Mastering Meat in Community
Mastering Meat in Community
Upcoming Fall Events
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Chicken Chop Workshop - Farm at the Arb
9.14.24 10-12:30pm
Integrated demo and hands-on instruction.
Join Chefs Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen for an unforgettable culinary experience as they welcome Cecka Parks, owner of Minneapolis Meat Collective to the Myers Kitchen Classroom! In this dynamic workshop, each student will have their own cutting board, knife and locally-raised whole 3-4 lb. chicken for a hands-on interactive lesson on mastering chicken preparation like a pro.
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Norway House
11.13.24 4:00-6:00PM
Join Cecka for a Chicken Breakdown class in partnership with Norway House for their Fall Food Festival!
Link coming soon.
MMC offers a range of whole animal breakdown classes meant to meet people where they are.
Regardless of whether you're a skilled butcher looking to hone your trade or someone who has never picked up a knife, you will find a great class to match your skills and knowledge.
Whole Animal Butchery
At Mpls Meat Collective, the classes are focused on community-education in hands-on butchery, meat cookery, and charcuterie. This rare knowledge can provide an effective and necessary path to rethinking our food system. Plus, food is far more pleasurable to eat when we are involved in the decisions that lead to its preparation. All of the classes are meant to be a hands-on experience for students of all backgrounds and experiences.
Testimonials
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Student Lindsey Strange
“The hog breakdown with MMC was so fun! I learned more about what makes each cut of meat distinct, picked up some great preparation ideas, and met some cool neighbors while diving right into cutting. I still have so much to learn, but spending time with an experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate butcher like Cecka helps me appreciate the animal and connect to the meat I eat in a new way.”
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Stephanie Hanson and Stephanie March
“With Cecka Parks talking about and learning how to break down a Chicken from the grocery store. It is a great skill to have and super economical. Loved Loved Loved doing this and learning how to sharpen my knife skills with Stephanie March - pun intended!”
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Student Mitch Patterson
“The class was amazing. I took the class with a good friend and we had the best time. I learned so much about the industry, the process, anatomy, the cuts as well as techniques I can use in life. I’m so excited to learn more. Both myself and my friend and eager to take another course with Cecka. It was professional, clean, educational and fun. I would 100% recommend if you want to learn a new valuable life skill (as well as fill your freezer). The quality of the meat is amazing.
