Last Saturday I had the great pleasure of attending a cooking class in the home Lily Ramirez-Foran from My Mexican Cook and My Mexican Shop. And now I can say she’s my Mexican teacher and friend. (Sorry, wicked cheesy) I was so excited when I discovered Lily and her shop. I think just knowing I could get tortillas and beans not from Old El Paso helps me through my homesickness. When I saw that Lily was opening up her kitchen to teach tortilla making, I knew I had to be there.
With five other lovely girls (bloggers and foodies) we learned not just how to make corn tortillas, but an amazing Yucatan style chicken, Rajas Poblanas, chorizo-style potatoes, salsa and guacamole. It was so laid back and really quite fun. Everyone awed when we pressed our first tortilla and cheered when they puffed. My iphone pictures don’t give the day justice as I was covered in masa most of the time, but that mountain of guacamole is making my tummy rumble.
On Tuesday I cooked everything for the family and they totally loved it. I learned that while I’m often homesick for Tex-Mex, real Mexican food is so much better. I feel like I was cheated slightly. I’d like to think my San Antonio family would be proud of my efforts and really hope Lily has another class soon, there’s so much more to make!
If you’ve never tried cooking real, honest to goodness Mexican food (not a fajita kit!) get over to her blog now. All the recipes are easy and quick and so freakin good! Gracias Lily for a really wonderful afternoon!