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Jane Sofia Struther's Author Page


Jane Sofia Struthers is a worldwide chef who's cooked (mostly) vegan food on five continents. Rather to go and sightsee, she travels to speak to the locals and learn their cuisines. Here's her mulitlingual take on being both a chef and a "digital nomad":

jane sofia cooking in the USA

The United States is a melting pot, no? With a friend in Minneapolis I made chapatti right here in North America, just like the Pakistanis do.

Jane Sofia Cooking in Brazill

Eu fui para o Brasil, aprendi o português, e cozinhei lá na América do Sul.

jane sofia cooking in Kenya

Nilienda Kenya, nilijifunza lugha, na nilipika huko Afrika kama mwAfrica mwenyewe (juu ya moto).

jane sofia cooking in Portugal

Aqui estoy tratando (y fracasando) de preparar un plato keniano para mi amiga chilena en Faro, en Europa. (Disculpe el idioma. A pesar de estar en Portugal estábamos hablando en el castellano.)

jane sofia cooking in pakistan

And I've cooked in Asia, chapatti in Pakistan. But, no, I don't speak Urdu.

Jane Sofia's Work


Kitchen Gadgets

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9 Low Watt Microwaves (Advertised ≠ Actual Watts)

retro-microwave

Not all microwave ovens are created equal.Some are very efficient, good for the environment and good for your wallet. Some gobble up a lot of energy just to cook your food a few seconds faster.The crazy thing is that you can't

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Kitchen Gadgets

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Can you Use Cast Iron on an Induction Stove?

cast-iron

What is "induction cooking"?Imagine if you could instantly heat food in a pan, without having to wait for the pan to warm up first. Imagine if the heat came not from a flame underneath the pan, but from the pan itself.The

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Kitchen Gadgets

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A Guide to Crockpot Sizes: How Big is Too Big?

slow-cook-meat

Many chefs love slow cooking. The flavors better mix and mesh together. The nutrients aren't disintegrated by heat and slow-cooked food keeps amazingly well.The crock-pot is an essential of any modern kitchen. You just prepare everything and let it sit for

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Freezing Guide, Mastering Food

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Can You Freeze Bananas in the Peel? Should You?

bananas

Bananas going bad? You can freeze them. In the peel, already sliced or mashed, however you want.Freezing bananas is an excellent way to make them last longer, and keeps them good for making lots of things, especially banana bread. Whether you're going

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Food Spoilage, Mastering Food

3

Slimy Carrots – What is That Slime and Why is it There?

carrots

Have you ever taken a bag of carrots out of the fridge, ready to enjoy, and...What the heck happened to them???Is it safe?Sometimes yes, sometimes no.This article will help you determine when you can wash the slime off and still enjoy

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Freezing Guide, Kitchen Gadgets

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What Does a “Garage-Ready” Freezer Mean? And Does it Matter?

garage-freezer

You thought that just any freezer could go in your garage?Obviously, if you're asking this question, you did. But here's the long and the short of it...Sometimes, they can't.Freezers are designed to maintain frigid temperatures while expending as little energy as

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Freezing Guide, Mastering Food

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Can You Freeze Scrambled Eggs? Dos and Don’ts

mixing-eggs

You host a brunch, and end up with a plate full of leftover scrambled eggs. What a shame to toss it. Could they possibly be salvaged? Don't toss them just yet. You can freeze (and then reheat) your scrambled eggs. Is it a

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Mastering Food

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How Long Should Cheesecake Cool Before Going in the Fridge?

blueberry-cheesecake

You baked a cheesecake. Congratulations. It's going to be delicious. But you finish baking, and then...you need it cold, right? So what to do? Can you just stick it in the fridge?Cheesecake is meant to be eaten chilled. And the fridge

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Mastering Food

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Is Styrofoam Microwave-Safe? Well, Sometimes…

styrofoam-cup

Not always. As with most things in life, there isn't just a simple yes or no answer. It depends. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. In certain situations, styrofoam can be harmful when microwaved, but how can you tell?We are here to help

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Mastering Food

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Can you Microwave Ziploc Bags? Stick to the Brand-Name

ziploc-bags

The microwave; a marvel of modern engineering. In just a few minutes, it will reheat your leftovers, or pop a bag of delicious buttery popcorn to perfection. But is it safe to microwave food that's in a plastic Ziploc bag?We are here

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