Koken Griekse Eilanden (Leros)
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PROGRAM for Greek Cooking Lessons in Leros
This cooking program has been developed with utmost care and knowledge. The cooking lessons will take place in a traditional Greek tavern “to Pigadi” (the well) in Vromolithos where Chef Panajotis will introduce you to some of the secrets of Greek Cuisine. Panajotis is a well trained, passionate Chef.
The restaurant “to Pigadi” is highly recommended in the Trip Advisor for its outstanding kitchen, friendly service and the very special atmosphere.
Local Cuisine Surrounded by the sea one of the important plate is fish! Grilled, marinated with rosemary, fried or boiled and always deliciously seasoned with herbs. Vegetables like fresh beans, okra, eggplants cooked with a generous «dose» of virgin olive oil are a must to try. But also meat plays its role in every family on the island and especially for Easter Sunday different specialties like roasted lamb or goat are prepared. Don’t forget to ask for the famous local soft cheese «Myzithra» (from sheep or goat milk). Lerians seem to have a sweet tooth! There are plenty of pastries shops all over the island which offer delicious sweets like «Diples», «Poungakia»(stuffed with almonds, sweetened with honey), specially eaten at weddings.
Some of the dishes you may cook:Tsatsiki Yoghourt, cucumber and garlic DipMoussaka Beef, Eggplants, potatoes, cheese sauce (Bechamel)Keftedes Meetballs with fresh herbsStifado Stew with onions, herbs, either lamb or rabbitDolmades Stuffed wine leaves with egg/lemon sauce
Kalamaria Squid stuffed with rice and herbs
DAY 1 Arrival at the Airport/Port of Leros where the local representative is waiting for you, Transfer to the Hotel Nefeli Krithoni, here you have all the time to settle down and to relax from the journey
19.00 Welcome Drink in the lovely garden of the Hotel to get to know each other and at the same time we will introduce you to the program for the coming days, followed by a Dinner in a traditional Greek Tavern
DAY 2 After Breakfast 10.30-14.030 cooking lessons, Lunch (the plats you have cooked), the tavern has a small beautiful garden and the tables are situated around an old well.
Free time
17.30-19.30 guided walking tour to Alinda, here you will visit the interesting Folklore & History Museum “Belleni Tower”, we suggest dinner in a typical Greek Tavern famous for its Mezedes (tidbits)
DAY 3 After Breakfast 09.30 a guided walking tour to Agia Marina with its beautiful neoclassical mansions, the second commercial center on the island, visit to the Archeological Museum, continuing up the old road to Platano (the former capital).Time for a coffee break. Walking down towards the fisher village Pandeli and here you will visit 2 workshops (traditional salted fish preparation, traditional sweets).
Free time
17.00-21.00 cooking lessons, Dinner (the plats you have cooked)
DAY 4 After Breakfast 09.30 a guided tour to get to know the island you will visit the town of Lakki (with its special architecture), the Tunnel War Museum in Merikia and after a short ride we arrive at the medieval Kastro from where you will enjoy a fantastic view and not only.
Free time
17.00-21.00 cooking lessons, Dinner (the plats you have cooked)
DAY 5 FREE DAY Optional Excursion to Patmos or just relax in Leros and do some of the different water sports possibilities such as Windsurfing, Scuba Diving (equipment available) or just have a swim in the crystal clear waters of the deep blue Aegean Sea on one of the various beaches.
DAY 6 After Breakfast 10.30-14.30 cooking lessons, Lunch (the plats you have cooked)
Free time
18.00-19.30 guided walking tour to Brouzi (Agia Marina) to an old renovated Flour Mill, presentation of a Video which will show you how the old Mill worked.
DAY 7 FREE DAY Optional there are different possibilities to go for excursions (we can organize a sailing tour to nearby small islands)
19.00 we will meet in the garden of the Hotel for a final discussion and feedback.
20.00 leaving for a Farwell Dinner incl. Greek Music
DAY 8 Breakfast DAY OF DEPARTURE
Should you want to stay on – we can arrange this with great pleasure
Transfer to Airport/Port from the Hotel
