Alma de Mi Tierra Cooking classes and cultural tour package in Oaxaca, Mexico. |
We offer an 8 day 7 night cooking class and cultural tour package for your enjoyment as well as per day cooking classes and tours in and around the colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico. |
Nora Valencia joyfully opens her
kitchen and her heart to share with you her love for the regional
dishes of Oaxaca and the culture of her homeland. As your host and teacher,
Nora skillfully guides you through each step of the way,
you will experience true Oaxacan cooking in its natural setting: "From
the Market to the Dinner Table". |
Nora learned the techniques of traditional
Oaxacan cooking from her mother Conchita and her late grandmother Ofelia. Together,
they have earned a reputation for the fine breakfast they prepared every
morning at La Casa de Mis Recuerdos Bed and Breakfast. Their recipes can be found in regional
cookbooks and are enjoyed in restaurants around the city. |
Nora is a native Oaxaquena who is always thrilled to share her culture. Her love of the heritage of her people and her extensive knowledge of the areas surrounding Oaxaca will bring a unique aspect to your Oaxacan experience. Whether it be choosing the right ingredient for a specific dish being prepared that day or explaining how the artist creates their craft, Nora will transform what usually is a rushed commercial tour into an educational experience. Her daily tours to such places as Ocotlan, Teotitlan del Valle and Etla start around 9:30 and last to 4 or 5. For groups of 4 or more a climate controlled late-model van will comfortably take you to all of days destinations in style. |
These are the day activities that we offer at Alma de mi Tierra. |
Day tours Wednesday: City Tour: Eastern Tour: Friday: |
Cooking Classes Our Cooking classes are offered every Monday and Thursday, or, by request. Your class starts at 9:45 with a brief introduction to the days events, then off with a short walk to the local market where I will show you how to choose the correct ingredients for the dish of the day. After about 30 minutes we walk to my home where we will prepare the days meal. A cool refreshment will be waiting for us upon our arrival. Your class will include a soup, appetizer, salsa, main dish, fresh bread or tortillas, dessert and Mezcal as well as recipes in English. Class ends between 2 or 3 pm. Price per person is $65.00 USD paid in advance. A minimum of 4 students and maximum of 10 to a class ensures personal attention is given. Vegetarian classes available. |
"I have only positive things to say about my recent vacation in Oaxaca, Mexico......." "......A highlight of the casa was visiting with Nora.... The family owns four facilities and Nora is charming and vivacious. She speaks excellent English and she will help her guests with any problem, big or small. She arranges taxis and tours for you, even runs some tours herself if you want. She is, also, one of the top cooks in Oaxaca. People from all over take her cooking classes. My wife and I did so and the classes begin with a walk to the market where Nora buys that day's supplies and introduces you to all the bounty of the region....." Steven L. Smith, Bellingham WA |
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We are very proud to announce that Nora Valencia is featured in Japan's October 2008 issue of Madame Figaro Voyage. You can find the page on the internet here by clicking on the link showing the cover of the October issue. In addition to Nora's print debut, she was also filmed cooking with French Chef Julie Andrieu and aired on Channel 5 in Paris France, filmed by and aired in London by the BBC and by the Travel Channel with Charlie Ottley. |
Your Week long Package for 2008 includes:
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Package Dates for 2009 will be posted soon. Feel free to contact us for daily cooking classes/tours when in Oaxaca.
Call or Email for
more details. Price is $1499.00 USD per person* |
Alma de Mi Tierra
Aldama 205, Barrio de Jalatlaco, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Mexico
Nora@almademitierra.net
Toll free from the U.S. 1-877-234-4706, Phone/Fax from Mex. 01-51-51-55645
Office Hours 9 AM-1 PM CT Mon. - Sat.
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*Price
is per person based on double occupancy. Single room supplemental is $200.00
USD. No refunds issued for classes, breakfast or events not attended,
or, for early departure. Transportation provided to events listed on detailed
itinerary. Meals included where specified. Listed activities may be changed
due to weather or un for seen events. We will be glad to cater to your
special dietary needs for breakfast with prior notice. Taxes included
on included meals and lodging. Transportation to and from Oaxaca not included.
Tips not included. Personal items including: alcoholic beverages, snacks,
laundry, and telephone calls, gratuities for guides are not included. Maximum of 10 students per tours.
Our small tours allow for personal attention and hands-on participation.
Cooking classes and scheduled events subject to change without notice.
Deposit of 250.00 USD is required. |
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