Todos Santos Cooking Adventures Week
Todos Santos Eco Adventures has teamed up with Dany Lamote, head chef of the famed Hotel California and author of several cookbooks, to offer this exciting cooking adventure program. Days will be spent in the glorious nature of Baja, learning about the local plants and fish that give the area such a unique cuisine, while nights will be spent with Chef Dany, learning to prepare these savory local dishes. A sampling of Mexican beer, wine and/or tequila will accompany each meal. Perfect for food enthusiasts who want to understand more about the natural state of their ingredients, as well as for adventurers who want to make something delicious from their outings in nature. In addition to classes with Chef Dany, local cook Viviane Jáuregui will prepare a different Mexican breakfast specialty each day.
2008-2009 Dates:
- November 16-22, 2008
- February 1-7, 2009
- April 13-19, 2009
Day 1:
- Arrive in Los Cabos and transfer to Todos Santos
- Check into beautiful room at Los Colibris with fantastic ocean views
- Welcome reception with guacamole and margarita demos followed by a “Gourmet Taco” dinner and sampling of Mexican Beer
Day 2:
Breakfast: Cook Vivi’s Famous Mexican Breakfast
Morning: Historical Tour of Todos Santos and Visits to Artists Galleries
Tour the beautiful historic district and learn about the colorful Chinese, American and Mexican residents that have shaped the town over the years. Visit the galleries of several local artists who live in and draw their inspiration from Todos Santos. Lunch at Hotel California.
Afternoon: Punta Lobos Beach Walk / Fish-Buying Expedition
This afternoon we walk the beautiful beach near Punta Lobos to greet the local fishermen as they come in. We’ll buy fish for tonight’s cooking class.
Dinner: Chef Dany’s Seafood Dinner and Class
- Tuna 2 ways: Carpaccio and seared on organic greens
- Grilled Mahi Mahi brochettes with cilantro rice
- Flourless chocolate truffle cake
- Sampling of Mexican wines
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Day 3:
Breakfast: Cook Vivi’s Famous Mexican Breakfast
Morning: Visit to Local Tortilleria
This morning we visit a special tortillería where you can make your own flavor of tortilla dough from local ingredients. The tortillería will then have the tortillas ready for use in our evening cooking class.
Cactus Sanctuary
Today we head across the desert to a magnificent forest of cacti, where you’ll be enveloped in a world of towering, spiny forms of incredible variety and beauty. We’ll learn about all kinds of cactus, including those that are edible.
Lunch: We’ll return and make a desert lunch that features cactus salads and other delicious treats made from desert plants.
Afternoon: Visit to Local Organic Farm
Organic Farm Visit: We’ll visit a local organic farm where the owners will give us a tour, explain their organic farming techniques, and give us an opportunity to pick our vegetables for the evening cooking class.
Dinner: Chef Dany Dinner and Cooking Class
- Scallop and grapefruit salad
- Grilled marinated arrachera flanksteak and goat cheese marbles on wilted bittergreens, jicama and pinenuts
- Baja wild honey ice cream with cactus fruit coulis
- Sampling of Mexican wines
Day 4:
Breakfast: Cook Vivi’s Famous Mexican Breakfast
All Day: Trip to San Vicente/Visit Mountain Potters
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the traditional way of life of the mountain ranchers in Baja. We’ll meet local potters in a true mountain oasis, and learn how Baja Californians have carved their homes and livings out the mountains for centuries. Doña Ramona and her family will give us a cooking class, sharing fantastic family recipes handed down through the years. Driving is 90 minutes roundtrip.
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Day 4 (cont’d):
Dinner: Chef Dany Dinner and Cooking Class
- Shrimp wrapped in prosciutto with fresh pineapple salsa
- Grilled marinated arrachera flanksteak and goat cheese marbles on wilted bittergreens, jicama and pinenuts
- Baja wild honey ice cream with cactus fruit coulis
- Sampling of Mexican wines
Evening: Champagne, Stars & Cactus
Beautiful evening of stargazing with local astronomer, accompanied by a glass of champagne. Aztec, Mayan and Greek mythologies explored while exploring the skies.
Day 5:
Breakfast: Cook Vivi’s Famous Mexican Breakfast
FREE DAY. Be as active or idle as you like!
Options include horseback riding, surfing lessons, fishing, birdwatching, yoga classes, dharma talks, massage, manicure/pedicure, lazing around.
Day 6:
Breakfast: Cook Vivi’s Famous Mexican Breakfast
Morning: Cliff Walk and Beach Picnic
Terrific scenery featuring strange and wonderful flora and fauna including sea lions, birds, whales and cactus. Picnic lunch on pristine, palm-ringged beach. Swimming at the beach. 3.5 hours of walking, unlimited time for lunch, swimming, relaxing on beach.
Evening: Farewell 5-Course Tequila Dinner / Dancing at Hotel California
Chef Dany will share recipes from his cookbook for tequila-based appetizers, entrees and desserts. Tequila sampling.
Dancing at the Hotel California after dinner.
Day 7:
Breakfast: Cook Vivi’s Famous Mexican Breakfast
Depart for airport
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Per person price: $2,100
Single supplement: $340
Price includes:
- 7 days/6 nights in Los Colibris Casitas with fantastic ocean views; 10 minute walk to beach
- All meals and cooking classes with Chef Dany, Cook Vivi and Doña Ramona, including wine, beer and tequila samplings. Only meals not included are lunch and dinner on your free day when you can explore the wonderful restaurants of Todos Santos.
- All transportation, including round-trip airport transfer
- All adventures, fully guided. The only adventures not covered are those that you may choose to participate in on your free day, but we will provide the transportation to get you to/from them.
Making a Reservation:
To reserve a spot in one of our cooking adventure weeks, please simply send us an email with the names of those who would like to participate and your requested dates. A 50% deposit is required to hold your spot, with the balance due 2 weeks prior to your arrival date.
Cancellation Policy:
- 100% refund less a $40 administrative fee with at least 4 weeks notice prior to trip start date
- 50% refund with less than 4 weeks but more than 1 week notice prior to trip start date
- NO refund with less than 1 week notice prior to trip
Contacting Todos Santos Eco Adventures:
We hope to see you in Todos Santos soon!
Sergio and Bryan Jáuregui |
