Taste of the World Cooking Demonstration & Tasting Events–A Cultural Wellness Series
We are excited to announce that with support from the Common Roots Foundation, we will be hosting our second event in the Taste of the World Cooking Demonstration & Tasting Cultural Wellness series.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Nourishing Japan–Premiere Film Screening & Discussion
WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 5:30 PM
WHERE: Common Roots Albany Outpost located at 19 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207
PRICE: $20 per person. Click here to purchase.
The short film explores how Japan’s groundbreaking 2005 Food Education Law reimagined school lunch, nutrition, and food culture-shaping the next generation’s connection to food, the earth, and each other.
Following the screening, enjoy a simple Japanese food tasting inspired by the film.
Special Guests & Discussion
Alexis Agliano Sanborn: Filmmaker, “Nourishing Japan” (see photo below, left)
Ambassador (ret.) Donna Welton: U.S. Diplomat and Asian specialist (see photo below, right)
Our Taste of the World events foster community empowerment and cultural understanding. They are a testament to food’s power to unite people, bridge cultural divides, and create a more inclusive and equitable society through culinary artistry and unwavering support for community initiatives.
Taste of the World is a fundraiser for the International Center of the Capital Region, whose nonprofit mission is to foster professional, cultural, and social exchange, as well as global thought leadership, in the Greater Capital Region. Thanks to fundraisers like Taste of the World, the Center is connecting our Community to the World!
And this is just the beginning! We’re cooking up more Taste of the World experiences to nourish minds, hearts, and bellies. In the coming months, thanks to the Common Roots Foundation, we will be hosting additional Taste of the World Cooking Demonstration & Tasting Cultural Wellness events in collaboration with our community partners. For more information, please email info@iccralbany.org. Bookmark this page to check on the next Taste of the World event!
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PAST EVENTS
Did you miss the first event in the series, Summer Fresh Flavors, that took place on August 7 at Sunhee’s Farm & Kitchen? Participants learned how to prepare Kimchi, a traditional Korean side dish, and were treated to a sample. Sunhee’s founder and owner, Jinah Ahn shared her powerful immigrant story– one of resilience, vision, love of family, and the deep impact of investing in the community.