TASK DEFINITION: Given a paragraph about cooking, and a set of conversational questions and answers about the paragraph, say whether the passage contains sufficient information to answer the follow-up question. Say Yes if it is answerable; otherwise, say No. The paragraph has the prefix 'CONTEXT:'. Each conversation question has a prefix `Q:` followed by the answer prefix `A:`, and the follow-up question has a prefix `FOLLOWUP_Q:`.
PROBLEM: CONTEXT: You're right in that you don't want to use oats or flour. Your best alternative is some other form of ground nut. Almond was actually the original macaroon, with coconut coming later.Rather than trying to modify the recipe directly, I'd recommend searching specifically for an 'almond macaroon' or 'amaretti' recipe. Beware of 'macaron' recipes, which is the spelling the French use; it'll work, but they're typically intended as two halves of a sandwich cookie.  <sep>  Q: What is an appropriate substitute for dried coconut? A: Your best alternative is some other form of ground nut. Almond was actually the original macaroon, with coconut coming later  Q: Does the coconut tend to be more oily? A: Rather than trying to modify the recipe directly, I'd recommend searching specifically for an 'almond macaroon' or 'amaretti' recipe  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Would I be able to substitute other dry ingredients like flour or oats?

SOLUTION: Yes

PROBLEM: CONTEXT: Gumbo is a creolized (blending of different cultures) dish that was really a way of making use of many whatever might be on hand. The word "Gumbo" itself comes from the African Bantu tribal language which uses the word "Ngambo" for okra. In the plantation culture of the south "ngambo" became "gumbo" and eventually came to be the word for a soup containing okra. In the deep south of South Carolina and southern Georgia it typically has Okra in it to provide thickening from the mucilaginous substance secreted from the okra.As people moved westward toward the Louisiana region they adopted the Choctaw Indian method of using ground sassafras leaves (gumbe file) as the preferred thickening method in that area. Sidenote: Gumbo file is considered to be the only indigenous north American spice.Without knowing what it is that you've been disappointed with, it's difficult to make suggestions. As with so many regional dishes there are certain consistencies but more often than not...more variations. This is one of those items where there isn't necessarily ONE primary method.Some gumbos use a roux for added depth of flavor, color, and thickening while others are more broth based.The main consistency is that it is typically served ladled over rice.  <sep>  Q: What is gumbo? A: Gumbo is a creolized (blending of different cultures) dish that was really a way of making use of many whatever might be on hand  Q: Is there a secret to making it good? A: Without knowing what it is that you've been disappointed with, it's difficult to make suggestions  Q: I've never made it before, so what makes it so good? A: Some gumbos use a roux for added depth of flavor, color, and thickening while others are more broth based  Q: What else is in it? A: a soup containing okra. In the deep south of South Carolina and southern Georgia it typically has Okra in it  Q: Yuck....can I put in something other than okra? A: the Choctaw Indian method of using ground sassafras leaves (gumbe file) as the preferred thickening method in that area  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Hmmmm...do you have any other suggestions?

SOLUTION: Yes

PROBLEM: CONTEXT: On the question of dry ice, yes...it makes excellent ice cream using a kitchen aid and the beater in the standard bowl. It is best if you pulverize the dry ice in a blender first. You will want to avoid using too much (your base will become carbonated, but you can allow it to off-gas). Add a little at a time until the appropriate texture is achieved. Make sure it is not possible for someone to eat a chunk of dry ice!  <sep>  Q: Is it possible to make salty avocado Ice Cream without a machine?

SOLUTION:
Yes