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April began to explore the world of cooking at a very young age - she learned to cook authentic Thai food from her grandmother and even sold food and snacks together in the Phetchabun market. Her grandmother had a deep passion for cooking and liked to experiment with adding new flavors to traditional dishes. April thus learned not only to cook traditional Thai food but also to innovate and play with flavors and textures. April’s cooking skills made her very popular when she was a student in Hua Hin - her homemade spicy papaya was in great demand among the students. It even allowed her to earn a little extra pocket money. She gleams every time she thinks about how much everyone appreciated her simple salad. Through Traveling Spoon she wishes to share her grandma’s Thai recipes with a healthy twist. <br><br>Having lived in many different areas of Thailand (Phetchabun, Bangkok, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai), she has picked up different cooking skills from each city, making her an expert in all things Thai food related. Today, she continues to grow her culinary skills. Her secret is to talk to restaurant owners, cooks, and street cart vendors - she is always looking for new tips and advice for her to try in the kitchen! April believes that food has a unique way of bringing people together!
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal (1 - 5 guests) April moved to Germany and lives in a clean and modern home in a gated community in Harrislee with her boyfriend. She grew up in a small town in Phetchabun which is 454 kilometers away from Chiang Mai, and is passionate about sharing share the unique flavors of Phetchabun that she grew up eating. Phetchabun is famous for its curries, sweet and sour soups, salads and nam prik (hot chili sauce). April loves cooking healthy food with the freshest ingredients of high quality and without the use of MSG (monosodium glutamate). After an introduction to Thai food and culture over coffee, you will join April at the dining table to share an authentic Thai meal that she grew up eating. Dishes that you may try are chicken pineapple curry, green curry, massaman curry, beef khao soi (Chiang Mai beef curry noodles) and papaya salad.
Cooking experience (1 - 5 guests) Learn to make from scratch two of April's favorite dishes - pineapple curry and som tum (green papaya salad) - in your cooking class. The sweet and spicy flavor of these dishes reminds April of home. Her great grandfather and she shared a love for pineapple curry and that created a special bond between the two. She wishes to share this joy with you, while also recreating her grandmother’s som tum recipe in her kitchen. The cooking class will last 1-2 hours and will be very interactive.
Notes: April is more than happy to customize the menu for you, so please do let her know your preference when booking your Thai cooking class in Harrislee online.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.
After two years in Thailand, my experience cooking lunch with April has easily become one of my favorites! When you taste the food she helps you prepare, it will become obvious that she has been cooking her entire life. She lives in a modern, clean, air conditioned townhome off of the superhighway, about 15 minutes outside of the main city. Upon arrival, April offered us some delicious local coffee and treated us like old friends, making us feel at home from the beginning. Talking with April was so easy and comfortable. She’s quite young, well-traveled, and speaks English perfectly, so there was never a shortage of conversation. We prepared some of her favorite dishes, my favorites being pineapple curry and a traditional Chiang Mai favorite: khaosoi. The meal we made is hands-down the best Thai food I’ve eaten. By the end of the experience, I left her home with a full stomach, a smile on my face, and a new friend.
Erin, Traveling Spoon Ambassador
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $1,500 | $900 | $720 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 |
| Alcohol | $100 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 7:00pm - 09:00pm | |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 5:00pm - 08:00pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
