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Arepa Class: August Edition

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Dear Seattle friends:

You know the drill!  The arepa class is back for its August edition, a bit on the short notice end but always fun.

If you want to join us, click here to get your ticket at Brown Paper Tickets.

To read about the class, click here for an older post about it.

Hope to welcome you in my kitchen again.

xo,
Valentina

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Posted August 17, 2010 by Valentina Vitols 
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At last: new date for the Arepa class!

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Dear Seattle lovelies,

I have a new date for the next Arepa class.  Come learn how to cook these delicious pockets in the comforts of my kitchen on July 10th, from 11am to 2pm.  Make sure you don't have any breakfast before because we are going to eat quite a bit!

The Venezuelan arepa is usually about half an inch thick unleavened patty of cornmeal of native origin. Arepas can be grilled, baked, or fried, and they can be found in Colombia, Panamá, The Canary Islands and El Salvador (Pupusas). Also, they are gluten-free!

As with many simple dishes, arepas have an art to them. I grew up watching them being made, enjoying the sound of the clapping that molds them into a round patty, smelling the aromatic sizzling that came from the iron cast pan (budare), holding my breath while mine were finishing in the oven, and then eating them almost everyday for breakfast (and some times for dinner).

I'm so glad I have contributed to bring arepas to Seattle's tables!

Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets. (Click HERE for more details and tickets for August 21st class!)

See what people said about the first class:

Darling Andrea Duchon told the story of how she learned to make arepas at Wanderlust and Lipstick.  Click HERE to read.

Tracy Schneider, food and lifestyle writer: "Thank you for introducing me to the delicious world of Venezuelan cuisine." 

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Posted June 23, 2010 by Valentina Vitols 
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