Lauren McElwainOct 5, 20202 minStill Creating CommunityBreaking down barriers. Building up community. This is the mission statement of Cooking as a First Language. We have always pursued...
Lauren McElwainDec 7, 20192 minIndian Class at the Talbot HouseThe Talbot House is a sober living home in Tupelo. It is for women who have completed an addiction treatment program and are...
Lauren McElwainNov 26, 20192 minFood, Friends and WTVA!When WTVA asks to do a news story on a cooking class, you say yes! Nevermind that there are no public classes scheduled before the news...
Lauren McElwainNov 2, 20192 minGreek Cooking Class (Baklava Recipe)Layers and layers of buttery, crispy, sticky phyllo dough, citrus infused honey, ground walnuts and whole cloves come together to make...
Lauren McElwainSep 2, 20192 minTupelo's Japanese CommunityI will never forget that the whole reason Cooking as a First Language started is because of my Japanese friends. Did you know that Blue...
Lauren McElwainAug 10, 20192 minBangladeshi Beef CurryPeople often ask me which cooking class has been my favorite. That question is very hard to answer because there is amazing food at...
Lauren McElwainAug 4, 20191 minNew Orleans Pecan PralinesAs you know, we offer monthly international cooking classes to the community members of Tupelo, MS. However, we have found that there is...
Lauren McElwainJul 25, 20192 minCaribbean Cooking Class ReflectionsA country’s culture can best be shared and experienced through its art, music, and most importantly – its food. Through Cooking as a...
Lauren McElwainJun 28, 20192 minAlaskan Halibut with Almond Parmesan Crust I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to attend the International Food Bloggers Conference in Juneau, Alaska this year. It's...