SEPTEMBER COOKING CLASSES & EVENTS

We have wonderful classes lined up this month! Register online via the ticket links below or sign up in person with our staff at the registers. All classes and events are located in the Flatlander Classroom at Common Ground, 300 S. Broadway Avenue in the Lincoln Square Mall.
Sat, Sep 7, 2019 2:00 PM CST
Fermentation: Make & Take
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Kaitie Adams, Local Farmer
$10 owner / $15 non-owner
Keep the abundance of summer around all year long through the addition of one ingredient: salt! This class will cover the basics of lacto-fermentation which preserves food, supports gut health, fights food waste, and transforms simple vegetables into edible adventures! Bring a few jars and leave with you new favorite food!
Sunday, September 8, 12-9pm
Common Ground will be selling Japanese food at the Matsuri Japan House Festival on Sunday, August 8th from 12-9pm! 
Thursday, September 12-Sunday, September 15
We're celebrating our community-owned Food Co-op with Owner Appreciation Days, where all owners will receive 10% their shopping trip of their choice, get amazing deals, local samplings, cooking classes, and much more!
Sat, Sep 14, 2019 10:00 AM CST
Tie Dye Tote Bag Pop-up
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Join us on the Co-op Porch during Owner Days and Market Saturday and tie dye your own Co-op Tote Bag! Make your favorite design, chose your colors, and take home your bag with washing instructions. Register ahead of time to reserve a spot!
$15 per person, includes a Co-op Tote Bag
Sat, Sep 14, 2019 2:00 PM CST
Ethiopian Flavors: Ingera
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Tesfaye Wolde-Medhin, Co-op Owner
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
In this class, Tesfaye will guide you through the preparation of the traditional Ethiopian bread, injera. Born in Ethiopia and a scholar of anthropology, he will also discuss the cultural, topographical, and historical elements that have shaped and influenced contemporary Ethiopian cuisine.
Thu, Sep 19, 2019 6:00 PM CST
One Pot Lasagna
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Christina Glass, Chef CMG
$10 owners / $15 non-owners
Learn how to make Lasagna with Chef CMG as she teaches her one pot recipe using local ingredients. A one pot flavorful meal with hardly any dishes.
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 6:00 PM CST
Cooking Healthy On A Budget: Eggplant
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Sarah Buckman, Co-op Owner & Staff Member
FREE; registration required
Let's enjoy cooking and eating healthy on a budget during the peak of the summer harvest! This month, we'll share multiple ways on how to cook local eggplants and will make Baba Ganoush, Miso Ginger Eggplant, and Eggplant Parmesan Rolls!
Thursday, September 26 6-8pm
Join us for our annual Meeting of Owners! The meeting will be located in the co-op mall hallway. Meet your local farmers and get to know some local community organizations. Enter to win raffles of co-op goods, and enjoy a FREE taco bar dinner. Plus, hear updates from our Board of Directors & General Manager.
Sat, Sep 28, 2019 2:00 PM CST
Indian Rice Dishes
Common Ground Food Co-operative, Urbana
Led by Sirisha Bhandaru
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
Learn how to make traditional Indian rice dishes including Biryani, Pulao, Raita, and Kheer with Sirisha! Rice is a staple for most of south India and many parts of North India. Many different varieties of rice cultivated in India, the most popular one being Basmati rice, known for its long grain and enticing aroma. 

Pulao is a very delicious and simple dish using rice and vegetables and a few whole spices. It is considered a complete meal in itself and it is often accompanied by a raita (cooling yogurt based sauce). Biryanis are more elaborate dishes with rice layered with marinated meat, potatoes, spices, and fried onions and can be cooked in one pot. Sirisha will share a few tips and tricks to cook soft and fluffy steamed rice! As a delicious treat, attendees will sample a Indian style rice pudding called kheer.
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