点评:I knew this would be a cool experience, but Thai Secret Cooking School completely blew my expectations out of the water. From start to finish, it was one of the most fun, enriching, and memorable things I did in Thailand!
Our guide and instructor, May, is the absolute heart of this experience. She is kind, talented, hilarious, and so clearly passionate about what she does. You can feel her love for Thai cuisine and teaching in every moment. She makes everyone feel welcome, no matter your cooking skill level.
The day started with a hotel pickup, and our first stop was a local market. May walked us through all the ingredients we’d be using, explaining everything—from herbs to spices to the different types of rice (I had no idea there were so many varieties!). It was super informative and gave us a deeper appreciation for Thai cooking even before we started cooking ourselves.
Then we headed to her home in the beautiful countryside. The setup is absolutely stunning—peaceful, surrounded by greenery, and fully equipped for a hands-on cooking experience. May has her own garden, and we even got to pick fresh herbs ourselves to use in our dishes. So cool!
The kitchen area is well-organized with multiple cooking stations, and nearby she has table set-ups where we got to sit down and enjoy the meals we prepared. It’s a little chaotic at times (in a fun way), but May is always there to help, encourage, and make you laugh.
We cooked a full meal from scratch—curry, pad thai, soup, spring rolls—you name it! Everything tasted amazing because we made it ourselves with fresh ingredients and a lot of heart.
If you’re looking for something fun, interactive, and truly special to do while in Chiang Mai, book with May. You won’t regret it. This was a highlight of my trip, and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Thailand!
翻译:我知道这会是一次很棒的体验,但泰式秘密烹饪学校 (Thai Secret Cooking School) 完全超出了我的预期。从头到尾,这都是我在泰国做过的最有趣、最充实、最难忘的事情之一!
我们的向导兼老师 May 绝对是这次体验的灵魂人物。她热情友善、才华横溢、风趣幽默,而且对自己的工作充满热情。你能感受到她对泰国美食和教学的热爱,这体现在方方面面。无论你的厨艺水平如何,她都让每个人都感到宾至如归。
一天从酒店接送开始,我们的第一站是当地市场。May 带我们了解了所有要用到的食材,从香草、香料到各种大米(我以前都不知道有这么多品种!),她都一一讲解。这让我们受益匪浅,甚至在我们开始动手烹饪之前,就已经对泰国菜有了更深的了解。
之后,我们前往她在美丽乡村的家。那里的环境美得令人窒息——宁静祥和,绿树环绕,而且设施齐全,非常适合动手烹饪。 May拥有自己的花园,我们甚至可以亲自采摘新鲜香草来烹饪。太棒了!
厨房区域井然有序,设有多个烹饪台,附近还有餐桌,我们可以坐下来享用自己亲手烹制的美食。有时可能会有点混乱(但很有趣),May总会在一旁提供帮助、鼓励,并逗我们开心。
我们从零开始烹制了一顿丰盛的晚餐——咖喱、泰式炒河粉、汤、春卷——应有尽有!每道菜都美味无比,因为我们用新鲜的食材和满满的诚意亲手制作。
如果您在清迈寻找一些有趣、互动性强且真正特别的体验,那就预订May的课程吧。您绝对不会后悔。这绝对是我此次旅行的一大亮点,我强烈推荐给所有来泰国旅游的人!