Cooking Class: Central African Cuisine

Join us for a Fundraising Cooking Class

Cooking with Chef Ornelle: Plantain & Mbom

📅 Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:50 PM

📍 Location: Carleton Dominion Chamber

290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8

👨‍🍳 About the Class:

Calling all plantain lovers! Join Chef Ornelle (@Nelnourish)to master plantain three ways: two classic methods (fried and boiled) plus a surprise third technique we know you'll love.

Then, as main dish we will make Mbom, a traditional dish from Equatorial Guinea. Made with spinach or leafy greens rich in fiber, you can choose to enjoy it with meat or keep it vegetarian.

This is more than a class, it's a conversation. We encourage participants to share their experiences with digital literacy and technology as we cook.

Why We're Here:

This event is a fundraiser for the Identic Foundation (Equatorial Guinea), which helps bridge the digital gap by providing digital literacy to people with disabilities, seniors, and those in remote areas.

· Waiver: A liability waiver will be sent to all participants via email before the event. Please review and sign in advance, or you may sign a physical copy upon arrival.

· Allergies: Please notify us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

· Tickets: Available on Eventbrite. Proceeds support the Identic Foundation.

Organized by Asanguan. We can't wait to cook with you!

Info: Guests arrive and settle in.
· Welcome remarks from Asanguan.
· Introduction to Chef Ornelle and the Identic Foundation (the cause).
· Brief overview of the kitchen setup and safety guidelines.

Info: · Chef Ornelle introduces the ingredients.
· The Story of Mbom: A brief cultural background on this traditional dish from Equatorial Guinea.
· Discussion on leafy greens and their fiber benefits.

Info: The First Two Ways

· Demonstration & Hands-On:
· Method 1: Frying (techniques, oil temperature, seasoning).
· Method 2: Boiling (preparation, texture, serving ideas).
· Participants prepare their own plantain samples.

Info: · Chef Ornelle reveals and demonstrates the secret third plantain technique.
· Participants observe and ask questions.

Info: · Quick break to enjoy the plantain samples.
· Digital Literacy Conversation Starter: Guests share brief experiences with technology (prompted by the host).

Info: · Hands-On Cooking: Preparing the Mbom base with spinach/greens.
· Choice Time: Participants choose to add meat or keep it vegetarian.
· Chef floats around to help and share tips.

Info: · Plating the Mbom alongside the plantain variations.
· Final presentation tips from Chef Ornelle.

Info: · Everyone enjoys the meal together.
· Final thoughts from Chef Ornelle.
· Closing remarks about the Identic Foundation and how to donate.
· Group photo (optional).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, Canada

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