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

November 25th, 2025: Vermicelli Noodles Bowl and Fried Spring rolls, 3pm

November 28th, 2025: Wonton and Coconut Shrimp, 3pm

December 2nd, 2025: Har Gow and Fried Spring Rolls, 3pm

December 5th, 2025: Fried Spring Rolls and Satay Chicken, 3pm

December 9th, 2025: Pork wrapped in Betel La Lot and Coconut Shrimp, 3pm

December 12, 2025: Wonton and Coconut shrimp, 3pm

December 16th, 2025: Satay chicken and Wonton, 3pm

December 19th, 2025: Vermicelli noodles bowl and Fried Spring Rolls, 3pm

December 23rd, 2025: Fresh rolls and Coconut shrimp, 3pm

December 30th, 2025: Fried Spring rolls and Satay chicken, 3pm

January 2nd, 2026: Satay chicken and Wonton, 3pm

January 6th, 2026: Coconut Shrimp and Wonton, 3pm

January 9th, 2026: Fried Spring rolls and Wonton, 3pm

January 13th, 2026: Har Gow and Coconut Shrimp, 3pm

January 16th, 2026: Satay chicken and Wonton, 3pm

January 20th, 2026: Fried Spring rolls and Satay chicken, 3pm

January 23rd, 2026: Vermicelli noodles bowl and fried spring rolls, 3pm

January 27th, 2026: Fried Spring rolls and Coconut shrimp, 3pm

January 30th, 2026: Fresh rolls and wonton, 3pm

February 3rd, 2026: Satay chicken and coconut shrimp, 3pm

February 6th, 2026: Fried Spring rolls and Mango salad, 3pm

February 10th, 2026: Fried Spring rolls and coconut shrimp, 3pm

February 13th, 2026: Vermicelli noodles bowl and fried spring rolls, 3pm

February 17th, 2026: Fresh rolls and coconut shrimp, 3pm

February 20th, 2026: Fried Spring rolls and Wonton, 3pm

February 24th, 2026: Wonton and Mango salad, 3pm

February 27th, 2026: Satay chicken and fried spring rolls, 3pm

March 3rd, 2026: Vermicelli noodles bowl and fried spring rolls, 3pm

March 6th, 2026: Fresh rolls and cocunut shrimp, 3pm

March 10th, 2026: Fried Spring rolls and Mango salad, 3pm

March 13th, 2026: Satay chicken and wonton, 3pm

March 17th, 2026: Fried Spring rolls and wonton, 3pm

March 20th, 2026: Fresh rolls and satay chicken, 3pm

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

10% of private cooking class group profit proceeds go to the children shelter and animal shelter

All photos and videos taken during cooking classes at Casa Bella may be used for social media and marketing. Please let us know before the class if you are not in favor of this. Thank you!

The price will cover food, 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 $1100 pesos

We are at Francisco I Madero #71, Bucerias.

Max 8 people per class. Exception can be made, but please no more than 12 people!

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

November 25th, 2025 3pm

Vermicelli Noodles Bowl and Fried Spring Rolls

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.

November 28th, 2025 3pm

Wonton and Coconut Shrimp

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!

December 2nd, 2025 3pm

Har Gow and Fried Spring Rolls

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.
Har Gow

You will learn how to make this fresh Har Gow dumpling. You will start with making the fresh dough, the shrimp stuffing, then cook in a steamer. You will also learn how to make the dipping sauce to go with it!

December 5th, 2025 3pm

Fried Spring Rolls and Satay Chicken

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!

December 9th, 2025 3pm

Pork Wrapped in Betel La Lot and Coconut Shrimp

Pork Wrapped in Betel La Lot

This dish is actually famous for its favor and uniqueness. You will find it from street food vendors to fancy restaurants in Vietnam. Traditionally it is made with beef, but I think it is just as excellent with pork. Each roll carefully wrapped in Betel La Lot we grow right in the back of our yard.
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!

December 12th, 2025 3pm

Wonton and Coconut Shrimp

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!

December 16th, 2025 3pm

Satay Chicken and Wonton

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!

December 19th, 2025 3pm

Vermicelli Noodles Bowl and Fried Spring Rolls

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.
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.

December 23rd, 2025 3pm

Fresh Rolls and Coconut Shrimps

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!

December 30th, 2025 3pm

Fried Spring Rolls and Satay Chicken

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!

January 2nd, 2026 3pm

Wonton and Satay Chicken

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!

January 6th, 2026 3pm

Coconut Shrimp and Wonton

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 9th, 2026 3pm

Fried Spring Rolls and Wonton

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.

January 13th, 2026 3pm

Har Gow and Coconut Shrimp

Har Gow

You will learn how to make this fresh Har Gow dumpling. You will start with making the fresh dough, the shrimp stuffing, then cook in a steamer. You will also learn how to make the dipping sauce to go with it!
Coconut Shrimp

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 16th, 2026 3pm

Wonton and Satay Chicken

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!

January 20th, 2026 3pm

Fried Spring Rolls and Satay Chicken

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!

January 23rd, 2026 3m

Vermicelli Noodles Bowl and Fried Spring Rolls

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.
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.

January 27th, 2026 3m

Fried Spring Rolls and Coconut Shrimp

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.
Coconut Shrimp

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 30th, 2026 3m

Fresh Rolls and Wonton

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.
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 3rd, 2026 3m

Satay Chicken and Coconut Shrimp

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!
Coconut Shrimp

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 6th, 2026 3m

Fried Spring Rolls and Mango Salad

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.
Mango Salad

Learn how to turn these fresh green mangoes into this refreshing salad. Oh how the dressing, the herbs, and the nut work so well together. Amazing flavor!

February 10th, 2026 3m

Fried Spring Rolls and Coconut Shrimp

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.
Coconut Shrimp

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 13th, 2026 3m

Vermicelli Noodles Bowl and Fried Spring Rolls

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.
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.

February 17th, 2026 3pm

Fresh Rolls and Coconut Shrimps

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!

February 20th, 2026 3pm

Fried Spring Rolls and Wonton

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.

February 24th, 2026 3m

Wonton and Mango Salad

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.
Mango Salad

Learn how to turn these fresh green mangoes into this refreshing salad. Oh how the dressing, the herbs, and the nut work so well together. Amazing flavor!

February 27th, 2026 3pm

Fried Spring Rolls and Satay Chicken

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 3rd, 2026 3m

Vermicelli Noodles Bowl and Fried Spring Rolls

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.
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.

March 6th, 2026 3pm

Fresh Rolls and Coconut Shrimps

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 10th, 2026 3m

Fried Spring Rolls and Mango Salad

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.
Mango Salad

Learn how to turn these fresh green mangoes into this refreshing salad. Oh how the dressing, the herbs, and the nut work so well together. Amazing flavor!

March 13th, 2026 3pm

Wonton and Satay Chicken

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 17th, 2026 3pm

Fried Spring Rolls and Wonton

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.

March 20th, 2026 3pm

Fresh Rolls and Satay Chicken

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.
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!