Join us for our first class at Union Square's new kitchen space.
Pozole is an authentic Mexican dish that dates back to the Aztecs. This robust soup features corn, which the Aztecs worshipped as a god.
Our star cooking instructor Estela Calzada - from Durango, Mexico - explains that the Aztecs would sacrifice people as a gift to the corn gods, in hopes of better corn crops. Because corn was so important to the Aztec belief system, dishes featuring corn, like pozole, took on a ritual significance. These days, pozole is eaten all over Mexico, especially on September 26th, the day of Mexican Independence. Estela's signature pozole features corn ( large hominy kernals ) pork, chile ancho, chile guajillo, garlic and onion, and topped off with shredded lettuce, radishes, oregano and lime—to suit your indiviudal taste. to accompany our Pozole,Estela will teach studentds how to make a delicious Ponche; a traditional fruit punch served during Christmas time to warm you up when the grasp of winter is at it's strongest. Join Estela and the Somerville Arts Council for an festive afternoon of Mexican culture and cuisine, and say adios to winter with this Pozle and Ponche class!
