Saturday, July 19
Sweet Sisters: Cherokee-Inspired Indigenous Baking
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$25 per seat
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This summer session honors the Three Sisters — corn, beans, and squash — through the rich traditions of Cherokee storytelling and Indigenous baking.
We’ll begin with the Cherokee origin story of the Three Sisters, reflecting on the cultural values of balance, interdependence, and sustainability. Following the story, Chef Melissa will demonstrate three dessert recipes, each featuring one of the sisters:
- Black Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
- Maple Butternut Pumpkin Squash Cookies (Contains gluten and dairy)
- Honey Corn Cookies (Contains gluten and dairy)
- Wild Berry Iced Tea with Elderberries (Chilled and unsweetened)
Each participant will enjoy tasting portions of the featured desserts and receive printed recipes to take home. This relaxed, culturally enriching class offers a meaningful introduction to Indigenous foodways and seasonal ingredients.
About the Chef:
Melissa Garrett is a Cherokee, Quapaw, and Seneca-Cayuga citizen, cultural educator, and Indigenous food entrepreneur based in Kansas City, Missouri. She is the owner of Wadulisi’s LLC, a business focused on Indigenous foods, cultural education, and community programming. Melissa recently completed her culinary education and is known for her dynamic, culturally grounded cooking demonstrations and storytelling workshops.
She is also the founder of The Hive: The Indigenous Collective, a nonprofit currently in the final stages of receiving 501(c)(3) status. The Hive focuses on Indigenous food sovereignty, cultural preservation, and access to educational programming for urban Native communities.
Melissa has been featured on KTWU’s “Working Capital”, and her work will be highlighted in an upcoming article in the Lawrence Times. She is committed to preserving and sharing Indigenous knowledge through food, storytelling, and hands-on learning.