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Taste of Playa - Tempting Our Tastebuds for 5 Years!

On Sunday November 24th, Taste of Playa was held once again in the beautiful Parque Fundadores on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. Now in its 5th year, Taste of Playa has grown to be one of the most anticipated events of the year, drawing visitors to the city of Playa del Carmen to sample the cuisine of 40 or more international chefs who have come to the Riviera Maya from all across the globe. Read More...

Posted Friday, December 6, 2013 5:31 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Cooking, Taste of Playa, Rivera Maya, Culture, 2013

2013 Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Series to Begin in Puerto Morelos

Following the overwhelming success of the 2012 season, The Little Mexican Cooking School and Casa Caribe are pleased to present the 2013 WINE TASTING AND FOOD PAIRING SERIES, presented in cooperation with La Europea and Cordon Bleu School of Gastronomy. Read More...

Posted Friday, January 25, 2013 5:07 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Puerto Morelos , Fun, Cooking, Wine, 2013

Notes on Napkins - Breakfast is Served at Co.Cos Cocina!!

Coty Villareal has made a quite a splash in our culinary community since beginning her top notch cooking classes to Playa del Carmen. This week Coty invited her friends and supporters for an Open House to inaugurate the new "Breakfast and Deli" at Co.Cos Cocina Cosmopolita where she will be serving breakfast and lunch. Read More...

Posted Wednesday, December 5, 2012 5:15 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Open Houses, Events, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Schools, Fun, Cooking, Notes on Napkins, 2012, Good Eats

OH! Food Workshop - Sustainability you can eat!

Sustainability. Carbon Footprint. Environmental Impact. In 2012, these terms are now a part of our everyday vernacular. Regardless of your stance on global warming, I think we all can agree that each one of us needs to do our best to minimize the negative impact increased travel might bring to the more delicate corners of the globe we explore. In keeping with this sentiment, over the past decade, "Eco-tourism" has exploded into what is now the fastest growing segment in the travel industry with no signs of abating. One can now easily plan a whole vacation geared toward conservation and preservation! Read More...

Posted Monday, September 24, 2012 5:34 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Mayan Riviera , Holidays, Travel, Restaurants/Bars, Tulum , Fun, Hotels, Composting, Cooking, Retreats, 2012, Rivera Maya

Learn the Art of Mixology at Viceroy Riviera Maya

Learn how to mix Mojitos, Margaritas and other popular cocktails the way expert bartenders do by immersing yourself in the art of mixology with a unique hands-on program introduced at the Viceroy Riviera Maya. Read More...

Posted Thursday, July 5, 2012 11:58 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Mayan Riviera , Playa del Carmen , Travel, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Hotels, Cooking, real estate playa del carmen, 2012

Playa Kids Learn Side by Side with Master Chefs!

For the 5th year in a row, Vatel Club de Mexico and Flora, Fauna y Cultura Mexico have joined together to present "Aprendiendo con el Chef", a wonderful culinary event for children ages 5 to 12. This is the second year that this event has been held at Parque la Ceiba in the heart of Playa del Carmen. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2012 7:58 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, Fun, Cooking, 2012

Big News in Little Puerto Morelos!!

On March 20th, 2012, the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) announced the finalists for their 2012 Awards of Excellence. Our own Catriona Brown, owner/proprietor of The Little Mexican Cooking School in Puerto Morelos, was notified Read More...

Posted Monday, March 26, 2012 7:14 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Mayan Riviera , Puerto Morelos , Schools, Fun, Cooking, 2012

The Little Mexican Cooking School Grows at New Location

The Little Mexican Cooking School in Puerto Morelos, voted TripAdvisor best attraction in the Yucatan Peninsula, has relocated to a larger, more interactive space this month for the first time since its opening in 2009. Read More...

Posted Monday, November 7, 2011 9:53 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Community , Puerto Morelos , Travel, Schools, Fun, Hotels, Cooking, 2011

A New Cooking School in Playa del Carmen

The list of reasons to visit the Riviera Maya just keeps getting longer and longer! Co.Cos Cocina Cosmopolita Cooking School has made a huge splash in Playa del Carmen, getting rave reviews from local residents and visitors alike! After hearing from friends and fellow foodies that a new cooking school was opening up in Playa, I knew I would have to try it out. Read More...

Posted Friday, October 14, 2011 10:37 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Playa del Carmen , Fun, Recipes, Cooking, 2011

1st Annual Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival Announced for March 2012

Great news for foodies in Quintana Roo! The First Annual Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival has been announced for March 15-18, 2012. It's a culinary all-star line up with such notable Chefs as Patricia Quintana, Aaron Sanchez, Ingrid Hoffman and the incomparable Ferran Adria among many others! Festival highlights will include an 8 course molecular gastronomy dinner prepared by top Mexican chefs who worked and studied under Adria's tutelage at his world famous "elBulli" in Spain paired with the finest Spanish wines selected especially for this event. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for gourmands and oenophiles alike! Read More...

Posted Monday, September 5, 2011 6:35 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Cancun , Travel, Fun, Cooking, Wine, 2011

Good Eats at Home: Agua de Pepino con Jengibre

Surprise, surprise. It is summer in Playa del Carmen and it's hot. According to the status updates in my Facebook news feed, it is not as hot as this summer in the northeastern United States, so I will try not to minge and complain too much. After 7 years, we have actually become quite acclimated to hot and sticky weather and have a wide variety of coping techniques to get through the occasional scorcher. Because we are all out working, playing and exercising in the heat, staying hydrated is always a top priority. Read More...

Posted Monday, July 25, 2011 10:08 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, Fun, Recipes, Cooking, 2011, Good Eats

Have you discovered The Little Mexican Cooking School?

Headed to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico? Then Puerto Morelos, midway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, is worth a stop. One of this region’s best kept secrets with its world class snorkeling and a LIVE music nightlife to envy, has a new claim Read More...

Posted Monday, February 28, 2011 4:30 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Puerto Morelos , Schools, Fun, Recipes, Cooking, Taste of Playa, 2011, real estate playa del carmen

The Little Mexican Cooking School Begins Season 2!

After a nice break for the hot summer months, The Little Mexican Cooking School in Puerto Morelos is back in action with a new Chef, a new curriculum and lots of new recipes! Recently, I invited myself to sit in on one of the first classes with Chef Pablo Read More...

Posted Thursday, November 4, 2010 10:43 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Puerto Morelos , Travel, Schools, Fun, Recipes, Cooking, Taste of Playa, 2010

A New Season and a New Chef for The Little Mexican Cooking School

In Puerto Morelos, the little colonial gem midway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, activities are afoot to prepare for the beginning of tourist season. Like many other businesses, The Little Mexican Cooking School, a fairly new feature on the Riviera Maya landscape, is no exception. Re-opening it’s doors in October after summer hiatus, launches their second season of “Food Adventures for Curious Travelers” on October 5th. Read More...

Posted Monday, September 20, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Puerto Morelos , Travel, Schools, Fun, Cooking, 2010

Riviera Maya Top Chefs Gather for Weber Grilling Demo

Recently, Wicky's Restaurant and Beach Club played host to a group of the Riviera Maya's top chefs, a squad of culinary masters representing some the region's finest luxury resorts. Wicky's Chef Pepe Barientos was joined by Chef Humberto Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 4:11 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Cooking, 2010