Our 2026 Family Foodways series at Keep Growing Detroit continues with a celebration of another culture and food in our diaspora.

Casabe — A Taste of Taíno Tradition with Chef Carlos!

Join Chef Carlos for an exploration of casabe, a traditional flatbread made from yuca (cassava) that has nourished Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean for centuries. Attendees will learn about the rich history of casabe among the Taíno people, discover the process of transforming yuca into this staple food, and explore the many ways casabe can be enjoyed—from simple everyday meals to cultural celebrations.

Chef Carlos Infante brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience and culinary training to the Family Foodways Cooking Class. A student of Le Cordon Bleu, Chef Carlos has honed cooking skills in acclaimed kitchens in Miami and New York City. Chef Carlos is deeply passionate about Caribbean cuisine and the rich cultural traditions that shape it. Through this work, Carlos explores, documents, and shares the flavors, techniques, and stories passed down through generations, helping to preserve and celebrate the foodways of our ancestors.

As with all of our classes, we will harvest produce from the KGD farm to go along with the casabe.

To honor all of the incredible time each chef puts into sharing their culture through these dishes, we are asking all attendees to RSVP.

This is due to the limited space for the class, and to ensure there's enough for everyone to have a small tasting.