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Cooking has always been a big part of Maria’s life. Growing up, her mother who is Ukrainian, used to spend hours cooking for family events, and Maria was always present with her in the kitchen – observing, assisting and tasting! Her maternal grandmother was also an amazing cook, who cooked everything from scratch, never following any recipes just her natural sense of taste and intuition. Maria has inherited these cooking skills, and is often experimenting with ingredients to create unique flavors – which she says is like art, a way to express herself! Maria’s meals are simple, healthy and she loves to mix together the elements of different cuisines. Learn to cook a Spanish fusion meal that you will later share together with Maria, at her dining table.
• Cooking class with a local
• Introduction to Spanish culture and fusion cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options are available
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Cooking Classes
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Cooking has always been a big part of Maria’s life. Growing up, her mother who is Ukrainian, used to spend hours cooking for family events, and Maria was always present with her in the kitchen – observing, assisting and tasting! Her maternal grandmother was also an amazing cook, who cooked everything from scratch, never following any recipes just her natural sense of taste and intuition. Maria has inherited these cooking skills, and is often experimenting with ingredients to create unique flavors – which she says is like art, a way to express herself! Maria’s meals are simple, healthy and she loves to mix together the elements of different cuisines. Learn to cook a Spanish fusion meal that you will later share together with Maria, at her dining table.
• Cooking class with a local
• Introduction to Spanish culture and fusion cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options are available
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Meet your host Maria at her small, quaint apartment in the lively neighborhood of El Poblenou, Barcelona. In your one-hour hands-on cooking class, you will help Maria prepare a tapa or dessert and a main dish. Maria will guide you step-by-step and can adopt different styles for first-time cooks. Learn to make a Moldavian specialty such as grilled aubergine with goat cheese or then a Spanish seafood paella. You could also either make a dessert such as a coconut tiramisu or a fun tapa such as bruschetta with sweet tomato salsa. After cooking together, you will join Maria at the table to share a meal you helped prepare.
Sample Menu
• Toasted Bruschetta with Sweet Tomato Salsa or Chicken Pate
• Spanish Peppers with Alioli or Seafood Paella or Grilled Aubergine with Cheese
• Coconut Tiramisu or Tres Leches Cake
