Join Chef Lachelle Cunningham on a shared journey of exploration and discovery in this interactive workshop, where we’ll dive into the world of fermented foods together. As we explore the global traditions of fermentation—from African ogi to Korean kimchi, Caribbean cassava bread, and European sauerkraut—we’ll learn how these powerful foods can nurture our gut health and enrich our daily meals.

Throughout the session, participants will discover creative ways to incorporate fermented foods into their cooking, learning how probiotics can elevate both flavor and well-being. This workshop is not just about instruction—it’s about learning together. As Chef Lachelle shares her journey with fermentation, participants will be encouraged to bring their own food stories and recipes, contributing to a collective culinary experience.

The workshop will also offer an opportunity for participants to share their own fermentation traditions, with the possibility of having them featured in the Flavors of Frogtown cookbook—a celebration of community and diverse culinary heritage.

Join us as we reconnect with food traditions, embrace the healing power of fermentation, and create something nourishing together.

More about Lachelle

Lachelle Cunningham is a renowned chef and culinary educator known for her commitment to community and promoting healthy, soulful eating. With a deep passion for food justice and sustainability, Lachelle has built a reputation for transforming traditional comfort foods into nourishing, plant-based dishes. She is the founder of Chelles’ Kitchen and operates the Healthy Roots Institute, where she educates on food sovereignty and healing through culinary arts. Lachelle’s work often focuses on empowering communities to reconnect with their cultural food heritage while embracing healthy, whole foods. Her innovative recipes and workshops inspire others to cook with intention and care.

More about Eva

Eva Nyrie Garret, a North Minneapolis native, has worked at AT&T for the past 20 years. In 2012, she began working for the nonprofit food justice organization, Appetite for Change, where she assisted in cultivating and managing the northside community gardens, Farmers Market and Community Cooks programs. Working with Appetite for Change helped to deepen Eva’s love for gardening as she became known in her community as Farmer Garrett, providing produce through CSA’s from her own backyard. In becoming an avid gardener, she also grew a deep connection with herbs and in 2020 obtained her Master Herbalist certification and launched her herbal business, Natural Me Apothecary where she creates healing products that cleanse, nurture and treat ailments. In October of 2022 Eva became a certified Naturopath. She will use this certification along with her herbalist certification to further assist communities.

*Minimum of 5 students required to hold in-person class. Refund requests must be made 48 hours in advance of class time.