The Riverwest Food Accelerator

In partnership with FoodRight, the Riverwest Food Accelerator opens its culinary kitchen for Family Cookshops that feature fun, hands-on cooking experiences for the whole family! Cook alongside FoodRight’s registered dietitian chefs as you learn new culinary skills, explore wholesome ingredients, and prepare a healthy, delicious meal together. Best of all, your participation helps support FoodRight’s culinary nutrition programs throughout the Milwaukee community. Come cook, learn, and share a meal with us!

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“Every recipe has been really good so far. I definitely have been learning a lot of good skills to cook at home. I’m looking forward to the next one for sure!”

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"We've been wanting to do cooking classes together for so long but they're always full, so when I saw your sign I looked you up right away and was so glad to sign up. We'll definitely be back."

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"I forgot there were beans in here! It tastes really good."

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