MILPA: An Ancestral Journey
The Chef’s Table at Seasons of My Heart
A celebration of the ancestral ingredients, a dinner honoring the foundation of Mexican cuisine from centuries to the present day: corn, squash, chiles and beans.
THE EXPERIENCE
Savor a six-course menu featuring Oaxacan ingredients paired with wild ancestral mezcals
An intimate 6-course tasting menu that celebrates the Milpa: the sacred ecosystem of corn, squash, chiles and beans. Kaelin’s menu is a living tribute to the land, changing constantly to reflect what is harvested in the mountains, valleys and coasts of Oaxaca.
You will not only savor deeply rooted flavors but witness the transformation of ingredients through live fire and pre-Hispanic preparation. This is a journey that connects the refined techniques of avant-garde gastronomy with the ancestral flavors of the Oaxacan cuisine.
THE CHEF
Kaelin Ulrich Trilling
After years at the pinnacle of the culinary world, serving as Chef de Cuisine for acclaimed Chef Thomas Keller in Michelin-starred kitchens across the USA. Chef Kaelin has returned to his roots. Born and raised in Oaxaca, he now takes the helm at Seasons of My Heart to blend world-class precision with the soul of his heritage.
about the experience
The Menu
A seasonal 6-course menu
The Pairings
Three hand-selected ancestral Mezcales made from wild agaves, complementing non-alcoholic corn beverages
The Setting
Ranch Aurora, nestled in the countryside of Etla
Complimentary round trip from downtown Oaxaca
Price
$130.00 USD per person
Additional dates have been announced
Frequently asked questions
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The six-course menu comprises an appetizer, soup, a masa-forward dish, an entrée, a pre-dessert and dessert. Each edition is unique, designed to feature the four pillars of the milpa: corn, squash, chiles and bean, alongside other local ingredients.
Our menu is respectfully seasonal; we aim to use ingredients that are available according to the harvest cycles of the region, sourced through a trusted local producers we have collaborated with for years.
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Your well-being is our priority. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know, at least three days in advance, or during booking so we can tailor our seasonal courses to be as safe as they are delicious.
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If you wish to cancel or reschedule, please contact us via email or whatsapp 3 days before your experience for a full refund.
We are not be able to issue a full refund due to our kitchen planning, 3 days prior to your booking.
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Gratuities are not included in the price of your dinner experience. If you wish to thank the team, we ask you to do so in cash at the end of the evening.