Cooking class raises money for earthquake victims

DENVER — On Saturday night, the Turkish American Cultural Society of Colorado, known as TACSCO, hosted a cooking class that was supposed to just be a celebration of Turkey’s food and culture. 

But after an earthquake killed nearly 46,000 people in Turkey and Syria, every event this organization does has become a fundraiser. 

“As Turkish people we are really proud of our food and our cooking, and that’s our way to heal as well,” said Dr. Ezgi Karasozen, the president of TACSCO. 

Dr. Karasozen also happens to be a…