An exhilarating day of cooking, the Taste of Yucatán can seamlessly fit into your travel itinerary. The class offers a tasty sampling of Yucatecan cuisine, including indigenous ingredients and cooking methods. We will begin with the culinary overview of Yucatán and market tour, then work into mid-afternoon preparing a typical comida fuerte - the hefty Yucatecan afternoon meal. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM*  MINIMUM CLASS SIZE: 6.

Created by popular demand, the Yucatán Express is ideal for those who have a tight travel itinerary that doesn't allow for attendance at a regular public class - or for those who would simply rather eat than cook! This overview class includes a thorough explanation of the culinary history of Yucatán, as well as a trip to Mérida's ever-fascinating market. We end the experience with lunch at a typical regional restaurant, where Chef Sterling will help you navigate the menu and order a broad sampling of specialties typical of Yucatecan cuisine. NOTE: Yucatán Express is booked by request only and does not appear on our regular calendar of events. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM*.  MINIMUM CLASS SIZE: 2.

Enjoy three days of cooking, eating and traveling in these all-inclusive packages. Each Workshop includes a culinary overview of Yucatán and market tour, cooking instruction, day-trips to exotic Yucatán destinations – Mayan ruins, pueblos, and haciendas – all with food in mind! Our culinary workshops are an ideal way for you to leisurely get to know Mérida and the surrounding area while immersing yourself in Yucatán's rich history and culinary heritage. Luxury upgrade for accommodations available. COOKING DAYS 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM*. EXCURSION DAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This week-long package includes cooking instruction in the Los Dos kitchen as well as excursions into the Mayan heartland – a perfect introduction to the history and cuisine of the region. You will get to know the urbane regional capital of Mérida, and explore quaint jungle pueblos to meet and learn from local Mayan families. Luxury accommodation upgrade available. COOKING DAYS 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM*. EXCURSION DAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. MINIMUM CLASS SIZE: 4.

All-inclusive workshop September 23, 24, 25, 2008 – Yucatán - with a French twist! This three-day intensive workshop in September was created for chefs, avid home cooks or simply those who would enjoy learning modernized Yucatecan cuisine. Our "master class" will focus on the more unusual ingredients and recipes of the region: everything from maíz kuxum, a rare dish of pit-roasted corn fungus, to tamales de boda, the exquisitely delicate strained tamal created especially for weddings. Presentation techniques will also be emphasized. In addition to Chef Sterling's instruction, local chefs will provide demonstrations using exotic regional ingredients and techniques. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM*. MINIMUM CLASS SIZE: 6.

Seven days/eight nights – October 27 - November 3, 2008  Day of the Dead Special Halloween Excursion to Cancun and Merida. Join us on this spooky (but luxurious!) adventure to Mayan cemeteries... Then feast on a meal that will lift the spirits!

Valentine's Day Special Chocolate Ecstacy Excursion to Tabasco. Join us on this exotic excursion into the Heart of Darkness... dark chocolate, that is!

Ancient Mayan vegetarian dishes are the highlight of the pre-Lenten festivities.

Break the Lenten fast with a pig-roast.

Four days/five nights – October 29 - November 3, 2008  Find out how chocolate and tamales can raise your spirits!

Cook, eat and enjoy a trip to the local shrine of Mexico’s patron saint.