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Culinary Arts | Caribbean Delight: Tostones
2026-08-19 18:00:00 2026-08-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Culinary Arts | Caribbean Delight: Tostones Join us in making these crispy, twice-fried green plantains, the perfect Caribbean appetizer. Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Suwanee Branch

Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us in making these crispy, twice-fried green plantains, the perfect Caribbean appetizer.

This presentation covers everything from properly slicing and double-frying crisp plantains to exploring traditional pairings and cultural enjoyment of these treats throughout the Caribbean.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Finance & Budget | Culture | Culinary Arts |

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