Private Pre-Hispanic Cooking Class with a Mexican Grandmother
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Visit a local home in San Miguel de Allende to learn the art of pre-Hispanic Mexican cooking from Isabel - a warm, dynamic and delightful Mexican grandmother (and former pediatrician) who loves to garden and cook! Isabel offers a private, authentic, hands-on Mexican cooking lesson in her home and garden that she designed herself. Isabel is incredibly passionate about pre-Hispanic cooking - in addition to learning about the culture and cuisine, you'll learn about the ancient milpa technique of farming (aka the three sisters method of growing food)! Vegetarians are welcome - just let Isabel know in advance. Isabel has fond memories of being in the kitchen with her mother who taught her to cook on pre-Hispanic clay grills and molcajetes. She is excited to create new food memories with her guests.3 hours
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Adult : 2
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Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Private cooking class and meal with your host Isabel
Food and drink : Alcoholic Beverages
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Learn to cook a seasonal, traditional Mexican meal with a warm and delightful Mexican grandmother in her home! After you are picked up and driven to your host Isabel's beautiful home, she welcomes you in with a fresh margarita! Explore Isabel's garden and pick seasonal vegetables and herbs. Next, join Isabel in her open kitchen to learn to cook pre-Hispanic Mexican dishes from recipes passed down through generations of Isabel's family. Learn about traditional pre-Hispanic cuisine and ingredients (including the traditional three-sisters method of growing food) as you cook 3-4 dishes from scratch with Isabel in her kitchen. Isabel cooks seasonal, traditional dishes with a creative twist. Some of the dishes you may learn to cook depending on the season are nopales, ceviche, sopa de frijoles negros and pollo santo (chicken in green tomatoes, cilantro, and hoja santa - a traditional sauce) served with a side of corn, mushrooms and squash blossoms. You might even learn to make salsa picante in a molcajete (Mexican mortar and pestle)! You will end your meal with a simple but traditional dessert called ate con queso and memories that last a lifetime.View Location
Sample Menu
Starters
- Margarita or non-alcoholic agua de jamaica
- Nopales salad - Cactus, tomatoes, onion and cilantro in an oregano and vinegar dressing
- Fresh guacamole with chips
- Sopa de frijoles negros - Black bean soup topped with crispy tortilla strips
Main Courses
- Pollo santo - Chicken or rabbit stewed in a green tomato, hoja santo and cilantro sauce served with corn, mushrooms and squash blossoms
Deserts
- Ate con queso
Meeting and Pickup
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Please meet your host Isabel at her home in the Presita de Santa Rosa community, northwest of San Miguel de Allende. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.View Location
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Please meet your host Isabel at her home in the Presita de Santa Rosa community, northwest of San Miguel de Allende. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Please include your San Miguel de Allende pick-up location when making your booking or at least 3 days before your experience.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketYou will be picked up from the San Miguel de Allende hotel or venue listed when making your booking. If you have not provided your pick-up location at least 24 hours prior to your experience, please meet your host at her home located at: Presita de Santa Rosa, Guanajuato, 37893 Mexico. Here is a Google Maps link to her community: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rsG29vNDoBfr6xNm9 When you get to the Presita de Santa Rosa community, please ask anyone to direct you to Isabel German's home. Host Name: Isabel Garcia German Phone: +52 331 382 4048 Email: isabel.gabge@gmail.com -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!Cancellation & Refunds
Special cancellation policy.- If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Cancel at least 2 day before activity starts in America/Mexico_City time to receive 100% refund.
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