Alchemy with Spices

Service Description

Join us to learn how to harness the full potential of spices for both flavor and health. Suman from Fork on a Road will guide us through how she uses spices to layer flavor and unlock their benefits. She’ll also teach you how to blend a summer spice mix that cools the body, aids digestion, and brings vibrant flavor to your summer cooking. This class will involve a hands on spice blending component (that participants get to take home!) and a cooking demonstration of a spice-filled recipe that everyone can enjoy tasting together. Suman Shah founded Fork on a Road as a "second inning" at the Melrose and Wakefield farmers' markets. Her mission is to help people enjoy freshly cooked meals made simply with local produce, grains, beans, and spices rooted in Ayurvedic traditions. A true master of flavor and balance, Suman’s company offers a variety of meal kit recipes and specialty spice blends that make cooking both simple and joyful. Each spice blend tells a story, and every meal is an opportunity for mindfulness. This is a Kitchen Collaboration with Herbstalk. Herbstalk creates community events that connect people and plants. Through inspiring gatherings Herbstalk offers accessible herbal education, highlights the work of local teachers and businesses, and creates a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Our mission is to strengthen community connections and foster a love of the natural world. https://www.herbstalk.org