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Share in the art of cooking indigenous Apache southwest cuisine, while Judy Tallwing interweaves the process of cooking with personal stories from the indigenous community. For families: This class occurs at the same time as the Indigenous Arts class for children, for a memorable cultural experience for the whole family!
Join us for a celebration of Baltimore's Black history and its burgeoning future. Tour two Cross Street Partners projects of great significance to Baltimore history while enjoying some delicious soul food. Tour the Upton Mansion, the future home and research center for the 131-year-old AFRO American Newspapers Archives, then visit PS 103, a segregated elementary school for African American children, notably attended by Justice Thurgood Marshall. After 17 and 25 years vacant, respectively, both buildings are being restored as vibrant centers for the celebration of Black history and culture. Get a sneak peek at both of these incredible projects before they are complete!
Learn from master chef and teacher Keith Curley and up your game in the kitchen! In this skills-focused program, develop your skills and learn how to cook like a pro!
Chris Ryder and Lisa Summers invite you to their Bolton Hill Grand Dame house to experience their collection of contemporary Haitian art acquired over the four years they spent living in Port-au-Prince. Lisa and Chris purchased metal work from the artists of Croix-des-Bouquets, paintings from artists of the Movement Saint Soleil in the mountains of Soisson-la-Montagne, and paper mache from artists in Jacmel. Learn about these artists and their work while you sip a cold Prestige (the national beer of Haiti) or rhum punch. Enjoy soup joumou, a traditional pumpkin soup, awarded protected cultural heritage status by UNESCO, and other Haitian delicacies. Leave with the best reusable shopping bag you could ever want, made in Haiti from recycled sachés dlo.
We can pickle that! Baltimore chef and owner of Ella’s Pickled Produce, Keith Curley, teaches you the ins and outs pickling produce. Learn some basic ways to prepare vegetables with uniquely flavored pickling brines and enjoy your harvest all year long! All produce and supplies for pickling provided!
The Twelve(ish) dishes of Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Feast Day of Our Lady Guadalupe/Boxing Day! Looking to knock it out of the park with a perfect holiday meal? These elevated sides will make it one to remember. Baltimore chef and owner of Ella’s Pickled Produce, Keith Curley, covers a royal holiday spread: glazed sweet potatoes, apple and sausage stuffing, classic whipped potatoes, maple roasted brussels sprouts, herb turkey gravy, and local apple cobbler. We're not saying the holidays are a competition, but you're definitely going to win this year.
Get your bake on just in time for the holidays! In this most oven-y of classes, learn to bake an assortment of classic and new holiday cookies from a range of cultural traditions. Storytelling, sugar, and just a hint of salt in a magical workshop for the whole family!
In this not NOT Valentine's workshop, make luscious chocolate creations for yourself or your sweetheart and guarantee that they'll wanna hold your hand. With a little help from our friends, learn about chocolate and how to make beautiful molded chocolates with ganache fillings. While your sweet tooth gently weeps, craft hand-made truffles and make all your troubles seem so far away.
Roses are red and they are so much more than meets the eye. Learn all about about roses, to include history, healing powers, and how to use rose in culinary delights. Join herbalist Bettina Perry, of Charmington Holistics, for a hands-on full-sensory learning and tasting experience with rose at the center. Immerse yourself in the aroma and taste of rose by making rose sugar from scratch, then bring your magic sugar home and create something delectable with it! This workshop is perfect for you and a special someone to continue the romance all weekend long.
Don't sweat the small stuff in this health- and time-conscious cooking class. Over the course of a single evening, begin by roasting a delicious chicken-and-potatoes meal. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE (so much more)! After creating one dish, "Yes, Chef!" your way to a plethora of reinventions and remixes to bring you a week's worth of healthy and scrumptious meals from that humble beginning! Soups, salads, tacos, fried rice, and more. Cooking is a gift, and with this class, it's a gift that just keeps on giving.
This once-in-a-mycelium event is a unique chance to create a vegan or vegetarian version of a Maryland favorite—the crab cake—from lion's mane mushrooms. Learn to harvest, prep, and cook while discovering the benefits of the lion's mane mushroom and its impact on the carbon footprint of the food industry.
Join us in The Marquee Lounge for the first edition of Noche Bohemia, an evening of food, drink, music, and dance! Noche Bohemia will be a night to hightlight local Latin talent in a variety of forms, but we're excited to have musicians Jorge Gutierrez and David Vass join us for this first foray!
Indulge in the magic of herbal crafting! Led by a seasoned herbalist, dive into the world of spring herbs as you learn to infuse them into delightful libations. This hands-on experience promises to awaken your senses and elevate your cocktail game, offering a blend of flavor, health, and craftsmanship. Join us for an evening of creative concoctions and celebrate the essence of spring in every sip. Reserve your spot now and embark on a journey of herbal delight!
Join Y.M.U. Yummy U! in partnership with the Creative Alliance for an afternoon of food, fellowship and community dining. In each session, Doc. J will lead cooking demonstrations showcasing a featured ingredient or theme and collaborate with participants to create a full community meal. Learn, cook, and break bread together in this cooking experience that brings back Sunday dinners!
Step into Idalee's Fresh Kitchen, where Chef Idalee DiGrigorio teaches you to up your culinary skills with seasonal ingredients, top-notch techniques, and cultural connections of each session's meal. Sign up either individually or as a couple and forge an exquisite meal from scratch, with recipes and easy-to-apply skills that you can take home to freshen up your own kitchen! After strutting your culinary stuff, finish off with a full shared meal with your new culinary compatriots in this joyful, enlightening Friday evening experience.
Join one of Creative Alliance's own Artesanas for a delicious trip through Latin and South American cuisines. In this session, Carmen Lopez leads you through the tastes of Mexico City in a culinary experience humming with flavor, warmth, and just a little heat. Join the Artesanas for a continent-spanning cuisine rendezvous on the last Friday of every month. We'll see you there!
Join Y.M.U. Yummy U! in partnership with the Creative Alliance for an afternoon of food, fellowship and community dining. In each session, Doc. J will lead cooking demonstrations showcasing a featured ingredient or theme and collaborate with participants to create a full community meal. Learn, cook, and break bread together in this cooking experience that brings back Sunday dinners!
Embark on a holistic journey where herbs become invaluable companions for bolstering emotional and mental wellbeing. From creating a personal, tailored tea blend to crafting a soothing herbal sachet and inhaler, you'll leave equipped with practical tools to support your mental wellbeing journey. At the end of the session, leave with your newfound knowledge and an herbal reference guide for ongoing exploration. Cultivate peace, balance, and resilience, equipped with practical skills to navigate life's challenges.
Create a feast of plant-based delights, with hearty vegetarian chili, jalapeño cornbread, and cauliflower tacos topped with garden-fresh salsa. While performing culinary magic, chop chop your way to professional knife skills and build the flavors of your meat-free dreams. Bon apetit!
Join one of Creative Alliance's own Artesanas for a delicious trip through Latin and South American cuisines. In this class, Carmen Lopez leads you into the joys of flan, the little custard that could. Craft this silky caramelicious creation with traditional techniques in this perfect weekend afternoon workshop.
Join Y.M.U. Yummy U! in partnership with the Creative Alliance for an afternoon of food, fellowship and community dining. In each session, Doc. J will lead cooking demonstrations showcasing a featured ingredient or theme and collaborate with participants to create a full community meal. Learn, cook, and break bread together in this cooking experience that brings back Sunday dinners!
Take an international culinary trip without ever leaving Charm City! Explore the flavors of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand as you make the perfect pho, summer rolls, and spring rolls. Cool off (or not, depending on your level of spice!) with refreshing papaya salad and your own homemade sweet chili sauce. Learn how to use cuisine staples like lemongrass, fish sauce, rice noodles, and Thai chilis, and bring the flavors of Southeast Asia to your dinner table!
Join us in The Marquee Lounge for the first edition of Noche Bohemia, an evening of food, drink, music, and dance! Noche Bohemia will be a night to highlight local Latin talent in a variety of forms!
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