Sandrina’s Kitchen
PIVOT: the act of keeping one foot in place while moving the other foot one step in any direction
Sandrina’s Restaurant and Boutique is well known for their exquisite fare and top-notch service.
You may have dined there once, or many times. You may have joined a group in the courtyard for “Arte y Vino”, learning techniques from Sandrina as everyone paints, enjoying much fun and a delicious lunch.
Guess what? Sandrina has a new and exciting gig, much like her step-by-step painting instruction. Last week, several lucky students (like me!) signed up for a cooking class in Sandrina’s Kitchen, and of course, enjoyed eating the fruits of our labour.
As usual, Sandrina and her team pulled it all off with their usual flair. See below, Sandrina and her daughter Chelsea greeting the group and explaining how the afternoon will flow:
Class sizes are limited to ensure spacing. Ten students arrived and were assigned to a Cooking Partner at wonderfully prepared work stations, all necessary equipment within arm’s reach, including a propane cooking element and pre-measured ingredients.
On the menu? We started with seasoned Naan bread and moved to a seafood dish, “Garides Saganaki,” which is Greek for “shrimp in a little pan.” The piece de resistance was the restaurant’s famous Chile Poblano Greek Style.
Many Thanks to These Ladies! 
Edith, Lidia and Elizabeth
We Listen 
We Go Hands On 
We Learn
Umm…Bob? The Wine is For Cooking 
I must tell you, this was much easier than trying it on my own. Understatement, right there. After one particular vacation here several years ago we flew back to our home in Ontario – back to the grind. I wanted to hang on to the magic of Mexico a little longer, so decided I would make chili rellanos for our dinner one Saturday afternoon. I’ll spare you the horror-filled details, but I will tell you it took me FOUR hours to make. Thank goodness for Sandrina’s cooking classes.
I don’t want to spoil your fun by revealing every detail, however, along the way we also learned tips and tricks for everyday cooking. An afternoon very well spent.
Sandrina explained, “I’ve wanted to do this for years but the restaurant has always been too busy. So this is a good side (of an irregular season). I’ve got a bunch of ideas!”
Classes are being held next week, too, with different menu items. Confirm your spot: sandrinasrestaurant@gmail.com or 329 298 0273 or Facebook
Link to a previous Bucerias Life in the Slow Lane story to learn a little more about Sandrina and family: https://buceriaslifeintheslowlane.com/sandrinas-restaurant-boutique/
