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Honor the flavors, history, and culinary artistry of African and African-American traditions in this immersive Afro-Vegan Heritage Cooking Class. Join us as we explore bold spices, plant-powered ingredients, and the cultural stories that shape some of the world’s most beloved dishes.
Chef Tissany is a holistic chef, culinary educator, and wellness advocate dedicated to transforming how people connect with food. As the founder of Onyiyechi Culinary, she blends plant-forward nutrition with the rich culinary traditions of Africa, the American South, and French contemporary cuisine to create meaningful, healing, and unforgettable food experiences.
Her work spans private chef services, curated dining events, cooking workshops, catering, youth culinary education, and a growing line of holistic wellness programs. She leads innovative initiatives such as Private Hands-on Classes, the Junior Chef Cooking Club, and a Senior Recovery Meal Service offering hospital-style, plant-based meals tailored to healing and long-term health.
In this time of increasing costs, we have decided to move to a pay what you can model so that no one is left out due to lack of funds. Our class supply costs are also increasing, so we ask you to make a donation according to your ability and help us keep our classes sustainable and vibrant. Suggested donations are from $5-$50.
Our Co-op Community Classes program has a long and exciting history; we've had a plethora of learning partners over the years, the Free School, GRUB, the Fertile Ground, and more. Many of our classes focus on basic kitchen skills, often paired with a solid education in a particular kind of food: hearty greens, fermented foods, international delicacies, pies, etc. We also feature classes on gardening, personal health, sustainable living, and social justice. Classes are geared towards beginners, with no assumption of prior knowledge, often packed with specific projects appealing to those with more experience.
At the heart of all of our programming is the spirit of generosity. Our classes are led by Olympia Food Co-op working members, staff and community members who want to share their excitement and knowledge with you. Consider sharing your expertise with your community through a Co-op Community Class. Our classrooms are a place to experiment, to explore, and to try something new in a supportive environment. They are a great place to network and meet others in your community who share your interests.
