Masa Madness: Summer

Thursday, July 31, 2025 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Gather together with friends for a fiesta. At our summer Masa Madness class with Chef Annelies, you will learn how to make tortillas from scratch, tostadas from scratch, huaraches—named after the Mexican shoe because of their shape—and tortilla chips too. 

Pizza Party!

Saturday, August 2, 2025 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Host a pizza party without the stress—learn to make two crowd-pleasing, square-style pies: Detroit and Grandma-style, no fancy tools or dough skills required! In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll mix no-knead dough, make a classic tomato sauce, and create your own signature pizza with fresh toppings.

Puerto Rican Empanadillas

Friday, August 22, 2025 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Empanada and dumpling fans, rejoice! We're taking a trip to Puerto Rico and frying up batches of empanadillas! We're excited to host a new instructor in our classroom, Ansarys Andino, who is eager to share her passion for Puerto Rican cuisine. 

18 Reasons is a nonprofit that increases food security through the power of home cooking

In our modern food environment, access to nutritious food is not enough. Food skills help people make informed choices about what to buy and how to make healthy meals - but are not always taught in homes or schools. 18 Reasons bridges this gap through hands-on classes that welcome community members of all skill levels and culinary heritages. Across our programming, we seek to create a joyful environment where everyone is welcome at our table.