Get to know Wendy
“Wendy was so sweet and I loved learning about where she lived and her background. ”
About Wendy: Wendy has always believed the best way to show love is through food. During the day, she is a tour guide in her beautiful home country of Costa Rica where she has been giving tours since she was 16 years old. With The Table Less Traveled, Wendy teaches how to recreate the unique flavors of her favorite local recipes from her vibrant Costa Rican home. Read more about Wendy’s story!
Location: Heredia, Costa Rica
“Wendy is just great. I love her enthusiasm and how she explains the recipes as well as interacts with everyone. ”
Private Classes
Gallo Pinto & Tortillas
*Exclusive EYN Recipe Kit Class
Learn how to make the most iconic Costa Rican dish - Gallo Pinto! This dish is traditionally served for breakfast, but is so popular that it is eaten throughout the day. Full of rice, beans and veggies, this dish is sure to fill you up. In addition to the Gallo Pinto, Wendy will also teach you how to make corn tortillas from scratch!
What’s Included in the Recipe Kit:
- All ingredients pre-measured, prepped & labeled
- A tortilla warmer
- A customized pdf for your event with kit instructions
- Delivered right to your guests’ doors
Class Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Dietary Fit: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, & Dairy-Free
Vegan with modifications. Kits are standardized and do not include ingredients for dietary modifications. Customers must procure their own ingredients for any substitutions.
Bean & Cheese Empanadas
In this class, Wendy teaches how to make the Costa Rican version of a Latin American favorite - empanadas. Her version is pan-fried, filled with beans and cheese, and served with a cabbage salad.
Class Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Dietary Fit: Vegetarian & Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free & Vegan with modifications
Tortillas & Picadillo
No more store-bought tortillas! In this class you will learn how to make corn tortillas from scratch and Picadillo, a classic Latin American beef and potato filling.
Class Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Dietary Fit: Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free
Vegetarian & Vegan with modifications
Want more recipe choices? Customize your event to have access to all of Wendy’s recipes!
