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Wild Onion's Anniversary Celebration Features Spanish Language Class

  • Writer: Bob Benenson
    Bob Benenson
  • 3 minutes ago
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Food Co-op is Located in Diverse Rogers Park on Chicago's Far North Side



Rogers Park is one of Chicago's most demographically diverse neighborhoods, and Wild Onion Market — the co-op grocery store located at 7007 N. Clark St. in Rogers Park — is highlighting that diversity in a series of in-store events.


June is a special month as it marks the store's 2nd anniversary, and its series includes special event: a tortilla-making class, led by Chef Ernesto Rodriguez of El Molcajete Sauces, that will be presented in Spanish. The class, which will include a meal, takes place this Saturday (June 6) from 3:30-4:30 p.m.


Here is how the store describes the event in both English and Spanish:


Chef Ernesto Rodriguez, seen doing a demo at Wild Onion Market in February, is a friend of Local Food Forum. His products, including the authentic mole sauces of his native Oaxaca in Mexico and organic tortilla chips fried in coconut oil are sold at the market. Photo from Wild Onion Market
Chef Ernesto Rodriguez, seen doing a demo at Wild Onion Market in February, is a friend of Local Food Forum. His products, including the authentic mole sauces of his native Oaxaca in Mexico and organic tortilla chips fried in coconut oil are sold at the market. Photo from Wild Onion Market

The Family Tortilla Workshop will be a hands-on tortilla-making experience. This workshop is designed for children and adults to cook, learn, and enjoy time together while discovering the traditions behind one of the most beloved foods in Mexican cuisine.


Families will learn how corn is transformed into fresh masa and then into warm, handmade tortillas. Participants will practice mixing, pressing, and cooking tortillas on a traditional griddle while learning about the cultural history of corn and tortillas in Latin America.


After the workshop, everyone will gather around the table to enjoy a delicious meal featuring their fresh tortillas along with seasonal toppings, beans, rice, salsa, and fresh vegetables. Participants will enjoy refreshing agua frescas throughout the workshop, with flavors made from seasonal fruits and herbs.


The workshop is recommended for ages 5 and up. All children must attend with a participating adult. No previous cooking experience is necessary and all ingredients and equipment are provided.

 

Taller Familiar de Tortillas en Wild Onion Co-op


¡Traiga a toda la familia para disfrutar de una experiencia divertida y práctica elaborando tortillas hechas a mano en Wild Onion Co-op! Este taller interactivo está diseñado para que niños y adultos cocinen, aprendan y compartan tiempo juntos mientras descubren lastradiciones detrás de uno de los alimentos más emblemáticos de la cocina mexicana.


Las familias aprenderán cómo el maíz se transforma en masa fresca y luego en deliciosas tortillas recién hechas. Los participantes practicarán cómo mezclar la masa, utilizar una prensa para tortillas y cocinarlas en un comal tradicional, mientras conocen la historia y la importancia cultural del maíz en la gastronomía latinoamericana.


Lo Que Aprenderán


● La historia y la importancia del maíz en la cocina mexicana.

● Cómo preparar y trabajar con masa fresca.

● Técnicas adecuadas para prensar tortillas.

● Cómo cocinar tortillas en un comal o plancha.

● Consejos para preparar tortillas suaves y deliciosas en casa.


Actividades Prácticas


● Mezclar y preparar masa fresca.

● Prensar y dar forma a las tortillas.

● Cocinar tortillas hasta lograr que se inflen perfectamente.

● Preparar acompañamientos y rellenos sencillos.

● Disfrutar una degustación familiar de las tortillas elaboradas durante el taller.


Comida Familiar


Al finalizar el taller, todos se reunirán alrededor de la mesa para disfrutar de una comida comunitaria que incluirá las tortillas recién hechas, acompañadas de frijoles, arroz, salsas frescas y vegetales de temporada.


Bebidas Incluidas


Los participantes disfrutarán de refrescantes aguas frescas elaboradas con frutas y hierbas de temporada durante toda la actividad.


Información Importante


● Los niños deben asistir acompañados por un adulto participante.

● Recomendado para niños mayores de 5 años.

● No se requiere experiencia previa en cocina.


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Also in June:


• Fermentor Friday’s “Some Like it Hot” gathering this Friday (June 5) from 6-8 p.m.


• A Day-Long Anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. will feature music, special offers and samples from several vendors, including 4 Suns Kitchen which will have a canopy in front of the store. All shoppers can get 10% off all local products and produce on the 13th.


All events are free to attend and no registration is necessary.



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