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Yeira is a fun local host with a doctorate in clinical psychology who believes that food and cooking promotes wellness in people! An incredibly passionate Puerto Rican home cook, Yeira loves eating, cooking, traveling and meeting people from different cultures. Most of her travels have centered around tasting local cuisine and she is excited to share her authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and culture with those visiting Puerto Rico. Yeira took an international cooking course and applies what she learned through both professional cooking classes as well as cooking for her family when teaching guests how to cook Puerto Rican cuisine. Yeira is happy to welcome travelers and share with them her family recipes, knowledge and skills, Puerto Rican history and culinary traditions. This experience gives you a chance to get away from the touristy parts of San Juan and visit a local in her home in a residential neighborhood in San Juan.
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 - 30 guests) During your San Juan cooking class with a lovely local, learn to cook a traditional Puerto Rican meal from scratch. Yeira welcomes you into her home with a delicious tropical cocktail and then teaches you how to cook 4-5 dishes. Your hands-on 2-hour cooking lesson also includes cooking demonstrations. A few dishes you might learn to cook are a main such as pollo en salsa criolla (Caribbean style chicken stew) or churrasco (skirt steak) with chimichurri, two side dishes such as arroz con gandules (traditional rice in Puerto Rico with green pigeon peas) or Caribbean style rice and beans, mofongo or yuca al mojo with sofrito (Puerto Rican seasoning), and a dessert. Your meal is served with a fresh salad. The menu varies and is created based on the season, availability of ingredients, and guests' dietary restrictions. Your meal also includes an appetizer that your hosts may have prepared in advance. After cooking, enjoy the dishes you helped prepare on Yeira's beautiful outdoor terrace. At the end of this culinary experience, you will leave with a full stomach, an understanding of Puerto Rican cuisine and culture, two Puerto Rican eBooks to share with your loved ones and memorable stories!
Notes: Please NOTE: Because these are large group bookings and our host has to hire staff to prepare for your experience, these bookings have a 7-day cancellation policy. Our standard 48 hour cancellation does NOT apply. Cancel 7-days prior to your experience for a refund. <br><br>Your host requests a minimum of 10 people to offer this private San Juan cooking class experience. Please include any food allergies or dietary restrictions when placing your booking.
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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 | Not offered | $90 |
| Alcohol | $0 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 03:00pm | 5:00pm - 09:00pm |
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.
