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Bracebridge, ON – May 27, 2025 – The Muskoka Multicultural Association (MMA), a project of the Rotary Impact Club and proudly supported by the District of Muskoka and Stevens’ Your Independent Grocers (YIG) in Bracebridge, hosted an exciting Mexican Cooking Fiesta on Sunday, May 27, 2025.

Led by home chef Martha-Patricia Celis from Mexico, 20 enthusiastic participants gathered to learn how to prepare Pastel Azteca, beautifully stacked tostadas, and a refreshing mango pudding. Alongside the cooking demonstration, Chef Celis offered an educational component, sharing insights into Mexican culture, the types of foods prepared in homes across the country, and the culinary importance of various peppers, including their different heat levels and regional uses.

The event was made possible by a vibrant MMA team including Chair Maria Micu (Romania), marketing lead Eniko Campbell (Hungary), and videographer Dan Suciu (Romania), with strong support from the Rotary Impact Club.

This event continues MMA’s popular multicultural cooking series, offering both culinary delight and cultural education.

Upcoming Event: MMA invites the community to an After-Hours Social at Thong Thai Cuisine in Gravenhurst on Wednesday, June 4th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Please RSVP directly to the restaurant at (705) 905-4515 so host Kim can plan accordingly.

For more events and updates, visit www.muskokama.com or follow MMA on Facebook.

Contact:
Maria Micu
Muskoka Multicultural Association
maria.micu@rotaryimpact.ca | 705-952-0280

Bracebridge, ON – May 5, 2025 – The Muskoka Multicultural Association (MMA), a project of the Rotary Impact Club supported by the District of Muskoka and sponsored by Stevens’ Your Independent Grocers (YIG) in Bracebridge, successfully hosted a vibrant Indian cooking class on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Under the expert guidance of Chef Poonam Singh, owner of the Essence of Spice restaurant in Gravenhurst, and her daughter Akansha Singh, proprietor of Nirvah Beauty: Ayurvedic Spa & Skincare, over 30 enthusiastic participants gathered to learn how to create a traditional Indian meal and dessert. The popular class, held at Stevens’ YIGs in Bracebridge, also had a substantial waitlist, reflecting the community’s strong interest in exploring diverse culinary traditions.

This engaging culinary event follows the MMA’s highly successful Eastern European cooking class held in February, which taught attendees how to make authentic cabbage rolls and perogies. Continuing this flavorful journey around the globe, the next culinary experience will be a lively Mexican Fiesta cooking class, scheduled to take place at Stevens’ YIGs on Sunday, May 25th.

To complement the Mexican-themed class, MMA invites community members to join a Cinco de Mayo social at El Pueblito’s restaurant in Bracebridge at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6th, for an informal gathering filled with food, fun, and fellowship.

For more details on future events and activities, visit the Muskoka Multicultural Association website at muskokama.com or follow them on their Facebook page.