Spice of Africa, Portland

Educating people on the rich and diverse cultures of Africa—and in particular, its cuisines—Spice of Africa hosts cooking classes and fundraisers where curious guests can immerse themselves in African flavors, even if it's just for a few hours. Putting on some African music to set the tone for the evening, teachers lead groups through hands-on COOKING CLASSES, where they'll learn various names for ingredients, how to craft dishes from scratch, and the proper pronunciation of "yum" in Swahili. Spice of Africa SUPPORTS Feed the Village, a project based in the village of Gachie, Kenya, that helps to further the development of families through education and by building healthy, sustainable habits.