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SUMMARY:Our Shared Table Demo: The Wonders of Wild Foods with Derek Nicholas
DESCRIPTION:Derek Nicholas (Red Cliff Band Ojibwe) is the founder of Wiisinig LLC and author of the Indigenous cookbook Through Food We Know Ourselves. Join Derek for a lively discussion about the importance of wild rice and incorporating wild foods into our modern diets. Derek will demonstrate a recipe utilizing wild rice and other foraged ingredient\, sharing his take on the connections between food and identity for the Anishinaabeg people as he cooks. \nASI’s food programs connect people as we celebrate\, learn\, and share stories together through cooking workshops\, demonstrations\, dinners\, and lectures. ASI’s Our Shared Table series highlights our neighbor’s kitchens\, and how food traditions are preserved and changed through the universal experience of migration and exchange. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis is a demonstration-style class that includes a few tastes; students may want to eat a light meal before class. Please reach out if you have questions about dietary accommodations.\nCoffee and tea are provided; additional beverages are available for purchase prior to class.\nAdvanced registration required.\n\n  \nOur Shared Table is sponsored by Sahan Journal.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/the-wonders-of-wild-foods-demo-with-derek-nicholas-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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SUMMARY:Fall City Foraging Workshop with Maria Wesserle
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need to trek into the wilderness to harvest wild edibles—there are options right here in the city! Join Maria Wesserle of Four Season Foraging to explore the urban environment in search of wild foods. The class will focus on easy-to-identify seasonal fruit and nuts\, starting right on ASI’s campus. Participants will also discuss other wild edibles found along the way and the cultural heritage of foraging in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. \n  \nAdditional information:\n\nAdvanced registration required.\n\n\nThis class heads outside in wet weather\, but in the case of severe weather\, the class will run inside as a lecture.\n\n\n  \nPrerequisites:\n\nPhysical ability: Students should wear clothing appropriate for the weather (rain or shine!) and be prepared to stand for long periods and walk up to 10 city blocks.\nSkill level: Open to all skill levels.\nAges: Suitable for ages 18+\, or 11-17 with an adult. A discounted ticket price is available for youth 11-17 at checkout.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fall-city-foraging-workshop-with-maria-wesserle/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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SUMMARY:Winter Squash in the Nordic Kitchen with Kristi Bissell
DESCRIPTION:While winter squash is a newer transplant to the Swedish garden\, in recent years it has become an increasingly popular ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. Join Kristi Bissell as she demonstrates several cozy Nordic-inspired recipes from her blog True North Kitchen\, including a pumpkin rye sweet bread and a butternut squash galette. Students are sure to leave with new ideas and skills for putting this seasonal produce to good use! \nAdditional information:\nAdvanced registration required. \nVirtual class requirements: This is a live virtual class taught over Zoom. Students need a strong internet connection and a device with video capabilities. \nClass structure: This class is designed as a demonstration so students can watch the entire process and ask questions before tackling the dishes at home. The recipe packet will be available for download one week in advance. \nClass recording: Anyone is welcome to register for the class even if they don’t plan to attend live\, as the class is recorded. The recording will be available for all registrants to review one month after class.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/winter-squash-in-the-nordic-kitchen-with-kristi-bissell/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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SUMMARY:Nepali Momo Workshop with Subash Yadav
DESCRIPTION:Join Subash Yadav\, founder of local company Mr. Momo\, for a hands-on crash course on one of the happiest foods: the Nepali momo! These tender dumplings are a well-loved Nepali recipe and can be steamed or pan fried. However\, there are few tricks for tackling the dumpling dough\, fillings\, and shaping at home. Subash will share tips and lead students through a practice session\, and each student will make enough to taste a few and even take some home. \nASI’s food programs connect people as we celebrate\, learn\, and share stories together through cooking workshops\, demonstrations\, dinners\, and lectures. ASI’s Our Shared Table series highlights our neighbor’s kitchens\, and how food traditions are preserved and changed through the universal experience of migration and exchange. \n  \nAdditional information \n\nThis is a hands-on workshop-style class that includes some tastes; students may want to eat a light meal before class.\nCoffee and tea are provided; additional beverages are available for purchase prior to class.\nPlease reach out if you have questions about dietary accommodations.\nAdvanced registration required.\n\n  \nOur Shared Table is sponsored by Sahan Journal.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nepali-momos-workshop-with-subash-yadav/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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SUMMARY:Intro to the Nordic Table Demo with Patrice Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Join Patrice for an introduction to ASI’s Nordic Table program in this demonstration-based class. As we prepare and share a light meal\, we’ll explore the central tenants of New Nordic cuisine\, including seasonality and locally sourced ingredients\, and their applications to today’s Midwestern tables. We’ll also touch upon how environment\, migration\, and trade have changed and preserved food traditions in both Scandinavia and Scandinavian American communities over the past 150 years. Our menu and discussion will share just how diverse\, colorful\, and nutritious the Nordic Table can be! \nAdditional information \n\nThis is a demonstration style class and includes a light meal.\nCoffee and tea provided; additional beverages are available for purchase prior to class.\nPlease note this menu contains fish\, pork\, gluten\, and dairy (with a vegan main dish available) so please reach out if you have questions about dietary accommodations.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/intro-to-the-nordic-table-demo-with-patrice-johnson-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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SUMMARY:Scandinavian Everyday Workshop with Nichole Accettola
DESCRIPTION:Join chef and cookbook author Nichole Accettola for an afternoon of hands-on cooking and baking with recipes from her newest cookbook\, Scandinavian Everyday: Vibrant\, Simple Meals from Northern Europe. As a group\, the class will tackle several recipes highlighting the best of Minnesota’s local produce and products before sharing a light meal. Guests might also be interested in staying for an evening book talk with Nichole to hear more about her cooking and writing journey. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis is a hands-on workshop and includes a light meal. Note that this menu includes gluten and dairy among other allergens\, so please reach out if you have questions about dietary accommodations.\nCoffee and tea are provided; additional beverages are available for purchase prior to class.\nBooks are available for purchase from the ASI Museum Store.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/scandinavian-everyday-workshop-with-nichole-accettola/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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SUMMARY:Scandinavian Everyday Book Talk with Nichole Accettola
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back Nichole Accettola to hear about her newest cookbook\, Scandinavian Everyday: Vibrant\, Simple Meals from Northern Europe. A chef and IACP award-winning author\, Nichole has much to share about how contemporary Scandinavian cuisine offers a simple\, sustainable\, and satisfying approach to cooking and eating at home. In this book talk\, expect to hear about Nichole’s years of living in Denmark\, running Kantine restaurant in San Francisco\, and her journey to becoming a cookbook author\, as well as a few hints for favorite recipes from the book. \nAdditional information: \n\nA Q&A and opportunity for book signing will follow the discussion.\nGuests may also be interested in an opportunity to cook alongside Nichole in an intimate afternoon workshop.\nNichole Accettola is also the author of Scandinavian from Scratch: A Love Letter to the Baking of Denmark\, Norway and Sweden\, an IACP award winning cookbook.\nScandinavian from Scratch and Scandinavian Everyday are both available from the ASI Museum Store. An option to reserve a copy of Scandinavian Everyday for pick up at the event is available at checkout.\nAdvanced registration encouraged\, tickets at the door if available.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/scandinavian-everyday-book-talk-with-nichole-accettola/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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