Chef Mickey is back at Elawa Farm ✨ Join us for the Summer Cooking Series with Chef Mickey Knutson — a delicious lineup of hands-on classes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and bold, summer flavors. With 17 years in Chicago’s award-winning kitchens, Chef Mickey brings his signature style to every class through live demos, creative menus, and shared meals that bring people together. 🔥 Sizzle into Summer with Grilled Chicken & Sides https://www.exploretock.com/elawafarm/event/552823/cooking-class-sizzle-into-summer-with-grilled-chicken-and-sides Wednesday, June 4 | 6 pm Spatchcocked chicken, grilled Gigante beans, eggplant with yogurt sauce, and a summer dessert. 🌿 June Garden Dinner https://www.exploretock.com/elawafarm/event/553005/cooking-class-june-garden-dinner Wednesday, June 11 | 6 pm Burrata with strawberries, carrot agnolotti, and rack of lamb with rhubarb compote. 🌊 South Pacific Summer Seafood https://www.exploretock.com/elawafarm/event/553011/cooking-class-south-pacific-summer-seafood Thursday, June 19 | 6 pm Cured salmon, mussels in red coconut curry, and shrimp stir fry inspired by Southeast Asian flavors. 🍑 Fruit and Fire: A Summer Supper https://www.exploretock.com/elawafarm/event/553019/cooking-class-fruit-and-fire-a-summer-supper Thursday, June 26 | 6 pm Charcuterie with melon, apricot salad, and pork chops with blueberry compote—plus wine pairings by sommelier Tim Clark. 🐟 From Sea to Grill https://www.exploretock.com/elawafarm/event/552824/cooking-class-from-sea-to-grill Wednesday, July 16 | 6 pm Grill whole Atlantic salmon with seasonal sides like roasted green beans, baby tomatoes, and lemon crème fraîche Reserve your seat at the link below each title and savor the season with us. (fb)

2024 Impact Report✨ We are proud to share our 2024 Impact Report with you. This report captures a milestone year of meaningful expansion in both our programs and infrastructure. Inside, you’ll find highlights of our 2024 accomplishments and a look ahead at what’s to come at Elawa. From expanding access to healthy food and increasing education and employment opportunities, to strengthening a resilient local food system, this report demonstrates the collective impact of our work. Thank you to our supporters, partners, and community for being an essential part of this journey. Your continued support makes this transformative work possible for communities throughout Lake County. With gratitude, Elawa Farm Foundation Explore our Impact Report here: https://www.elawafarm.org/our-impact (fb)