Specialty Cooking CLasses
A day at SEASONS OF MY HEART
A private experience for you and your family, group of friends or culinary groups.
The day will begin at 9:00 am with a pickup at your hotel or homestay. After arriving at the ranch, we begin the day with hands-on techniques. By the end of the day, you will have gained a profound understanding of Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage. Once the preparation is complete, everyone sits down to enjoy the fruits of their labor. At approximately 4:00 pm, our driver will take you back to town.
cheese making class
Learn the process of how to make the three finest Oaxacan cheeses: queso fresco, quesillo, and requesón
CHOCOLATE COOKING CLASS
Learn the traditional way to make Oaxacan chocolate, ground the pre-hispanic way on a metate
Market tour & COOKING CLASS
Learn the traditional way to make Oaxacan chocolate, ground by hand on a metate
MASA COOKING CLASS
Learn the process of creating a five-course meal using fresh masa made from heirloom corn
Mole COOKING CLASS
Learn the process of making authentic mole from scratch
"An unforgettable culinary adventure in Oaxaca!
We attended Seasons of My Heart Cooking School as part of a group culinary adventure, and it was truly the highlight of our time in Oaxaca. From start to finish, it was a fantastic, immersive experience learning about Oaxacan cuisine—especially the deep traditions behind mole and time-honored cooking methods."
Jane
Upon arrival at the ranch, you will meet Doña Silvia, a master cheesemaker from Reyes Etla: the famous town where quesillo originates. We will gather to watch her demonstrate the craft of these traditional cheeses.
After the demonstration, you will enjoy a traditional almuerzo consisting of fresh cheese and local Oaxacan ingredients. Following this, your instructor will discuss the ingredients, cooking methods, and history behind the five Mexican dishes you are about to prepare.
Following the almuerzo, your instructor will discuss the ingredients, cooking methods, and history behind the five Mexican dishes you are about to prepare.
cheese making class
Antojito: A masa-based appetizer
Soup or cream
Salad
Main Course: Usually a mole served with a side
Dessert
Our menus are seasonally driven and we accommodate to all dietary restrictions.
Upon arrival at the ranch, you will taste and learn about three ancestral corn-based beverages.
Next, you will enjoy a traditional almuerzo—a mid-morning bite—prepared with local Oaxacan ingredients. Following this late breakfast, your instructor will discuss the ingredients, cooking methods, and history behind the five Mexican dishes you are about to prepare.
Our menus consist of five courses, each highlighting the heirloom corn.
Masa Cooking Class
Antojito: A masa-based appetizer
Soup or cream
Salad
Main Course: Usually a mole served with a side
Dessert
Our menus are seasonally driven and we accommodate to all dietary restrictions.
Upon arrival at the ranch, you will learn the story of Cacao: from the cultivation of the plant and drying methods to the process of bean to bar production.
Following the lecture and demonstration, you will enjoy a traditional almuerzo—a mid-morning bite— made with fresh Oaxacan ingredients. Afterward, your instructor will discuss the ingredients, cooking methods, and history behind the five Mexican dishes you are about to prepare.
CHOCOLATE Making CLASS
Antojito: A masa-based appetizer
Soup or cream
Salad
Main Course: Usually a mole served with a side
Dessert
Cacao-based Beverage
Our menus are seasonally driven and we accommodate to all dietary restrictions.
Upon arrival at the ranch, you will learn the history of the seven regions of Oaxaca and their legendary seven moles. We will explore the cultural significance of mole across Mexico, as well as the diverse variety of chiles and spices that define these complex sauces.
Following this introduction, you will enjoy a traditional almuerzo—a mid-morning bite—made with local Oaxacan ingredients. Afterward, your instructor will discuss the ingredients, cooking methods, and history behind the five Mexican dishes you are about to prepare.
MOLE Cooking Class
Antojito: A masa-based appetizer
Soup or cream
Salad
Mole as main course served with a side
Dessert
Our menus are seasonally driven and we accommodate to all dietary restrictions.
Market tour & cooking class
We begin the day at Central de Abastos, we will walk through the market, a living reflection of Oaxaca’s rich heritage and agricultural abundance.
While exploring the market, you will enjoy different bites right in the heart of the market. We will be guided through the market to learn about ingredients and the diverse cuisine.
Following the tour, our driver will transport you to the cooking school, where we will begin with an introductory lecture followed by the hands-on cooking class.
Your instructor will discuss the ingredients, cooking methods, and history behind the five Mexican dishes you are about to prepare.
Our Chef creates every menu from an extensive repertoire of recipes. If you’d like to tailor the menu to your liking, please let us know.
Our menus are seasonally driven and we accommodate to all dietary restrictions.
How to reserve
To begin your Oaxacan culinary journey, kindly include your preferred experience, group size, and any dietary requests so we can tailor the day to you.
What’s included
A traditional Oaxacan almuerzo (mid-morning breakfast) and a multicourse lunch.
A selection of local beverages, including artisanal mezcal, beers, and agua fresca.
Complimentary round-trip transportation from your hotel or homestay to our ranch and cooking school.
