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Offered languages
- Portuguese
- English
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]
Example Menu
Starter
2 types of local Azorean cheese and pork pate
Main
2 seasonal fish and 2 meat (beef or chicken) dishes
Dessert
Rice pudding or passion fruit mousse
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Cooking class: Meet Maria at her home in Fenais da Luz, 10 minutes north from the main town of Ponta Delgada Market tour: Maria will meet you at the farmers market in mercado da graça Exact address can be found in your ticket, please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher
What to expect
If you choose the market tour, meet Maria at the main village market in Ponta Delgade, which runs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Start with a tour of the vegetable and fish stalls, and then move on to the spice stalls and honey seller. You will pick up fresh meat and fish for your cooking lesson. After your market tour, return by car to Maria’s home to enjoy your cooking lesson and meal.
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
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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, Deborah and Andreia, will host your experience
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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