JANUARY COOKING CLASSES & EVENTS
We have wonderful classes lined up for the end 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.
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Thu, Jan 16, 2020 6:00 PM CST
Shopping Bulk
Common Ground Food Co-op,
Urbana
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Led by Co-op Owner & Teacher, Emily
$10/person; attendees receive a $5 coupon off bulk section
Curious how to shop our bulk section, reduce single waste packaging, and save money? Learn the tips and tricks from Co-op teacher and UIUC student, Emily, as she shows you how easy it is to incorporate bulk items into your everyday life. This class will involve a tour of our bulk section and answer any questions you have.
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Sat, Jan 18, 2020 2:00 PM CST
Pressure Cooking
Common Ground Food Co-op,
Urbana
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Led by Co-op Owner & Teacher, Laura
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
Learn how to make delicious recipes with a pressure cooker and Instapot. Co-op teacher and whole foods plant based enthusiast, Laura will guide you through making her favorite recipes that are low sodium, low sugar, no oil, and affordable.
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Wed, Jan 22, 2020 4:00 PM CST
Kids Cooking: Mac and Cheese
Common Ground Food Co-op,
Urbana
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Led by Co-op staff and Co-op teacher, Sarah
SOLD OUT; keep a look out for a monthly class in February
We're starting back our kids cooking classes by making an all time favorite, mac and cheese! Using local cheese and local milk, we are making stove top mac and cheese from scratch and finishing it off in the oven. This will be a hands on, interactive small class for kids, ages 8-12. This class is free!
Limited spots available, it sells out quickly. This class is only an hour long, you can drop off the kids in our Flatlander Classroom at 4pm and we will end promptly at 5pm.
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Friday, Jan 24, 2020 5:00-7:00 PM
Art Gallery Reception: Bruce Archer & Mary Margrave
Join us for a free art gallery reception on Friday night to celebrate the local artists, Bruce Archer and Mary Margrave. You will have a chance to meet the artists, purchase artwork available, and enjoy delicious co-op foods!
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Sat, Jan 25, 2020 2:00 PM CST
Ethiopian Injera
Common Ground Food Co-op,
Urbana
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Led by Co-op Owner & Teacher, Tesfaye
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
In this class, Tesfaye will guide you through the preparation of the traditional Ethiopian bread, injera. 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.
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Wed, Jan 29, 2020 6:00 PM CST
Cooking Healthy on a Budget: Pork Fajitas
Common Ground Food Co-op,
Urbana
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Led by Co-op staff and Co-op teacher, Sarah
FREE; registration required
Join us for our next Cooking Healthy on a Budget class featuring Pork Fajitas! This free class is hands-on and interactive. We will cover simple knife skills, cooking techniques, spice blends, guacamole, salsa, and rice made in a rice cooker. This dinner is affordable, tasty, and family favorite.
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Thu, Jan 30, 2020 6:00 PM CST
Lotion making with Old Town Flowers
Common Ground Food Co-op,
Urbana
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Led by local herb and flower farmer, Joan of Old Town Flowers
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
Most body care products contain preservatives, artificial colors or fragrances, and even the products labeled “natural” can contain ingredients that aren’t good for our bodies. Learn the basics of lotion making with local herbal farmer, Joan of Old Town Flowers. This special recipe uses natural and easy to find ingredients and is the perfect moisturizer for winter skin. Students will get to take home a jar of lotion as well as instructions for making lotion at home.
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Sat, Feb 1, 2020 2:00 PM CST
Indian Flavors: Malai Kofta
Common Ground Food Co-op,
Urbana
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Led by Co-op Owner & Teacher, Sirisha
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
Learn how to make delicious Malai Kofta with amazing cook, Sirisha!
Malai kofta is a decadent curry with rich and creamy koftas (fried dumplings) served with an equally creamy onion tomato and nut based gravy. It is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes ordered in Indian restaurants. This class teaches the basics of making the classic curry along with tips on making different koftas that go well with the gravy.
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Sat, Feb 8, 2020 2:00 PM CST
Home Brewing Kombucha: The Basics
Common Ground Food Co-op,
Urbana
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Led by Co-op Teacher, Shasta
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
Kombucha home brewer, former co-op staff, Shasta, will share her process for DIY kombucha. This class will cover basic principles of home brewing. Best of all, every class participant can leave class with their own scoby to start their own kombucha.
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