Food Demonstrations

Saturday

1:30 PM
Chef Elena Terry - Wild Bearies - Smithsonian Artist
Join Chef Elena Terry for a vibrant culinary demonstration of the Three Sisters Salad, where she blends ancestral Ho-Chunk storytelling with a "seed-to-table" approach to celebrating corn, beans, and squash. Through the story of a rematriated bean, Elena will show you how to honor these ingredients by mixing traditional and local flavors into a dish that reflects both tribal heritage and sustainable, seasonal eating.

4:15 PM
Chef Neva Murza - NevaHomemade
Experience the craft of authentic Turkish street food as the chef hand rolls paper thin flatbreads and prepares rich, savory fillings for freshly griddled Gözleme - crafted with care, tradition, and premium ingredients

7:15 PM
Chef Esmeralda Torres - Zoque
Step into a century-old family legacy as indigenous Zoque women from Chiapas demonstrate the sacred art of Mesoamerican chocolate-making, transforming native cacao into artisanal treasures using ancestral Maya techniques and wisdom.

Sunday

1:15 PM
Chef Elena Terry - Wild Bearies - Smithsonian Artist
Join Chef Elena Terry for a vibrant culinary demonstration of the Three Sisters Salad, where she blends ancestral Ho-Chunk storytelling with a "seed-to-table" approach to celebrating corn, beans, and squash. Through the story of a rematriated bean, Elena will show you how to honor these ingredients by mixing traditional and local flavors into a dish that reflects both tribal heritage and sustainable, seasonal eating.

4:15 PM
Chef Sandy Arrieta - Arempas LLC
Discover the soul of Venezuelan cuisine with Sandy from Arempas as she demonstrates the craft of making authentic arepas. Learn the secrets to achieving the perfect golden crust and fluffy interior of these traditional corn cakes, a versatile staple of South American gastronomy.