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A question about herbs. I grow my own and rinse them before mincing them and they of course stick to my chef knife. Do we really need to rinse before mincing?

A question about herbs. I grow my own and rinse them before mincing them and they of course stick to my chef knife. Do we really need to rinse before mincing?

I would like to make the Shepard’s pie a bit more substantial. Do you think lentils would be a good addition or can you suggest something else.

I would like to make the Shepard’s pie a bit more substantial. Do you think lentils would be a good addition or can you suggest something else.

Are there tricks to figuring out how to use a toaster oven in lieu of a standard oven?

Are there tricks to figuring out how to use a toaster oven in lieu of a standard oven?

Can you suggest a heartier side for our vegetarian friends?

Can you suggest a heartier side for our vegetarian friends?

I'd like to know how you manage to bring several foods to the table while hot.

I'd like to know how you manage to bring several foods to the table while hot.

What is so bad about using cooking oils? Which would you recommend over others, if any?

What is so bad about using cooking oils? Which would you recommend over others, if any?

I started eating WFPB (whole foods plant based.) I feel great but constipation is a recent issue. What can I do?

I started eating WFPB (whole foods plant based.) I feel great but constipation is a recent issue. What can I do?

How would you notice if you were not getting enough protien?

How would you notice if you were not getting enough protien?

Are there any favorable foods that can help with a sluggish (under-performing) thyroid?

Are there any favorable foods that can help with a sluggish (under-performing) thyroid?

How can I increase protein with a plant based diet?

How can I increase protein with a plant based diet?

What are your thoughts on the quantity of soy in a males diet? Especially thinking about fertility and then the amount of estrogen.

What are your thoughts on the quantity of soy in a males diet? Especially thinking about fertility and then the amount of estrogen.

When I started to shift to WFPB diet and gave up alcohol completely, I noticed that my immune system became weaker (much more colds per year, gynaecological problems etc.) even though I was never eating so healthy as I do now. What could be the problem?

When I started to shift to WFPB diet and gave up alcohol completely, I noticed that my immune system became weaker (much more colds per year, gynaecological problems etc.) even though I was never eating so healthy as I do now. What could be the problem?

What supplements, if any, would you suggest taking on a daily basis if committed to a WFPB diet?

What supplements, if any, would you suggest taking on a daily basis if committed to a WFPB diet?

How do you handle high cholesterol if you can not tolerate medicine?

How do you handle high cholesterol if you can not tolerate medicine?

I heard that beans are acidic and therefore we should not eat too many if we are worried about calcium absorption. what is your response to this?

I heard that beans are acidic and therefore we should not eat too many if we are worried about calcium absorption. what is your response to this?

I am on a plant-based diet and I take a good amount of B-12 and D3. I am constantly tired What can I do or what supplement can I take?

I am on a plant-based diet and I take a good amount of B-12 and D3. I am constantly tired What can I do or what supplement can I take?

If a physcian tells you not to eat fiber due to colon issues....how do you eat vegan?

If a physcian tells you not to eat fiber due to colon issues....how do you eat vegan?

Can you elaborate on Soy and the concerns individuals have with consuming it? What are qualifying reasons to omit Soy entirely from one’s diet?

Can you elaborate on Soy and the concerns individuals have with consuming it? What are qualifying reasons to omit Soy entirely from one’s diet?

Is matcha really good for you?

Is matcha really good for you?

Does "leaky gut" exist? Are lectins dangerous?

Does "leaky gut" exist? Are lectins dangerous?

What anti-inflammatory foods do you suggest incorporating each day?

What anti-inflammatory foods do you suggest incorporating each day?

How long does it takes for leftovers to become not edible?

How long does it takes for leftovers to become not edible?

I heard a lot about aspartame being bad for people. What is it exactly, and why is it bad?

I heard a lot about aspartame being bad for people. What is it exactly, and why is it bad?

My wife is hypoglycemic. Any special considerations to adapting to plant based? Any sugar control issues that need to be addressed?

My wife is hypoglycemic. Any special considerations to adapting to plant based? Any sugar control issues that need to be addressed?

Have you tried the Impossible burger? Any thoughts about the mimicking of animal in the Plant-Based world?

Have you tried the Impossible burger? Any thoughts about the mimicking of animal in the Plant-Based world?

Is a sugar detox a possible alternative for those who are facing serious health issues due to their chronic sugar consumption or would a plant-based diet pretty much take care of the sugar issues if the individual has the support needed for success.

Is a sugar detox a possible alternative for those who are facing serious health issues due to their chronic sugar consumption or would a plant-based diet pretty much take care of the sugar issues if the individual has the support needed for success.

In your opinion, which is worse, excess salt/sodium or sugar consumption?

In your opinion, which is worse, excess salt/sodium or sugar consumption?

Fruit vs Dried Fruit? Is dried fruit really that bad for sugar content?

Fruit vs Dried Fruit? Is dried fruit really that bad for sugar content?

What supplements if any would you recommend to someone who is looking to kick the sugar habit?

What supplements if any would you recommend to someone who is looking to kick the sugar habit?

Can you weigh in on blended fruit, such as smoothies and juicing?

Can you weigh in on blended fruit, such as smoothies and juicing?

For Halloween, if some kids come by trick or treating, what are you giving out at your house?

For Halloween, if some kids come by trick or treating, what are you giving out at your house?

Does having sugar with a high fiber food create less negative effects than eaten alone?

Does having sugar with a high fiber food create less negative effects than eaten alone?

Can you explain more about how fructose in fruit is absorbed differently than when it is put in other things such as pop? And should we be limiting the amount of fruit that we are eating?

Can you explain more about how fructose in fruit is absorbed differently than when it is put in other things such as pop? And should we be limiting the amount of fruit that we are eating?

What is the next best ingredient to use as a sweetener other than dried fruit?

What is the next best ingredient to use as a sweetener other than dried fruit?

What ingredients or method would produce a firm, chewy veggie burger? Bean-based burgers taste good, but they seem too mushy.

What ingredients or method would produce a firm, chewy veggie burger? Bean-based burgers taste good, but they seem too mushy.

Aside from mushrooms and nuts, suggestions for meaty burgers?

Aside from mushrooms and nuts, suggestions for meaty burgers?

Do you have any tips for making cashew cream smooth and creamy? I have tried soaking the cashews for longer without success, it comes out rather coarse.

Do you have any tips for making cashew cream smooth and creamy? I have tried soaking the cashews for longer without success, it comes out rather coarse.

How do you get food to stay warm so that it's not cold by the time you start eating it?

How do you get food to stay warm so that it's not cold by the time you start eating it?

My local farmer just gave us 3 lbs of Swiss Chard today. I have no earthly idea what to do with it/ Any ideas?

My local farmer just gave us 3 lbs of Swiss Chard today. I have no earthly idea what to do with it/ Any ideas?

I am in the habit of using a garlic press whenever a recipe calls for chopped or minced garlic. Is this OK or is it better to use a knife?

I am in the habit of using a garlic press whenever a recipe calls for chopped or minced garlic. Is this OK or is it better to use a knife?

As I reset my pantry, are the items going to last well enough in properly closed mason jars (lids with rubber seals) vs leaving them in their original manufacturer zip close plastic pouch? Or are they better off in their original pkg? Spoilage concern.

As I reset my pantry, are the items going to last well enough in properly closed mason jars (lids with rubber seals) vs leaving them in their original manufacturer zip close plastic pouch? Or are they better off in their original pkg? Spoilage concern.

What do you think about using TVP (textured vegetable protein) in dishes?

What do you think about using TVP (textured vegetable protein) in dishes?

In sautéing without oil is it important to not add any liquid at the beginning as opposed to a brief amount of water or stock?

In sautéing without oil is it important to not add any liquid at the beginning as opposed to a brief amount of water or stock?

There is a formula for chocolate mousse that calls for 4 avocados. Could I please get a specific size or better a weight in grams for that? Also. The final written is 100 pts/ 10% of our grade. And the practical/showcase says it is 50 pts/10%??

There is a formula for chocolate mousse that calls for 4 avocados. Could I please get a specific size or better a weight in grams for that? Also. The final written is 100 pts/ 10% of our grade. And the practical/showcase says it is 50 pts/10%??

Do unopened, dried plums (prunes) freeze well?

Do unopened, dried plums (prunes) freeze well?

My sauce broke, which to me means it is not creamy with some curdling of the cream. Is that because I substituted half-n-half, or because I need to practice my technique?

My sauce broke, which to me means it is not creamy with some curdling of the cream. Is that because I substituted half-n-half, or because I need to practice my technique?

This decade I will begin a chain of independent schools. Nutrition and our midday meal hour will be an important part of our curriculum. Do you have any suggestions for “must reads?”

This decade I will begin a chain of independent schools. Nutrition and our midday meal hour will be an important part of our curriculum. Do you have any suggestions for “must reads?”

Does using both oven racks change the way food roasts , and what racks to use for which foods?

Does using both oven racks change the way food roasts , and what racks to use for which foods?

How can we as consumers help heal these decades-long indigenous local supply chain shortages brought on by the “superfood-ification” of native crops?

How can we as consumers help heal these decades-long indigenous local supply chain shortages brought on by the “superfood-ification” of native crops?

Shouldn't we be eating things that are growing regionally as opposed to shipping food products from all over the world which adds to the costs?

Shouldn't we be eating things that are growing regionally as opposed to shipping food products from all over the world which adds to the costs?

I would love to hear your thoughts more about how indigenous food systems/practices might support cultural resilience among migrant workers living/working in the US.

I would love to hear your thoughts more about how indigenous food systems/practices might support cultural resilience among migrant workers living/working in the US.

Are we going to be able to afford food with this changing world and shipping costs?

Are we going to be able to afford food with this changing world and shipping costs?