Explore the October 2025 Series
Week 1 | October 9, 2025
Nigerian Jollof and African Curried Rice
Hibiscus Zobo
Colorful Layer Test
Week 2 | October 16, 2025
Chicharron Mofongo
Hibiscus Jamaica
Nixtamalization
Week 3 | October 23, 2025
Feijoada with Brazilian Collard Greens
Brazilian Limeade with Hibiscus Tea
Non-Newtonian Fluids: Oobleck
Week 4 | October 30, 2025
Jamaican Pumpkin Soup with Flour Dumplings
Jamaican Sorrel
Fat Separation
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.