Cook in Mexico 2017

Cañada de la Virgen - Cañada de la Virgen is an Otomi archaeological site that has been recently excavated. Located in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, the site was first excavated in 1995, while the official excavation began in 2002

Day 1 - 2/25/2017

Fly Fresno to Houston - had some oysters at some point. Stayed in Houston overnight to allow timely arrival for scheduled transport in Mexico.

Day 2 - 2/26/2017

Fly Houston to Guanajuato Airport, Mexico
We and other guests of the tour picked up by driver, drive to San Miguel de Allende
Arrived at the Villa, our home for the week
Dinner at The Restaurant

Day 3 - 2/27/2017

Early morning walk - Hills, door knockers, and churros
Cooking day with Paco
- Purchased ingredients at local shops and the central market
- Made our lunch of tortillas, tacos, and several other things
- Lunch in Paco's back yard
Dinner at the villa

Day 4 - 2/28/2017

Breakfast cooking class with local chef at the villa - Huevos Rancheros
Trip to Cañada de la Virgen - an Otomi archaeological site that has been recently excavated
Lunch and local beer at the villa
Cooking class and dinner at a local cooking school (forgot name)
- Cilli Relleno (roasted, not fried)
- Tres Leches
- Salsas and other dishes

Day 5 - 3/1/2017

Cooking class and lunch at Marilau Mexican Ancestry Cooking School
- Tamales
- Salsa
- Soup
Tequila tasting at the villa - roof-top at sunset
Dinner at a local gourmet restaurant...name not documented

Day 6 - 3/2/2017

Walking Tour of San Miguel - a tasting tour, of course
- La Parada - Puruvian restaurant
- Casa del Diezmofffff - nice patio
- La Cocina, Café Del Viajero - great mole sauce
Fiesta with Mariachi band

Day 7 - 3/3/2017

Cooked breakfast at the casa
Watched traditional dancing in town square
Trip to an old church in the country
Stopped at a pretty cool museum / art store that had succulents and met a boxer
While in a taxi to dinner, was stopped by a wedding parade, so got out and joined the parade
Farewell dinner at a fine restaurant