Juneteenth: Celebrating the Taste of Freedom
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, June 17th | 5:30-8:00pm
This class with Chef Mona explores the cultural significance of Juneteenth through traditional African American foods associated with the holiday. The menu highlights the symbolic use of red foods, reflecting their historical importance in African cultures and their continued presence in Juneteenth celebrations.
Students will prepare and enjoy a refreshing sorrel beverage (often called “Red Drink”), a watermelon radish salad with honey chili lime dressing, and smoky, spice driven jollof (“red”) rice made with smoked sausages, with a vegetarian option available upon request. The class concludes with red velvet cupcakes, a dessert rooted in tradition and originally colored with beets.
Throughout the class, Chef Mona will share the historical context of these dishes and their enduring cultural relevance, offering insight into how food connects tradition, memory, and celebration.
Menu:
- Sorrel
- Watermelon-Radish Salad
- Red (Jollof) Rice
- Red Velvet Cupcakes
Skills You’ll Learn:
- Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
- Food History
- Cooking a delicious meal!
What you’ll take home:
- Any leftovers from class
- Recipes and instructions
More about this class:
- Class is for ages 16+
- Great for beginner to advanced cooks
- Students work in pairs – sign up with a friend!
**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**
** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.
Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua
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