Eritrean Lentils All the Way - Im Moment Kaffee

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A hands-on in-person cooking class. Wine, beer, or nonalchoholic beverages to purchase alongside the dinner at the end. This class is limited to 10 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.

We are excited to announce a new partnership in Oakland! The incredible folks at Im Moment Kaffee will be hosting 18 Reasons East Bay pop-ups in their cozy community space.  We will be teaching hands-on cooking classes, demos and events! 

Come cook alongside Im Moment Kaffee’s owner, Semret (Semy) Tecle, to indulge in all things lentils! She’ll teach you the flavors and techniques to create not just one, but two delicious and warming lentil dishes! You’ll saute and season a batch of yellow lentils, and a batch of red lentils to create an Eritrean Timtumo and Birsin, both with a Semy twist to them. These two dishes will be served alongside some warm and fluffy brot at the end of the evening, to also pay homage to Semy’s German roots. 

MENU

Timtumo - Yellow Lentil Stew

Birsin - Red Lentil Stew

Fresh Brot 

This menu contains the following common allergens: Wheat (optional). If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Cook Together!

Im Moment Kaffee is more than just a café; it's a place to pause, relax, and appreciate the beauty of now. Created from the heart of owner, Semret (Semy) Tecle and our family, the café’s food and drinks reflect our family’s rich, multicultural heritage, influenced by German, Eritrean, and Italian traditions. Each dish is a personal creation, perfected with love and attention. We combine German bread with Eritrean spiced fillings and toppings, creating unique offerings. We also make in-house Eritrean honey wine and serve imported Italian Lambrusco, German Riesling, and a selection of German and Eritrean beers. At Im Moment, we strive to create a space where worries and screens are left at the door, where you can truly be in the moment; a space that feels like home—for us and for you.