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I am looking at getting something to steam vegetables. What equipment do you recommend for steaming? 01:06

I am looking at getting something to steam vegetables. What equipment do you recommend for steaming?

While creating a new dish, have you ever just thrown it all out and started over? 05:21

While creating a new dish, have you ever just thrown it all out and started over?

1) What tends to be the hardest obstacle to overcome as we learn to cook? 2) When dining out, how can we continue to inspire curiosity in new, healthier dishes? 06:49

1) What tends to be the hardest obstacle to overcome as we learn to cook? 2) When dining out, how can we continue to inspire curiosity in new, healthier dishes?

Would you consider giving a class on vinegar making, including the basics and maybe flavored vinegars? 03:35

Would you consider giving a class on vinegar making, including the basics and maybe flavored vinegars?

How do you freeze sourdough dough and sourdough starter? And what do you do to prepare previously frozen sourdough for the oven and previously frozen sourdough starter? 02:55

How do you freeze sourdough dough and sourdough starter? And what do you do to prepare previously frozen sourdough for the oven and previously frozen sourdough starter?

Can you give me some practical advice on batch cooking? I understand the concept, but am struggling with ways to make it happen. Any tips or guidance? Thanks! 05:14

Can you give me some practical advice on batch cooking? I understand the concept, but am struggling with ways to make it happen. Any tips or guidance? Thanks!

is there any restaurant or cafe management courses you recommend ,I can start learning ,It would really make my appetite for learning fulfilled 00:48

is there any restaurant or cafe management courses you recommend ,I can start learning ,It would really make my appetite for learning fulfilled

What are your favorite one or two oils for high temperatures for stir fry and for roasting? 01:19

What are your favorite one or two oils for high temperatures for stir fry and for roasting?

If one did not finish one of their Picture assignments in Professional cooking course , how many extension do they need to completely done with their certification ? I mean in terms of getting scored by your administration? 01:27

If one did not finish one of their Picture assignments in Professional cooking course , how many extension do they need to completely done with their certification ? I mean in terms of getting scored by your administration?

I'm looking to upgrade my knives. I'm seeing such a wide range in prices, even the same brands via different stores. Can you suggest brands and places to buy from? Perhaps direct from brand like Henckel? 08:29

I'm looking to upgrade my knives. I'm seeing such a wide range in prices, even the same brands via different stores. Can you suggest brands and places to buy from? Perhaps direct from brand like Henckel?

A friend of us cooked specially for us in a Tajine, one that was suitable for induction. I don’t have such a Tajine, but I do have a cast-iron cookware pan. Will that give likely results? 01:42

A friend of us cooked specially for us in a Tajine, one that was suitable for induction. I don’t have such a Tajine, but I do have a cast-iron cookware pan. Will that give likely results?

What are the best pots & pans to use, is non-stick good to use or parchment paper or silicon mat? 08:20

What are the best pots & pans to use, is non-stick good to use or parchment paper or silicon mat?

how do you prep and use Jackfruit? 05:35

how do you prep and use Jackfruit?

What is the best way to clean a silpat? They end up greasy or browned. 02:47

What is the best way to clean a silpat? They end up greasy or browned.

I have those perforated rings too, but am not sure when to use them? 00:28

I have those perforated rings too, but am not sure when to use them?

Can you talk about expensive blenders vs cheap ones? 00:45

Can you talk about expensive blenders vs cheap ones?

Do you adjust the temperature and time when using your counter-top oven? 00:29

Do you adjust the temperature and time when using your counter-top oven?

Is there a temperature at which batter is done, where a digital thermometer would aid me? 01:36

Is there a temperature at which batter is done, where a digital thermometer would aid me?

Do you have a preferred brand of bakeware for cake pans? 00:25

Do you have a preferred brand of bakeware for cake pans?

How do I get consistent edges when decorating a cake ? 00:49

How do I get consistent edges when decorating a cake ?

Any suggestions for cookbooks or references with the no oil, vegan way? 01:39

Any suggestions for cookbooks or references with the no oil, vegan way?

I love using preserved lemon in vegetarian stews. How might I use it in a dessert? 00:18

I love using preserved lemon in vegetarian stews. How might I use it in a dessert?

I'd like a healthy go to fruit based cake or cobbler, like "nice cream" is. What's your favorite guilt-free approach? 01:18

I'd like a healthy go to fruit based cake or cobbler, like "nice cream" is. What's your favorite guilt-free approach?

What is your favorite piece of equipment in your pantry? Are you a gadget person? If so, what is your favorite gadget? 01:20

What is your favorite piece of equipment in your pantry? Are you a gadget person? If so, what is your favorite gadget?

I love the elongated measuring spoons you recommended, the powdered sugar duster AND the Nordic Ware Bundt pans to name a few. 01:40

I love the elongated measuring spoons you recommended, the powdered sugar duster AND the Nordic Ware Bundt pans to name a few.

What is your favorite flavor of “nice cream”? 01:03

What is your favorite flavor of “nice cream”?

What is your preferred method of grinding whole spices? 00:41

What is your preferred method of grinding whole spices?

Do you think it's ok to use a commercial product like Flora butter for a Vegan cookie class I'm teaching? 00:36

Do you think it's ok to use a commercial product like Flora butter for a Vegan cookie class I'm teaching?

What is your go to spatula? Silicon, wood, something else? 00:27

What is your go to spatula? Silicon, wood, something else?

I have my eye on a re-furbished Robot Coupe (2.5 liters). Thoughts? 00:36

I have my eye on a re-furbished Robot Coupe (2.5 liters). Thoughts?

I keep saying to myself that not another piece of equipment is passing through my doorway, but I have dreams of an air fryer! Is it worth giving up counter space? 01:51

I keep saying to myself that not another piece of equipment is passing through my doorway, but I have dreams of an air fryer! Is it worth giving up counter space?

With so many “machines” like Yonanas , Ninja Nice Cream Maker—what do you recommend for nice creams? What do you use? 01:01

With so many “machines” like Yonanas , Ninja Nice Cream Maker—what do you recommend for nice creams? What do you use?

I just froze avocados but I peeled them first, what is the difference?. I just pulled two halves out a defrosted them and made a nice salad. Skin or no Skin? 00:25

I just froze avocados but I peeled them first, what is the difference?. I just pulled two halves out a defrosted them and made a nice salad. Skin or no Skin?

How do you make soy milk from soy beans? 00:46

How do you make soy milk from soy beans?

I can’t eat chick peas, what can I use in place of them? 00:51

I can’t eat chick peas, what can I use in place of them?

What are a few good knife brands And what 3 knives would you buy? 01:06

What are a few good knife brands And what 3 knives would you buy?

I sold my Excalibur 9 tray dehydrator last year and now I need to purchase a new one 00:32

I sold my Excalibur 9 tray dehydrator last year and now I need to purchase a new one

I have an abundance of ripe avocados and already made guacamole any inspired ideas for the remaining 4? 00:47

I have an abundance of ripe avocados and already made guacamole any inspired ideas for the remaining 4?

Do you have a favourite method for cooking dry chick peas and do you re-soak them. I find when I pre-soak I get a more mushy pea? 00:52

Do you have a favourite method for cooking dry chick peas and do you re-soak them. I find when I pre-soak I get a more mushy pea?

In Unit 1 I it says that we do not use oil because it is processed (we keep just the fat of the olive rather than eating it whole). But then in the sweetener section it says that we can use date sugar. How come? Isn't it also processed? 01:28

In Unit 1 I it says that we do not use oil because it is processed (we keep just the fat of the olive rather than eating it whole). But then in the sweetener section it says that we can use date sugar. How come? Isn't it also processed?

There is a recipe for cultured cashew cream cheese in the Rouxbe recipes. What probiotic can I use to make this? 00:36

There is a recipe for cultured cashew cream cheese in the Rouxbe recipes. What probiotic can I use to make this?

Could you recommend a good dehydrator? Brand,Vertical, horizontal, layers?? 01:29

Could you recommend a good dehydrator? Brand,Vertical, horizontal, layers??

Do you have favorite fruits for this time of the year, late summer? 01:11

Do you have favorite fruits for this time of the year, late summer?

I'm interested in tips for reducing recipes to serve one-two people. 01:28

I'm interested in tips for reducing recipes to serve one-two people.

What is the best way to peel onions? Also what is the best way to get the onion residue off your fingers, lemon juice? 01:17

What is the best way to peel onions? Also what is the best way to get the onion residue off your fingers, lemon juice?

What is the best technique to peel/process an avocado? (i.e., cutting sequence) 02:10

What is the best technique to peel/process an avocado? (i.e., cutting sequence)

I noticed in the no oil sauté section it says to use a stainless steel pan. Can I use my nonstick pan? 00:45

I noticed in the no oil sauté section it says to use a stainless steel pan. Can I use my nonstick pan?

I am sensitive to tofu. What is a good plant-based substitute? 00:55

I am sensitive to tofu. What is a good plant-based substitute?

I need to know which stainless steel pan to buy please. 01:23

I need to know which stainless steel pan to buy please.

I am interested in how you started your business and what kind of support you found as you were getting started. 03:17

I am interested in how you started your business and what kind of support you found as you were getting started.

Would it be better to freeze mushroom and kale burgers raw or cooked? 00:36

Would it be better to freeze mushroom and kale burgers raw or cooked?

Instead of sharpening my knives with a stone, can I just get them professionally sharpened? 00:35

Instead of sharpening my knives with a stone, can I just get them professionally sharpened?