A talk with Cassandra and Chef Lissette Garay of La Cocina
Sunday, April 12, 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a conversation about how locally grown grains become one of the world’s most essential foods — the tortilla. Owners of La Cocina, Cassandra and Chef Lissette Garay will share the journey from field to tortilla and how regional agriculture can shape the food we eat every day.
In this talk we will explore:
• The history and cultural significance of tortillas
• How heritage corn and wheat are grown in the Pacific Northwest
• The process of turning grain into masa and tortillas
• Why local grain systems matter for farmers, restaurants, and communities
• How La Cocina is working with regional growers and millers
• The future of grain-to-table food systems in our region
• Our new expansion and tortilla production program in Port Townsend
TORTILLAS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE at this event by Cash, Phone, Venmo, Square app.
This free series offered by Quimper Grange #720, examines "all things food & growing” in our area. For over 100 years, this Grange has supported the Jefferson County community through public programming, concerts, dance, rental space, and a 7,000 ft² Food Bank Garden, which donates all produce to help mitigate food insecurity. The Grange is at 1219 Corona Ave, PT. Doors open at 3:15 pm