Cooking Class: Central African Cuisine
Schedule
Sat Mar 28 2026 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre | Ottawa, ON
About this Event
Join us for a Fundraising Cooking Class
Cooking with Chef Ornelle: Plantain & Mbom
đ Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
â° Time: 2:00 PM â 4:50 PM
đ Location: Carleton Dominion Chamber
290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8
đ¨âđŗ 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!
Agenda
đ: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Introduction and Presentation
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.
đ: 02:15 PM - 02:25 PM
Ingredients & Dish presentation
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.
The First Two Ways
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.
The Surprise! (Plantain Method 3)
Info: ¡ Chef Ornelle reveals and demonstrates the secret third plantain technique.
¡ Participants observe and ask questions.
Break & Conversation
Info: ¡ Quick break to enjoy the plantain samples.
¡ Digital Literacy Conversation Starter: Guests share brief experiences with technology (prompted by the host).
Cooking Mbom (The Main Dish)
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.
Plating & Final Touches
Info: ¡ Plating the Mbom alongside the plantain variations.
¡ Final presentation tips from Chef Ornelle.
đ: 04:50 PM - 04:55 PM
Tasting, Q&A & Wrap-Up
Info: ¡ Everyone enjoys the meal together.
¡ Final thoughts from Chef Ornelle.
¡ Closing remarks about the Identic Foundation and how to donate.
¡ Group photo (optional).
Where is it happening?
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 22.63
