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Mesones Sacristia Puebla

Contact Information:
52-222-232-45-13

Location:
Puebla, Mexico

Culinary Category:
Cooking Classes
Cooking Demonstrations
Guided Culinary Tours
Culinary Vacation

Culinary Focus:
Latin American
Mexican

Mesones Sacristía is a unique hotel concept where history, luxury and enjoyment are concentrated in the same place. Casona Compañía and Casona Capuchinas constitute Mesones Sacristía, two Mexico Boutique hotels. Its fourteen luxury rooms will assure you a unique and wonderful experience with a high level of personalized service.

Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía is situated in the tourist zone of Puebla, recognized for its traditional gallery of antiques. You will enjoy the typical Pueblan cuisine and the daily live music offered at our restaurant. Each room is decorated with the finest antiques, which are available for purchase. Its original design will bring you into the XVIII City of Angels.

Mesón Sacristía de Capuchinas, located just two blocks from the main square, complete this particular concept with a modern style which succeeds in perfect architectural balance in this XVIII' s century house. Its spacious, luxurious rooms will ensure your relaxation. The El Santuario restaurant is exclusively reserved for hotel guests.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
6 NIGHT ACCOMODATIONS IN JUNIOR SUITE
15 HOURS COOKING COURSE
BREAKFAST DAILY
WELCOME COCKTAIL
GUIDED TOURS IN PUEBLA
ONE DAY PASS ON CITY TOURIST BUS
TWO MUSEUM ENTRIES
TAXES
GRATUITES NOT INCLUDED

We hope you give us the opportunity to share our passion for this unique regional cuisine, and luxurious accommodations in Puebla. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in receiving additional information.

ITINERARY

Day One:

Arrival at Mexico City International Airport(or Puebla International Airport. Private transfer to Puebla…approx. 1:45min). Check-in at Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía, or our sister hotel Mesón Sacristía de Capuchinas. Both are historic properties which have been renovated and feature colonial furniture, talavera ceramics, and a private antique collection. They have been featured in Travel and Leisure, Bride Magazine, Gourmet, Food and Wine. Welcome Cocktail followed by dinner at Mesones Sacristía.

Day Two:

9:00 AM Breakfast.
10:00 AM Beginning of the “Mexican Cooking Course” at Mesón Sacristía de Capuchinas. Introduction to Pueblan cuisine: salsa verde, salsa roja, chalupas, pipián verde, arroz con leche and fresh water of “Jamaica”.
1:00 PM Tasting time.
4:00 PM City tour, visiting: Chapel of the Rosary, Cathedral, Street of Candies, the House of the Mexican Revolution, the Teatro Principal, San Francisco Church and El Parián (Mexican handicrafts market). Rich in history and colonial architecture, Puebla has been declared by UNESCO as Humanity Heritage City since 1987. The French-Spanish influence, along with the Indian details can be seen in most of its downtown buildings.
7:30 PM Dinner.

Day Three:

9:00 AM Breakfast.
10:00 AM Mexican Cooking Class: Guacamole, Tinga Poblana, Mole Sacristia, Agua de Horchata and Natilla de Rompope.
1:00 PM Lunch.
2:30 PM Today you will visit the Amparo Museum (one of the most beautiful in Mexico) and the Palafoxian Library, home to some of North America’s oldest books (dating to the 16^th century).
7:30 PM Dinner.

Day Four:

9:00 AM Breakfast.
10:00 AM Visit to El Carmen popular market to buy ingredients
11:00 AM Mexican Cooking Class: Pico de gallo, Sopa Poblana, Flan de coco, Agua de Tamarindo and Cazuelita Poblana.
1:00 PM Lunch.
Afternoon Free. We suggest a visit to the archaeological site of Cacaxtla, where you can see an incredible series of murals depicting battle scenes from Mayan history. Alternately, this could be the afternoon that you enjoy your massage at the hotel.
7:30 PM Live music dinner at Mesón Sacristía (violin).

Day Five:

9:00 AM Breakfast.
10:00 AM Mexican Cooking Class: Pozole Rojo, Mole Poblano and Café de Olla.
1:00 PM Tasting time.
2:00 PM Afternoon guided visit of the ancient city of Cholula, known for its 365 church cupolas, one for every day of the year. You can also see the Gran Piramide, once the centerpiece of Toltec and Aztec religious centers.
7:30 PM Dinner.

Day Six:

9:00 AM Breakfast.
10:00 AM Mexican Cooking Class: Chiles Rellenos or Nogada, Chilaquiles Verdes, Buñuelos and Margarita. Diploma and graduation photo.
1:00 PM Lunch.
2:00 PM Afternoon free (visit to the antiques market recommended). You could also take advantage of your complimentary tourist bus pass.
7:30 PM Dinner.

Day Seven:

9:00 AM Breakfast
Check-Out
Departure to Mexico City International Airport by private car.

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Recipe

SALSA VERDE

10 tomatillos (about 1 1/2 pounds)

1/2 cup onion chopped

1/2 cup cilantro leaves

1 1/2 cup chicken broth

1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

1 large garlic clove minced

1 Tsp olive oil

1/4 Cup sugar

2 Jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped

1 Tbsp whipping cream

1/2 Tsp sea salt

1. Remove papery husks from tomatillos and rinse well. Cut in half and place on cookie sheet with cut side down. Broil until just blackened (5-7 minutes).

2. Sauté the garlic and Jalapeno in olive oil on low heat for about 3 minutes. Add tomatillos and onion and continue to sauté for about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and sugar. Simmer for 30 minutes.

3. After tomatillo mixture has cooled to room temperature, place in food processor (or blender). Add cilantro, lime juice, cream and salt. Blend on high until smooth. Cool in refrigerator. Best served with chips, or as a topping for Mexican dishes.

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