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Learn to cook classic Dominican dishes with Rossy in her Gascue home—an intimate, three-hour hands-on class that ends with a shared meal and local drinks. Perfect for travelers wanting authentic food, cultural stories, and family recipes passed down through generations.
Learn to cook classic Dominican dishes with Rossy in her Gascue home—an intimate, three-hour hands-on class that ends with a shared meal and local drinks. Perfect for travelers wanting authentic food, cultural stories, and family recipes passed down through generations.
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Operated by Traveling Spoon · Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Steam rises from a heavy pot as you step into a tidy Gascue kitchen—wooden spoons clack, citrus and garlic hang in the air, and a grandmotherly host guides your hands through the rhythm of chopping and stirring.
easy.
3 hours.
Light activity—mostly standing and basic food-prep movements; suitable for most travelers
Yes—Rossy can prepare vegetarian versions of many dishes if you request this at booking.
You will prepare 2–3 traditional dishes and finish the experience by sharing the meal with Rossy, including dessert and coffee.
Optional transfer add-ons are sometimes available; otherwise the host’s home is reachable by local transport and is about 10 minutes from the Zona Colonial.
Children are welcome, but be aware the kitchen is small and activity involves hot surfaces; supervision is required.
Santo Domingo is the oldest European-founded city in the Americas; its cuisine reflects Taíno ingredients, Spanish influence, and African culinary traditions developed over centuries.
Support small-home experiences that preserve culinary knowledge; bring reusable containers for leftovers and avoid single-use plastics to reduce waste.
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