Healthy Corn Succotash: Cooking with Menominee Chef Francisco Alegria

Chef Francisco Alegria (Menominee) demonstrates how to make a delicious Corn Succotash, a perfect fall dish.Chef Alegria is Menominee, from one of the first Wisconsin tribes, and half Indigenous from Mexico. He has been a chef for 18 years, working in every type of job in every type of restaurant. Growing up on the Menominee reservation, his family instilled in him the importance of their culture and their foods. He learned respect for the preparation of food and a deep respect for the harvest. Chef Alegria carries those teachings with him every day. Menominee food systems have been in Wisconsin for over 9,000 years. He believes these systems are healthy not just for Menominee, but for all people.How to AttendThis event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours before the event. Only one registration per household is needed. YouÕll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Automatic transcription is included in all CPL events using Zoom. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Attending CPL Online Events Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs. Photograph provided by Francisco Alegria

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