Cretan Cooking Class for Beginners with a Short Walking Tour

About

Visit of the village of Loutra
We will start by visiting the small and picturesque village of Loutra, which is located among olive groves and is characterized by its narrow cobbled streets, bougainvillea plants and Venetian buildings. We will have the opportunity to see the famous fabrika (old oil mill), the medieval fountain as well as the house of Ilias Spantidakis (aka Louis Tikas).

It's time for the cooking class
We will meet up with Androniki, the woman who will welcome us to her magnificent house in the heights of the island with a breathtaking view of the city. Our charming Androniki will accompany us throughout the cooking class, where she will introduce us to her passion for Cretan culture and gastronomy. Put on your apron and be impressed by the quality of organic and natural products; we will use products, which come from their garden; olive oil, many fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs... Starting the cooking we will learn how to make delicious tirozouli (homemade Cretan cheese), Dakos or Koukouvagia, tasty kremidokalitsouna (flour, dry onions and olive oil), youvarlakia avolemono (meatball soup and sauce egg-lemon, or chaniotiko Boureki (vegetarian dish).

And now let's eat!
After the end of the preparation, lunch follows, we will use a traditional wood-fired oven for cooking our dishes and we will taste everything we have prepared, outdoors in an idyllic setting with a glass of raki and local wine, we will savor the wonderful Cretan flavors of traditional cuisine. To create and have the best memory of Cretan gastronomy.

Menu

• Dacos
• Tzatziki
• Greek Salad
• Dolmadakia
• Gemista
• Mousaka

Schedule

• 5:30 pm: Pick up at your hotel
• 6:00 pm: Local tour at the village
• 6:30 pm: Introduction and Raki served
• 6:45 pm: Cooking session 1 and tasting
• 7:15 pm: Cooking Session 2 and tasting
• 7:45 pm: Enjoy your dinner
• 8:45 pm: End of the tour and photos with your diplomas. Back in your hotel