2020 was the year of Mexican food in Bangkok, from new restaurants, vegan and vegetarian elevations and a two-week-long event that celebrated tacos. Believing that this is a dynamic moment for the Latin food scene, Arcadia foods and chef Mariana Villalobos of La Cocina Tacos & Ceviche Bar have teamed up to launch a special project named Cocinita, an endearing term for small kitchen in Spanish. Through small kitchens, Mariana and Arcadia is offering chef-led cookery classes for passionate home cooks in a cosy and intimate atmosphere. Their goal is to revive and share traditional home recipes from different cultures, in a way that focuses on creating real human connection, appreciation and simple joy.
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Using her extensive knowledge of her native cuisine, the chef-owner of La Cocina is sharing her insights and beliefs about health-conscious Mexican recipes. Over the next few months, Cocinita will take you on a unique gastronomic and cultural journey through the most popular regions of Mexico, including Central Valley (January 23-24), Caribbean Coast (February 20-21 ) and South Pacific Coast (March 20-21), where you’ll learn how to prepare endemic delicacies like tacos de mole, chiles en nogada, cochinita pibil, tamales and more.
