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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? 01:02

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? 04:34

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? 02:07

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? 01:08

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? 02:04

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? 02:13

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? 00:44

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? 02:47

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? 01:34

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. 01:43

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? 00:22

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? 02:42

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? 02:34

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

How do you use Verjus blanc or rouge? 01:15

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. 01:47

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? 02:12

How do you best store mushrooms, onions, potatoes?

Is vital wheat gluten considered a whole food product? 00:29

Is vital wheat gluten considered a whole food product?

Please comment on Taste vs Flavor 03:31

Please comment on Taste vs Flavor

What Brand of knife do you use? 02:36

What Brand of knife do you use?

What are some basic principles on garnishing a dish? 06:26

What are some basic principles on garnishing a dish?

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?