Cretan Cuisine: The Secrets of the Cretan Diet
Join the author of the cookery book "Foods of Crete", Mrs. Koula, and learn, make and taste varied local dishes that will get your friends wondering.
Born and raised in Crete, Mrs. Koula has seen varied recipes for traditional Cretan dishes. After gathering the best ones and sprinkling a few of her family's best-kept secrets in the cookbook "Foods of Crete", she's ready to share them all with you in a cooking class using only fresh and local ingredients. Learn about different herbs, listen to some of Mrs. Koula's personal stories, discover popular Greek music, and savor the fruits of your labor while sipping on delightful local wine.
Shore Thing Highlights
Mrs. Koula will tell you everything — from the different herbs found in the region, their nutritional value and usage to some of her personal stories
All dishes are made with fresh and genuine Cretan products, such as olive oil, vegetables, cheese, meat, and wine
Learn traditional local recipes and prepare delicious Cretan dishes with the guidance of Mrs. Koula, the author of the cookbook "Foods of Crete"
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