Join Linda R. Harley, chef and cooking instructor, formerly of the Urban Kitchen in New York City, AbueLinda's Cuisine in Puerto Vallarta, and now Ajijic, in a memorable cooking experience. To each class she brings her passion, her culinary expertise and her extensive travels - including 35 years of living and cooking throughout Latin American and the Caribbean. A fun way to spend time with family, friends. . . and fantastic food!!
Every class includes useful information on Mexican ingredients, hands-on instruction, enjoyment of your prepared gourmet dishes, agua fresca and take-home recipes. Feel free to bring your own favorite adult beverage to any class!!!
Email: abuelindascuisine@gmail.com
or call: +1 (52) 376 766 0955
Cooking Classes with Chef AbueLinda
TESTIMONIALS
.......our day together was great. you made my mother's day gift very special. see, we all have a certain cooking talent. although my husband did not cook. he makes a great cocktail!!!!!!!!!! lindsay and i are looking forward to our next cooking class.
once again, thank you for our special day
Joane Fox <>
Hi Linda -
My boyfriend Ali and I had a great time at your class last weekend.
Linda -
LOVED your class on Fri making Green Mole and Mexican Rice, and all your Mexican culinary trivia! I have a reservation for next week .....
Fran Chapman <>
Hola Linda,
Just a quick note to say thank you so much for the cooking class on Wednesday. Rosanne and I enjoyed it immensely and the mole was muy delicioso....... I was hoping to prepare it this weekend.
Muchisimas Gracias...
Judi Baldwin <>
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PRIVATE PARTIES
Invite your friends to gather at your home. AbueLinda will help you decide on a menu, bring all the ingredients, and you and your friends will learn to cook a typical Mexican meal right in your own kitchen.
Feel free to contact us for more details and rates.
CATERING
AbueLinda’s Cuisine will cater your special event with either traditional Mexican fare or the food of your choice. Pricing depends on the menu and number of guests.
Feel free to contact us for more details and rates.
Classes
Reservations required - Contact us
"Tianguis to Table" - Wednesday Market
Every Wednesday AbueLinda takes a class on a walk through Ajijic's weekly open air market, called the tianguis (tee-ang-geez). Participants will start the class by learning how to choose local fruits and vegetables, then return to the kitchen and learn how to cook them, and then enjoy the fresh-cooked flavors.
"Tianguis Tours"
A tour of the tianguis without returning to the kitchen. Impress your friends and neighbors with your knowledge of the local Mexican fare. We will also take this oppourtunity to taste some of the popular local cuisine.
"Traditional Mexican Cuisine"
AbueLinda will purchase the ingredients in advance and everyone will meet at the kitchen to cook a lovely Mexican meal. Choose from the suggested menus below or let AbueLinda surprise you!
Suggested Menus
"Mexico’s Culinary Gifts to the World"
Mexico’s gifts include tomatoes, chile, corn, beans, avocado and cacao.
In this class participants will prepare a stuffed avocado dish with their choice of filling, followed by a freshly made bean chowder using tomato and corn.
"Traditional Mexican Cuisine"
Participants will learn about intriguing Mexican cuisine and traditions.
We will have a typical meal Mexican style: comida corrida which includes: soup, rice, a main course of chicken and agua fresca.
"Mexican Botanas"
Tapas made simple - Participants learn the many uses of tortillas in tacos,
flautas, sopes with a variety of fillings from shredded beef to spicy fish for bite-sized tapas that are crowd pleasers. Feel free to bring some cervaza to this class!!!!
"Sopas"
Mexicans love their soups!!
In this class we will prepare the traditional Sopa de Tortilla; a delightful melding of simple ingredients – with toppings galore. We will also take advantage of the fresh crema, available at local markets, to make a silky smooth Crema de Setas, a cream of mushroom that will have you eliminating all canned varieties!!
"Moles of Mexico"
The elixir of the gods!
Participants will learn about this quintessential Mexican tradition; its 26 ingredients and the differences between red, black, and green mole. We will taste and compare the different versions in the traditional style and prepare a Mole Verde (green mole) acccompanied by a colorful Mexican rice.
Every class includes useful information on Mexican ingredients,
hands-on instruction, enjoyment of your prepared gourmet dishes,
agua fresca and take-home recipes.
Feel free to bring your own favorite adult beverage to any class!!!
COOKWARE and DECORATIVES
AbueLinda's Cuisine has one-of-a-kind cookingware and kitchen decoratives for sale. Proceeds go to helping her feed the elderly ladies who survive here at Lake Chapala by selling their handmade weavings and embroideries.
AbueLinda's Cuisine
Calle Constitucion 3, Ajijic 45920, Mexico
Phone: +1 (52) 376 766 0955
RATES
Tianguis to Table - $500 pesos per person
Wednesdays Only - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Class size 3 to 8 people
Tianguis Tours - $350 pesos per person
Wednesdays only - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Class size 3 to 8 people
Traditional Mexican Cuisine - $600 pesos per person
Tuesdays and Thursdays only
11:00am to 1:00pm or 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Class size 3 to 8 people
Are smaller or individual classes available?
Yes, of course! Please contact us for rates
The Tianguis of Ajijic
AbueLinda's Cuisine Cooking Classes
ABUELINDA'S Culinary Capers
(Rates for these services vary. Please feel free to contact us.)
"Mercado de Abastos"
Looking for ingredients that you can't find at Lakeside or planning a big party???
Hire AbueLinda to accompany you to Mercado de Abastos (Mexico's 2nd largest distribution center!) for national and imported produce, meats, spices, cheese and food galore!
"Sunday in Cajititlan"
A Sunday afternoon event. Let me help you enjoy the nearby destination of Cajititlan where we'll savor some of their local delicacies which include quail and gorditas. We'll be the only ones there speaking a foreign language! Experience the town, Lake Cajititlan, and an endless taste of local treats. A great way to spend 4 hours on a Sunday.
"Jocotopec Visit"
Hire a driver, take your car or, for a true Mexican adventure, we'll even ride the bus. We'll visit the mercado (market), learn about the historical importance of Jocotopec (the berry capital of the world), and then we'll finish with a fabulous meal of notorious Sonoran beef.
Coming Soon...Culinary Cultural Tours!!!
Small groups of like-minded "foodies" will travel with AbueLinda
to expand their palate; broadening their Mexican experience while partaking in the regional customs and traditions around Mexico in cities well known for their culinary delights like Oaxaca and Puebla
Looking for ideas for entertaining or birthday parties?
Private Cooking Class parties also available.
Great fun!!
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