OCTOBER 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.
Friday, October 4 5-8pm on the Front Porch
$5 Meal with Draft Beer from Riggs
Celebrate the beginning of autumn at Common Ground's first Oktoberfest! You can enjoy authentic German brats from the local Triple S Farms of Stewardson, IL or a vegan brat for a non-meat option. Each meal includes a side of sauerkraut from The Brinery and pretzel sticks from local Central Illinois Bakehouse . All for just $5! Also available for purchase is authentic German beer from Riggs Beer Company . You won't want to miss this party! Come out to enjoy delicious food, popular Riggs beer, and live music!
Sat, Oct 5, 2019 2:00 PM CST
Local Apples Three Ways
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Wed, Oct 9, 2019 6:30 PM CST
Cooking Healthy on a Budget: Carrots & Roots
Common Ground, Urbana
Led by Co-op Staff, Sarah
Free; registration required with limited spots
Let's enjoy cooking and eating healthy on a budget during the peak of the fall harvest! This month, we'll share multiple ways on how to cook local roots, with a focus on local carrots! Enjoy this free cooking class!
Thu, Oct 10, 2019 6:00 PM CST
Stuffed Pumpkin
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Christina Glass
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
Join local Chef CMG for the Stuffed pumpkin class, a fun way to enjoy a seasonal treat with wild rice dressing. Savory, sweet, and full of fall local flavors.
Sat, Oct 12, 2019 2:00 PM CST
Ethiopian Berbere Salmon
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Tesfaye Wolde-Medhin
$15 owners / $20 non-owners
In this class, Tesfaye will guide you through the preparation of Berbere-seasoned wild caught salmon. Born in Ethiopia and a scholar of anthropology, he will also discuss the cultural, topographical, and historical elements that have shaped and influenced contemporary Ethiopian cuisine. Class will include tastes of the salmon, injera, and Ethiopian-style greens!
Thu, Oct 17, 2019 6:00 PM CST
Soapmaking for Beginners
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Joan Jach, Local Farmer of Old Town Flowers
$10 owners / $15 non-owners
Have you always wanted to make soap but were afraid of what's involved? Soap making is an ancient process that combines fats, water and lye to create a whole new substance that can clean! There are basic safety precautions that beginners need to learn and after that, the sky's the limit to what you can create. We'll discuss basic procedures and ingredients, make a cold-process soap during class and students will take home a sample of home made soap from Old Town Flowers. Come learn the magic of making soap!
Class taught by local farmer, Joan of Old Town Flowers!
Sat, Oct 19, 2019 2:00 PM CST
Local & Luscious: Meat & Wine Pairings
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Scott and Nancy Koeneman
$15 owner/ $20 non-owner
This decadent tasting class will focus on fresh local dishes, featuring pork from Triple S Farms. Scott and Nancy Koeneman will pair a perfect wine with a prepared tasting menu including Antipasto with sliced ham, Pepperoni and local cheeses, Pork cutlets with puttanesca and lemon, Pork ragu with pasta, and Stuffed pork chops! Learn more about how to make these dishes and taste the deliciousness!
Wed, Oct 23, 2019 6:00 PM CST
Syrian Cuisine: Chicken Shawarma & Tabouli
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by UIUC academics of Middle Eastern Studies
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
Learn how to make a couple Syrian dishes including Shawarma & Tablouli with cooks & educators from the Center of Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at UIUC who want to share their cultural cuisine.
Thu, Oct 24, 2019 6:00 PM CST
Cooking with Condiments
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by local producer, Margaret owner of Spice Sisters
$15 owners / $20 non-owners
Spice your meals up with condiments! Learn how to make five different easy dishes highlighted by special sauces from Spice Sisters! Class will include how to make Cilantro & Roasted Cauliflower Bruschetta, Season Veggies & Warm Cabbage Slaw, Seared Steak with Onion Chutney, Pow Pow Pepper & Onion Crostini with Goat Cheese and Gorgonzola, and Spiced Caramel and Ice Cream!
Wed, Oct 30, 2019 6:00 PM CST
Harry Potter Trivia Night
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
$5 per person; register ahead

Harry Potter Trivia Night at Common Ground
Wednesday night, October 30th from 6-8pm in our Mall Hallway

$5 per witch/wizard, maximum of 5 per team!
Each ticket comes with your choice of drink and dessert straight from Hogsmead.
There will be a Hogwarts Bakesale including Butterbeer, Pumpkin Juice, Three Broomsticks Pumpkin Cake, Deatheater By Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Frog Vegan Mousse.

Book only trivia. Bonus points for teams who wear costumes. We await your owl,  RSVP through Eventbrite to reserve your tickets  or purchase in store.
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