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I was wondering if you have any good recommendations for knife bags / rolls? What are some things we could keep in mind when buying one for the first time?

I was wondering if you have any good recommendations for knife bags / rolls? What are some things we could keep in mind when buying one for the first time?

Are children on the reservation educated with respect to social injustice, culture, and food? If so, what does that instruction look like?

Are children on the reservation educated with respect to social injustice, culture, and food? If so, what does that instruction look like?

In what state is Nephi's restaurant located?

In what state is Nephi's restaurant located?

I suffer from mental health. My question is how did u maneuver through the distractions to get what u need done? I have 2 certificates in Guest Services and 2 in food that haven't been used yet due to too many distractions. Plus my sobriety is an issue.

I suffer from mental health. My question is how did u maneuver through the distractions to get what u need done? I have 2 certificates in Guest Services and 2 in food that haven't been used yet due to too many distractions. Plus my sobriety is an issue.

I am interested in making a rum pot, where you layer seasonal fruit with sugar and rum, leaving it to macerate for 2 or 3 months before consuming. If you are familiar with this, which fruits would you suggest for this?

I am interested in making a rum pot, where you layer seasonal fruit with sugar and rum, leaving it to macerate for 2 or 3 months before consuming. If you are familiar with this, which fruits would you suggest for this?

I have a question about the donut class. My dough was extremely sticky and never really seemed to freeze. I just left the dough in the freezer and eventually was successful. Any ideas where I went wrong?

I have a question about the donut class. My dough was extremely sticky and never really seemed to freeze. I just left the dough in the freezer and eventually was successful. Any ideas where I went wrong?

What are some cost effective South of France inspired dessert ideals?

What are some cost effective South of France inspired dessert ideals?

I would love to learn more about the 13 Christmas desserts or any special holiday desserts.

I would love to learn more about the 13 Christmas desserts or any special holiday desserts.

I am having a lot of difficulties with the French Baguettes, any advice?

I am having a lot of difficulties with the French Baguettes, any advice?

What is your favorite vegan cream cheese?

What is your favorite vegan cream cheese?

Can you say more about your course? Is it live classes?

Can you say more about your course? Is it live classes?

I’ve been researching Okinawan cuisine and I wondered how you feel about black sugar?

I’ve been researching Okinawan cuisine and I wondered how you feel about black sugar?

How do you store your Aquafaba?

How do you store your Aquafaba?

Might you have a suggestion for a tasty savory vegan breakfast item?

Might you have a suggestion for a tasty savory vegan breakfast item?

Do you have a reliable source for organic raw cocoa paste for chocolate making?

Do you have a reliable source for organic raw cocoa paste for chocolate making?

What appliance do you think is best for grinding granulated sugar into caster sugar?

What appliance do you think is best for grinding granulated sugar into caster sugar?

Seems like I have noticed that the dry sauté method for garlic and onions is definitely more “aromatic” than with oil and the aroma permeates my house for days. Am I just noticing it more or does cooking with oil somehow release more of the aroma?

Seems like I have noticed that the dry sauté method for garlic and onions is definitely more “aromatic” than with oil and the aroma permeates my house for days. Am I just noticing it more or does cooking with oil somehow release more of the aroma?

I noticed that when I use vegan chia egg, my muffins or cake come out a bit dense. They still taste great to me, but I also wonder if there is a way to make them a bit lighter or "fluffier"

I noticed that when I use vegan chia egg, my muffins or cake come out a bit dense. They still taste great to me, but I also wonder if there is a way to make them a bit lighter or "fluffier"

Do you know roughly what the hourly rate would be for a plant based chef to cook for a family?

Do you know roughly what the hourly rate would be for a plant based chef to cook for a family?

My Wild Mushroom Gravy for the Shepherds Pie came out a bit overpowering and a bit 'salty'. I used chaga mushroom powder and I'm wondering if this is the culprit. I was happy with the texture and thickness. Is there a powder you recommend?

My Wild Mushroom Gravy for the Shepherds Pie came out a bit overpowering and a bit 'salty'. I used chaga mushroom powder and I'm wondering if this is the culprit. I was happy with the texture and thickness. Is there a powder you recommend?

Ground chia.. .like you grind the seeds in what?

Ground chia.. .like you grind the seeds in what?

What's your opinion about mixing egg replacers in the same recipe?

What's your opinion about mixing egg replacers in the same recipe?

After making a chia egg, do you recommend adding the chia mixture to a blender to “smooth” out the “egg.”

After making a chia egg, do you recommend adding the chia mixture to a blender to “smooth” out the “egg.”

I love wraps with veggies but they often drip with liquid from cooking or from tomatoes. How do I avoid this?

I love wraps with veggies but they often drip with liquid from cooking or from tomatoes. How do I avoid this?

I blanched canned raw tomatoes. The pot lid was on during the 85 min but the water evaporated down below the jar lids. Jar lids did pop. Are they safe to eat?

I blanched canned raw tomatoes. The pot lid was on during the 85 min but the water evaporated down below the jar lids. Jar lids did pop. Are they safe to eat?

I need help in navigating the TIMING for bread. In my kitchen my bread bakes at 350 for 35 minutes, it comes out golden brown perfect. In the commercial oven 350 for 35 minutes I get darker bread, it still looks good but not to my liking. HELP

I need help in navigating the TIMING for bread. In my kitchen my bread bakes at 350 for 35 minutes, it comes out golden brown perfect. In the commercial oven 350 for 35 minutes I get darker bread, it still looks good but not to my liking. HELP

How do you make your vegan pastries shiny?

How do you make your vegan pastries shiny?

I just purchased your book More Great Dairy Free Desserts Naturally and wondered if you could recommend a recipe or two for me to start out with?

I just purchased your book More Great Dairy Free Desserts Naturally and wondered if you could recommend a recipe or two for me to start out with?

How can potatoes (french fry cut) be frozen oil-salt free?

How can potatoes (french fry cut) be frozen oil-salt free?

I saw recipes that use baking soda in soaking of Chex peas and cooking with baking soda. Can I use the liquid as aqua fab?

I saw recipes that use baking soda in soaking of Chex peas and cooking with baking soda. Can I use the liquid as aqua fab?

How do I make my no meat meatballs stick together. When simmering them in sauce they soften and turn mushy.

How do I make my no meat meatballs stick together. When simmering them in sauce they soften and turn mushy.

Do you have a good Lima bean recipe with thyme?

Do you have a good Lima bean recipe with thyme?

Is it possible to freeze cashew sour cream, avocado ranch, and other oil-free dressings? My date paste did not stay soft once I froze it as the homeworld video said it would. Was it too liquid?

Is it possible to freeze cashew sour cream, avocado ranch, and other oil-free dressings? My date paste did not stay soft once I froze it as the homeworld video said it would. Was it too liquid?

For diabetes, what are your thoughts on oil, potatoes and rice in recipes. Some of diabetes plant based cookbooks include potatoes, rice, and even maple syrup. Thoughts? How can I replace some of these items in recipes?

For diabetes, what are your thoughts on oil, potatoes and rice in recipes. Some of diabetes plant based cookbooks include potatoes, rice, and even maple syrup. Thoughts? How can I replace some of these items in recipes?

What things can you suggest to add to a soup to add a punch of flavor at the end of cooking? What are some different flavors to consider?

What things can you suggest to add to a soup to add a punch of flavor at the end of cooking? What are some different flavors to consider?

Do I need to buy anything for the advanced plant based cooking class?

Do I need to buy anything for the advanced plant based cooking class?

Do you have a favorite seasoning blend that you make which is a favorite go to for you?

Do you have a favorite seasoning blend that you make which is a favorite go to for you?

How do you recommend storing vegetables in the fridge?

How do you recommend storing vegetables in the fridge?

I have always been puzzled about how to make enough pan sauce to serve 6-8. Chicken Marsala to use1/2. cup Marsala and reduce until almost evaporated, add 1 cup stock reduce to 1/2 then reduce to sauce-like consistency should I add double Marsala Stock?

I have always been puzzled about how to make enough pan sauce to serve 6-8. Chicken Marsala to use1/2. cup Marsala and reduce until almost evaporated, add 1 cup stock reduce to 1/2 then reduce to sauce-like consistency should I add double Marsala Stock?

Do you have a good recipe for kale pesto? I have loads of kale and basil in my garden.. Also, I am playing around with dehydrating the stems of kale, chard etc to make a green powder to add to my winter dishes. Have you thoughts about this?

Do you have a good recipe for kale pesto? I have loads of kale and basil in my garden.. Also, I am playing around with dehydrating the stems of kale, chard etc to make a green powder to add to my winter dishes. Have you thoughts about this?

If I want to grow food and turn my excess into a very small business, say canning or dehydration, what product or crop might I begin with?

If I want to grow food and turn my excess into a very small business, say canning or dehydration, what product or crop might I begin with?

I just can't stop my vegetables to stop drying out when baking oil free. Any hints greatly appreciated.

I just can't stop my vegetables to stop drying out when baking oil free. Any hints greatly appreciated.

Is there a basic knife skills class?

Is there a basic knife skills class?

How would I make my own organic ACV at home? Or do you suggest just buying a good one like Bragg's?

How would I make my own organic ACV at home? Or do you suggest just buying a good one like Bragg's?

How do you prepare crab for cooking? Any suggestions on how to use crab in recipes?

How do you prepare crab for cooking? Any suggestions on how to use crab in recipes?

How do you use Verjus blanc or rouge?

How do you use Verjus blanc or rouge?

I would love some basic information on the science in cooking. What and how ingredients are to be combined in what sequence, etc. This could come in handy. Not even sure what to ask for but it seems like a big area.

I would love some basic information on the science in cooking. What and how ingredients are to be combined in what sequence, etc. This could come in handy. Not even sure what to ask for but it seems like a big area.

How do you best store mushrooms, onions, potatoes?

How do you best store mushrooms, onions, potatoes?

Is vital wheat gluten considered a whole food product?

Is vital wheat gluten considered a whole food product?

Please comment on Taste vs Flavor

Please comment on Taste vs Flavor

What Brand of knife do you use?

What are some basic principles on garnishing a dish?

What are some basic principles on garnishing a dish?