2-Part Virtual African Cooking Class
We are excited to announce our 2nd virtual African cooking class, taught by cookbook author and Harambee Centre president and co-founder, Grace Kuto.
Thursday, October 21
6:00-7:00pm PST
Introduction
The first class will be a discussion led by Grace, focusing on the intersection of food security and climate change, and the impact that African food culture has on teen girls.
Thursday, October 28
6:00-7:30pm PST
Cooking Day
In the second class, you will learn how to make three delicious East African dishes: chicken or lentil curry, matoke (steamed green bananas), and spinach with groundnut sauce. We invite you to cook alongside Grace and enjoy a flavorful East African dinner. Cooks of all ages and experience levels are welcome.
Only 15 spots available!
Interested, but the class is full or the dates don’t work?
Please complete this short form to let us know. If there is enough interest, we will offer more classes.
More ways to learn about East African Cuisine & Food Culture
Buy an African Cookbook
We recommend Harambee! Stories and Recipes from the African Family Circle Cookbook by Grace Kuto, Harambee Centre Co-Founder and President. This book embodies the spirit of Harambee, communities working together for global good. In addition to capturing the life, traditions, and delicious recipes of rural East Africa, this edition brings inspirational stories of volunteers and those who have benefited from services at Chwele Health Clinic in Grace's home village in Kenya. Proceeds will support the Tree Planting Project for Food Security.
Host a Harambee Dinner
Looking for a unique, dinner at home? We invite you to host a Harambee Dinner Experience! Fill your table and experience the rich culture of Africa through story, pictures, and authentic African cuisine. Dinners are typically $50/guest and include a copy of Grace’s cookbook for the host. Proceeds will support the Tree Planting Project for Food Security. Note: Dinners will be adapted to follow COVID-19 safety recommendations and comfort levels of the host, their guests, and Harambee Centre volunteers.
Try a local African Restaurant
Portland is blessed to have a several African restaurants that specialize in a variety of cuisines from across the continent. Visit our local area restaurant guide for ideas.