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Sushi Rolling and Rice Bowl Night in a Community KitchenA sushi rolling night is one of the easiest shared-cooking formats a community kitchen can host. The work is hands-on but undemanding, the ingredient list…
Build and season cast iron for community kitchensThis guide explains how to build a community kitchen cast iron cookware care workshop, how to season cast iron safely and how to maintain the finish between…
Running a community kitchen herb-infused vinegar and oil making classCowichan Community Kitchens brings residents together around shared food preparation, bulk buying, large-batch cooking and communal meals. Its community-based…
Hosting a Community Kitchen Creamy Risotto and Arborio Rice WorkshopShared preparation, bulk purchasing, large-batch cooking and communal meals give a creamy risotto workshop a strong sense of purpose. Arborio rice absorbs…
Turning stale bread into bulk croutons and breadcrumbsStale bread is a valuable ingredient, especially when a community kitchen needs many croutons or breadcrumbs without buying new loaves. Day-old sandwiches,…
Organising A Community Kitchen Mincemeat And Fruitcake Prep DayA community kitchen mincemeat and fruitcake prep day can turn seasonal cooking into a practical neighbourhood gathering. Participants share equipment, buy…
How to cook oxtail, shanks and offal for groupsLarge-group cooking rewards cuts that become tender through time, shared labour and a large pot. Oxtail, shanks, liver, kidneys and other offal can stretch a…
Planning a community kitchen root vegetable roast and mash marathonA community kitchen marathon centred on root vegetable roasts and mash turns bulk cooking into a shared neighbourhood event. Volunteers prepare affordable…
How to Set Up a Community Kitchen Food Sharing Hub and CoolerCommunity kitchens work best when cooking capacity is shared with care. A well-run hub can lower grocery costs, reduce edible waste and give neighbours a…
Summer berry shortcake and dessert workshop in a community kitchenCowichan Community Kitchens is a community-based nonprofit serving residents of British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley. Its shared kitchens support bulk…