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I am wondering if you have any recommendations for a good set of quality kitchen knives that will last? 02:18

I am wondering if you have any recommendations for a good set of quality kitchen knives that will last?

Do know any website that can I learn how to decorate salads? 02:46

Do know any website that can I learn how to decorate salads?

Do you think a Vitamix is worth it, or do you recommend any other blenders? Also, do you have a favorite brand of food processors? 04:33

Do you think a Vitamix is worth it, or do you recommend any other blenders? Also, do you have a favorite brand of food processors?

What are the ranks in culinary art? Do you think one can work independently as a chef in a private home after taking these programs from Rouxbe? 02:02

What are the ranks in culinary art? Do you think one can work independently as a chef in a private home after taking these programs from Rouxbe?

Do you have any suggestions for a pot and pan set? 05:41

Do you have any suggestions for a pot and pan set?

What was the seafood dish that made you want to specialize in Seafood? 02:40

What was the seafood dish that made you want to specialize in Seafood?

I do not have white dishes for plating. What do I need? 01:09

I do not have white dishes for plating. What do I need?

What would you recommend as a general substitute for white wine that is used in many of your recipes, especially the broths? 01:48

What would you recommend as a general substitute for white wine that is used in many of your recipes, especially the broths?

I will be going with the family to NH and Maine next week. Can you recommend any spots for different seafood experiences (doesn’t have to be fancy)! 03:56

I will be going with the family to NH and Maine next week. Can you recommend any spots for different seafood experiences (doesn’t have to be fancy)!

I heard you speaking about induction cooking I am struggling to gain control of this method any good resources for an introduction to stovetop induction cooking? 03:12

I heard you speaking about induction cooking I am struggling to gain control of this method any good resources for an introduction to stovetop induction cooking?

I have celiac so really hoping I will be able to modify any tasks using gluten-containing ingredients. Would this impact my grades on assignments (especially breads)? 01:31

I have celiac so really hoping I will be able to modify any tasks using gluten-containing ingredients. Would this impact my grades on assignments (especially breads)?

Could you recommend to me the best equipment to get started on stir frying outside if I am a beginner please? 02:26

Could you recommend to me the best equipment to get started on stir frying outside if I am a beginner please?

Wondering if you have a brand of stainless mixing bowls you could recommend. Light, well made and stacking set of 3? 00:58

Wondering if you have a brand of stainless mixing bowls you could recommend. Light, well made and stacking set of 3?

I have a question about browning mushrooms: you get pan heated to proper temp, the mushrooms aren’t going to brown up in a matter of a minute right? They need to release their water, evaporate it, then brown? 04:21

I have a question about browning mushrooms: you get pan heated to proper temp, the mushrooms aren’t going to brown up in a matter of a minute right? They need to release their water, evaporate it, then brown?

Where can I find the recordings for all of these Open Office sessions? 00:31

Where can I find the recordings for all of these Open Office sessions?

What are some specific examples of food related jobs for those who do not aspire to be a chef, nutritionist or work in a restaurant? How do you access those networks if you are a member of a marginalized community? 03:21

What are some specific examples of food related jobs for those who do not aspire to be a chef, nutritionist or work in a restaurant? How do you access those networks if you are a member of a marginalized community?

What are the ratios to convert a vinaigrette to oil free. I know the normal ratio oil to vinegar is 3:1. What would be the equivalent for oil free? 02:09

What are the ratios to convert a vinaigrette to oil free. I know the normal ratio oil to vinegar is 3:1. What would be the equivalent for oil free?

With regards to sweet potatoes, do you personally cook the leaves or maybe eat them raw? 00:46

With regards to sweet potatoes, do you personally cook the leaves or maybe eat them raw?

When did using oil in every dish start? Every cooking show I watch on tv has so much oil. I'm oil free now and love it. When will chefs on tv learn about this way to cook? Do you think oil free cooking will become mainstream? 01:40

When did using oil in every dish start? Every cooking show I watch on tv has so much oil. I'm oil free now and love it. When will chefs on tv learn about this way to cook? Do you think oil free cooking will become mainstream?

Please share some of your favorite dishes you’ve made recently :) 02:19

Please share some of your favorite dishes you’ve made recently :)

Do you have a good recipe for rye bread? 01:09

Do you have a good recipe for rye bread?

I love sweet potatoes but I’m still learning how to cook them. What is an easy way to bake or boil them? 01:03

I love sweet potatoes but I’m still learning how to cook them. What is an easy way to bake or boil them?

My interest is to eventually open a vegan eater in my home town. I wonder if you can share information that would help in creating a healthy business. 01:06

My interest is to eventually open a vegan eater in my home town. I wonder if you can share information that would help in creating a healthy business.

I just had my protein levels checked in my blood after being plant based. They came back right in the middle of normal without any meat or protein supplements. 03:07

I just had my protein levels checked in my blood after being plant based. They came back right in the middle of normal without any meat or protein supplements.

What spices would you think about with common vegetables? 01:07

What spices would you think about with common vegetables?

Can a person obtain adequate protein and all necessary nutrients/vitamins from a vegan diet? 02:06

Can a person obtain adequate protein and all necessary nutrients/vitamins from a vegan diet?

How are vegetables sautéed or roasted without the use of oils or butter? 01:55

How are vegetables sautéed or roasted without the use of oils or butter?

Why is there such a prevalent celiac issue these days? Was it just not diagnosed in generations past? Or has food and human tolerances to food or even our increased love for processed foods and sugars the cause? 01:01

Why is there such a prevalent celiac issue these days? Was it just not diagnosed in generations past? Or has food and human tolerances to food or even our increased love for processed foods and sugars the cause?

Where is the recipe for the brussels sprouts assignment that you mentioned in your office hours a month ago. You referred to a white balsamic glaze that sounds delicious. I got one of those “Microplane cutters’”that you showed us 01:24

Where is the recipe for the brussels sprouts assignment that you mentioned in your office hours a month ago. You referred to a white balsamic glaze that sounds delicious. I got one of those “Microplane cutters’”that you showed us

What are good substitutes for oil when baking, sautéing and grilling? 03:37

What are good substitutes for oil when baking, sautéing and grilling?

How can we cook healthy tasty food? 01:49

How can we cook healthy tasty food?

Where does one start if they are unfamiliar with good quality olive oils. Any recommendations? 02:45

Where does one start if they are unfamiliar with good quality olive oils. Any recommendations?

I love how enlightening this conversation is. How can we politely ask "how many women are included or represented" in your operation? 03:57

I love how enlightening this conversation is. How can we politely ask "how many women are included or represented" in your operation?

How did both of your start your culinary career and what inspired you to cook in the beginning? 03:47

How did both of your start your culinary career and what inspired you to cook in the beginning?

I teach high school culinary arts and am finding it difficult to motivate students to think of the food-service industry as a viable career option. What advice can you give me to encourage my students? 02:46

I teach high school culinary arts and am finding it difficult to motivate students to think of the food-service industry as a viable career option. What advice can you give me to encourage my students?

I just wanted to ask about dill with fruit? 00:41

I just wanted to ask about dill with fruit?

I don't use organic cane sugar, but I bought some at trader joes and it smells off (I've never bought cane sugar before so I don't know what it should smell like). I made your vanilla cake and it tasted like how the sugar smelled. Has this happened to you 01:24

I don't use organic cane sugar, but I bought some at trader joes and it smells off (I've never bought cane sugar before so I don't know what it should smell like). I made your vanilla cake and it tasted like how the sugar smelled. Has this happened to you

Will you be having your course again in the fall? 00:35

Will you be having your course again in the fall?

Can you suggest egg substitutes for desserts? 02:13

Can you suggest egg substitutes for desserts?

I’m serving whipped Flora cream with a tart at a catering event. Have you heard anything about how to stabilize that brand of cream so it can be whipped in advance? 00:48

I’m serving whipped Flora cream with a tart at a catering event. Have you heard anything about how to stabilize that brand of cream so it can be whipped in advance?

Are there guidelines or resources for what herbs to use with certain foods? 00:39

Are there guidelines or resources for what herbs to use with certain foods?

Hello Fran, what do you think about Erythritol? 00:48

Hello Fran, what do you think about Erythritol?

Suggestions for an abundance of fresh dill? 01:16

Suggestions for an abundance of fresh dill?

I have yet to figure out how to thicken a plant-based yogurt for a creamy consistency that's not gooey or clumpy. We just bought a plant milk machine too so I'm raring to make some good yogurt! Do you have any tips? 00:59

I have yet to figure out how to thicken a plant-based yogurt for a creamy consistency that's not gooey or clumpy. We just bought a plant milk machine too so I'm raring to make some good yogurt! Do you have any tips?

Help! How do I replace the sugar, oil, AND eggs in my favorite banana bread recipe? 01:19

Help! How do I replace the sugar, oil, AND eggs in my favorite banana bread recipe?

I’m wondering if you have any suggestions for raw crusts which I always freeze to congeal. 01:23

I’m wondering if you have any suggestions for raw crusts which I always freeze to congeal.

I don't use oil or sugar. I also know your recipes are very precise. Is it possible to substitute, and will they come out similar? What would you suggest as a substitute for oil? 03:08

I don't use oil or sugar. I also know your recipes are very precise. Is it possible to substitute, and will they come out similar? What would you suggest as a substitute for oil?

Is it possible to fry or bake plantains without oil or sugar and have them taste as sweet and moist as with oil or sugar? 00:18

Is it possible to fry or bake plantains without oil or sugar and have them taste as sweet and moist as with oil or sugar?

I enjoy making “ice cream” with frozen banana and other frozen fruits. I usually add some almond/soy milk and vanilla extract. Is there a recipe that I can make in advance that is scoopable? 01:51

I enjoy making “ice cream” with frozen banana and other frozen fruits. I usually add some almond/soy milk and vanilla extract. Is there a recipe that I can make in advance that is scoopable?

How long do you typically take to bloom your cased sausage? 00:40

How long do you typically take to bloom your cased sausage?

What is the % of salt you aim for on your fresh sausages? 00:46

What is the % of salt you aim for on your fresh sausages?

Could you sous vide the seafood sausage? 00:36

Could you sous vide the seafood sausage?