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DC | Chef Alex Cooks with Corn

Name: DC | Chef Alex Cooks with Corn
Start: 2026-06-21T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-21T18:30:00.000Z

American Indian Museum DC

June 21, 2026

2:00 PM EDT – 2:30 PM EDT

Kids & Families, Demonstrations, Culinary Arts, Celebrations

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Executive Chef Alex Strong of the museum’s Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe will demonstrate two dishes using corn. Also known as maize, corn has been a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, providing food, materials, and cultural meaning. Hear Chef Alex’s tips and tricks for working with this versatile food in the kitchen, and enjoy samples while they last! Don’t forget to make time to enjoy lunch or a snack at Mitsitam before you conclude your visit.