Join Chef Amaryllis Rivera Nassar, owner of Amy’s Pastelillos, in a celebration of Puerto Rico’s love of the versatile plantain! In this hands-on cooking class, participants will learn various ways to prepare plantains and sample a Puerto Rican signature dish mofongo. There will also be a librarian-led discussion on the emotional significance of the plantain in Puerto Rico, and how simple foods can symbolize the soul of a culture. Tickets are $15 each.

Advance registration is required, please register here. 

Please notify us in advance with any dietary restrictions by emailing kitchen@freelibrary.org.

All proceeds from ticket sales go towards supporting the Culinary Literacy's Center programs for youth, neighborhood engagement, and English language learning. A limited number of free tickets are available for SNAP-eligible families and for anyone who cannot afford the fee right now but would still like to participate. Please email kitchen@freelibrary.org for more information.