Explore the October 2025 Series

Week 1 | October 9, 2025

Nigerian Jollof and African Curried Rice
Hibiscus Zobo
Colorful Layer Test

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Week 2 | October 16, 2025

Chicharron Mofongo
Hibiscus Jamaica
Nixtamalization

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Week 3 | October 23, 2025

Feijoada with Brazilian Collard Greens
Brazilian Limeade with Hibiscus Tea
Non-Newtonian Fluids: Oobleck

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Week 4 | October 30, 2025

Jamaican Pumpkin Soup with Flour Dumplings
Jamaican Sorrel
Fat Separation

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Meet Your Instructor, Scientist, Tea Barista Extraordinaire

Meet Alex Booker! Alex is a passionate boutique farmer on a mission to nourish Black food vendors in the Madison area with fresh produce deeply rooted in the diaspora's heritage. For Alex, farming is not merely a profession; it's a profound connection to his ancestral roots in Mississippi, where generations before him cultivated the land. Through his agricultural journey, Alex has discovered the transformative power of working with the roots, both metaphorically and literally. As he lovingly tends to a diverse array of herbs, he witnesses the incredible potency and wisdom that nature's bounty bestows upon us. Beyond the fields, Alex's heart beats for his community, and he fervently believes in the importance of food sovereignty education. By hosting engaging and enlightening gardening workshops, he aims to reignite his community's relationship with their food systems.