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Seasonal Azorean Cooking Class in Ponta Delgada, Azores
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3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Portuguese, English
Overview
Maria grew up in the Azores in a small village of 10,000 people. She bought a house on a small plot of land with an orchard where she grows figs, apples, pears, almonds, oranges and more. Living in the subtropical climate of the Azores, Maria also is able to grow a variety of tropical fruits including papaya, guava and lychee.
After a welcome drink and snack and tour of Maria’s garden and home, start your cooking class. During your cooking class you will learn how to make a traditional Azorean meal featuring seasonal ingredients. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy your traditional Azorean family-style meal. End your experience with a selection of coffee or tea, as well as a presentation of Maria’s homemade liqueur and moonshine.
• 100% private activity
• Vegetarian options available [please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions]
What's Included
- Gratuities
- Cooking Class and Traditional Azorean meal with your host Maria
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Please meet Maria at her home in Fenais da Luz, a small village about 10 minutes north from the main town of Ponta Delgada. Maria's home is easily accessible via rental car or a taxi . Exact address can be found in your ticket, please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher.
Start time
10:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join Maria in her farm house surrounded by wild orchard. Start your experience with local white wine or red wine from neighbors or local juice, while you snack on appetizers that might include a selection of local cheeses and pork pate. After a welcome drink and snack and tour of Maria’s garden and home, start your cooking class. Your experience can either be hands on or a demonstration, so please note which you would prefer when making your booking.
During your cooking class learn how to make a traditional Azorean meal featuring seasonal ingredients. Maria’s recipes have been passed down through her mom and grandmother. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy your traditional Azorean family style meal, which will be served either at the grape-vine covered terrace, in summer months, or at Maria’s dining table in colder months. End your meal with a selection of coffee, tea and homemade liqueurs. If there is a specific dish you want to learn to make, please inform her while booking the experience. Maria will be happy to accommodate your request, if informed in advance!
On days Maria is unavailable, her equally wonderful team, Filipa and Débora, will host your experience
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- On days Maria is unavailable, her equally wonderful team, Filipa and Débora, will host your experience
Operated by Traveling Spoon Seattle
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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