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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does tofu last in the refrigerator after opening? 01:39

How long does tofu last in the refrigerator after opening?

Do you press tofu before or after you freeze? 01:06

Do you press tofu before or after you freeze?

I find it challenging to keep my middle finger knuckle against the blade & pinkie + thumb holding the item being cut. Plus, hard to grip the items I'm cutting. Does the knife, or height of surface matter? 05:21

I find it challenging to keep my middle finger knuckle against the blade & pinkie + thumb holding the item being cut. Plus, hard to grip the items I'm cutting. Does the knife, or height of surface matter?

Why do some vegan recipes use oil and others do not? Or is cooking oil free the difference between plant based whole food vs vegan. 08:14

Why do some vegan recipes use oil and others do not? Or is cooking oil free the difference between plant based whole food vs vegan.

How often should you sharpen your knives? 02:37

How often should you sharpen your knives?

What plant based meals or menus go best with edible flowers? 04:29

What plant based meals or menus go best with edible flowers?

Also, can you discuss use of the honing tool? 04:59

Also, can you discuss use of the honing tool?

What is the best way to have spices cling to air popped popcorn without the use of oil? 01:13

What is the best way to have spices cling to air popped popcorn without the use of oil?

I would love to make a pizza crust that is at least partially made with cauliflower and doesn’t contain oil. 03:23

I would love to make a pizza crust that is at least partially made with cauliflower and doesn’t contain oil.

Is it possible to return a knife to its original sharpness? 05:36

Is it possible to return a knife to its original sharpness?

Can you show how to rinse quinoa before cooking and what the best strainer is? 04:03

Can you show how to rinse quinoa before cooking and what the best strainer is?

I struggle to make gluten free bread just right. Any tips? 01:12

I struggle to make gluten free bread just right. Any tips?

Do you know of any way to keep the color in yellow/pink oyster mushrooms so it looks good? 00:30

Do you know of any way to keep the color in yellow/pink oyster mushrooms so it looks good?

Do grains need to be rinsed before cooking? Like brown rice, quinoa, sprouted barley, etc... 00:56

Do grains need to be rinsed before cooking? Like brown rice, quinoa, sprouted barley, etc...

The pho in the Ultimate FOK Rouxbe class came out bitter. How can we fix it? 00:33

The pho in the Ultimate FOK Rouxbe class came out bitter. How can we fix it?

I'd like to organize a plant-based class at a local teaching kitchen. 10-14 people. Agenda ideas? 00:47

I'd like to organize a plant-based class at a local teaching kitchen. 10-14 people. Agenda ideas?

What are some seasonings to use to make vegetables taste good? 01:46

What are some seasonings to use to make vegetables taste good?

How do you make latkes without eggs? 00:45

How do you make latkes without eggs?

I followed a raw foods eating plan for 2 years, then went back to eating fish. I now want to go strictly plant based, but I have been experiencing cravings and not wanting the food I prepare. Do you have any suggestions for getting back on track? 02:29

I followed a raw foods eating plan for 2 years, then went back to eating fish. I now want to go strictly plant based, but I have been experiencing cravings and not wanting the food I prepare. Do you have any suggestions for getting back on track?

Warm milk at bedtime is so much better than chamomile tea. Ideas? Also, can I drink Almond Chocolate milk? 01:14

Warm milk at bedtime is so much better than chamomile tea. Ideas? Also, can I drink Almond Chocolate milk?

Is the fridge the better way to keep fruit? 01:31

Is the fridge the better way to keep fruit?

What is the secret to making plant-based eating be a true way of life? Is it an ah-ha moment, enough good recipes, a health scare? 02:47

What is the secret to making plant-based eating be a true way of life? Is it an ah-ha moment, enough good recipes, a health scare?

Do you still see health benefits if you eat plant based 5 days a week instead of 7? 01:15

Do you still see health benefits if you eat plant based 5 days a week instead of 7?

I find it difficult to get enough protein eating plant-based. What suggestions do you have besides beans and lentils? 02:04

I find it difficult to get enough protein eating plant-based. What suggestions do you have besides beans and lentils?

What dishes would you present with edible flowers? 01:28

What dishes would you present with edible flowers?

What are the components of good plant based sauces that go well with plant based Asian stir fries. I don't want anything very spicy, but a little spice is OK. 02:41

What are the components of good plant based sauces that go well with plant based Asian stir fries. I don't want anything very spicy, but a little spice is OK.

I've been trying to follow a plant-based diet but I find I typically gain weight. Any suggestions? 01:51

I've been trying to follow a plant-based diet but I find I typically gain weight. Any suggestions?

How can we encourage restaurants to offer whole food plant-based options on their menus? 01:42

How can we encourage restaurants to offer whole food plant-based options on their menus?

I am just beginning plant based but my spouse loves meat! Do you have any tips? 02:05

I am just beginning plant based but my spouse loves meat! Do you have any tips?

Do you have any suggestions on how I can prep foods to be able to keep up with this new way of eating while on the road in our RV? 01:20

Do you have any suggestions on how I can prep foods to be able to keep up with this new way of eating while on the road in our RV?

What plants are good for arthritis? 01:01

What plants are good for arthritis?

I miss certain things like the crunchy texture of fried foods and what eggs bring to baked goods. How do I replicate these in a plant-based way? 02:28

I miss certain things like the crunchy texture of fried foods and what eggs bring to baked goods. How do I replicate these in a plant-based way?

What do you serve to your non-plant based friends? 03:08

What do you serve to your non-plant based friends?

If you're not adding meat to your Collard, Mustard and Turnip greens as a base for seasoning? What would you use to enhance the flavor and add richness to the dish. 02:27

If you're not adding meat to your Collard, Mustard and Turnip greens as a base for seasoning? What would you use to enhance the flavor and add richness to the dish.

What are your best recommendations for GF (gluten free) diets? 00:56

What are your best recommendations for GF (gluten free) diets?

Can you give some tips for baking with non gluten flours such as oat, almond, rice, etc., instead of the traditional gluten free flour? 00:38

Can you give some tips for baking with non gluten flours such as oat, almond, rice, etc., instead of the traditional gluten free flour?

Is it possible to make a bread with teff, and preferably SOS free/low. 01:11

Is it possible to make a bread with teff, and preferably SOS free/low.

Corn meal, polenta, and masa harina. Is there a difference between these 3? Can they be used interchangeable? 02:31

Corn meal, polenta, and masa harina. Is there a difference between these 3? Can they be used interchangeable?

Quick ingredient query - sorghum molasses? Availability? History? Recommended use? 00:55

Quick ingredient query - sorghum molasses? Availability? History? Recommended use?

I have been reading about white whole wheat flour in baking recipes recently and wondered what it is exactly- it seems to be a light whole grain pastry flour. 00:42

I have been reading about white whole wheat flour in baking recipes recently and wondered what it is exactly- it seems to be a light whole grain pastry flour.

When replacing All-Purpose flour in recipes with fresh ground flour, is it 1:1 or half and half, to maintain texture and rise? 01:26

When replacing All-Purpose flour in recipes with fresh ground flour, is it 1:1 or half and half, to maintain texture and rise?

I would like to know if you generally recommend or prefer to cook your grains with water or vegetable stock, and with or without salt. 01:24

I would like to know if you generally recommend or prefer to cook your grains with water or vegetable stock, and with or without salt.

Could you please give some suggestions for side dishes that integrate various grains? 03:16

Could you please give some suggestions for side dishes that integrate various grains?

I would love some WFPB recipes for sorghum, please. 01:27

I would love some WFPB recipes for sorghum, please.

Do you have a mandolin recommendation? 01:27

Do you have a mandolin recommendation?

I am thinking of making my own pasta. Is it really healthier? Can I substitute pureed spinach/water or beet/water instead of egg/water? Any tips? 01:23

I am thinking of making my own pasta. Is it really healthier? Can I substitute pureed spinach/water or beet/water instead of egg/water? Any tips?

Have you ever frozen brown rice, quinoa or sorghum etc. for later use? 02:37

Have you ever frozen brown rice, quinoa or sorghum etc. for later use?

What are the two most important kitchen utensils? 03:44

What are the two most important kitchen utensils?

What is considered the most nutritious grain? 01:57

What is considered the most nutritious grain?

Flaxseed vs chia. Can they be used interchangeably? Is one better than the other? Can both be used as egg mixture? Can both be used as a thickener? 04:23

Flaxseed vs chia. Can they be used interchangeably? Is one better than the other? Can both be used as egg mixture? Can both be used as a thickener?

Does sourdough have less gluten? 00:49

Does sourdough have less gluten?

Can you explain the parts of a whole grain? 02:53

Can you explain the parts of a whole grain?