Host offerings
Yeira has a degree in clinical psychology but is incredibly passionate about cooking and traveling. She is a home cook who loves eating, cooking and meeting people from different cultures. Most of her travels have centered around tasting local cuisine. She is excited to share authentic Puerto Rican cuisine with those visiting Puerto Rico. She took an international cooking course and has been a home cook since 2007, applying what she learned through professional cooking classes and cooking for her family. Yeira is happy to welcome travelers in her home and share her family recipes, knowledge and skills, Puerto Rican history and culinary traditions. Yeira lives in a residential neighborhood of Puerto Rico so it's a great way to get away from the tourist center and get a chance to see how locals live.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
Cooking experience (1 - 4 guests) This is a non-private, small-group cooking class where you may be joined by others! You will be welcomed into Yeira’s beautiful, cozy home filled with color, light and nature! Learn to cook a traditional Puerto Rican meal using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients in her kitchen. Yeira cooks some of her favorite dishes using family recipes and while cooking, shares with you what it is like to live in Puerto Rico as a native. During your 2-hour San Juan cooking class, learn step-by-step how to cook a traditional Puerto Rican meal. Learn to cook 3-4 dishes from scratch during this hands-on San Juan cooking class. A few dishes you might learn to cook are stuffed mofongo, yuca al mojo, mamposteao, Puerto Rican creole sauce, stuffed tostones/regular tostones or rice with Caribbean-style beans. After cooking, enjoy the dishes you helped cook on Yeira’s outdoor terrace. At the end of this immersive cultural and culinary experience, you will have a full stomach, recipes to share with your loved ones, and memorable stories!
Yeira's Puerto Rican cooking class is suitable for couples, families, beginners and children.
Notes: Please note that unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, this experience is a "shared" experience with other guests and is not private. <br><br> Yeira can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets in her Puerto Rican cooking class. Please let her know in advance, while booking the experience online. Yeira lives close to Jardines de Caparra train station in Bayamon.
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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.
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | Not offered | $125 | Not offered |
| Alcohol | $0 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 02:00pm | 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.
