The “Corn Experience” is a guided culinary workshop focused on preparing traditional Panamanian dishes. Corn plays a crucial role in all Latin American cultures, including Panama. Participants will learn about local customs as the guide shares stories from Panamanian folklore. The corn tortilla is a key component of the traditional Panamanian breakfast, often replacing bread. Additionally, participants will prepare almojábanos, a specialty unique to Panama’s Chiriquí province.
In the Goat Cheese Making segment, the instructor will provide guidance on milking a goat (optional). For many participants, this may be their first experience with milking, but assistance will be provided to ensure familiarity. Fresh milk is essential for making quality cheese. Participants will learn how to make cheese and will have the opportunity to taste it alongside corn fritters.
This culinary experience occurs on an interactive farm, allowing for direct engagement with the animals. During the visit, participants can interact with various animals, including deer, calves, goats, rabbits, ducks, horses, pigs, and others.
Corn and Cheese Experience
The “Corn Experience” is a culinary workshop in Panama focusing on traditional dishes that highlight corn, central to Latin American culture. Participants will prepare corn tortillas and almojábanos, learning about local customs and folklore. In a Goat Cheese Making segment, beginners will receive guidance on milking goats, essential for quality cheese production, which will be paired with corn fritters. This interactive experience takes place on a farm where participants can engage with various animals like goats, calves, and pigs.
Experience Highlights
- Working with corn teaches you how to prepare traditional tortillas and *almojábanos* from Chiriqui.
- Milk a goat (optional) and learn how to make cheese.
- Visit an interactive farm, where you will have direct contact with the animals.
- Kosher option available at no extra cost.
