Hecho con Amor: From Seed to Atole

Hecho con Amor: From Seed to Atole

Explore the transformation process of turning maize kernels into masa! Marlene Aguilar will share how to make atole from freshly made masa!

By LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes | LA Cocina

Date and time

Saturday, September 7 · 10am - 12pm PDT

Location

LA Plaza Cocina

555 North Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 2 hours

Ages 18+ ONLY!


In this class, participants will learn to transform dried maize kernels into a pliable masa to later use in making a warm kabocha squash atole drink.

We will cover all the steps from making the nixtamal, how to grind the maiz to use for the elaboration of our sesonally inspired maize-based drink.

Special Guest Chef: Marlene Aguilar of Irekuarhikua

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Parking Lot Information

Please see below the two nearby Parking Lot Locations:

*Please note that this parking lot is closest to the Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant, not the CVS. It is next to First City Bank. No validations are provided.

*Please note that this parking lot is across the street (Spring St.). Walking is required to reach LA Cocina.

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Dress Code Policy

For the safetey of all attendees, LA Cocina de Gloria Molina asks that all attendees abide by the following guidelines to make our space safe for you, our staff members, guest chefs and speakers:

  • Please wear comfortable clothing and cloed-toe shoes
  • Please pull long hair back with a hairband

If you have any questions, please reach out by calling (323) 397-8365 or email us at cocina@lapca.org

Organized by

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes centers the history of Mexican and Mexican Americans in Los Angeles, and collects, preserves, and shares the stories, accomplishments, and experiences of Latinx people and Latino culture.

Located near the site where Los Angeles was founded in 1781, LA Plaza's 2.2-acre campus includes two historic and newly renovated buildings (the Vickrey-Brunswig Building and Plaza House) surrounded by 30,000 square feet of public garden and LA Cocina de Gloria Molina, a teaching kitchen and event space, located in LA Plaza Village.

LA Plaza is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Federal Tax ID# 75-3059288