On the island of Ko Yao Noi in Thailand, we found a great example of home-based community tourism.  Mina who previously was involved in adventure tourism activities on the island, now runs cooking classes from her beautiful home.  Set in a tranquil garden with lovely views out of the kitchen window, you get an expert lesson in Thai ingredients and how to use them.  After choosing and cooking the meals you wish to try and your family then gets to enjoy the five course meal you have prepared.  Easily some of the best food we had in Thailand, made memorable by getting to chat and share the cooking and learning experience with Mina.

Mina’s kitchen
Mina’s home where the classes are run

 

Ingredients set out with the different flavours and uses explained

 

Getting ready to use the wok
Dinner is served
Time to sit down to a a family meal tasting all the dishes prepared.