There’s some ambitious and creative people in the world, and none more so than the fabulous women of Mesa de Maria (MdM) in Aurora, Illinois. A ministry of St. John United Church of Christ, Mesa de Maria (which means Mary’s Table in Spanish) is a place for Latina women and those interested in Latin American recipes to take a 4-week cooking class where the ultimate goal is to achieve “table spirituality.” It’s here that aspiring chefs are encouraged to meet, cook, eat, sing, play and pray together.
But not only are the women of Mesa de Maria forming a foodie community that simultaneously teaches people about healthy eating and about Latino culture, but they’re doing it by using recipes exclusively from the Latino Nutrition Coalition and Mission Foods. They came up with this great idea by themselves, without any prodding from us (and you know we get a little crazy sometimes). Imagine our surprise and delight when we heard about their great program.
It’s people like the members of Mesa de Maria that are changing the world, one empanada at a time. How are YOU using the Latino Nutrition Coalition to help your community?
- Sarita
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