Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey across Africa! “Cooking with the 3 Nshutis” is more than just a cooking class, it’s a cultural experience. Each session combines the art of African cooking with the wisdom of African folk tales and proverbs, creating a unique blend of storytelling, community, and flavor.
Originally started with the Inshutis during two semesters of 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors for teens, this class is blossoming into a community-wide experience. Inspired by their passion for teaching and sharing culture, the Nshutis are bringing back this program to raise funds for a special trip to their home country.
This is a journey to reconnect, give back, and celebrate heritage and community!
For anyone 15 and up!
What to Expect:
- Hands-on cooking guided by the 3 Nshutis
- Cultural stories, songs, and proverbs from across Africa
- Recipes you can recreate and share at home
- A warm, communal dining experience
Recipes that will be cooked (Click the links if you want to buy one class at a time):
Injera (Ethiopia) – a sour, fermented, and spongy flatbread, topped with stews (wots), curries, and salads
Mandazi – Lightly sweet dessert, cardamom-scented fried dough served with spiced chai. Similar to beignets.
Sugar Cane Lemonade – Pressed or juiced sugar cane juice, added with lemons and sweetener, topped with mint.
Shakshuka – a simple dish made of gently poached eggs in a delicious chunky tomato and bell pepper sauce.
Basbousa – a sweet, syrup-soaked semolina dessert cake
Egyptian Lemonana – a drink with a blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice, mint leaves, sweetener, milk and ice.
Chakalaka – A colorful relish made with beans, carrots, peppers, and tomato
South African Tart – a South African dessert consisting of a sweet pastry crust containing a creamy filling made from milk flour, sugar and eggs (A South African pie)
Appletiser – a famous South African sparkling apple juice
About the Class:
When: March 1,8,15, 2026 from 10AM - 2:30PM
Cost: $45 per person, per class OR 20% off whole series for $108
Where: Tucson Village Farm, 2201 East Roger Road
For questions, please email Pacific at pacifiquet@arizona.edu
Weekly on Sunday until March 15, 2026