Join Maria in her Virginia Beach home for a Filipino cooking class where you'll prepare authentic dishes from her family’s heirloom recipes. Rooted in the flavors of Bicol, these seasonal recipes are rarely found in restaurants, making this a unique culinary adventure. Depending on the season, you might hand-make noodles for a rich winter beef soup or learn to create a refreshing summer ceviche. Over two hours, enjoy a hands-on experience cooking three traditional Filipino dishes, with Maria guiding you through her favorite tips and techniques. Some elements, like the beef broth, may be pre-prepared to make the most of your time in the kitchen. After cooking, relax and savor your meal with Maria, with wine or Filipino beer. Your menu may include dishes such as Pancit luglog (a rich beef and homemade noodle soup), Laing, (dried taro leaves cooked with pork in coconut milk and ginger served with jasmine rice) and for dessert, Putong Bikol, sweetened coconut rice steamed in banana leaves