Learn the Ancient Art of Cheese & Bread Making near Chania
90 EUR
This class is for those who want to explore the history of cheese and bread making, and learn how to recreate Greek recipes and methods from the 5th century BC to the late Byzantine years. A light historical meal follows each class.
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Available in
- English
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 'Greek Culinary History & Cooking Adventures' to create interactive, edible experiences that bring historical Greek gastronomy to life through experimental, sensory and public archaeology.
My work takes many forms, including history -themed dinners, historic cooking courses, edible installations, and historical food walking tours.
The walking food tours showcase Cretan gastronomy, culture and history in a unique and attractive way to whoever comes to Chania, with a need to understand and experience the historic and at the same time modern, adventurous and enigmatic city by using all the senses.
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).
Read moreHighlights
- Enjoy an outdoor lesson with an experimental archaeologist-food historian and Gourmand Award winner
- Learn how cheese and bread were made in ancient times
- Savour a light historical meal after the class
Description
This family-friendly class takes place in a 300-year-old olive grove 5 kilometres from the city of Chania. Classes are also available upon request, when time permits.
We’ll explore the history of cheese making, and recreate an ancient Greek goat and sheep cheese recipe. You’ll also learn how to make rennet, vinegar, and plant juice-based cheese curds.
Using archaeological data, period cookbooks, and other primary sources, we’ll then cover the many aspects involved in creating different types of period breads, from making sourdough and kneading to using the bread as an ingredient in various dishes.
The breads are baked on hot stones in a replica of a 5th-century pnigeus (a portable earthenware oven), on a replica of a Byzantine portable grill, and in a traditional wood-fired oven.
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- Experimental archaeologist-food historian as your host
- 4 hours of hands-on training in the outdoors
- All ingredients
- Recipes
- Light historical meal after the class
- Free parking
Meeting point
Konstantinoupoleos, Daratsos
Reviews from travellers (2)
Had a good time with my daughter .
This operator has 11 reviews for other tours
The highlight of our stay in Chania. It truly felt like being shown around by a friend, thank you Mariana.
- Full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour
- No booking fees
- Pay by credit card or PayPal