Nothing is more satisfying than the comfort food you grew up eating: Tonjiru (miso soup with pork and root vegetables), Onigiri (rice balls), and Sukiyaki Style Beef and Tofu. These recipes are healthy and comfort food I grew up eating in my Japanese grandma’s kitchen and continue to cook for my family. Learn the comfort food of Japan with me.

Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class.

Nabeyaki Udon is a Japanese noodle dish prepared in individual earthenware called Donabe or in a pot that is cooked directly on the stovetop. Besides the chewy, thick Udon noodles, the meal consists of dashi broth, chicken, tamagoyaki (egg omelet), fish cakes, shrimp tempura, mushrooms, and vegetables. Enjoy the piping hot and delicious noodles soup at the comfort of your home.

In this class, participants will learn to make:
•Japanese dashi broth
•Chicken teriyaki
•Tamagoyaki
•Shrimp tempura

Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class.

Have you ever wondered how your digestive system works? Sara Jean Barrett, naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis will take you on a tour of the full digestive system. Follow your food as it moves from your mouth to your bowel movements! You will learn about a variety of gastrointestinal concerns including ‘leaky gut’, SIBO, reflux, food intolerances, and more, taking home some important health hacks to relieve digestive symptoms.

Sara Jean Barrett, ND; Wellness Minneapolis

Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class.

Learn soap making from one of Seward Co-op’s most popular soap vendors! In this virtual demonstration class, students will be shown soap making using the silicone mold method. Each student receives an instruction manual and a silicone mold prior to the class.

John Hanson; Seward Soap

$35/$30 co-op owners
No mold option: $25/$20 co-op owners

Virtual class – please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class.

Class registration deadline for receiving a mold is Monday, October 5th at 8:00pm. Participants will need to pick up their molds from the Seward Co-op Friendship store between Wednesday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00pm.

*Class refund policy – with 24 hours notice, Seward Co-op ticket refunds can be provided minus Eventbrite’s fees

Curious about cooking with jackfruit? This popular vegan staple is a great substitute for pulled pork, taco meat, and more. Learn how to make savory, melt-in-your-mouth jackfruit enchiladas with popular class instructor, Chef Jess Toliver!

Chef Jessica Toliver, Jess Delicious

Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class.

During this class, Sara Jean Barrett, naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis will cover the major dietary and lifestyle factors that contribute to autoimmune conditions. Take home some action steps to prevent and alleviate symptoms of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel diseases and more.

Sara Jean Barrett, ND; Wellness Minneapolis

Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class.

Nourish 101 classes feature basic scratch-cooking techniques and recipes that feed a family of four for under $15 . Learn more about Seward Co-op’s Nourish program here.

Join us in a free virtual class as Chef Jess makes shrimp fried rice!

Chef Jess Toliver, Jess Delicious

Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class

Join Henry as he creates simple, vegan Ugandan recipes. Today we’ll make flatbread and fried cassava (yuca root).

Henry Kisitu, Jajja Wellness

Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class.

Learn soap making from one of Seward Co-op’s most popular soap vendors! In this virtual demonstration class, students will be shown soap making using the silicone mold method. Each student receives an instruction manual and a silicone mold prior to the class.
Class registration deadline for receiving a mold is Monday, September 7th at 8:00pm. Participants will need to pick up their molds from the Seward Co-op Friendship store between Wednesday, September 9th and Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00pm.

John Hanson, Seward Soap
$35/$30 co-op owners
No mold option: $25/$20 co-op owners

Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class

*Class refund policy – with 24 hours notice, Seward Co-op ticket refunds can be provided minus Eventbrite’s fees

Learn how to craft a beautifully presented bento box In this virtual class with Koshiki Smith from The Japanese Kitchen. This bento box will consist of a variety of delicacies:

• Miso Itame (summer vegetables and tofu sauteed in miso sauce)
• Chicken Karaage (soy, ginger and garlic marinated and fried chicken)
• Warm Green Bean and Tomato Salad
• Goma-Ae (spinach and sesame salad)
• Bittermelon with pickled plum and bonito
• Steamed white rice

Note: The menu is subject change due to the availability of seasonal vegetables.

Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class.