The Eagle Nutritional Services held one of their cooking shows at Eastern Michigan University's Rackham building last week. It included step-by-step recipe guides shown in real time, in front of an audience.
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After a few finished touches, dinner is served to the students in attendance. They get to take home the recipes for the dishes and filled out a survey for the event. The next ENS cooking class will be in April.
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The creamy walnut caesar salad and the lemon garlic pasta are worked on as the tofu and chicken are watched over in the background.
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The tofu and chicken are being prepared with salt and olive oil, left to be pan-seared as they move on to the pasta.
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I'm currently at Rackham Hall for one of EMU's home cooking classes, hosted by Eagle Nutrition Services. The meals that will be taught will be Chicken Pesto, Lemon Garlic Pasta, and Creamy Kale Walnut Salad.
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After the Driven By The Dream Luncheon, complimentary themed coffee mugs were given out to those who attended, as well as book signings for two of Dr. Mary Francis Berry's books, Slavery After Slavery, and History Teaches Us To Resist.
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Stokes welcomes keynote speaker for the Luncheon, Dr. Mary Francis Berry, to the podium for a sit down discussion of one of her books, titled Slavery after Slavery. She also details her time at Eastern Michigan University, and how King's assassination brought about campus changes.
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Stokes welcomes Sasha Greer to the stage next, a Forensics team member for EMU and an acclaimed speaker for Michigan State University. She recites a poem that is about having hope and fighting through hardships.
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After Mella's performance, Chuck Stokes takes the time to thank the 2025 MLK Celebration Co-Chairs and Sub-Committee, asking the audience to give their applause for their work
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Stokes welcomes Ruth Mella, a Youth Poet Laurette, to recite a poem dedicated to King's accomplishments and legacy.
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During the twenty minute intermission for the Luncheon, those in attendance at the tables are served an entree of assorted roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and meatloaf with gravy. Salad and a plate of cheesecake were also given out.
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Stokes welcomes musician Sherry Young, who performs a song in King's memory with gospel and wind instrumentals.
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