Community Comal Kick-off at Rancho Los Cerritos
Where Heritage Heats Up: Comal Kick-off with a Oaxacan Cooking Experience
Sunday, February 23rd
Cooking Experience: 12pm - 4pm
Celebration: 3pm-5pm
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site - 4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807
FREE WITH RSVP
Cooking Experience: 12pm - 4pm
Celebration: 3pm-5pm
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site - 4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807
FREE WITH RSVP
Join us for an immersive celebration of heritage, food, and community at the Community Comal Kick-off! This special event marks the beginning of an exciting new initiative to create a vibrant gathering space centered around cultural traditions and culinary arts at the Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site.
Event Highlights:
- Live Cooking Demonstrations: Experience traditional Oaxacan cooking with Lupita Garcia, daughter of renowned cocinera tradicional Vicky Hernandez. Lupita will showcase recipes passed down through generations, teaching us the art of corn nixtamalization, masa preparation for tortillas, and crafting traditional dishes like mole. Vicky Hernandez has been featured in the acclaimed cookbook, The Native Mexican Kitchen: A Journey into Cuisine, Culture, and Mezcal, highlighting her deep culinary knowledge and contributions to preserving traditional Mexican cuisine.
- Hands-On Food Preparation: Participate in making authentic tortillas and savor a variety of traditional foods and beverages rooted in indigenous heritage.
Event Highlights:
- Live Cooking Demonstrations: Experience traditional Oaxacan cooking with Lupita Garcia, daughter of renowned cocinera tradicional Vicky Hernandez. Lupita will showcase recipes passed down through generations, teaching us the art of corn nixtamalization, masa preparation for tortillas, and crafting traditional dishes like mole.
- Hands-On Food Preparation: Participate in making authentic tortillas and savor a variety of traditional foods and beverages rooted in indigenous heritage. We'll get familiar with traditional cookware and kitchen essentials.
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About the Project:
This event is part of an ongoing collaboration between PlacemakingUS and AARP to foster inclusive community gathering spaces that honor heritage and culture. The comal will serve as a focal point for future learning sessions, events, and celebrations at Rancho Los Cerritos.
This event is part of an ongoing collaboration between PlacemakingUS and AARP to foster inclusive community gathering spaces that honor heritage and culture. The comal will serve as a focal point for future learning sessions, events, and celebrations at Rancho Los Cerritos.
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About the Artisan and Crafter:
Meet Kalim Quevedo-Prastein (along with a few supervolunteers), a multi-talented artist and natural builder whose work has shaped young artists' careers in Orange County. Kalim's rich artistic journey began in Honduras and continues to inspire through his diverse crafts in the U.S.
Event Details:
Proudly Sponsored By:
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with community, culture, and cuisine in a beautiful historic setting. Come hungry to learn, taste, and celebrate!
Meet Kalim Quevedo-Prastein (along with a few supervolunteers), a multi-talented artist and natural builder whose work has shaped young artists' careers in Orange County. Kalim's rich artistic journey began in Honduras and continues to inspire through his diverse crafts in the U.S.
Event Details:
- Kitchen Capacity: Cooking experience limited to 20 guests
- Admission: Free
Proudly Sponsored By:
- PlacemakingUS
- AARP
- Community Engagement
- Port of Long Beach
- Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
- Long Beach Fresh
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with community, culture, and cuisine in a beautiful historic setting. Come hungry to learn, taste, and celebrate!
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