AUGUST COOKING CLASSES & EVENTS

We have wonderful classes lined up this month! Register online via the ticket links below or sign up in person with our staff at the registers. All classes and events are located in the Flatlander Classroom at Common Ground, 300 S. Broadway Avenue
in the Lincoln Square Mall.
Thu, Aug 1, 2019 6:00 PM CST
Intro to Food Preservation
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Jen Burton, Co-op Owner
$10 owners / $15 non-owners
Interested in dehydrating, pressure canning, or freezing this year's harvest, but not sure how to get started? This class will cover basic technique, equipment checks, and food safety for a handful of food preservation methods, so that you can safely expore new recipes and procedures on your own!
Fri, Aug 2, 2019 5:00-7:00
Chill and Grill

Located on the co-op porch
$5 per serving, includes 1 protein & 2 sides
Join us on the co-op porch for our third seasonal Chill & Grill event and a $5 meal! We'll be featuring local Triple S Farms Chicken Wings and Drums or Marinated Grilled Tofu with two sides of local corn on the cob and Co-op made pit beans. Enjoy live music, good food, and beer and wine for purchase!

Wed, Aug 7, 2019 6:00 PM CST
$10 Meals for Four
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Christina Glass, Co-op Owner and Chef CMG
$10 owners / $15 non-owners
Everyone has a budget, but who doesn't enjoy a yummy meal? Come join Chef CMG as she teaches her jambalaya stuffed bell peppers, a meal for four. You won't want to miss this budget-friendly and delicious family meal class.
Sat, Aug 17, 2019 2:00 PM CST
Ethiopian Flavors: Vegan Lentil Stew
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Tesfaye Wolde-Medhin, Co-op Owner
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
Join Tesfaye Wolde-Medhin as he shares the cuisine and culture of his birthland. You'll learn how to make traditional Ethiopian lentil stew and greens; they will be served with some of Tesfaye's famous injera! All the recipes are vegan, too!
Thu, Aug 22, 2019 6:00 PM CST
Veggie Tapas
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by John McNally, Co-op Staff, Co-op Owner, and Local Farmer
$10 owner / $15 non-owner
Enjoy local veggie tapas, featuring several small simple dishes highlighting the unique flavors of local vegetables and how they taste best. Learn how to prepare these dishes with simple sauces, while hearing the stories about the farmers. Some dishes include miso glazed carrots, cucumber salad, roasted peppers and more!
Wed, Aug 28, 2019 6:00 PM CST
Cooking Healthy On A Budget: Local Tomatoes & Peppers
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Sarah Buckman, Co-op Owner & Staff Member
FREE; registration required
Let's enjoy cooking and eating healthy on a budget during the peak of the summer harvest! This class series will showcase healthy recipes, featuring in season local foods and farmers market budget tricks. This month, we'll share multiple ways to use a variety of local tomatoes and local peppers.
Thu, Aug 29, 2019 6:00 PM CST
Let's Talk Periods with Genial Day
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Let's talk periods!
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine* for this free workshop in our Co-op Classroom. We are hosting Genial Day, a producer of highly absorbant natural menstrual care products, who will be sharing wisdom about herbal tea remedies that ease the symptoms associated with menopause and PMS. You'll be able to take home your own herbal tea blend, too. Join us and register for a spot! 

*Must be 21 or over to enjoy a glass of wine.  
Sat, Aug 31, 2019 2:00 PM CST
Fridge Pickles
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Kaitie Adams, Co-op Owner and Local Farmer
$10 owners / $15 non-owners
Learn how to make the crispest pickles in the shorest amount of time by throwing them in the fridge! This class will cover the classic dill cucumber pickle (with a few fun variations) along with some unexpected twists. Okra! Onions! Cherry Tomatoes! The possibilities are endless. Come with a jar, leave with some pickles!
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