Cooking class, part two: cooking and eating

One we returned from the market we brought everything to the kitchen. Alejandro gave us all aprons and pencils and paper. He really did most of the cooking with a little help from us (I did not do anything. Just sipped on my Mezcalini and took notes). He is a very passionate and easygoing cook. No recipes - he did attempt to list everything for us so we can try and make things again at home.

Beautiful herbs



Chiles and vegetables (later used in the mole)



Simmering pots






The wonderful Alejandro Ruiz



He tried to show us how to filet a fish



I sat back with my delicious cucumber mint mezcalini and took notes (it's vacation!)



Once everything was about done, we all sat down at the table while Alejandro finished everything up.

Shrimp and lava bean soup with cactus leaves






Sea bass with tomato marmalade and capers (my favorite)



Yellow mole with filet



For dessert he whipped up a yogurt fruit puree with vanilla. It was light and refreshing.



It was a wonderful final day in Mexico!

Location:Oaxaca, Mexico