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Martha learned to cook at an early age from her very talented grandmother and has a wealth of knowledge about Mexican cuisine - dating back to the pre-Hispanic era. Martha’s husband, Arturo, was a diplomatic representative for Mexico in many parts of the world, so they have wonderful stories to share! Having lived abroad for 35 years in 11 countries, Martha took cooking courses in each of these countries, to learn to cook a new cuisine and develop new cooking skills. She also proudly represented traditional Mexican food and it's culture when they hosted people in their home. Hosting and entertaining comes very naturally to Martha and Arturo, and they love having people over. <br><br> “I love to received people from all over the world and I love to share with them my culture and culinary experience. I would like to show and teach our varied and splendid Mexican cuisine!”
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 - 6 guests) The best Mexican food is found in a local's home, so don't miss this unique dining experience in Mexico City with Martha and Arturo. Their home is very cozy and filled with artifacts they have collected from around the world. Each piece of furniture has a story and you can look forward to some very interesting conversations! Martha not only loves to cook family recipes for her guests, but also likes to pay special attention to the way it is served – matching her flowers, table cloth and napkins to her Mexican china! You can expect to share a traditional Mexican meal at Martha and Arturo's beautifully set table, a few dishes that you might try are sopecitos de pollo (chicken sopes with beans) or tlacoyos de frijoles (similar to corn tortillas stuffed with cooked ground beans and cheese); cochinita pibil (a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán peninsula) or rajas poblanas con crema (roasted Poblano peppers in a cream sauce) and frijoles charros (pinto beans stewed with onion, garlic, and bacon) or arroz Mexicano rojo (red rice). You will end your meal with a sweet dessert such as flan or arroz con leche (rice pudding plan) or capirotada (bread pudding).
Cooking experience (1 - 6 guests) Discover traditional Mexican cuisine with a cooking class at Martha and Arturo's cozy home in Mexico City. Martha specializes in "pre-Hispanic" dishes, using ingredients like huazontle and flavorful moles, drawing inspiration from her Chihuahua roots and family traditions. Join Martha in her small kitchen for a 1.5 hour hand-on cooking experience in Mexico City. Help her prepare an appetizer and a main dish from scratch in your Mexico City cooking class. While you peel the onions and cut the peppers, learn secret tips, tricks and hear about the origins of the dishes.
This cooking experience in Mexico City with Martha is perfect for anyone looking to explore authentic Mexican cuisine in a warm, inviting home setting.
Market visit (1 - 6 guests) Meet Martha at home and then walk together for 10 minutes to the neighborhood market. Enjoy a guided tour of Mercado de San Pedro de los Pinos, a bustling market hall filled with vendors of produce, meat, fish and prepared foods. Walk through this market with Martha and learn about local ingredients used in Mexican cooking and get a chance to meet with her favorite vendors. Buy a few ingredients before walking back to Martha's home for your Mexico City cooking experience.
Notes: Martha can offer a vegetarian meal, if informed in advance.
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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.
I really liked the experience. Martha and Arturo are fantastic hosts and conversationalists. They have lived all over the world, and can connect with people very easily. We had a great time cooking and enjoying margaritas together. I felt like an old, dear friend being welcomed into their home as we talked about our travels, plus what we loved about Mexico and its cuisine. All of the food was nice, great dishes - and a LOT of food :) Their home is like a living museum, with little treasures from their time around the world, each one with an interesting story. I genuinely feel like I made two new friends through this experience! I highly recommend it for fellow travelers who want to learn more about Mexican cuisine and culture, and are looking to connect with other worldly, like-minded people.
Jessica, Traveling Spoon Ambassador
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $700 | $600 | $500 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $1,000 | $900 | $800 |
| Market Tour + Cooking Experience + Meal | $1,300 | $1,200 | $1,100 |
| Alcohol | $150 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 12:00pm - 02:00pm | 7:00pm - 09:00pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 10:00am - 12:00pm | 5:00pm - 07:00pm |
| Market Tour + Cooking Experience + Meal | 9:00am - 01:00pm | 4:00pm - 08:00pm |
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