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1-Day Cooking Classes
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Wednesday Cooking Classes with Market Tour
Bring your family and friends (or make new ones here) for a day of fun and feasting when you're in Oaxaca
See our schedule
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Calling All Writers
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A while ago, a student told me that she gets together every year with people she met here at the cooking school. They have a big Mexican pot luck dinner and catch up with each other.
It made us think that we want to hear more of your stories from a class or culinary tour?
Did you meet someone here and fall in love?
Did you learn something that had an impact in some way?
How did your visit change something in yourself?
Please send us your stories. We hope to publish some in the newsletter.
If we publish yours, we will send you a gift from our store, with appreciation!
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Seasons of My Heart News
Welcome to our new newsletter!
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December 2007
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Greetings!
 Saludos de Oaxaca!
I hope all is well with you and your family. We have just started celebrating the Christmas posadas, the return of tourism to our beautiful city, and our new relationship with Rosa Mexicano, the wonderful group of Mexican restaurants in the States.
In September I became their new culinary advisor, the perfect job for me! I am thrilled to be able to research and develop new recipes for special menus from our kitchen in Oaxaca and make occasional guest appearances at their restaurants.
Many years ago the original owner, Josafina Howard, was one of my friends and mentors. She was a wonderful person and chef trying to recreate Mexico in NYC.
The present owners have the same commitment to serving authentic, delicious Mexican food, and it feels natural to work with them. in October, Howard Greenstone and four of his head chefs travelled to Oaxaca to learn to make moles in the traditional manner for the Day of the Dead menu. Together we will continue to develop specials and menus from various parts of the Republic.
I wish you all the best of everything this holiday season full of warmth, great food, health, and happiness with those you love! May 2008 bring us all peace in the world and new ways to heal the earth.
Please come cook with us in our kitchen in Oaxaca or travel with us on an unforgettable adventure to discover the culinary delights of our beloved Mexico!
Un abrazo,
Susana
photo by Marcela Taboada
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Yucatan Tour
Carnaval
January 27th to February 7th Have you dreamed of experiencing the culinary delights of the Yucatan
Penninsula and the excitement of carnaval in the Mayan world?
Would
you like to swim in crystal clear cenotes and Caribbean waters, go fishing then
cook on the beach, see flocks of flamingos and other tropical birds, visit the
famous ruins of Chichen Itza and Uxmal? Would you like to
explore markets and villages, the lovely colonial city of Merida, meet the local people for cooking classes to learn about
the culture and cuisine unique to this area?
Fly into Cancun where we
will whisk you away on this romantic, culinary adventure. Click on the photo to read more about this
tour. There is still time to sign up and come with us if you register soon.
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Escape the Winter Blues and Explore Oaxacan Cuisine
February 14th - 20th
Could there be a better time to come to Oaxaca than on Valentine's Day?
This is a city which throbs with love and
longing. You will see and feel it
everywhere, in the food, the music, the land and especially in the people. 
Step away from the cold and heat up your body
and soul with us in the heart of Mexico.
Learn why Oaxaca
cooking is famous around the world as you explore the culture and cuisine of
our home state where traditions and beliefs remain
strong.
Sign up here...
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A Story From the Veracruz Vanilla
and Spring Equinox Tour
March 15th -25th
Last year, Eleni Gage, a writer and traveler, wrote "Romancing the Bean" which was published by Budget Travel. 
Eleni is one of our guests who returns year after year to explore yet another area of Mexico with us.
This story was written after she came with us on our Equinox Tour of the Veracruz and Jalapa area.
Learn more about the Veracruz Tour.
Click here to read "Romancing the Bean".
Come and celebrate the Spring Equinox with us this year...
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Lila Downs
Singing for a good cause
Every year our friend, Lila Downs, returns to her mother's home state where she donates the proceeds from her fabulous concerts to a scholarship fund for young Oaxacan women.
We support this effort and invite all our staff and lucky students who are in Oaxaca at this time to enjoy the show!
La Casa de la Mujer raises the funds to give to these deserving young women so that they can come from their small villages and study in Oaxaca City.
You can donate by contacting them here.
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