Private Pre-Hispanic Cooking Class with a Mexican Grandmother

Tour/Activity , Mexico

Your Travel Experience with Bamba

  • Door-to-Door Service: Your experience begins with complimentary private pickup from your accommodation in San Miguel de Allende. Relax as we escort you directly to Isabel’s welcoming home kitchen.

  • The Molcajete Masterclass: Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on. Under Isabel’s expert guidance, you’ll use a traditional stone molcajete to grind fresh ingredients into a vibrant, smoky salsa picante.
  • Ancestral Storytelling: As you cook, Isabel shares the history of pre-Hispanic ingredients. Learn how to prepare a traditional meal featuring the "Three Sisters," all while practicing your Spanish or simply enjoying the warm, familial atmosphere.
  • The Shared Table: Once the cooking is complete, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Share a hearty, multi-course meal and a lively conversation, followed by a classic Mexican treat.

Menu:

  • Refreshments: Hand-shaken Margaritas or refreshing Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus flower tea).
  • Starters: * Fresh Nopales Salad with cactus, tomatoes, and oregano vinaigrette.
    • Table-side Guacamole with hand-pressed chips.
    • Sopa de Frijoles Negros: Velvety black bean soup topped with hand-cut crispy tortilla strips.
  • Main Course: * Pollo Santo: Tender chicken (or rabbit) stewed in a vibrant green tomato and hoja santa sauce, served with fresh corn and delicate squash blossoms.
  • Dessert: * Ate con Queso: A traditional artisanal fruit paste served with regional cheese.

  • Return Transfer: After a lingering lunch and a sweet farewell, your private transport will be waiting to take you back to your stay.
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