empanada club: Adrian Espinoza Garcia
Adrian moved from Bolivia to Maine with his wife, a New England native. He quickly discovered that empanadas, the savory hand pies that were abundant in Bolivia, were practically impossible to find in Maine. So he began to make and sell his own at Farmers Markets. Thanks to the great feedback and the support of the community, he started to make other authentic foods like Carrot Salsa and Alfajores. He soon found out that Empanada Club is more than food and more about sharing Latin American Culture in Maine.
For Welcoming Week, Adrian has provided a recipe for carrot salsa, a simple yet delicious sauce that is perfect to put on nearly anything! Learn the secrets to his coveted salsa and join us on @PortlandOEO on Facebook Live or on Channel 5. September 15th at 6 pm, Chef Adrian will share step-by-step cooking instructions and answer all of your questions.
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Yardie Ting: Shanna Kay-Wright
Shanna Kay-Wright is the owner and founder of YardieTing. She moved to Maine from Jamaica in 2005. After settling in and adjusting to the entirely different climate, she began to crave comfort foods from Jamaica. To her disappointment, she quickly learned that Portland didn’t have any restaurants or stores that offered Jamaican food. So she decided to do something about that. Alongside her studies at Southern Maine Community College in early childhood development, she also took culinary classes and began to cook and bake some of her favorite Jamaican dishes. Shanna and her two children are proud to be a part of the Portland community and offer a welcoming space for people to try authentic Caribbean cuisine at the Portland Public Market.
For Welcoming Week, Shanna has shared with us her classic coconut curry dish. There are some secret delicious spices that you simply cannot miss out on! Join @PortlandOEO on Facebook Live or on Channel 5 on September 16th at 6pm for the step-by-step cooking instructions.
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