REVIEWS

In our travels around the country and around the world we've tasted a wide variety of cuisines. And yet our favorite dish of all is one we've tasted at the home of our friend Janejira Kalsmith, right here in State College. The flavors in Jane's Thai beef salad are perfectly balanced -- the fragrant liveliness of the Kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and cilantro, complemented by the heat of red peppers and the beautiful way in which these and other spices combine perfectly with the meat. It's magic in the form of a beef salad, brought to you by an expert chef.

– Murali Haran & Frances Blanchette

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I so enjoyed your cooking class and Alan and I delighted in eating the wonderful Thai salad. I think the kaffir leaves really made it special.

– K. Taylor

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I really liked the things that I wouldn't know from a recipe, and any tips and secrets to making it great. I also liked seeing the proper ingredients to buy. When you brought in the lemon grass, that was so interesting.

– H. Sterner

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I'm writing to say thanks for a really fantastic class on Sunday.  We loved the meal and we'll definitely cook it again! We loved your teaching style.

Thanks for your wonderful cooking, your teaching and your patience!

– Helen G. and James T.

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Janejira's cooking is authentic and absolutely fabulously delicious! To top it off, the chef herself is funny, knowledgeable and awesome!

– L. Panait

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We really enjoyed how Janejira explained everything step by step:) We loved the flavor!! Was amazing! Would definitely sign up again! So much fun!

– Shannon & Jeff Zinn

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I really enjoy the background and the stories you tell. And the food is fantastic! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me/ us! :)

– T. Lindsley

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I loved your explanation of hello in Thai, and how to eat with the fork & spoon, those insights are really interesting. It all went really smoothly & I hope your classes continue to go well!!!

– M. Ellis

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Your curry was amazing! Best lunch I've had in a long time!

– J. Haloua

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Food turned out delicious and having all the ingredients selected and packaged for us was really quite luxurious!

– Frances Blanchette

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We thought it was a great class. It is important to stick with the time frame. It would also help to have a written recipe in order to follow along. We don't have a cleaver and weren't expecting to break down the chicken but luckily, my husband was there. I don't eat or prepare a lot of meat. We would opt to use already ground meat (perhaps subbing ground turkey for homemade ground chicken). The classes are a monetary investment for us. However, we recognize the value. Providing our own food will help defray the costs while still getting this amazing knowledge and recipes. These opportunities have been wonderful learnings for us that we have incorporated into our weekly meal planning. Thanks!

– T. Falls

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It was such a treat to take this class! I had never made a curry dish before and had no idea such a flavorful meal could be prepared so simply! Curry in a Hurry will definitely be one of my “go to” dishes from now on. Thank you, Janejira!

– Julie Haloua, Spectacles F.Y.I

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I've always loved Thai food, at least I thought I was eating great Thai until I met Janejira's larb.  The tastebud sensation was a new experience!  Her teaching style is punctuated by the authenticity of her heart.  Fresh local ingredients accent her unique recipes.  Treat yourself to a class and taste for yourself!

– Monica Gastiger, RE Farm Café

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Thanks for the cooking lesson, Janejira.

Laura and I had a lot of fun and the curry tasted great! We plan to join you for a future lesson!

– Terrence G.

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What a pleasure to take more than one serving of Eggplant Parmesan! Your version is what one should aim for...tasty, light, and good looking. This healthy unique recipe will bring you the joy to take more than one serving without feeling guilty!

– Chef Steph G., Penn State University

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Janejira takes you on a culinary adventure with her cooking. The food was delicious and I learned how to cook better Thai food while learning about the origins of the foods we used in the meal. I can't wait to take another class!

– Elizabeth Hay, CEO Techknowserv

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Janejira's curry is amazingly complex, a treat for the senses and easy on your stomach. If you're used to eating Thai food in State College, you get either watered down sauce straight out of a jar, or insane spice that drowns out all the other flavors. Janejira's cooking is a master class in the subtlety of Thai cuisine - you can literally feel different spices on different parts of your tongue. The freshness of the ingredients also shines through - each bite a delicious morsel that makes you feel like you are in a tropical clime. If it doesn't have you licking the curry sauce off the plate, you should go get a COVID test ASAP. 

– Kate Zipp

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