Blog Topic: FAQ

We've already talked about cooking once a week for the entire week on the blog, but the more you do it the more you learn what works for you and what's easiest. With some planning ahead, it is very easy to cook all the meals in only about 2 or 3 hours if you set that time aside 1 day a week.

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You've got questions and we've got answers! 

Q: What’s your opinion on agave nectar? 

A: I've read a lot of conflicting information on agave -- I do think it depends on what kind of agave you’re using (i.e. is it raw, how is it extracted from the plant?) because I don’t doubt that some brands are junkier than others ...

There are several different ways to presoak and cook dried beans. Here are a few of the more popular routes:

Slow Soak- This is probably the most widely used method. Put 1 pound of dried beans in a pot with 10 cups of water. Cover and let soak either 6-8 hours or overnight.

Hot Soak- First boil 10 cups of water. Then add 1 pound ...

Q: I would like to know what you use on your skin other than the baking soda? Particularly to moisturize? Your skin looks lovely!! 

A: Aww thanks for such a nice compliment. I don’t use a moisturizer, I don’t find I need one. I wash my face with baking soda (link) and that’s ...

People often ask how to bake without greasing your baking pan or using spray oil. Most often, I suggest parchment paper  or silicone bakeware . 

Parchment paper is a heavy duty paper that's used in the kitchen- it comes in a roll the same way aluminum foil does. It's water and grease resistant. Parchment paper doesn't allow moisture to stick to it- which ...