Culinarian Expeditions

  • Home
  • Culinarian Expeditions

Culinarian Expeditions Join our small culinary travel groups to Italy and Mexico featuring cooking classes in both places.

Our mission is to deliver an authentic travel experience in which the cuisine is an essential part. This is a page for anyone interested in the culinary traditions of Mexico and Italy. We offer cooking classes and culinary travel to both Mexico and Italy.

A spring walk along the Arno does wonders to unclutter the soul.
07/04/2025

A spring walk along the Arno does wonders to unclutter the soul.

Gildas are tapas called pintxos, which are usually olives and anchovies.
01/04/2025

Gildas are tapas called pintxos, which are usually olives and anchovies.

With old friends, the food, the wine, and the conversation never run out.
01/04/2025

With old friends, the food, the wine, and the conversation never run out.

Wine tasting at the Herederos del Marques de Riscal in Basque country
01/04/2025

Wine tasting at the Herederos del Marques de Riscal in Basque country

With pastries in hand, we're tempted by still another 'pasteleria'
01/04/2025

With pastries in hand, we're tempted by still another 'pasteleria'

Verdant Cantabria, rich in history and culture, far from the mindless crowds of other overvisited places in Spain. From ...
30/03/2025

Verdant Cantabria, rich in history and culture, far from the mindless crowds of other overvisited places in Spain. From here my ancestors left, to find another life in another world, to blend with another race.

The cold today chilled me to the bones. But the people are warm and the food is good.

Life takes place outside of the house with sidewalk cafes. bars and restaurants brimming with people talking,/ drinking/ eating deep into the night particularly on weekends.




SantanderTalking for hours, cooking together, catching up with 15 years of living in separate countries. Here's the prom...
29/03/2025

Santander
Talking for hours, cooking together, catching up with 15 years of living in separate countries.

Here's the promised colatura di acciughe pasta!

It was gray and cold when we ate these razor clams yesterday by the seaside in Santander. But I could have lingered for ...
29/03/2025

It was gray and cold when we ate these razor clams yesterday by the seaside in Santander. But I could have lingered for hours over another dozen!

Rome's March watercolor sky
26/03/2025

Rome's March watercolor sky

Italians love their pasta to fit the sauce somehow. Calamarata is usually made with the half tubes (rigatoni/ paccheri) ...
24/03/2025

Italians love their pasta to fit the sauce somehow. Calamarata is usually made with the half tubes (rigatoni/ paccheri) and the calamari cut to where they look like the rigatoni. Quirky? Perhaps, like so many other things in the world of food in Italy.

First, in a skillet brown 6 cloves of garlic and peperoncino in plenty of olive oil for about 3 minutes. Then remove the cloves and add the calamari which you've cleaned (removed the internal skeleton and the outer thin membrane) and cut into half-inch rings. Cook them in this oil for about 4 minutes at medium heat. Then add 300 g pomodorini, I used yellow, orange and red pomodorini, cut in quarters. Cook until a sauce begins to form . Salt to taste Cook your tigatoni (about 120 g for 2 persons) in boiling water, and when they're almost done, start adding them to your skillet. Add some of this pasta water so they can finish cooking here. Add minced parsley at the end.

Enjoying coffee with friends is an Italian tradition...that 'dolce far niente' that I always miss when I'm away.
22/03/2025

Enjoying coffee with friends is an Italian tradition...that 'dolce far niente' that I always miss when I'm away.

It's hard to believe this was a raging river just a week ago.
20/03/2025

It's hard to believe this was a raging river just a week ago.

I promised a certain someone a picture of my first coffee today.
20/03/2025

I promised a certain someone a picture of my first coffee today.

I've always loved to cook...always. And I love sharing what I know. A big thanks to all those who walk into my kitchen,...
11/03/2025

I've always loved to cook...always. And I love sharing what I know. A big thanks to all those who walk into my kitchen, put on an apron, and hopefully discover another world.

"Taking Gilda's cooking class was the highlight of our return visit to SMA. Gilda is warm, extremely organized, and a seasoned, talented educator.  Graciously accepting our request to learn how to prepare Mole, Gilda guided us through the entire process in her gorgeous home kitchen, having first met us at the market. We shared our delicious 3 course meal with Gilda and loved our four hours together! She even prepared the recipes of our meal for us to take, so we can share the love with family and friends in the US. As an educator myself, I can't recommend Gilda’s cooking classes enough! You learn so much about Mexico from its rich and storied cuisine!"

The best tacos in the US are in Austin!!
11/03/2025

The best tacos in the US are in Austin!!


✨ The Heart of Mexico: Its Markets & Warm Hospitality ✨🇲🇽If you really want to experience Mexico’s soul, there’s no bett...
06/03/2025

✨ The Heart of Mexico: Its Markets & Warm Hospitality ✨🇲🇽

If you really want to experience Mexico’s soul, there’s no better place than its local markets! 🏺🌮 From the moment you step in, you’re greeted with smiles, vibrant colors, and the irresistible aroma of fresh food. But what makes Mexican markets truly special?

🥑 The Warmth of the People – Vendors don’t just sell food—they share stories, offer tastes, and treat you like family. Whether it’s a friendly “¿Qué va a llevar, güerito?” or a homemade salsa recommendation, you’ll feel the love in every interaction. 💛

🌶️ A Feast for the Senses – Think handmade tortillas puffing on a comal, ripe avocados sliced to perfection, and the sizzle of tacos al pastor turning on the spit. Every bite is a taste of tradition, freshness, and pure deliciousness! 🌽🔥

Tag someone who needs to explore a Mexican market with you! 🤩⬇️

🇲🇽

Appetizer at one of the restaurants in our México city adventure led by Cynthia Carranza.
06/03/2025

Appetizer at one of the restaurants in our México city adventure led by Cynthia Carranza.

Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Culinarian Expeditions posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Culinarian Expeditions:

Videos

This was last night in Piazza Santa Santa Trinita. Refreshing to see how relaxed some of us can be, given the times.

✨ A Taste of Mexico City – What a Journey! 🇲🇽 Our Mexico City Culinary Tour has come to an end, and what an unforgettable experience it was! From savoring the perfect taco to discovering hidden gems and learning the stories behind every dish, we explored this city one bite at a time. Thank you to everyone who joined—your curiosity, laughter, and love for food made this adventure truly special. ❤️ Here’s a look back at the incredible moments we shared! 🍽️🎥 📍 Where should we explore next? Drop your suggestions below! 👇 #mexicocityeats #culinaryexpeditions #foodiememories

🇲🇽✨ Exploring Mexico City’s Historic Center: A Journey Through Time ✨🇲🇽 Welcome to the Centro Histórico, the heart of Mexico City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with history, culture, and jaw-dropping architecture! 🏛️💛 Whether you’re a history lover, foodie, or adventure seeker, this iconic district has something for everyone. 🔹 Walk Through 700 Years of History – From the ruins of the Templo Mayor (the heart of the Aztec empire) to the stunning Palacio de Bellas Artes, every corner tells a story. 🏺⛪ 🔹 Visit the Zócalo, One of the Largest Plazas in the World – Surrounded by landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, this is the perfect place to soak in the city’s vibrant energy. ✨🇲🇽 🔹 Taste the Flavors of Mexico – Don’t leave without trying traditional street food like tacos al pastor, tlacoyos, or a cup of rich Mexican hot chocolate. 🌮☕ 📍 Pro tip: Visit in the morning for fewer crowds and golden light for the best photos! 📸✨ Would you explore Mexico’s past through its Historic Center? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️ #mexicocity #centrohistórico #mexicotravel #visitmexico #unescoworldheritage #historiccenter #travelphotography

Chorizo in the style of northern Mexico and the Texas border. A million thanks to Hilda Vela, who took me back to my childhood by mailing me a ton of spices to create a breakfast chorizo 'como Dios manda'.

Cooking class!

A velvety yellow sauce made with @chinaberryfarm20 's yellow tomatoes for a scrumptious Sunday pasta (olive oil, garlic, peperoncino, capers, and a few anchovies). The zucchini was also from this farm out in the campo about 25 minutes from San Miguel de Allende. The olive oil comes from a friend's farm also outside if SMA

I like me my tortillas, but this! This is always hard to resist.

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business
  • Videos
  • Claim ownership or report listing

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Travel Agency?

Share

Our Story

Travel transforms us, makes us multifaceted human beings, and ultimately takes us outside of ourselves to better understand the world. Understanding the unique gastronomy of the country we visit, with all of its complex traditions, is a layer of awareness that takes us above and beyond our ordinary observations. The idea of culinary travel percolated in my head for as many as 15 years. The two countries in mind were those two near and dear to my heart: Italy and Mexico. Italy is my 'adopted' country, having lived there with my Italian husband. Mexico is the country of my forefathers, my upbringing was steeped in its rituals and traditons. More importantly, it should be noted that these two countries are among those that have the most complex and varied regional cuisines in the world. And even though examples of the cuisine of Italy and Mexico can be found in the oddest and most remote corners of the world, it puzzled me that there is little understanding of what they are about, even among those who have taken expensive cooking classes and traveled extensively. To me the missing link was culture, the culture that surrounds the food that people prepare for themselves, that is, the traditions that they follow as they prepare and serve it. What better way to understand a country and its people than through its gastronomic traditions? A cuisine does not exist in a vacuum. Every mouthful of a dish is steeped in the history of its people. Join us for an unforgettable experience.