Photo by S.M.Bata

MEXICAN CURIOUS
Experience the taste, textures and style of Mexico

On a whim, my family abandoned the cosmopolitan world of Mexico City for suburban Orange County.  It was a confusing and traumatic move. But a touchstone sustained me--food. Mexico could only be recalled with my nose, my hands, mouth, ears and eyes. It was all visceral, sensual and overwhelming to the senses.  In Mexican Curious, I will take you to this hidden world of delights, introduce you to a Mexico rarely seen and show you how to replicate the beauty and spirit of Mexico in your own home.

LORENZA'S BIO

Lorenza Muñoz comes from a long line of gourmet cooks and food lovers, dating back to her great grandmother. She teaches Mexican cooking classes in Los Angeles and travels frequently to Mexico to write about her native country’s food culture. She covered news and entertainment as a staff writer for 14 years with the Los Angeles Times. Lorenza’s essay, “American Girl” was published in the HarperCollins anthology, “Border-line Personalities: A New Generation of Latinas Dish on Sex,  Sass & Cultural Shifting.” Lorenza's first novel, "The Weight of Flight," is set in the Mexican countryside, the United States and Africa.

COCINA DE LORENZA!

Learn to cook authentic, healthy and easy Mexican cuisine with your friends. Enjoy some tequila or beer while listening to boleros and tasting exotic delights. Check out my website: www.cocinadelorenza.com for a list of classes. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve a class.

Testimonials:

"Lorenza's Mexican food is some of the best, most vibrant and healthy I have ever had. She takes the mystery out of one of the world's best - and most underrated -  cuisines." - Nancy Silverton, chef/owner of Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza and cookbook author

"In a way, Lorenza's cooking is a lot like mine. She uses good ingredients that play off each other to enhance the dish rather than complicate and muddle it. Her cooking is alive and delicious."  -  Suzanne Tracht, chef/owner of  Jar.

"My husband and I are Mexican food fanatics and we are always in search of the best and most authentic cuisine in LA. We found it in Lorenza's kitchen.  We regularly put to use everything we learned and make her dishes at home. Her class was fun, delicious, and informative.  Maravilloso!" - yoga instructor Isabel White

"After taking Lorenza's Mexican cooking classes in the friendliest atmosphere, I have embraced Mexican cuisine and having a lot of fun with it." - chef Rosella Forte

"Learning to cook some of the most delectable and unique Mexican dishes in Lorenza's warm and welcoming kitchen was one of the most escapist, delicious experiences I have ever had.  She makes it all so simple and easy and best of all, filled with laughter and fun." - film executive Elizabeth Gabler

"Deliciously social fun AND you get to eat your homework! Now, if we want really good carnitas, we make our own. Lorenza is the best!" - producer Dan Evans

"Lorenza makes the richness and complexity of Mexican cuisine easily accessible. I use her recipes all the time." - writer Alison Swan Teitel

"Lorenza's home cooking is as good as  being in Mexico. I finally have a grip on the varieties of chiles from taking her classes and I've learned how to bring the flavors of Mexico to my meals." - photojournalist Annie Wells

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