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Is there a trick to getting a less dense loaf without using AP flour? And is there an easy (and reliable) way to make a starter using whole wheat flour? 01:48

Is there a trick to getting a less dense loaf without using AP flour? And is there an easy (and reliable) way to make a starter using whole wheat flour?

Are there any sectors of society in the U.S. that you can say are in fact food literate? 02:31

Are there any sectors of society in the U.S. that you can say are in fact food literate?

How do you think diet can help can a human eat without plastic or other waste as a byproduct today? 01:03

How do you think diet can help can a human eat without plastic or other waste as a byproduct today?

You mentioned that food is not static but always evolving/improving. Can you share some examples of this from your personal experience? 02:21

You mentioned that food is not static but always evolving/improving. Can you share some examples of this from your personal experience?

Might you have a cookbook Chef Njathi? 02:23

Might you have a cookbook Chef Njathi?

Should mushrooms be washed? 00:31

Should mushrooms be washed?

My friend has anemia, what foods should I suggest she eat, and what foods prevent the absorption of iron? 00:51

My friend has anemia, what foods should I suggest she eat, and what foods prevent the absorption of iron?

I'm having a hard time finding wild mushrooms. Any recommendations on where to find them? 01:08

I'm having a hard time finding wild mushrooms. Any recommendations on where to find them?

Do you have a favorite oil-free dressing recipe? 01:27

Do you have a favorite oil-free dressing recipe?

How to cut herbs from a plant? 00:23

How to cut herbs from a plant?

I struggle with organization and planning. Could you maybe outline the steps you take to plan a week of meals? 03:36

I struggle with organization and planning. Could you maybe outline the steps you take to plan a week of meals?

Any tips on what winter veggies can be added to my cooking wish list? 00:33

Any tips on what winter veggies can be added to my cooking wish list?

Do you have a favorite rice cooker? 01:48

Do you have a favorite rice cooker?

Some recipes call for plant based yogurt. Is there something I can use as a substitute? 01:10

Some recipes call for plant based yogurt. Is there something I can use as a substitute?

Do you have any tips on how to cook hash browns? 01:22

Do you have any tips on how to cook hash browns?

Is making my own pasta healthier than store bought pasta? 01:04

Is making my own pasta healthier than store bought pasta?

Wood utensils vs silicone utensils, is one better than the other? 01:54

Wood utensils vs silicone utensils, is one better than the other?

I would like to grow my own herbs indoors. Any tips on this? 01:12

I would like to grow my own herbs indoors. Any tips on this?

How do you keep pancakes from sticking to a steel pan and make them look brown on both sides? 01:03

How do you keep pancakes from sticking to a steel pan and make them look brown on both sides?

I understand the concept of pan tossing, however, I have an induction stove and was wondering whether the procedure is the same on an induction stovetop since when I lift the pan off of the stove, the heat is suspended. 00:45

I understand the concept of pan tossing, however, I have an induction stove and was wondering whether the procedure is the same on an induction stovetop since when I lift the pan off of the stove, the heat is suspended.

How do I get good knife skills? I did the cutter on the flour for over half an hour. 01:53

How do I get good knife skills? I did the cutter on the flour for over half an hour.

What are some of your favorite combinations of whole grains + beans + veggies + spices/herbs? 02:15

What are some of your favorite combinations of whole grains + beans + veggies + spices/herbs?

How should I clean and store mushrooms? I heard you shouldn't rinse under water because they soak the water up like a sponge. Should I just wipe off with damp towel? Also, what is the best way to store them in fridge and how long do they keep? 01:59

How should I clean and store mushrooms? I heard you shouldn't rinse under water because they soak the water up like a sponge. Should I just wipe off with damp towel? Also, what is the best way to store them in fridge and how long do they keep?

What do you save for vegetable stock? Is it ok if not organic? Do you freeze? 01:20

What do you save for vegetable stock? Is it ok if not organic? Do you freeze?

Can you recommend a process/methodology in creating a recipe. Moving from following a recipe to creating a recipe. 00:59

Can you recommend a process/methodology in creating a recipe. Moving from following a recipe to creating a recipe.

I heard aquafaba can be used in recipes as egg whites. Is this true? If so, is it 'any' bean aquafaba or just certain ones? How long will it last in fridge? Can it be frozen? 01:13

I heard aquafaba can be used in recipes as egg whites. Is this true? If so, is it 'any' bean aquafaba or just certain ones? How long will it last in fridge? Can it be frozen?

What happens when caramel crystallizes when you are making it? How can you fix it if it does? 00:23

What happens when caramel crystallizes when you are making it? How can you fix it if it does?

Why would you scale (weigh) for a recipe instead of using cups or teaspoons? 02:21

Why would you scale (weigh) for a recipe instead of using cups or teaspoons?

What are the substitutes for vegetable shortening, please? 03:05

What are the substitutes for vegetable shortening, please?

Is there a recipe for macarons that doesn't have nuts and is gluten free? 01:34

Is there a recipe for macarons that doesn't have nuts and is gluten free?

Is almond powder the same as almond flour? 00:34

Is almond powder the same as almond flour?

What exciting things are going on in the south of France? 02:33

What exciting things are going on in the south of France?

Is there an ingredient that you miss from Chicago that you can't get in France? 00:39

Is there an ingredient that you miss from Chicago that you can't get in France?

If we add liquid to pan de muerto, like orange liqueur, do we need to compensate with any dry other ingredients? 01:47

If we add liquid to pan de muerto, like orange liqueur, do we need to compensate with any dry other ingredients?

Would Mexican Cajeta and Guava with Cream Cheese be good options to fill the Pan Muerto? What other fillings do you recommend? 01:29

Would Mexican Cajeta and Guava with Cream Cheese be good options to fill the Pan Muerto? What other fillings do you recommend?

What is the best flour for pan de muerto, all purpose or bread flour? 00:34

What is the best flour for pan de muerto, all purpose or bread flour?

What is your favorite baked product to make? is it also your favorite baked item to eat? 01:54

What is your favorite baked product to make? is it also your favorite baked item to eat?

What is sea salt de Guerande? 01:48

What is sea salt de Guerande?

Please tell me how to keep my pie pastry lighter and flakier..easier to fork into. Mine are chronically tough. 01:13

Please tell me how to keep my pie pastry lighter and flakier..easier to fork into. Mine are chronically tough.

What can I substitute for almond powder? I have a family member who is allergic to tree nuts and the recipes have almond powder in them. 00:35

What can I substitute for almond powder? I have a family member who is allergic to tree nuts and the recipes have almond powder in them.

Can you speak to fresh pumpkin versus canned. Can you recommend a brand of canned? 03:13

Can you speak to fresh pumpkin versus canned. Can you recommend a brand of canned?

What is your preferred sugar for making sweet and sour sauce, bbq, etc.? 00:07

What is your preferred sugar for making sweet and sour sauce, bbq, etc.?

Is Monkfruit in your container of sugars you don't like? 00:58

Is Monkfruit in your container of sugars you don't like?

Are sugars labelled Fair Trade organic? 00:13

Are sugars labelled Fair Trade organic?

Which granulated sugars work for glazes or creams? 00:24

Which granulated sugars work for glazes or creams?

If substituting black sugar in recipes, is there a standard ratio? 01:48

If substituting black sugar in recipes, is there a standard ratio?

What do you think about Cane Sugar and Swerve? 00:45

What do you think about Cane Sugar and Swerve?

What is the differrence between regular sugar cane and Okinawa black sugar cane? 00:39

What is the differrence between regular sugar cane and Okinawa black sugar cane?

What is Erythritol? Is it safe to use as a sweetener? 01:25

What is Erythritol? Is it safe to use as a sweetener?

Do you have a favorite chocolate muffin? 00:34

Do you have a favorite chocolate muffin?

What is the best way to grill eggplant? 01:57

What is the best way to grill eggplant?

What's your favorite way to cook a mushroom dish? 04:23

What's your favorite way to cook a mushroom dish?