Please note- the 5/31 class been cancelled.

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 31 – Japanese Cooking with Family Recipes
Growing up in rural Japan, Koshiki Smith’s food was always local, seasonal, and made from scratch. The quality of each ingredient was essential, and her mother cooked everything with care and the mottainai (no waste) philosophy. Today, Koshiki will share one of her childhood dinners, featuring Maze-Gohan (dirty rice cooked in donabe), chicken or salmon teriyaki, and spinach with sesame sauce.Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
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.

Let’s celebrate this spring by learning how to prepare Chirashizushi. Chirashizushi is scattered sushi, meaning sushi rice is topped with beautifully arranged toppings of salmon, shrimp, eggs, and spring greens. Vegetarian options will be available.

Virtual class

$5 | Free for Seward Co-op owners

Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Learn about the Mexican tradition of making and enjoying cascarones- decorated, confetti-filled eggs used for Easter celebrations. Seward Co-op staff member Natalia Mendez will share stories from their family about the history of the eggs, as well as instruct how to make, decorate, and enjoy them – with a crack over the heads of friends! This is a family-friendly, hands-on event.

Natalia Mendez, Seward Co-op

In-person class- Friendship store classroom

$5 / free for kids!

Join us for Seward Co-op’s annual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair + Welcome Party for Ray Williams, Seward Co-op’s new General Manager!

Seward Co-op is dedicated to helping build a food system that values inclusivity, environmental responsibility, equity, and access. Visit our CSA Fair to see these values in action! Join us in the parking lot of the Creamery Café on Saturday, April 29th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to learn about local farms and speak directly with nearly 30 farmers to choose a CSA share that is right for you and your household. Midwest Food Connection will join us at the fair with activities for kids, and we’ll have treats, prizes, and more.

In addition to the CSA Fair under the tent, we will be celebrating Seward Co-op’s new General Manager, Ray Williams! Please join the board of directors in marking this momentous occasion with refreshments, music, and mingling on the patio!

We also look forward to engaging with community members on the future of the Creamery building. Seward Co-op finalized the official purchase of the building in 2022, and we are excited to bring owners into the conversation about how the space can serve our community. Seward Co-op staff and board members will lead informal “walk and talks” through the building and provide opportunities for questions and feedback on the next phase of growth.

This event is open to all – RSVP is not required, but if you register via the Eventbrite link below, we will send you a reminder email before the event.

Participating farms:
Abdi-Mayfield Farm
All Good Organics
Burning River Farm
DragSmith Farms
Featherstone Farm
Foxtail Farm
Harmony Valley Farm
The Hidden Paradise Farm
Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA)
Jacob Daniel Farms
Johnson Family Pastures
Jubilee Rock Farm
Northwood Mushrooms
Open Arms- Open Farms
Pleasant Valley Produce/St Croix Valley CSA
Racing Heart Farm
Real Organic Project
Shepherd Moon Farm
Sin Fronteras Farm and Food
TC Farm
The Good Acre
WEI Amador Hill Farm & Apple Orchard
Whetstone Farm
Yawelyahsi·Yó· Farm