"What I teach far surpasses
what is usually understood to be Mexican Food.
A very high cuisine developed in
this area of Mexico in pre-Hispanic times. It was added to and enhanced by Spanish and the
French during their occupations, resulting in a kitchen as rich, subtle and complex as any
in the world. This level of sophisticated gourmet cooking was kept in households for
special occasions. It is almost never found in restaurants and is nearly lost to the
present generation of Mexicans, as the culture begins to leave the third world.
You don't need to be an advanced
cook to learn this cuisine. The techniques are simple to learn, but you'll be surprised
how complex the flavors turn out. Though my classes cover the flavor nuances of a host of
chiles, this is not a course about hot and spicy food. It is about flavors, as ancient as
the Aztecs and as sophisticated as French cuisine. And, the classes are fun.
I am passing on what has been
kept alive in my family of these dishes and traditions. My desire is to offer a special
experience and open a door to Mexico that is rarely available to tourists. Each guest is
unique and has different interests, so we open that door as little or as wide as desired,
to the city of Tlaxcala, the people, small, picturesque towns, archeological sites,
magnificent surrounding country, local pulquerias, marketplaces and my home.
Unlike an impersonal resort or
hotel, we are available to respond to individual needs and as much as possible we
structure our classes to the interests of our students. I can also add that for a woman
traveling in Mexico, this is a safe base where you are well cared for, from which you can
sight-see and experience the country.
If you are interested in very
small "hands on" classes on this basis I can assure you a very exciting and
useful stay here.
I try to provide as much
personal attention as possible. We are here to help, so if you have any questions, special
interests or needs, please let me know. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming
you to "Mexican Home Cooking".
Estela |
