The Little Mexican Cooking School
was designed with the curious
traveller in mind.
Are you looking for...
- A different adventure to round out your holiday?
- A chance to be playful or romantic in the kitchen with your lover?
- A chance to try your hand at the local cuisine so you can show off and impress your guests back home?
- A day away from the beach, to mix things up a little.
- A chance to try your hand at some truly authentic Mexican food under expert guidance?
- An opportunity to deepen your understanding of Mexican culture?
Designed as a workshop that includes both a continental breakfast and full-on Mexican comida fuerte (hearty lunch), complete with festive drinks... these classes are geared to entertain, and inform. And as a bonus, you'll be armed with the tools you'll need to walk away and cook REAL Mexican cuisine, for years to come.
ABOUT US:
Claudia García Ramos de Celis
Claudia has a big long name and an even longer background in food.
She speaks several languages (Spanish, English, Italian, French) and has put her mind to mastering several cuisines (beyond Mexican). Her curious intellect has pushed her far and wide, yet, her heart is here, in the Yucatan Peninsula. So she speaks the language of all curious travellers in Mexico.
A graduate of the Universidad Motolina and Universidad Cedim Monterrey Nuevo León; Claudia refined her gastronomic repertoire at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. She has gone on to teach many cooking classes in a variety of cuisines in both savories and pastries.
Currently, Claudia runs a successful catering business based on local Mexican specialties out of Cancun, while juggling that with 2 children and when not writing articles for Kena Magazine (a Mexican mag for Gastronomes) is bringing her personal pizzaz to our little school with her tried and true authentic Mexican recipes.
CELEBRITY GUEST CHEFS
Alan Kerr, Top Chef, Wine Correspondent, Niagara- on- the- Lake, Canada
Modern Mexican, Under the Influence! March 3rd & 5th The funny and charming Alan Kerr will demonstrate his culinary prowess on March 3rd. and 5th. A seasoned Chef of many ‘A’ level restaurants in England, France and Canada, Alan is best known to his fans as the Wine Correspondent for the award winning “Gang of Pour” website. He is also an accomplished culinary teacher. When he isn’t fueling his passion for cooking spicy and exotic foods, he can be found in wine cellar crawls across America, in search of great bargains.
March 3rd his menu will be entirely UNDER THE INFLUENCE of some of his favourite cuisines from Asia, Peru, Brazil and of course, California wine country. There will be some wine tasting/pairing and lots of banter.
March 5th will see the class getting ‘down and dangerous’ as we will be UNDER THE INFLUENCE of Tequila and Chiles, the featured ingredients of the day. Two classes, two different menus. Not to be missed!
Co-Founder: Canadian, Patti Murphy
Patti Murphy began her culinary career baking bread and waiting on tables to pay for Theatre School. One day while serving a white glove lobster and champagne brunch for CN Hotel executives aboard the "Bluenose II" sailing in Halifax Harbour, she realized she was hooked... on the excitement of the food biz. There was no turning back. That launched Murphy's exploration into the culinary world as a Waitress, French Service Head Waiter, Bartender, Restaurant Manager, Health Food Store Manager, Event Planner, Caterer, Food Stylist, Food Journalist, Bread Baker, Service Trainer and serious vegetable gardener.
Several years later, in her next career path as TV Producer, she was able to fuse her passion for food with her job. The recent hit Food Network Canada show: Chuck's Day Off and the outrageous 52 episodes of an 'Iron Chef for kids' series for CBC called Surprise It's Edible Incredible are prime examples. In between shows, Patti consumes travel adventures by living and working with the locals in some remote part of the world, to learn their local cuisine. When she first 'met' Mexico, in Puerto Morelos, it was love at first bite and she's been working on a way to learn more about Mexican cuisine, ever since. The Little Mexican Cooking School will reflect Patti's passion for authentic cuisine for curious travellers, delivered in a fabulous and entertaining way.
Co-Founder: Aussie, Catriona Brown
Catriona Brown was born in Sydney, Australia to an artistically inclined, bohemian family. Although she spent her time organising the neighbour's children into theatre productions and street olympics, she wanted to be a medical doctor. Theatre won in the end, enticing her to leave home to study Drama at University in Adelaide and then to a life in theatre and television. In Sydney, she moved into the production of television programs and major live events. Sprinkled throughout her entertainment career were many opportunities to travel the world. 43 countries and 143 cities later, Cat is still going strong. She counts among her highest pleasures - the sampling of food fare from street stalls in Vietnam to five star restaurants in New York. All with equal enthusiasm.
In 2002, Cat discovered a little bit of heaven -- Puerto Morelos, in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. And, she made it her home. She launched a successful dive shop, built 4 houses (so far) and currently administers the town charity. Living on the Riviera Maya, she says it's compulsory to enjoy the beach, the town, her dog and the sport of polo. Bringing The Little Mexican Cooking School to life is her latest project and is an exciting way for her to help bring Puerto Morelos to the world stage.
