• De la Industria 10 - We are going to meet at Plaza de las Nieves and then head to the market. We will buy the ingredients we are going to use later for the cooking class and explore the local fresh options we’ll have. Then we’ll drive to my cooking studio to get a deeper introduction to the ingredients, process, and dishes we’ll prepare. We are going to pay special attention to the Nixtamal process and its importance in the development of Mexican gastronomy and culture.

Remember to contact me before booking your experience so that I can make the proper modifications to the menu according to your food restrictions or preferences.

Once we are settled and refreshed with some fresh Aguas Frescas (flavored infused traditional drink) we are going to start preparing the food, I’ll assign to the participants different tasks and responsibilities in order to achieve our main goal; having our three-course-meal menu prepared.

Remember that some dishes could be modified to fit diet requirements like vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and others.

• Carbonated beverages
• Tea and coffee
• Snacks
• Lunch

• Assorted snacks and coffee - The Nixtamal process takes time. In the meantime, we’ll cook the complements like fillings & salsas. We’ll have the option to grab some appetizers
• Fresh made tortillas and salsa molcajeteada - Here’s where the magic happens, we’re going to transform corn into real tortillas and eat them with some salsas and toppings (that we’ll prepare too).
• Memelas, Tetelas, Tlacoyos - Using the same masa (dough) that we got before, we are going to get fancier and prepare some more elaborated and richer meals.

This class is highly interactive; you’ll be actively involved in preparing the food we’ll all enjoy. Whether you’re a kitchen novice or a seasoned chef, the only requirement is a passion for cooking.

I’ll share some stories, particularly from my scouting and exploration of Oaxaca, focusing on the La Mixteca and Central Valley regions.

Finally, we’ll savor the meals we’ve prepared together, and I’ll demonstrate a few techniques to make your dishes look amazing with minimal effort (because food love begins with the eyes!).

Mexican cuisine, especially Oaxacan, is deeply rooted in corn, so we’ll delve into this essential ingredient of local gastronomy. A key topic we’ll cover is the Nixtamal process, a cornerstone of Mexican culinary tradition and culture.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.