Lidya grinding corn on a matate for our tamales class in Oaxaca.
Mexican food expert and tour guide Nancy Zaslavsky of A Cook’s Tour to Mexico is taking reservations for her annual excursion to Oaxaca for Day of the Dead festivities. Slated for Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2017, the trip will include visits to artists’ workshops; outings to local food markets; and dinner with some of Mexico’s top chefs. The trip—which is limited to 10 participants—is priced at $2900 double occupancy (plus $400 single supplement), and Includes seven days/six nights hotel, all meals when taken with the group, tastings, demos, tours, museum/site entrance fees, private guides, and local tour transportation. It does not include airfare, alcohol (except beer, and at special events), inexpensive van/taxi to/from the nearby airport, and trip insurance. Sign up by June 1, 2017 and save $100; registration closes Sept. 1. To register for this tour, a $500 deposit is required to reserve your space. For more information, go to nancyzaslavsky.com and click on the Oaxaca Tour page.