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SUMMARY:Brazilian Happy Hour with Marianne Tshihamba
DESCRIPTION:Mix\, muddle\, and take your muddler home! \nTurn your kitchen into a Brazilian hangout in this hands-on class! Marianne Tshihamba will guide you through crafting the perfect Caipirinha—and you’ll keep the muddler as a souvenir! Pair your drinks with a savory fish stew and pao de queijo (cheesy bites) while soaking up the vibrant flavors of Brazil.  Cheers! \n \nMarianne Tshihamba has traveled the world pursuing new flavors and demystifying unfamiliar ingredients. Here in the Washington area\, she has scouted the countless international grocery stores that stock their shelves with a wide range of products to serve the needs of our diverse community. Good food knows no boundaries or borders. Check out Marianne on WJLA\, where she makes regular appearances to discuss her food and travels. \nThis class requires at least 4 participants.\nParticipants will be notified if the minimum is not met.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/brazilian-happy-hour-with-marianne-tshihamba/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Easy Indian Samosas
DESCRIPTION:Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba\, we’ll map a culinary journey from Beijing’s bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar\, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world’s first global cuisines. \nMaking Samosas from scratch can take two entire days. In this class you’ll learn a delicious shortcut to make these snacks anytime. They’re crispy\, golden pastry triangles filled with a warmly spiced mixture of potatoes\, peas\, and aromatic herbs. We’ll make the classic warmly spiced potato and pea filling that makes these handheld treats a global favorite.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/marianne-tshihambas-silk-road-cooking-series-easy-indian-samosas-2/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
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SUMMARY:Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Thai Street food\, Tom Yum Ka\, Pomelo Salad\, Thai Popcorn\, Red Curry Chicken
DESCRIPTION:Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba\, we’ll map a culinary journey from Beijing’s bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar\, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world’s first global cuisines. \nDive into the bold contrasts of Thai street food\, crafting: \n\na fiery-sour soup – the iconic hot and sour soup\, bursting with the flavors of lemongrass\, lime\, chili\, and plump shrimp\,\na refreshing\, vibrant salad combining sweet pomelo\, toasted coconut\, herbs\, and a tangy lime dressing\, and\nquick-frying spicy curry chicken
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/marianne-tshihambas-silk-road-cooking-series-thai-street-food-tom-yum-ka-pomelo-salad-thai-popcorn-red-curry-chicken-2/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Ethiopian Doro Wat\, Collard Greens and Red Lentil Stew
DESCRIPTION:Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba\, we’ll map a culinary journey from Beijing’s bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar\, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world’s first global cuisines. \nEmbrace slow cooking and complex spicing as we simmer a fiery berbere-spiced chicken stew\, savory braised greens\, and a hearty lentil stew\, all served on injera bread.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/marianne-tshihambas-silk-road-cooking-series-ethiopian-doro-wat-collard-greens-and-red-lentil-stew-2/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T180000
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SUMMARY:Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series - Turkish Lahmacun
DESCRIPTION:Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba\, we’ll map a culinary journey from Beijing’s bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar\, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world’s first global cuisines. \nGet ready for a hands-on dough session! Lahmacun is a crispy\, thin flatbread generously topped with a spiced mix of minced lamb\, tomatoes\, and peppers.  You’ll master shaping the perfect thin crust and learn to balance the savory\, spiced lamb topping before baking your own “Turkish pizza” to crispy perfection!
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/marianne-tshihambas-silk-road-cooking-series-turkish-lahmacun-2/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T180000
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SUMMARY:Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Chinese Dan Dan Noodles
DESCRIPTION:Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba\, we’ll map a culinary journey from Beijing’s bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar\, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world’s first global cuisines. \nDan dan noodles are spicy\, savory noodles tossed in a rich sesame and chili oil sauce\, topped with minced pork and crunchy preserved vegetables. Expect to build layers of iconic Sichuan flavor\, from toasting Sichuan peppercorns and chili oil to balancing the rich\, numbing\, and savory sauce for these addictive noodles.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/marianne-tshihambas-silk-road-cooking-series-chinese-dan-dan-noodles-2/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
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SUMMARY:Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Zanzibari Pilau
DESCRIPTION:Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba\, we’ll map a culinary journey from Beijing’s bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar\, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world’s first global cuisines. \nPilau is a fragrant rice dish\, deeply spiced with cloves\, cinnamon\, and cumin\, and tender beef and vegetables. Discover the art of toasting whole spices to unlock their fragrance before building a one-pot rice masterpiece —a direct taste of the island’s spice trade history.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/marianne-tshihambas-silk-road-cooking-series-zanzibari-pilau-2/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T200000
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SUMMARY:Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series: Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon
DESCRIPTION:Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba\, we’ll map a culinary journey from Beijing’s bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar\, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world’s first global cuisines. \nYou’ll make tender chicken braised with olives and the unique\, tangy punch of salty preserved lemons in a savory broth\, creating the deep\, complex flavors of a tagine on the stovetop\, learning to layer spices like saffron and ginger and using the unique\, tangy kick of preserved lemons and olives. \nServed with couscous and mint tea.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/marianne-tshihambas-silk-road-cooking-series-moroccan-chicken-with-preserved-lemon-2/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T140000
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SUMMARY:Marianne Tshihamba Presents... English Tea with a Twist
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the elegance of a Bridgerton-era tea with a modern\, bubbly twist! \nIn this class\, you’ll master the art of the perfect scone\, delicate tea sandwiches\, and a stunning Victoria sponge cake\, all while learning to craft and pair delicious\, fruit-forward mimosas for a truly celebratory experience.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/marianne-tshihamba-presents-english-with-a-twist/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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