MEDITERRANEAN GASTRONOMY ACADEMY WEEKLY PROGRAM

1st of July - 31th of August


Monday – Pottery & Cooking with Ceramics

  • Introduction to the Pottery Wheel and its Tools
  • Practical workshop on the Wheel and Ceramic Art
  • Overview of the Pottery History of Lesbos and a brief presentation on Traditional Ceramics, their uses, and decorative patterns
  • Revival of cooking in a Wood-fired Oven using Ceramic Vessels
  • Preparation of a tasting Dinner featuring ouzo, olive oil, and rusks


Tuesday – Ouzo & Distillation of Plomari

  • Visit to the Plomari Giannatsis Distillery (3 km distance)
  • Introduction to the world of Lesbos Distillation
  • Information on the operation of the Distillation Still and the production of ouzo
  • Participation in the production and Bottling Process of ouzo
  • Return to the Mediterranean Gastronomy Academy for an educational ouzo tasting with traditional appetizers


Wednesday – Aromatic Plants & Local Cuisine

  • Visit the Sedounta River – Presentation and collection of the Wild Aromatic Plants (5 km distance)
  • Highlighting the importance of Aromatic Plants for the quality of ouzo, olive oil, and bread
  • Return to the Mediterranean Gastronomy Academy for the processing and packaging of aromatic plants
  • Information on the use of aromatic seeds in the local cuisine
  • Preparation of a traditional dinner with local aromatic appetizers


Thursday – Traditional Weaving & Dining

  • Introduction to local Weaving Art – wool preparation – Use of the spindle and loom
  • Information on plant-based wool dyes
  • Weaving training on old looms and individual looms
  • Presentation of traditional woven items and their uses
  • Setting the table with traditional woven items and preparing dinner


Friday – The Olive Grove & Olive Oil Mill of "Eirini Plomari"

  • Visit and tour of the Olive Grove and the Olive Oil Mill of "Eirini Plomari" (5 km distance)
  • Information on olive harvesting and olive oil production at the Mill
  • Olive oil tasting and packaging
  • Return to the Mediterranean Gastronomy Academy for an in-depth discussion on the importance of olive oil for humanity
  • Dinner with local appetizers based on olive oil


Saturday – Traditional Lesbian Painting on Ceramic Vessels

  • Introduction to ancient painting on ceramic vessels
  • Detailed presentation of traditional patterns on ceramics
  • Training in folk painting on handmade ceramic pebbles
  • Information on the use of ceramics for the storage and preservation of olives and olive oil
  • Dinner and an educational tasting of local olive oil, ouzo, and rusks


Sunday – Review & Festive Dinner

  • Review of the week’s activities
  • Tasting of olive oil, rusks, and other local condiments
  • Kneading bread with sourdough and Baking in the Wood-fired Oven
  • Cooking with ceramic vessels in a wood oven
  • Preparation of a festive dinner


Participation Information

  • Group Size: Up to 6 participants
  • Hours: 14:00 – 19:00
  • Instructors: Local artisans & producers
  • Daily participation cost: 100 € per person
  • Weekly participation cost: 480 € per person
  • Note: Transportation to destinations and Dinner costs are included in the price
  • Gift: Souvenir gift + participant's handcrafted items


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