Sue McKenzie
Google
An enriching and unforgettable experience. This is so much more than a cooking class, it’s also an insight into the lives of this lovely Maya family. Firstly the communication with Jose via WhatsApp to arrange the cooking class was excellent. When I arrived at Aldea X-Batun I received a lovely welcome from Rosy and her mother Irma, my teachers. We got to work quite quickly making the marinade for the chicken dish and roasting the pumpkin seeds. Whilst the pumpkin seeds were cooling Rosy gave me a tour of what is essentially their little farm. They grow a lot of the ingredients we used in the dishes. The we returned to the cooking, making more dishes. I sat with Irma to learn how to make tortillas. Type whole class was really well planned, the time flew by! The class was in Spanish and I knew enough to understand. I enjoyed listening to Rosy and Irma talking, as they only spoke in Maya with each other. They also taught me a few words. It was a privilege to spend time with this very kind and gentle family.