Volcan Mountain Foundation

Join us for a vibrant afternoon celebrating the sacred art of the tamale! Gather with us to hand-craft traditional indigenous tamales from different regions of Mexico, culminating in a spectacular, sit-down "Fab Feast" dinner. As we cook, you'll discover the deep spiritual heritage and cosmic history behind these native foods—a culinary tradition so sacred and unique that UNESCO declared traditional Mexican gastronomy an "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity."

Together, we’ll explore the ancient milpa farming system—where corn, beans, squash, and chilis grow in perfect harmony—and connect with ancestral roots so profound that the Mayan creation story says humans were literally shaped from maize. You will savor delicious black bean tamales for dinner, and take home two cheese and two chicken tamales, complete with authentic specialty sauces and recipes to keep the celebration going in your own kitchen!

In the Mayan creation story, humans were created from maize. 

Dinner Menu

Course One
Jicama, Chayote and Blackberry Salad
With Avocado Dressing

Main Course
Black Bean Tamale on a Oaxacan Ancho Chili Sauce
Braised Turkey in a Yellow Mole
Corn, Cactus, and Squash Esquites

Dessert
Bittersweet Chocolate Tamale
On Raspberry Coulis

Hosted by Rebecca Morales, Adryenn Cantor, Susan Meyer, and Carol Pike.

Date: Saturday, November 14

Time: 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm 

Cost: $135 per person. Space is limited to 12 participants. 

Location: Rebecca Morales's Home in Julian (Each participant will be sent her address with directions).

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