Island Essentials for Cold Days!

Join Haitian-born, Oregon-based Chef Elsy Dinvil at Kitchen Culture on Friday, September 25th to create island-inspired essentials that will support you through our chilly Pacific Northwest winter! KITCHEN CULTURE GIFT CARDS Please email us to hitmeup@creolemeup.com if you wish to pay for this class using a Kitchen Culture Gift Card. This is a 100% ALLERGEN-FREE class The items we'll make are gluten, eggs, sesame, dairy, corn, and nuts-free. What will we make during our time together? 1. Bouillon cubes from scratch with fresh organic herbs and extra virgin olive oil (vegan) 2. Bouillon cubes from scratch with fresh organic herbs, roasted organic chicken thighs, and extra virgin olive oil (non-vegan) 3. Organic herb-infused vinegar to use in soups, stews, and other cold-weather dishes 4. Organic Haitian-inspired super tonic with Haitian rum or/and apple cider vinegar 5. Haitian castor oil infused with herbs, inspired by traditional Haitian home remedies 6. Two popular Haitian teas with organic ingredients Ingredient Sourcing We are partnering with two out of state companies that import Haitian Castor Oil directly from Haiti: 1. Papa Rozier located in New York and 2. Kreyòl Essence located in Florida These two companies are involved in changing Haitian children's lives by opening schools in Haiti, feeding children, and employing women so that they don't give their kids out for adoption fearing they can't care for them. 3. New Seasons Market 4. Farmers' Markets Important information Location: Kitchen Culture PDX Address: 6300 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR 97206, Suite A Time: 6:00–8:30 PM Class Format This will be a very hands-on class! We’ll prep ingredients together, mix and blend our creations, and jar our own infused vinegar, tonic, and Haitian castor oil to take home. The items we'll make are perfect essential treats to have on hand as we head into the cold fall and winter months. What do you need to bring with you? A smile A great attitude An open mind A couple of small glass jars to take leftovers home with you, just in case we have some. Come ready to chop, mix, learn, and leave with a few island-inspired essentials to carry you through the colder months. See you in class! Elsy