19 Mar 2023
This cooking class was an incredible experience. Chef Anita is energetic, smart, vibrant and has a contagious smile. She will share her incredible life story during the meal and you will witness how she is constantly giving back to the community. We started by going the market together and watching Chef Anita choose her produce, vegetables, fruits, spices and meats from the outdoor market. She rotates through the market and supports different vendors each trip, making sure that every local gets an opportunity for business. She takes you back to her house where everyone has a chance to work on the meal together and she gives you some tips and tricks while preparing the meal. We made Pepian which is a traditional stew made for weddings and other ceremonies. We made a bunch of other stuff to accompany it, like tortillas, gucamole, salsas, rice and horchatta. All of your senses will be activated! Once the meal is ready, we all sit down to share the meal and hear about Anita's journey and how she has empowered many other women in her community and how she started the cooperative where they sell their homemade wares. This is an A+ experience and I highly recommend it.