Spanish Language School
Mexican Cooking Workshop |
The Baja California Language College proudly presents a Mexican cooking class for anyone who delights in preparing fresh and authentic Mexican food.
This is more than a Mexican cooking demonstration. It is a full fledged, hands-on, interactive and totally participatory Mexican cooking workshop.
Mexican Chef and Spanish instructor Edith Alvarado welcomes you into her kitchen to share her passion of Mexican cooking. Edith, a native of the Mexican state of Oaxaca, has over 26 years experience as a professional chef in Mexico. She specializes in the preparation of dozens of local, national and traditional Oaxacan favorites.
Workshop participants learn to prepare a variety of Mexican delicacies such as chiles rellenos, camarones al mojo de ajo and specialty sopas and salsas . Students learn to make masa and prepare hand made tortillas for quesadillas, huaraches, tacos, burritos or enchiladas . A different menu is featured each week.
The Saturday workshops begins at 9:00AM with participants gathering in Edith’s kitchen for a brief orientation and a light breakfast. Some fundamental Spanish vocabulary is covered and the ingredients needed for the days recipes will be determined. After the lists are compiled, students split into groups and venture off to various Ensenada mercados to purchase the items needed for the day’s meals. All groups are assigned a Mexican guide to accompany them in the city. After all the ingredients have been gathered, the groups return to the college for the preparation. The workshop concludes at about 3:00PM.
Each Saturday workshop is limited to 8 students. Participants may join other students or put together their own group.
Beer, wine and liquor may be purchased off-campus and brought to the workshop. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the workshop tuition.
Each participant should bring a notebook and a pen or pencil. A Spanish/English dictionary can be useful, but is not mandatory.
Workshop attendees do not have to be enrolled in the Spanish immersion program at the College. They only need to have a desire to learn to produce delicious Mexican food and possess fundamental kitchen skills. Some knowledge of Spanish is certainly handy, but not a prerequisite for registration.
Cooking Workshop Schedule
The total cost of the Saturday workshop is $99.00 USD.
To register, interested parties must complete an online application and mail in a non-refundable deposit of $40.00 per applicant. This non-refundable deposit must be received at least one week prior to the enrollment date. If the class fills before your deposit is received, it will be mailed back to you. The balance of $59.00 is to be paid at the Saturday orientation. This balance it to be paid in US cash only. No credit cards, travelers checks or personal checks will be accepted.
Group Discount “Buy-Out”
If you have a group of 5 or fewer who love Mexican food, you can “buy-out” a Cooking Workshop for just $350.00. You and your amigos will have exclusive access to the magic Edith brings to the kitchen. You will, in effect, “shut-out” others from enrolling while you enjoy your private cooking adventure.
Groups that “buy-out” a Cooking Workshop may create their own specialty menu in advance. This option works particularly well in accommodating those who have specific dietary requirements. Requests for vegan, vegetarian, low sodium, low fat, Atkins and South Beach menus can be accommodated.
To “buy-out” a Mexican Cooking Workshop, a non-refundable deposit of $200.00 must be received in the US office at least one week prior to the enrollment date.
The $150.00 balance is to be paid upon arrival at the Saturday orientation. This balance is to be paid in US cash only. No credit cards, traveler’s checks or personal checks will be accepted.
The Baja California Language College does not offer the homestay option to workshop participants unless they are currently enrolled in the Spanish immersion program. The College can help you coordinate lodging in Ensenada by recommending hotels based on your requirements and price range.
Tuition Summary
The $40.00 deposit can be made by check, money order or US currency.
The balance of $59.00 is to be paid in cash only upon your arrival on Saturday morning.
No credit cards or checks will be accepted to pay the balance.
| Mexican Cooking Workshop | |
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| Daily | $99 The Cooking Workshop is offered every Saturday |
“The staff at Baja California Language College gives each student all the tools necessary to accomplish their individual goals. If you simply want to brush up on your skills, learn basic conversational skills or become completely fluent, the instructors will adapt your lesson plan to accommodate you.
During my seven months of study, not only did I achieve my goal of becoming fluent, I received something I had never anticipated and something far more valuable. The director, Yoli, and instructors, Dey, Bibiana, Edith, Lupita, Jesus and Reina quickly became a delightful addition to my family. I remain in contact with most via email, etc., and I treasure my entire experience there. I also developed a wonderful appreciation for the city of Ensenada and its population.
The past few years have not been kind to Mexico or its citizens and quite frankly, have been devastating to many businesses which rely on some form of tourism. It's very sad how a news report of some act of unspeakable violence in one city within one state of a vast and beautiful country can destroy a crucial part of Mexico's economy. I have been a resident of this wonderful country since 2004 and live in Rosarito, Baja California. I fell in love with Mexico, its culture and its people long before and for this reason, jumped at the opportunity to make Mexico my home. Attending the Baja California Language College allowed me to become fluent in Spanish and more importantly enriched me as a human being.
I am forever grateful to Keith Rolle for having this program of excellence. If you've been thinking about learning Spanish but have had trepidations because of media reports, please... take it from me: contact Keith and enroll. You will open the door to a wonderful educational experience and when it's all said and done, you may just find yourself leaving with truly beautiful memories that are indeed priceless. This is the only school of its kind in Baja, it's easily accessible, affordable and its reputation is impeccable. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn this beautiful language taught by remarkable, gifted and professional instructors.
If you're reading this you may be saying to yourself, "well, that's sounds good, but really...can you really speak and understand the language?" Fair question. The answer is yes. I now work as an office manager for a large child and adolescent psychiatric group in San Diego and happen to be the only person who speaks and understands Spanish. I translate everything from basic voice mail messages to therapy and psychiatric sessions ensuring the communication is clear to everyone involved. Seeing the relieved and grateful look on a parent's face when I am able to communicate with them in their language about the care and well-being of their child is one of the many rewards of my job. I couldn't have this experience without the wonderful people of the Baja California Language College.”
Hazlo, si se puede! (Do it, yes you can!)
Mary Anne Cox Office Manager-San Diego California Resident Rosartio, BC, Mexico
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