Cooking Class : Pati's Mexican Table

December 9, 2010

9 DECEMBER 2010
6:30 to 9:00 PM

Cooking demonstration and tasting dinner at the Mexican Cultural Institute.

The Mexican Revolution shook the ground the country stood on. As Revolutionaries, soldiers and rebels moved throughout the country a new kind of cooking emerged: Food on the run! Come taste the exquisite inventions and creations made in ranches, porches, rustic bonfires and by traveling cooks to feed men, and women, who were for years on the run. Learn the true origins and flavors of the Burrito, the famous Discada Norteña, the Charro Beans. Drink some of the wholesome and filling drinks revolutionaries took along battles and sweets they carried in their jackets.

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Mexican Revolution: Food on the Run

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January 15, 2010

Dia de Reyes: Rosca, Tamales and Hot Chocolate

15 JANUARY 2010
6:30 to 9:00 PM

Cooking demonstration and tasting dinner at the Mexican Cultural Institute.

January brings along one of Mexico’s favorite celebrations: Día de Reyes or Wise Men Day. The traditional foods eaten are Rosca de Reyes, a soft and sweet style bread covered with candied fruits and sugar, Mexican style hot chocolate and the quintessential party food, tamales. During this class, we will walk through this colorful celebration as we talk about, demo and eat a full menu inspired on this theme.

This is an event prepared for Slow Food DC. To Register click here.

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Dia de Reyes: Rosca, Tamales and Hot Chocolate

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October 6, 2009

Leading Ladies of Mexico’s Culinary Scene

6 October 2009
6:30 to 9:00 PM

Cooking demonstration and tasting dinner featuring a menu comprised by recipes from some of the leading ladies in the history of Mexican Cooking since the 1950s. Participants will not only learn bits and pieces from the fascinating lives of these women, but also how to make their signature dishes and listen to some of their wise advise, passed down through generations, which extends well beyond the kitchen. Private event for a Women Organization.

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Leading Ladies of Mexico’s Culinary Scene

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