We have a very special event on February 28, featuring Cherokee Nation citizen and chef Taelor Barton.
DATE: Saturday, February 28, 2026
WHEN: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Carmichael Park Community Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael
We are so excited to be joined by Taelor for a special traditional kanuchi demonstration (and tasting) at our next membership meeting and potluck! This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity! There will even be some kanuchi to taste at the end.
Taelor Barton (Cherokee Nation) is an Indigenous Culinarian that hails from Eastern Oklahoma. She studied culinary arts at Tulsa Technology Center in Tulsa, OK where she trained and cooked competitively, later attending OSU-IT for Applied Sciences in Culinary Arts in Okmulgee, OK.
Taelor has always been connected to her indigenous nation by connecting with her elders, having blissful childhood memories going to native events and spending time with the foods outside in the countryside. After the loss of her grandmother, Edith Knight (Traditional Dressmaker, Cook, and Cherokee National Treasure) she began to weave indigenous food into her professional training as restaurant cook and chef. Now, she cooks for her bigger native family in community events, workshops, and dinners in her home state and beyond.
Taelor was taught how to make Kanuchi/Kanatsi/Ganugi by her grandmother. Chef Barton aspires to always show her honor by doing presentations and demonstrations like she did.
We will visit, learn about kanuchi and indigenous food sovereignty, and enjoy delicious kanuchi and potluck food.
Read and see more about Taelor and kanuchi here:
