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Cook with traditional tools such as the comal, metate, and molcajete, and learn to prepare handmade tortillas, moles, salsas, and other regional specialties over a wood fire. Enjoy delicious tastings, cultural stories, and practical tips to recreate the flavors of Oaxaca at home. You’ll leave with new skills, recipes, and unforgettable memories. Come cook, taste, and connect with Oaxaca. More than a cooking class, this is an invitation into Oaxacan culture. You’ll discover how to build and cook over a traditional wood fire, grind ingredients on the metate, toast spices and chiles on the comal, and prepare beloved regional dishes such as moles, handmade tortillas, and traditional salsas.. What You’ll Experience • traditional tools, including the comal, metate, and molcajete. • Step-by-step instruction for preparing classic Oaxacan dishes, sauces, and handmade tortillas. • Tastings of the dishes you prepare, along with stories about local ingredients, sourcing, and seasonal variations. • Recipes, techniques, and culinary knowledge to continue your experience at home. This Experience Is Perfect For • Home cooks who want to learn authentic Oaxacan techniques. • Food lovers interested in traditional ingredients and regional flavors. • Travelers looking for a meaningful cultural experience beyond the typical tourist path. • Anyone who wants to connect with Oaxaca through its food, history, and family traditions. Why Choose Our Cooking Experience? • Learn directly from local cooks who have practiced these techniques since childhood. • Gain practical skills—not just recipes—to recreate authentic, “abuelita-style” Oaxacan dishes. • Experience the warmth, generosity, and culinary traditions of Oaxaca in an intimate real home/farm setting. • Take home recipes, memories, and the confidence to share the flavors of Oaxaca with your family and friends. Come Cook, Taste, and Connect with Oaxaca Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience rooted in tradition, community, and the flavors of home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6155c5c8403e83409d6e0e3e/46147eb8-2aa7-4c88-b155-9207db19a1b8/vivaMex-135.jpg Home - Traditional Techniques Taught by Culinary Experts Preserving the Flavors of Oaxaca Since 2014, we have been dedicated to preserving and sharing the richness of traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Through our culinary experiences, we keep alive the recipes, techniques, and knowledge passed down from generation to generation. Learn to cook with ancestral tools such as the comal, metate, and molcajete. Prepare handmade tortillas, traditional moles, salsas, and other regional dishes while discovering the stories behind each ingredient and recipe. More than a cooking class, this is an authentic connection to Oaxaca’s culture, history, and roots. Come cook, taste, and help preserve one of Mexico’s most treasured culinary traditions. Preserve our roots. Cook with tradition. Experience Oaxaca. https://www.quintabrava.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-03-22 https://www.quintabrava.com/chef daily 0.75 2025-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6155c5c8403e83409d6e0e3e/01266bcc-cecf-46f2-a61c-ed61e2a55511/Chef+Mike+Alvarez.JPG Chef Welcome to My Culinary Journey! Hello everyone! I’m Miguel Alvarez, a passionate chef dedicated to celebrating the rich flavors and traditions of Oaxacan cuisine. With a laid-back and friendly approach, I invite you to join me on a journey that blends the art of cooking with the beauty of cultural exploration. After extensive travels, I returned home to delve deeper into my heritage and the ancient culinary practices of Oaxaca, inspired by my grandmother’s cooking. My adventures took me across the stunning landscapes of Oaxaca, where I immersed myself in the techniques, flavors, and traditions that have been passed down through generations. My goal is to revive and honor the authentic Oaxacan cuisine, prepared just as it is in the villages. In 2016, I launched a concept called "Eating Like in the Village," aimed at sharing the wisdom of local, ancient Oaxacan cooking methods using traditional wooden stoves. The success of this venture inspired me to create “The Real Oaxacan Cooking Experience” in 2017. This immersive, hands-on workshop allows you to discover the magic of Oaxacan cuisine firsthand, expanding your palate and enriching your culinary knowledge. I have a deep appreciation for learning from diverse cultures, exploring new dishes, and discovering unique flavor combinations. My love for traditional Oaxacan cooking is matched only by my enthusiasm for outdoor adventures. I am a pro swimmer, I also enjoy mountain biking, surfing, climbing, and engaging in lively conversations about food and cultures from around the world. I’m an easy-going, open-minded person who believes that great food is best enjoyed with good company. Whether it’s a glass of mezcal, coffee, mate, or beer, I look forward to sharing memorable moments with you. Join me in celebrating the flavors of Oaxaca! 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You’ll find this kindness and disposition to help from most people here. We hope that, when you come visit us, you’ll get a strong sense of what it’s like to simply share: food, experiences, and time together. like be in family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6155c5c8403e83409d6e0e3e/c5432dd1-ae32-4f06-a31f-9067b741436c/QuintaBravaGroupPhoto.JPG Cooking bring us together - A family of friends We’re a family-run team of friends. When we’re not spending hours together in the kitchen, we’re eating a meal together in the backyard or taking trips out of town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6155c5c8403e83409d6e0e3e/8de3a901-1407-4753-a22d-447b5a288ff6/IMG_1886.jpeg Cooking bring us together - A labor of love In addition to good company, what brings us together is the tradition behind every plate. 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