DIGGING ROOTS: AN INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN KITCHEN HERBALISM

Rediscover African American kitchen herbalism, where ancestral techniques and deep intention turn your daily food into restorative medicine. DIGGING ROOTS: AN INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN KITCHEN HERBALISM Join us on a journey into African-American kitchen herbalism where the healing power of plant medicine and the secrets of the kitchen apothecary. Together, we will explore an ancestral philosophy where food and herbs protect the body, ease digestion, and restore total balance. In this immersive, four hour workshop, we will look at the kitchen table as our first apothecary. You won’t just learn recipes, you'll learn the healing secrets of everyday kitchen herbs. We will show how our ancestors used simple preparation methods like cooking with healthy fats or long simmering to unlock hidden vitamins, ease digestion, and protect family health. Apply ElevenEleven discount code for black history month 24/7 365 days • Meet the Medicine We begin where the healing starts, with the plants. You will spend quiet, sensory time with fresh herbs, learning to identify them by touch, scent, and taste so you can confidently use them in your own home kitchen. • The Kitchen Apothecary Dive into the practical health benefits of traditional staples. We will discuss exactly how the old folks used common herbs like Thyme for deep coughs, Bay Leaf to stop bean bloat, and Lemongrass to break fevers and calm the nerves. • From Garden to Skillet Tie your apron and join the collective. Together, we will chop, season, and simmer, using traditional cooking techniques to prepare a delicious and nutritious meal that balances the body and brings out the full protective power of the herbs we’ve studied. • Break Bread We will share the nourishing meal we created, swap stories, and celebrate the healing strength of community. Meet Your Traditional Practitioner Hadizatu is a traditional and clinical herbalist whose practice sits at the powerful intersection of their ancestral lineages: the Hausa and Fulani tribes of Nigeria and the rich, soulful bayous of Louisiana. With one foot in clinical knowledge and the other rooted deeply in ancestral, spirit-led earth medicine, Hadizatu bridges the gap between West African botanical traditions and Black American foodways. Their teaching is down to earth, deeply intuitive, and grounded in the belief that food is our first and most potent medicine. Who Is This For? Whether you are a seasoned home cook, an aspiring herbalist, or someone looking to reconnect with cultural foodways, this space is held for you. No prior herbalism or cooking experience is required!