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As a French pastry chef, how do you feel about all of the new pastries making use of the croissant method in other items, like a Cro-Nut, Cro-ffle, or other new fangled desserts?

As a French pastry chef, how do you feel about all of the new pastries making use of the croissant method in other items, like a Cro-Nut, Cro-ffle, or other new fangled desserts?

How could I make orange flavored chocolate truffles for my children?

How could I make orange flavored chocolate truffles for my children?

What’s your favourite brand of cocoa? Is it important to use organic cocoa and chocolate?

Can you give some tips on how to substitute different flours to make a dessert gluten free?

Can you give some tips on how to substitute different flours to make a dessert gluten free?

Looking for oil alternatives for pie crust that are vegan and if you've got a good Gluten-free recipe?

Looking for oil alternatives for pie crust that are vegan and if you've got a good Gluten-free recipe?

Do you know of a resource for vegan decorative sugars, sprinkles etc?

Do you know of a resource for vegan decorative sugars, sprinkles etc?

When do you use granulated sugar substitutes like monkfruit or stevia vs. liquid sweeteners like coconut nectar, date syrup, and agave?

When do you use granulated sugar substitutes like monkfruit or stevia vs. liquid sweeteners like coconut nectar, date syrup, and agave?

Do you have to have a stand mixer to make meringue?

Do you have to have a stand mixer to make meringue?

What (and how) are the best low GI sweeteners to use in baking?

What (and how) are the best low GI sweeteners to use in baking?

What can I use instead of butter or oil for yeast breads? Also, how can I replace butter and eggs in cakes that require creaming butter with sugar and adding up to 5 eggs to make it oil and fat free?

What can I use instead of butter or oil for yeast breads? Also, how can I replace butter and eggs in cakes that require creaming butter with sugar and adding up to 5 eggs to make it oil and fat free?

What is the ganache recipe?

What is the ganache recipe?

For marzipan, if you had to choose a nut as an almond alternative due to allergy, which one would you choose?

For marzipan, if you had to choose a nut as an almond alternative due to allergy, which one would you choose?

I'm interested in gluten free dessert options. Example, apple pie or turnovers.

I'm interested in gluten free dessert options. Example, apple pie or turnovers.

What is the ingredient that goes to waste most in your own kitchen?

What is the ingredient that goes to waste most in your own kitchen?

How to decide whether to use vanilla extract vs vanilla bean paste?

How to decide whether to use vanilla extract vs vanilla bean paste?

I'm really intimidated to fry at home...big pot of hot oil, temperature going up...never quite sure how to control the oil temperature. Any tips to make frying less scary! I do have a good quality Dutch oven and a thermometer.

I'm really intimidated to fry at home...big pot of hot oil, temperature going up...never quite sure how to control the oil temperature. Any tips to make frying less scary! I do have a good quality Dutch oven and a thermometer.

What's the best new ingredient you've discovered? I'm on the search for a fab replacement for condensed and evaporated milks, not coconut based,

What's the best new ingredient you've discovered? I'm on the search for a fab replacement for condensed and evaporated milks, not coconut based,

Can I make my lime or lemon curd without egg? And the same for pfefferneuse?

Can I make my lime or lemon curd without egg? And the same for pfefferneuse?

What type of flour other than coconut, or almond would you suggest to make it gluten free?

What type of flour other than coconut, or almond would you suggest to make it gluten free?

Most of my desserts are heavy and dense. My children would like to eat light, fluffy sweet cookies and cupcakes. Which unrefined gluten- free grains and sweeteners do you suggest I use. I would also appreciate resources for FOK desserts.

Most of my desserts are heavy and dense. My children would like to eat light, fluffy sweet cookies and cupcakes. Which unrefined gluten- free grains and sweeteners do you suggest I use. I would also appreciate resources for FOK desserts.

What are some substitutions for high-fat nuts in desserts...looking for lower fat options.

What are some substitutions for high-fat nuts in desserts...looking for lower fat options.

How do you know when a flour has expired? If I keep them in the fridge or freezer do they last longer than the printed expiration date?

How do you know when a flour has expired? If I keep them in the fridge or freezer do they last longer than the printed expiration date?

I recently made chocolate chip cookies using a stevia-sweetened 70% chocolate nib—the flavor was a little off. How could the flavor have tasted better (add vanilla or cinnamon?)

I recently made chocolate chip cookies using a stevia-sweetened 70% chocolate nib—the flavor was a little off. How could the flavor have tasted better (add vanilla or cinnamon?)

How often will you be doing the live Q&A’s?

How often will you be doing the live Q&A’s?

I'm looking for a good grab and go breakfast that will tide me over for many hours before I get a chance to take a break for lunch at work. I don't like overnight oats.

I'm looking for a good grab and go breakfast that will tide me over for many hours before I get a chance to take a break for lunch at work. I don't like overnight oats.

I keep making receipes like vegan curry, chili, and they are always so strong and acidic how do i bring that down?

I keep making receipes like vegan curry, chili, and they are always so strong and acidic how do i bring that down?

What is the best oil for wok cooking? I read that peanut oil is used by Chinese chefs and that a high smoke point is important. Would canola oil work?

What is the best oil for wok cooking? I read that peanut oil is used by Chinese chefs and that a high smoke point is important. Would canola oil work?

What type of knives would you recommend for this course (beginner Forks and Knives)?

What type of knives would you recommend for this course (beginner Forks and Knives)?

I just enrolled a few days ago. Can I just jump in, or do I have to start at a specific time and follow a schedule?

I just enrolled a few days ago. Can I just jump in, or do I have to start at a specific time and follow a schedule?

I currently use maple syrup as a sweetener, but is there another sweetener that is preferred as a healthier alternative? Also, instead of using brown sugar what would you suggest?

I currently use maple syrup as a sweetener, but is there another sweetener that is preferred as a healthier alternative? Also, instead of using brown sugar what would you suggest?

Where do you recommend going to find cooking utensils/supplies?

Where do you recommend going to find cooking utensils/supplies?

Where do you recommend going to find cooking utensils/supplies?

Where do you recommend going to find cooking utensils/supplies?

Is aquafaba from a can of chickpeas the same as the soaking water for fresh chickpeas. Also, is aquafaba only from chickpeas, or do other canned beans produce it as well?

Is aquafaba from a can of chickpeas the same as the soaking water for fresh chickpeas. Also, is aquafaba only from chickpeas, or do other canned beans produce it as well?

Can you recommend the best way to clean mushrooms?

Can you recommend the best way to clean mushrooms?

I am looking for a low fat plant based substitute for evaporated canned milk. Many recipes substitute canned coconut milk or PB half and half. Both are high in fat and give everything a coconut flavor. Any alternatives?

I am looking for a low fat plant based substitute for evaporated canned milk. Many recipes substitute canned coconut milk or PB half and half. Both are high in fat and give everything a coconut flavor. Any alternatives?

When I use a simple recipe for a burger made of beans and rice, the finished product always falls apart too easily. Should I use an egg replacer like chia or flax seed or should I bake the burgers longer or at a higher temperature?

When I use a simple recipe for a burger made of beans and rice, the finished product always falls apart too easily. Should I use an egg replacer like chia or flax seed or should I bake the burgers longer or at a higher temperature?

How can I make crispy vegan cookies without the use of added fats or oils?

How can I make crispy vegan cookies without the use of added fats or oils?

What can I do to better work with herbs and spices? Is there anything else I can do to create more concentrated flavors in my food?

What can I do to better work with herbs and spices? Is there anything else I can do to create more concentrated flavors in my food?

I have a rice, mushroom and spinach Loaf I make that uses 4 eggs, what can I swap out for the eggs and will it change the texture of the loaf?

I have a rice, mushroom and spinach Loaf I make that uses 4 eggs, what can I swap out for the eggs and will it change the texture of the loaf?

I am really interested in maintaining an SOS lifestyle. What herbs do you recommend that can lift the flavor as a salt replacement?

I am really interested in maintaining an SOS lifestyle. What herbs do you recommend that can lift the flavor as a salt replacement?

Does wok cooking work more or less as well with no oil, or is a little oil the way to go for max results.

Does wok cooking work more or less as well with no oil, or is a little oil the way to go for max results.

Any tips on oil-free wok cooking?

Any tips on oil-free wok cooking?

When prepping onions/garlic ahead, what is the best way to store them? Is freezing okay?

When prepping onions/garlic ahead, what is the best way to store them? Is freezing okay?

Do you like to use tongs for serving pasta, and if so, do you have a brand/style you like?

Is culinary RX a short version of the Forks over knives course?

Is culinary RX a short version of the Forks over knives course?

I wanted to know what can be used in place of yeast seasoning for food. I try to avoid yeast.

I wanted to know what can be used in place of yeast seasoning for food. I try to avoid yeast.

Is it worthwhile to get a Chinese spatula vs. regular flat spatula?

Is it worthwhile to get a Chinese spatula vs. regular flat spatula?

Is plastic not hard on your knives for a cutting board?

Is plastic not hard on your knives for a cutting board?

What are your favorite shortcuts for WFPB (whole foods plant based) food prep?

What are your favorite shortcuts for WFPB (whole foods plant based) food prep?

How long should one keep seasonings or spices?

How long should one keep seasonings or spices?

Is it appropriate to use a garlic press when the recipe calls for 'minced'? Similarly, for ginger, what is the difference between mincing and grating, in terms of outcome?

Is it appropriate to use a garlic press when the recipe calls for 'minced'? Similarly, for ginger, what is the difference between mincing and grating, in terms of outcome?

I have a question about woks. Time to get a new one. Am looking at 14" carbon steel but trying to decide round or flat bottom, for max. heat on gas stove. I have a wok support. Any thought?

I have a question about woks. Time to get a new one. Am looking at 14" carbon steel but trying to decide round or flat bottom, for max. heat on gas stove. I have a wok support. Any thought?