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"Cook A Fish, Give A Fish" - Learn to cook Black Sea Bass with Chef Todd Mitgang of Crave Fishbar

Welcome to "Cook A Fish, Give A Fish”. In this online cooking class, you will learn to cook delicious local seafood dishes alongside some of the finest chefs from Long Island to Rhode Island and everywhere in between! In this unique class, fisheries experts from Eating With The Ecosystem and Cornell Cooperative Extension's Marine Program will teach you everything you want to know about the fish, the fishermen and the many benefits of choosing local seafood while expert chefs teach you how to turn fresh fish straight from the sea into fabulous meals you can share with your friends and family!

The best part is that 100% of the ticket price goes towards providing local seafood for families in need (25 meals per ticket)!

The October 2nd online class will be led by Chef Todd Mitgang of Crave Fishbar in New York City as he shows you how to prepare Seared Black Sea Bass with Tahini Spiked Beluga Lentils, Roasted Delicata Squash and Broccoli Rabe.

What to expect at a "Cook a Fish, Give a Fish!" class

1. A few days before the class, you will receive a recipe with a list of ingredients and tools you will need to prepare the meal from home, as well as the link to join virtually via Zoom.

2. You are responsible for sourcing all of your own ingredients, including the fish. Fisheries experts from Cornell Cooperative Extension's Marine Program and Eating With The Ecosystem are available and happy to provide advice on sourcing the fish (and substitutions, if needed).

3. On the evening of the event, gather your family, partners, roommates, friends, or pets (or kick them all out and enjoy some well earned time to yourself). These classes are also a great way to connect with fellow seafood lovers from the comfort of your own home. Assemble your ingredients, grab your favorite beverage and log into a Zoom video class.

4. Classes are facilitated by Kate Masury of Eating with the Ecosystem and Kristin Gerbino from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Culinary instructions are provided by an expert guest chef (Todd Mitgang of Crave Fish Bar). This is a social setting, and you are invited to relax and interact!

5. As the chef cooks in his or her kitchen, you follow the same steps in your kitchen. And voila! Your local seafood meal is ready to eat!

6. 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales are used to purchase local seafood for people in need though East End Food Institute in Southampton NY, African Alliance of RI, Women's Refuge Care, Narragansett Indian Tribe, Refugee Dream Center, Sunrise Forever Inc., George Wiley Center and the Commercial Fisheries Center of RI. Over 9,040 meals have been provided so far!

What you’ll get: guidance on buying local fish ahead of time, a delicious recipe, step-by-step guidance through an intimate group video with the chef and seafood experts, and an overall unique and fun experience!

Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cook-a-fish-give-a-fish-cook-black-sea-bass-w-chef-todd-of-crave-fishbar-tickets-719824162447?aff=oddtdtcreator


Earlier Event: August 10
Slow F.I.S.H.
Later Event: November 29
Cook A Fish, Give A Fish