Discover step by step on how to make a vegetarian meal based on ancient Greek information and traditional Cretan recipes. It will be prepared according to ancient and traditional methods of cooking and baking (open-fire, hot rocks, hot ash) or applying contemporary changes. Many ingredients come fresh from the garden.

In this class, guests will:
~ Explore the history of vegetarianism in Greece, the values ancient Greeks and Cretans ascribed to herbs, legumes and vegetables and the social context in which they were prepared and eaten.
~ Explore the seasonality of vegetables and understand what it means to eat “in season” through history.
~ Discover historical Greek and traditional Cretan vegetable-centric dishes.
~ Take home recipes.

Class includes demonstration, hands-on and tasting and a light meal.
Menu is subject to slight change.

WHEN: 10:00 -13:00

Lessons take place in a 300 year old olive grove, in the village of Daratsos, 5km from the city of Chania.

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