Kids ages 8-12 and their parent/guardian are invited to join Natalia Mendez (they/them) to learn about Latinx history and culture while making agua de Jamaica (a tart drink made from hibiscus flower) and agua de sandia (watermelon water).

Friendship store classroom
$5/free for kids
Natalia Mendez, Seward Co-op

What to expect: The Friendship store is located at 317 E. 38th St. Minneapolis, MN. The classroom is in the northeast corner of the store, past the general seating area. It is mobility-device accessible.

Wellness Wednesday is here! Receive 10% off all supplements and personal care products, including regular and sale-priced items. Discounted items include thoughtfully-sourced skin and hair care, supplements, vitamins, protein powder, deodorant, toothpaste, menstruation products, and more. Wellness Wednesday discounts are available to owners and non-owners alike and can be combined with owners’ quarterly 10% discount.

We are excited to present a cooking and lectures class series highlighting the food, traditions, and cultures of the Twin Cities’ Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Community instructors Jess Toliver, Koshiki Smith, and Kimiko Molasky will generously share their expertise on the traditions and history of ingredients and recipes from the AAPI community in Minnesota and beyond.

May 9 – Okinawa Southern Japanese Cooking
Okinawa is a collection of islands located in southern Japan. Join Kimiko as she demonstrates how to cook a typical Okinawan chicken soup with daikon radish, kobu seaweed, and bonito fish broth. This combination of ingredients is characteristic of the region and is very comforting with its perfect balance of nutrition and umami.

Kimiko Molasky, Mississippi Market
Virtual class
Free

This class series is collaboratively presented by Eastside Co-op, Mississippi Market, Seward Co-op, the Wedge, and Linden Hills Co-op as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with food, equity, and social justice; and to recognize and celebrate cultural heritage months that reflect our communities.

Bento is Japanese boxed lunch or dinner where small portions of well-balanced prepared foods are beautifully arranged in wooden and lacquered boxes. We will prepare Kara-age (marinated and fried chicken), sweet potato rice, tamagoyaki (egg omelet), and a side of seasonal vegetables.

Koshiki Smith, the Japanese Kitchen

Free

This is a virtual class. Please RSVP in advance.

If you travel in Japan during the winter, you will come across street food vendors and convenience stores selling Nikuman steamed buns. Originally called Chukaman (Chinese-style steamed buns) were introduced to Japan in the late 1920s and are now a winter staple across the country.

Today, we will prepare just that: floured buns filled with pork and onion, then steamed on the bamboo steamer. A side of quick and easy egg drop soup makes this a full and flavorful meal.

Koshiki Smith, the Japanese Kitchen

This is a virtual class. Please register via the Eventbrite link below.