Cretan wild greens & dough
This lesson is for those who want to learn about the history, the healing powers of the most popular Cretan wild greens and herbs and how to use them in cooking. They will also learn about the history of Cretan bread and phyllo making and how to recreate historical and traditional recipes.
Inclusions:
Welcome and introduction to the lesson
Mountain tea
Wild -green's beverage.
Food tasting
Cooking lesson and lunch
(Ancient and traditional dishes based around wild greens, phyllo dough and baked goods)
All ingredients for your lesson and lunch
Recipes & photos will be sent via e-mail.
Family friendly. Kids are welcome
Access for wheelchair users
Free parking
Street Parking
Nearby Public transport
The lesson may be available on request, when time permits. Please contact me to add dates.
About Mariana
I am an experimental archaeologist-food historian, who recreates Greek historical recipes using ancient or modern techniques for spectacular food events.In 2000 I founded the 'Greek Culinary History & Cooking Adventures' to create interactive, edible experiences that bring historical Greek gastrono...
I am an experimental archaeologist-food historian, who recreates Greek historical recipes using ancient or modern techniques for spectacular food events.In 2000 I founded the 'Greek Culinary History & Cooking Adventures' to create interactive, edible experiences that bring historical Greek gastronomy to life through synesthesia (union of the senses) as well as explore the relationship between art and food.My work takes many forms, including pop-up dinners, experiments, lectures, historic cooking courses, edible installations, and food walking tours. On the walking tours, we do not only eat, we also explore the tales behind the foods and the preparation of each food item.I am the author of a Gourmand award-winning cookbook, The Language of Taste, which is a dictionary (in Gr.) of the history and culture of Greek food and the founder and organizer of the biennial Symposia of Greek Gastronomy (conference).You can also find me at www.historyofgreekfood.weebly.com and www.historyofgreekfood.eu.
Reviews
Wonderful experience with Mariana. Enjoyed her company, knowledge and selection of food in Chania. Went to places we would never have found on our own. Highly recommend you do this at the beginning of your visit to gain greater insight and a better understanding of Chania and Cretan culture and h...
Wonderful experience with Mariana. Enjoyed her company, knowledge and selection of food in Chania. Went to places we would never have found on our own. Highly recommend you do this at the beginning of your visit to gain greater insight and a better understanding of Chania and Cretan culture and history.
Brava Mariana!!
Rob Unger
Monika
Mariana's cooking lessons are extraordinary. We spent a few pleasurable hours learning about ancient Greek cooking and recreating astonishing historical dishes. An unforgettable experience!
The Sensing Crete food tour is not the typical experience! Mariana took us places I could not imagine finding my own. Amazing food and an ecstatic sensory approach to the culinary culture of Chania.