ABOUT THE WORKSHOP 

People from differing SWANA communities will meet to share stories, customs and family experiences surrounding the art of foraging and food preparation. The group will prepare foraged wild grapeleaves in the classical Lebanese tradition, and share the finished dish together as a group in fellowship. Teaching the art of foraging and preparing grape leaves creates accessibility to those in the SWANA community to reclaim their lost traditions. Those who create traditional foods and tell the stories surrounding their importance, are vital artists and ambassadors of cultural continuity.

WHERE: Open Book room #308 | 1011 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN

WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Lorie Haddad is a Lebanese American who, as a child, foraged in her family’s yard with her immigrant/refugee grandmother. She currently teaches cooking classes with community education that focus on popular dishes from the Levant. A story she wrote about foraging with her grandmother was published in Mizna’s first ever issue. She is really excited to connect and share her stories, knowledge and recipes with the group.