"Last fall my husband Michael and I attended the Tucson Culinary Institute's luncheon where you demonstrated cooking techniques and shared stories about food, Mexico and its culture. Prior to this luncheon Michael had been very reluctant to try new things - recipes, restaurants etc. He is a changed man, revelling in new tastes and creativity. We have so much fun exploring the totality of the culinary world but especially chiles and Mexican cuisine. Today I brought home some Zarela Casa items. He was so pleased to see them and said, "Zarela changed my life!" I want to share that with you. You are such a talented, proud woman that I'm confident it will be pleasing."
Zarela is a sought-after speaker as much at home with academic or business audiences as with fellow food-lovers. She has the knack of bringing an informal, anecdotal personal touch to scrupulously researched material. Among the subjects she often speaks on are career game plans for small businesspersons, ways of targeting the U.S. Hispanic market, and of course all aspects of Mexican food and culture. Most recently, she was asked to share her knowledge of Hispanic buying patterns with a regional Wal-Mart executive meeting. Contact Zarela about public speaking

Zarela's cooking students know her as a teacher acquainted with the regional flavors of Mexico in all their brilliant diversity. Ranging throughout topics from salsas and moles to the favorite Mexican cooking fats, her thoughtful and well-organized classes are a unique blend of culinary technique, cooking lesson, and cultural essay. Contact Zarela about cooking classes
For years Zarela has been a highly regarded consultant specializing in Mexican food and culture and U.S. Hispanic market trends. Her corporate clients have included Frito-Lay, Unilever/Best Foods, and Marriott. She has the perspective of a truly bilingual and bicultural woman, uniquely equipped to understand what appeals to both Hispanic and non-Hispanic consumers. One proof of her expertise is her own quickly expanding Zarela Casa® line of Mexican-themed home accessories, already available at over 600 stores nationwide.
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