cardamom, but they don't specify green or black. I believe the results are quite different. Any insight on which to choose would be appreciated.

Do you press tofu before you freeze it, or freeze and press after? 01:33

Do you press tofu before you freeze it, or freeze and press after?

Can you talk a little bit about the path to becoming certified as a chef through Rouxbe. Rouxbe gives credits for the FOK class but other classes gives a certificate. 02:03

Can you talk a little bit about the path to becoming certified as a chef through Rouxbe. Rouxbe gives credits for the FOK class but other classes gives a certificate.

What is the best type of cutting board? 01:52

What is the best type of cutting board?

I have a carbon steel flat bottom wok and use it on a home gas stove. I have read that it is important to get the wok as hot as possible, so I turn the gas up. However, the oil (avocado or canola) immediately smokes. Can it be too hot? 02:08

I have a carbon steel flat bottom wok and use it on a home gas stove. I have read that it is important to get the wok as hot as possible, so I turn the gas up. However, the oil (avocado or canola) immediately smokes. Can it be too hot?

I follow the 50/50 plate method and am confused about the starch side of the plate. Do I need to pick 1 tuber + 1 starchy veggie + 1 grain + 1 legume for every meal? Or just pick one type of starch ? 01:45

I follow the 50/50 plate method and am confused about the starch side of the plate. Do I need to pick 1 tuber + 1 starchy veggie + 1 grain + 1 legume for every meal? Or just pick one type of starch ?

Would you be able to suggest a replacement for yogurt in any recipe? 01:42

Would you be able to suggest a replacement for yogurt in any recipe?

I have chocolate and cheese cravings and struggling with overeating and slightly binging. What should I eat more of to control this? 01:57

I have chocolate and cheese cravings and struggling with overeating and slightly binging. What should I eat more of to control this?

When I cube red potatoes and saute them in the pan, they stick to the bottom. Adding water just makes them soggy. Is air frying in the oven the only option? 02:45

When I cube red potatoes and saute them in the pan, they stick to the bottom. Adding water just makes them soggy. Is air frying in the oven the only option?

Do you have any recommendations of how to prepare sweet jackfruit in a meal? 01:04

Do you have any recommendations of how to prepare sweet jackfruit in a meal?

How long can I freeze seitan sausages? 00:51

How long can I freeze seitan sausages?

I use a knife sharpener because I am intimidated by the advanced whetstone method. I cook most days with lots of prep work. So how often can I use my knife sharpener & how many passes front to back should I use? 02:58

I use a knife sharpener because I am intimidated by the advanced whetstone method. I cook most days with lots of prep work. So how often can I use my knife sharpener & how many passes front to back should I use?

What is the best way to roast veggies without oil and still get them caramelized? 03:28

What is the best way to roast veggies without oil and still get them caramelized?

I made the Indian Veggie Burger from my list of recipes. The ingredients didn't stick together very well using medium Calrose brown rice I had on hand. Would adding a small batch of short grain rice to the existing ingredients help? Or???? 03:03

I made the Indian Veggie Burger from my list of recipes. The ingredients didn't stick together very well using medium Calrose brown rice I had on hand. Would adding a small batch of short grain rice to the existing ingredients help? Or????

Can you provide your expertise on the use and purchase of coconut milk. I would like more information about "lite" coconut milk and possibly some brands you might recommend for plant-based whole food cooking. 03:05

Can you provide your expertise on the use and purchase of coconut milk. I would like more information about "lite" coconut milk and possibly some brands you might recommend for plant-based whole food cooking.

I am craving high fiber, slightly sweet roots, round vegetables and greens that I can roast and enjoy eating so I can continue looking slim in my swimsuit. Would you please suggest resources for SOS free, gluten and corn free recipes? 02:20

I am craving high fiber, slightly sweet roots, round vegetables and greens that I can roast and enjoy eating so I can continue looking slim in my swimsuit. Would you please suggest resources for SOS free, gluten and corn free recipes?

I'm trying to avoid sugar, dairy and gluten. But would love to have something to just munch on, or suck on like hard candies. Is there such a thing that exist avoiding those things? 02:46

I'm trying to avoid sugar, dairy and gluten. But would love to have something to just munch on, or suck on like hard candies. Is there such a thing that exist avoiding those things?

Could you talk about controlling oil temperature when frying at home. Particularly what to do if your oil temp is increasing past your desired frying temperature. 03:32

Could you talk about controlling oil temperature when frying at home. Particularly what to do if your oil temp is increasing past your desired frying temperature.

How far in advance do you believe you could make the yule log? 02:23

How far in advance do you believe you could make the yule log?

What is your opinion on substituting ghee for butter in something tough, such as a biscuit, or soft, like a croissant? 00:58

What is your opinion on substituting ghee for butter in something tough, such as a biscuit, or soft, like a croissant?