Cooking & Story With Manny
Experimental Learning through Cooking & Story
What will I Learn?
subject matter covered:
Pre-Colonial History
Land Acknowledgements
Settler Colonialism
Indigenous Sovereignty
Allyship
Manny came to Canada in 2019, originally from the Ashiti Tribe, located in west Africa (Ghana), he learned his Tribe's oral history, teachings and protocols of being a good guest on another Nation's lands from his grandparents and the Elders of his village.
Listen to Manny's oral history of the gathering of the cultures from around the world, and their relationship with the Indigenous peoples from Turtle Island. At one of the these gatherings, gifts were shared, and his Tribe received the Cassava plant.
Together with Manny, cook a traditional dish with Cassava, and learn how its tied to his oral history his Tribe's reciprocal relationship with Indigenous peoples from Turtle Island.
Included:
Pre-reading material
Meal plan prep list
Workbook for follow-up homework
1.5 hour workshop
Note: Offered virtually & in person. Participate in cooking your own meal or, only watch options.
Cassava Root Vegetable
Cassava is a nutrient-dense root vegetable that offers a variety of health benefits, making it a valuable staple in many diets worldwide.
Rich in complex carbohydrates, it provides a steady source of energy while being naturally gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for those with gluten sensitivities.
Cassava is also high in dietary fiber, which supports digestive health by promoting regularity and gut health. It contains essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C for immune support, folate for cell growth, and potassium for heart health.
Additionally, cassava is a resistant starch, which may help improve blood sugar control and support a healthy gut microbiome.
Like most foods, how you prepare them is critical to their health benefits and the potential side effects. Cassava can not be eaten raw and must be well cooked.
