Guatemalan Breakfast Cooking Class with Chef Yesenia

The fourth installment in our breakfast series is a really exciting dive into traditional Guatemalan cuisine, but with each dish taking on a disctintive flair inspired by Chef Yesenia's experience as a first generation American. Fresh tostadas topped with guacamole and bright citrus and spices is a wonderful stand-in for the classic (and a little tired) avocado toast, and Chef Yessi's banana pancakes may seem familiar but the fresh fruit toppings made in class (think guava and mango jam) turn a classic into something brand new and exciting! To make sure you're ready for the day and not a nap, Chef Yessi will kick off class with a holistic fresh juice made with beets, ginger, and much more.

The Class:

Nibble cooking class are designed to be hands-on and interactive! Come ready to roll up your sleeves and jump right into the kitchen with Chef Yessi to learn step-by-step from the expert. When the meal is complete we will all sit down together and share the meal we have collectively created and learn more about Chef Yessi and Guatemalan cuisine and culture.

The Menu:

Crispy Tostadas with Guacamole, Fried Eggs, Queso Fresca and Beet Crema.

Banana Pancakes with Handmade Fresh Fruit Jams and Compotes

Holisitic Beet & Ginger Juices

*The menu is 100% vegetarian and can be made vegan by omitting the eggs and crema.

About the Chef:

Chef Yesenia is the owner & operator of Tia Maria's, a brand new food business rooted in Guatemalan and El Salvadoran cuisine with Chef Yessi's unique twists designed to make classic Latin dishes even more vibrant and exciting. A graduate of the 2026 Nibble Entrepreneurship Program, Chef Yesenia is at the very beginning of her journey as a business owner and is excited to share this experience with all of you!

Beyond her work in the restaurant world, Yesenia works in the Somerville Public School system as an art teacher and plans to lead hands-on cooking classes specifically designed for kids in the near future. Her attention to aesthetics and love of bright vibrant colors is on full display with everything she makes!

About the Nibble Culinary Entrepreneurship Program:

Nibble Kitchen and the Nibble Program are an initiative of the City of Somerville Arts Council. Our goal is to support multicultural exchange and cultural representation through food and storytelling. Our program also supports workforce development and equitable economic development, for more information or to learn more about our partner businesses visit www.nibblesomerville.com!

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