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Cretan Cooking Class And Olive Oil Tasting
Step into the heart of a sustainable Cretan olive farm run by a mother-and-daughter duo. Cook hands-on in an outdoor kitchen, learn traditional cooking secrets & sourch fresh ingredients straight from our garden. One of the highlight of our cooking experience is that as a working olive farm, we include a guided olive oil tasting as we feel it is important to share with you how to recognize a real extra virgin olive oil or how acidity, harvesting, and pressing affect quality and much more details. You'll also watch a short behind-the-scenes video showing how we harvest our olive trees —a true look into our family tradition. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to understand not only what Cretans cook — but how and why! Our aim is not just to teach you cooking techniques but to invite you into our family and way of living! We also take pride in customizing our cooking classes to accommodate your preferences and needs, whether it's a significant allergy or a vegetarian lifestyle.
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- · Up to 10 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Menu & tasting
Our Cretan cooking class is a 100% hands-on experience, perfect for those eager to explore and indulge in the flavors of Cretan gastronomy. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, what truly matters is your open heart and eagerness to embrace the warmth of Cretan culture, becoming a cherished part of our family along the way!" Mama Stella, my wonderful mum, loves to share her culinary knowledge and techniques with you! We will cook a 3-course meal, by providing all you need, from aprons to fresh, farm-sourced ingredients ensuring a 100% hands-on cooking experience! Local homemade refreshments and water will also be provided. After your cooking adventure, you'll enjoy your creations with some Cretan wine. Leftovers are carefully packed for you to take along. Moreover, as an olive-growing family,we guide you through an educational olive oil tasting. You will learn how to recognize authentic extra virgin,how to detect aromas, flavors, and bitterness, how to identify defects in lower-quality oils,tips for choosing olive oil when you shop. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to understand not only what Cretans cook — but how and why!
- Cretan Dakosstarter
Rusk with fresh tomato sauce, fresh Cretan cheese-mizithra (making from my grandma), organic oregano and our extra virgin olive oil!
- Cretan Dolmadakia (Stuffed grape leaves)starter
- Stuffed Zucchini flowersstarter
It is the ultimate Cretan dish!
- Vegetarian/ Vegan Giaxnimain
Fresh local green beans with potatoes, zucchini, fresh tomato sauce & Ksinoxondros (a Cretan delicious product making from my grandma)
- Lamb with artichokes, potatoes, fennel & fresh tomato sauce!main
- Augolemonomain
Pork or chicken (free range) with leek or lettuce , fresh onions , potatoes. dill, eggs and fresh lemon juice!
- Cretan Stifadomain
A delicious spring or autumn Cretan dish. You can cook it either with chicken, rabbit or even snails! How open are u in it ?
- Lamb with Stamnagathimain
- Sarikopites or Kalitsouniadessert
Our local dessert! Dough with stuffed with fresh Cretan cheese (making from my grandma). Fry it in our family's extra virgin olive oil.
What's included
- Tea and coffee: Handmade refreshments e.g. mama Stella's lemonade
- Warm family hospitality
- Recipes to take home (send to you via email)
- Meals: Full meal after the class
- Leftovers will be packed and you can take them with you
- Alcoholic beverages: Local wine to accompany your meal
- Video of our olive harvest- see behing the scenes
- Premium Olive Oil Tasting
- All the cooking ingredients
What's not included
- Private transportation
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Cooking and Olive Oil Tasting!
Duration: 4 hours Authentic Cretan Cuisine: We can also accommodate menu like Vegetarian / Vegan / Dairy or Gluten free options! Just let us know it in advance ;)
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