Let’s be honest, not all food dishes are easy to make. Almost all of us can cook basic dishes, but great tasting food requires time, love, effort, patience, and sometimes direction!

I was born and raised in Vietnam. I grew up in a family where I didn’t have to cook at all, instead I helped clean the house for my parents and went to school. That was my main responsibility. When I came to the United States, it was a culture shock for me. I don’t remember how I started liking American food, but at some point I realized that it tasted very different and very strange.

I remember that when I went into labor with my daughter, I was so afraid that I couldn’t eat the hospital food that I decided to cook some stir-fry and take it with me. Later, I was introduced to oatmeal at the hospital. It was familiar, but instead of adding sugar to the oatmeal, I added salt. It reminded me so much of rice porridge (rice congee) from my home country.

After I had my daughter, I stayed home and took care of her but I missed food from home, and it took me a while to develop a taste for American food. I wanted to eat good food so badly that from that day on, I decided to learn how to cook.

I spent so many days tirelessly watching Food Cooking Network shows on TV. I was hooked. Additionally, every time I went out to eat, I tried to figure out what was in the food dish and then I would go home and recreate the dish from my memory of the flavor. I got very good at it. My husband says it’s an amazing talent!

I went from never having had to cook, to wanting to learn how to cook. I got to the point where I was cooking and I really enjoying it! So we bought a restaurant, where I learned even more about cooking, and how to cook for larger groups!

Here I am 25 years later, I still LOVE cooking and getting together with friends where we cook, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company, and eat GOOD FOOD! I travel the world, trying out a wide range of international dishes and I love to learn how I can apply these different cuisines to my own unique style.

I’m sure we will all learn and laugh while we are cooking up our own concoctions!

Building Great Memories

After a great class, we get to eat
Measuring during the class
Making spring rolls
Making spring rolls
Adding seasoning for wonton
Oh yes, making yummy wontons
Making wontons
Can you tell that we love to eat?

We proudly use only fresh ingredients, and some of them we grow right in our backyard !!!

UP COMING COOKING CLASSES

December 18th, 2024: Vermicelli Noodles Bowl and Fried Spring rolls, 2pm

January 7, 2025: Wonton and Coconut Shrimps, 2pm

January 14, 2025: Wonton and Fried Spring Rolls, 2pm

January 21, 2025: Wonton and Coconut Shrimps, 2pm

January 28, 2025: Fried Spring rolls and Satay chicken, 2pm

February 4, 2025: Wonton and Coconut shrimps, 2pm

February 11, 2025: Satay chicken and Wonton, 2pm

February 18, 2025: Wonton and Fried Spring Rolls, 2pm

February 25, 2025: Fresh rolls and Coconut shrimps, 2pm

March 5th, 2025: Fried Spring rolls and Satay chicken, 2pm

March 12th, 2025: Satay chicken and Wonton, 2pm

March 19th, 2025: Coconut Shrimps and Wonton, 2pm

March 26th, 2025: Fried Spring rolls and Wonton, 2pm

Private Group Cooking Class is also available. See gallery for many options, and email casabellabucerias@att.net to inquire about it.

10% of private cooking class group profit proceeds go to the children shelter of Manos De Amor

The price will cover water and other refreshments. You are welcome to bring your own wine and beer.

All payments will be paid in cash at the time of the class. Class fee is $1000 pesos

We are at Francisco I Madero #71, Bucerias.

Max 8 people per class.

Please email casabellabucerias@att.net to inquire about a class date and advise the number of people who will be attending. Thank you!

December 18th, 2024 Cooking Class

Vermicelli Noodles bowl and Fried Spring Rolls

2pm (2.5 hours)

This class is full

Vermicelli Noodles Bowl

You will learn how to make this delicious noodle salad dish. It’s so light, fresh and flavorful.
During this course, you will learn type of noodle to use, types of vegetables that go with it, how to marinade the meat to for it, and learn to make our very popular dipping sauce call nuoc cham.
Fried Spring Rolls

You will learn different types of wraps for this appetizer and how to wrap the rolls. You will also learn the names given from different nationalities. Importantly, you will make your own stuffing which will go inside of the rolls and cook it properly.

January 7th, 2025 Cooking Class

Wonton and Coconut Shrimps

2pm (2.5 hours)

This class is full!

Wonton

You will learn how to make wontons, types of wontons, types of fillings, and different shapes, and how to cook them. You will learn how to make a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.
Coconut Shrimps

Love coconut shrimps? Learning how to make this light and flavorful coconut shrimps is easier than you think, and homemade is the best! Its paired really well with our homemade pineapple marmalade. You will learn how to make that too!

January 14th, 2025 Cooking Class

Wonton and Fried Spring Rolls

2:00pm (2.5 hours) 4 open spots left

Fried Spring Rolls

You will learn different types of wraps for this appetizer and how to wrap the rolls. You will also learn the names given from different nationalities. Importantly, you will make your own stuffing which will go inside of the rolls and cook it properly.
Wonton

You will learn how to make wontons, types of wontons, types of fillings, and different shapes, and how to cook them. You will learn how to make a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.

January 21st, 2025 Cooking Class

Wontons and Coconut Shrimps

2 pm (2.5 hours)

This Class is Full

Wontons

You will learn how to make wontons, types of wontons, types of fillings, and different shapes, and how to cook them. You will learn how to make a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.
Coconut Shrimps

Love coconut shrimps? Learning how to make this light and flavorful coconut shrimps is easier than you think, and homemade is the best! Its paired really well with our homemade pineapple marmalade. You will learn how to make that too!

January 29th, 2025 Cooking Class

Fried Spring Rolls and Satay Chicken

2:00 pm (2.5 hours)

Fried Spring Rolls

You will learn different types of wraps for this appetizer and how to wrap the rolls. You will also learn the names given from different nationalities. Importantly, you will make your own stuffing which will go inside of the rolls and cook it properly.
Satay Chicken

Learn how to make this tender and juicy chicken skewers. While the meat is marinating, you will make the tasty sauce to go with it!

February 4th, 2025 Cooking Class

Wonton and Coconut Shrimps

2:00 pm (2.5 hours)

Wonton

You will learn how to make wontons, types of wontons, types of fillings, and different shapes, and how to cook them. You will learn how to make a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.
Coconut Shrimps

Love coconut shrimps? Learning how to make this light and flavorful coconut shrimps is easier than you think, and homemade is the best! Its paired really well with our homemade pineapple marmalade. You will learn how to make that too!

February 11th, 2025 Cooking Class

Wonton and Satay Chicken

2:00 pm (2.5 hours)

Wontons

You will learn how to make wontons, types of wontons, types of fillings, and different shapes, and how to cook them. You will learn how to make a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.
Satay Chicken

Learn how to make this tender and juicy chicken skewers. While the meat is marinating, you will make the tasty sauce to go with it!

February 18th, 2025 Cooking Class

Fried Spring Rolls and Wonton

2:00 pm (2.5 hours)

Fried Spring Rolls

You will learn different types of wraps for this appetizer and how to wrap the rolls. You will also learn the names given from different nationalities. Importantly, you will make your own stuffing which will go inside of the rolls and cook it properly.
Wonton

You will learn how to make wontons, types of wontons, types of fillings, and different shapes, and how to cook them. You will learn how to make a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.

February 25th, 2025 Cooking Class

Fresh Rolls and Coconut Shrimps

2:00 pm (2.5 hours)

Fresh Rolls

We will learn how to add fresh ingredients with different color and texture inside the rice paper wraps and turn them into rolls for yourself to enjoy. This is one of the most popular street food in Vietnam. You will also learn how to make the dipping sauce to go with it.
Coconut Shrimps

Love coconut shrimps? Learning how to make this light and flavorful coconut shrimps is easier than you think, and homemade is the best! Its paired really well with our homemade pineapple marmalade. You will learn how to make that too!

March 5th, 2025 Cooking Class

Fried Spring Rolls and Satay Chicken

2:00 pm (2.5 hours)

Fried Spring Rolls

You will learn different types of wraps for this appetizer and how to wrap the rolls. You will also learn the names given from different nationalities. Importantly, you will make your own stuffing which will go inside of the rolls and cook it properly.
Satay Chicken

Learn how to make this tender and juicy chicken skewers. While the meat is marinating, you will make the tasty sauce to go with it!

March 12th, 2025 Cooking Class

Wonton and Satay Chicken

2:00 pm (2.5 hours)

Wonton

You will learn how to make wontons, types of wontons, types of fillings, and different shapes, and how to cook them. You will learn how to make a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.
Satay Chicken

Learn how to make this tender and juicy chicken skewers. While the meat is marinating, you will make the tasty sauce to go with it!

March 19th, 2025 Cooking Class

Coconut Shrimps and Wonton

2:00 pm (2.5 hours)

Wonton

You will learn how to make wontons, types of wontons, types of fillings, and different shapes, and how to cook them. You will learn how to make a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.
Coconut Shrimps

Love coconut shrimps? Learning how to make this light and flavorful coconut shrimps is easier than you think, and homemade is the best! Its paired really well with our homemade pineapple marmalade. You will learn how to make that too!

March 19th, 2025 Cooking Class

Fried Spring Rolls and Wonton

2:00 pm (2.5 hours)

Wonton

You will learn how to make wontons, types of wontons, types of fillings, and different shapes, and how to cook them. You will learn how to make a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.
Fried Spring Rolls

You will learn different types of wraps for this appetizer and how to wrap the rolls. You will also learn the names given from different nationalities. Importantly, you will make your own stuffing which will go inside of the rolls and cook it properly.