{"id":4,"date":"2026-03-17T15:33:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T22:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T04:40:26","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-438686ab wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5507d9a6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:24px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Learn Real Costa Rican Home Cooking<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-container-content-663c14dd wp-block-paragraph\">We connect travelers with Costa Rican families to learn authentic recipes, kitchen stories, and market traditions in warm, small-group cooking experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5507d9a6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1184\" data-attachment-id=\"17\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaf1c2ce\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaf1c2ce.png?fit=864%2C1184&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"864,1184\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Costa Rican cooking\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaf1c2ce.png?fit=747%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaf1c2ce.png?resize=864%2C1184&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A richly detailed close-up of a rustic wooden table in a modern San Jos\u00e9 apartment kitchen, covered with neatly arranged ingredients for Costa Rican tortillas and picadillos. Bowls of chopped chayote, green beans, sweet peppers, onions, and fresh cilantro sit beside a mound of finely ground white corn masa. A seasoned cast-iron comal rests on a sleek gas stove in the background, slightly blurred. Late-morning natural light pours in from a large window, creating soft highlights on the vegetables and gentle shadows along the grain of the table. Photographic realism, vibrant yet natural colors, shot at a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field, conveying a warm, professional, and inviting atmosphere ideal for a cooking class website hero image.\" class=\"wp-image-17\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1184\" data-attachment-id=\"14\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caac6ce3c\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caac6ce3c.png?fit=864%2C1184&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"864,1184\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Costa Rican cooking\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caac6ce3c.png?fit=747%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caac6ce3c.png?resize=864%2C1184&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A clean, modern kitchen countertop in a San Jos\u00e9 high-rise apartment, featuring a perfectly formed stack of freshly cooked Costa Rican corn tortillas wrapped in a striped cotton kitchen towel. Next to them, a simple handwritten recipe card in Spanish rests beside a wooden tortilla press and a small ceramic bowl of coarse salt. Through the large window behind, the blurred skyline of San Jos\u00e9 appears under soft overcast daylight, giving diffused, even lighting with minimal shadows. The composition uses the rule of thirds, with sharp focus on the tortillas\u2019 slightly toasted, blistered surfaces and a gentle bokeh on the city view. Photographic realism with a polished yet homely mood, emphasizing approachable, shareable recipes in a professional setting.\" class=\"wp-image-14\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-processing\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1184\" data-attachment-id=\"19\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaee8afc\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaee8afc.png?fit=864%2C1184&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"864,1184\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Costa Rican cooking\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaee8afc.png?fit=747%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaee8afc.png?resize=864%2C1184&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An overhead, photographic realism shot of a polished wooden dining table set for a traditional Costa Rican meal in a home in Escaz\u00fa, without any people present. At the center, a large earthenware cazuela is filled with colorful picadillo de papa, finely diced potatoes, carrots, and green beans glistening with a light sheen of oil and herbs. Surrounding it are smaller clay bowls with gallo pinto, natilla, and chimichurri, plus a woven basket of warm tortillas lined with a vibrant, handwoven cloth. Soft golden hour light filters through a nearby window, casting warm highlights and long, gentle shadows, creating a cozy, familial mood. The composition is symmetrical and inviting, with sharp focus throughout to showcase textures and authenticity.\" class=\"wp-image-19\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-87beb0d0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-container-content-958eb9dc\">Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1184\" height=\"864\" data-attachment-id=\"15\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaeb2f44\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaeb2f44.png?fit=1184%2C864&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1184,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Costa Rican cooking\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaeb2f44.png?fit=1024%2C747&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaeb2f44.png?resize=1184%2C864&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A vibrant scene of freshly harvested Costa Rican produce arranged on a sturdy wooden stall table at a weekend feria del agricultor, shown without any vendors or shoppers. Pyramids of ripe plantains, glossy red and green bell peppers, chayote, yuca, and bright orange carrots fill rustic plastic crates and woven baskets. Handwritten cardboard price signs in Spanish lean casually against the produce. The soft, diffused light of an overcast morning enhances the saturated colors without harsh shadows. In the background, other market stalls and tents are visible but gently blurred, suggesting an active market environment. Shot at eye level with moderate depth of field, the image feels energetic yet organized, emphasizing freshness and local sourcing connected to the cooking classes.\" class=\"wp-image-15\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-service-description wp-block-paragraph\">Private and small-group classes tailored to your tastes, from tortillas and picadillos to full three-course Costa Rican menus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-duotone-unset-2\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1184\" height=\"864\" data-attachment-id=\"20\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9cab14dcd1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9cab14dcd1.png?fit=1184%2C864&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1184,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Costa Rican cooking\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9cab14dcd1.png?fit=1024%2C747&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9cab14dcd1.png?resize=1184%2C864&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A cozy, traditional kitchen in the mountains of Heredia, captured in photographic realism without any people present. A well-worn wooden countertop holds a heavy stone metate with freshly ground corn masa, a wooden spoon resting beside it. On the adjacent gas stove, a blue enamel pot gently simmers a broth with floating herbs and vegetables, softly steaming. The walls are painted a muted pastel, adorned with hanging copper pots and simple ceramic plates. Cool, misty daylight streams in through a small window overlooking lush, green hills, creating a gentle contrast of warm interior and cool exterior tones. Shot from a slightly low angle, with a moderate depth of field, the mood is serene, authentic, and quietly nostalgic, reinforcing the connection to traditional family recipes.\" class=\"wp-image-20\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-service-description wp-block-paragraph\">Guided mercado and feria visits where you meet vendors, learn local ingredients, and choose ultra-fresh produce for your class.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ea69a204 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1184\" data-attachment-id=\"16\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaea50cc\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaea50cc.png?fit=864%2C1184&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"864,1184\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Costa Rican cooking\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaea50cc.png?fit=747%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaea50cc.png?resize=864%2C1184&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A detailed close-up of a handcrafted wooden tortilla press on a simple kitchen table, its surface dusted lightly with fine white corn flour. Inside, a perfectly round disc of raw masa is being flattened, the delicate edges slightly cracked, showing texture. Beside the press lies a stack of wax paper squares, a small ceramic bowl of water, and a folded, colorful Costa Rican cloth. The background reveals a minimalist, modern kitchen in soft focus, with white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. Warm afternoon sunlight from a side window creates subtle highlights along the metal hinge and wood grain, casting soft, directional shadows that add depth. The composition uses an intimate, tight framing and shallow depth of field, giving a professional yet hands-on, instructional feeling suited for step-by-step cooking class content.\" class=\"wp-image-16\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1184\" data-attachment-id=\"22\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9cab20769e\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9cab20769e.png?fit=864%2C1184&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"864,1184\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Costa Rican cooking\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9cab20769e.png?fit=747%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9cab20769e.png?resize=864%2C1184&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An orderly, photographic realism overhead shot of a recipe development workspace for Costa Rican cooking classes. On a large, light-colored wooden table lie neatly arranged open notebooks with clean, handwritten Spanish and English recipe notes, a closed laptop, measuring spoons, a digital kitchen scale, and small labeled glass bowls of prepped ingredients for picadillo de chayote. A printed class schedule with times for San Jos\u00e9, Escaz\u00fa, and Heredia sessions anchors one corner. Soft indoor lighting from recessed ceiling fixtures creates even illumination with very gentle shadows, emphasizing clarity and professionalism. The color palette is neutral with accents from the green chayote and red peppers. The mood is organized, calm, and educational, ideal for a page explaining how the cooking classes are structured and planned.\" class=\"wp-image-22\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1184\" data-attachment-id=\"18\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaf12fe4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaf12fe4.png?fit=864%2C1184&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"864,1184\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Costa Rican cooking\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaf12fe4.png?fit=747%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/traditional-costa-rican-cooking-classes-69b9caaf12fe4.png?resize=864%2C1184&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A richly detailed close-up of a rustic wooden table in a modern San Jos\u00e9 apartment kitchen, covered with neatly arranged ingredients for Costa Rican tortillas and picadillos. Bowls of chopped chayote, green beans, sweet peppers, onions, and fresh cilantro sit beside a mound of finely ground white corn masa. A seasoned cast-iron comal rests on a sleek gas stove in the background, slightly blurred. Late-morning natural light pours in from a large window, creating soft highlights on the vegetables and gentle shadows along the grain of the table. Photographic realism, vibrant yet natural colors, shot at a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field, conveying a warm, professional, and inviting atmosphere ideal for a cooking class website hero image.\" class=\"wp-image-18\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-1 has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9d890fb0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-1--3\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide ai-ignore\">Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7f3773af wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bcb729ef wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4474b0c1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-testimonial-name ai-ignore has-small-font-size\">Aya Nakamura<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-testimonial-review wp-block-paragraph\">The class felt like visiting family; we laughed, cooked tortillas from scratch, and left with recipes we still use weekly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bcb729ef wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4474b0c1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-testimonial-name ai-ignore has-small-font-size\">Mateo Garc\u00eda<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-testimonial-review wp-block-paragraph\">Shopping the Central market together, then cooking at their home, was the highlight of our week in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2bdf8b68 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-text-align-center\">Upcoming Classes<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-549b0c86 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5dafc681 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-event-date\">05-06-25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-event-venue wp-block-paragraph\">San Jos\u00e9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-event-location wp-block-paragraph\">Curridabat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-event-link wp-block-paragraph\">Reserve seat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-event-date\">19-06-25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-event-venue wp-block-paragraph\">Mercado Central<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-event-location wp-block-paragraph\">San Jos\u00e9<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-event-link wp-block-paragraph\">Reserve seat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-event-date\">22-06-25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-event-venue wp-block-paragraph\">City apartment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-event-location wp-block-paragraph\">San Jos\u00e9<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-event-link wp-block-paragraph\">Evening class<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5dafc681 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-event-date\">07-06-25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-event-venue wp-block-paragraph\">Escaz\u00fa home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-event-location wp-block-paragraph\">Escaz\u00fa hills<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-event-link wp-block-paragraph\">Join class<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-event-date\">26-06-25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-event-venue wp-block-paragraph\">Escaz\u00fa market<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-event-location wp-block-paragraph\">Escaz\u00fa town center<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-event-link wp-block-paragraph\">Join tour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-event-date\">29-06-25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-event-venue wp-block-paragraph\">Coffee farm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-event-location wp-block-paragraph\">Santa B\u00e1rbara<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-event-link wp-block-paragraph\">Weekend spot<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5dafc681 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-event-date\">12-06-25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-event-venue wp-block-paragraph\">Heredia Cottage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-event-location wp-block-paragraph\">San Rafael<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-event-link wp-block-paragraph\">View details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-event-date\">03-07-25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-event-venue wp-block-paragraph\">Heredia feria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-event-location wp-block-paragraph\">Heredia mountains<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-event-link wp-block-paragraph\">Book combo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-event-date\">06-07-25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-event-venue wp-block-paragraph\">Mountain lodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-event-location wp-block-paragraph\">San Rafael<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-event-link wp-block-paragraph\">Family friendly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b82d3f36 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide wp-container-content-958eb9dc\">Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-10753265 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-208 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized tag-costa-rica tag-costa-rican-cuisine tag-costa-rican-recipes tag-costa-rican-sweets tag-mantecados tag-recipes tag-traditional-recipes\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-79cdb0d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/2026\/04\/16\/mantecados-costa-rican-shortbread-cookies\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1374\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mantecados-Costa-Rican-Shortbread-Cookies-On-a-plate.png?resize=2048%2C1374&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mantecados (Costa Rican Shortbread Cookies)\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mantecados-Costa-Rican-Shortbread-Cookies-On-a-plate.png?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mantecados-Costa-Rican-Shortbread-Cookies-On-a-plate.png?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mantecados-Costa-Rican-Shortbread-Cookies-On-a-plate.png?resize=1024%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mantecados-Costa-Rican-Shortbread-Cookies-On-a-plate.png?resize=768%2C515&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mantecados-Costa-Rican-Shortbread-Cookies-On-a-plate.png?resize=1536%2C1031&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-attachment-id=\"231\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/2026\/04\/16\/mantecados-costa-rican-shortbread-cookies\/mantecados-costa-rican-shortbread-cookies-on-a-plate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mantecados-Costa-Rican-Shortbread-Cookies-On-a-plate.png?fit=2048%2C1374&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1374\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mantecados (Costa Rican Shortbread Cookies) &amp;#8211; On a plate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mantecados-Costa-Rican-Shortbread-Cookies-On-a-plate.png?fit=1024%2C687&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/2026\/04\/16\/mantecados-costa-rican-shortbread-cookies\/\" target=\"_self\" >Mantecados (Costa Rican Shortbread Cookies)<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-182 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-79cdb0d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/2026\/04\/07\/picadillo-de-arracache-costa-rican-arracache-root-hash\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2078\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picadillo-de-Arracache-Costa-Rican-Arracache-Root-Hash-featured.png?resize=2048%2C2078&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Picadillo de Arracache (Costa Rican Arracache Root Hash)\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picadillo-de-Arracache-Costa-Rican-Arracache-Root-Hash-featured.png?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picadillo-de-Arracache-Costa-Rican-Arracache-Root-Hash-featured.png?resize=296%2C300&amp;ssl=1 296w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picadillo-de-Arracache-Costa-Rican-Arracache-Root-Hash-featured.png?resize=1009%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1009w, 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data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picadillo-de-Arracache-Costa-Rican-Arracache-Root-Hash-featured.png?fit=1009%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/2026\/04\/07\/picadillo-de-arracache-costa-rican-arracache-root-hash\/\" target=\"_self\" >Picadillo de Arracache (Costa Rican Arracache Root Hash)<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-137 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized tag-baking tag-costa-rica tag-costa-rican-cuisine tag-dessert tag-desserts tag-food tag-milk tag-recipe tag-recipes\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-79cdb0d7 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