Our rendezvous point is the Konstantinoupolis hotel. From here, we’ll stroll through the lanes of the historical heart and landmarks until we arrive at Corfu’s vibrant fruit & fish market. We’ll purchase fresh organic produce, freshly picked from Corfian fields, observe the local vendors peddling their merchandises, and immerse in the aroma of fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and herbs! You won’t want to miss out on tasting the AUTHENTIC feta cheese! After our marketplace adventure, you’ll drive your car (we can provide transport at an additional cost, should you not have one) to our villa, 20km distant, where you’ll acquire knowledge on how to create and cook classic Greek dishes. A reception of regional treats will start our “hands on” lunch preparation. Before lunchtime, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through the ruins of our family’s two-century-old olive press, nestled in our olive grove, and sample some olive oil - the perfect appetite stimulator for a sumptuous lunch! We welcome you to our home as if you were family and for a few hours of tranquility. It’s a rare opportunity to try a nourishing meal cooked in a wood-fired oven, employing a centuries-old method, the same way our grandmothers used to cook. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDES TRANSFER BY PRE-ARRANGEMENT!
- Olive oil tasting
- Lunch
- Walk in our olive grove,learn everything about olives trees harvesting
- All fruit,vegetables and dairy products purchased during shopping at the fish & fruit marketping
- Mini “city tour” at the historical centre & Jewish quarter
- Experienced guide
- Transportation from shopping area to the villa for Cooking classes(it can be provided upon request)
- Homemade bruschetta with freshly baked handmade bread
- Greek salad with fresh vegetables some from our garden. - Fresh tomatoes,cucumber,peppers,onion,feta cheese,olives and oregano sprinkled with virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.
- Tzatziki - Refreshing greek yoghurt dip with thin sliced garlic,cucumber and olive oil.
- Pork knuckle slowly cooked in a wood fire oven - Marinated for 12 hrs in local beer,mustard,honey and local herbs.
- Baked potatoes(wedges) with oive oil and rosemary
- Vegetable briam(similar to”ratatouille”) with olive oil,parsley,dill
- Baked apples,filled with walnuts,cinnamon drenched with honey & wine syrup
Immerse yourself in the experience of purchasing fresh produce at a public fruit market in the Greek fashion. Under the guidance of a skilled chef, master the art of cooking classic recipes utilizing the nearly lost art of the wood-fired oven. Wander the remnants of our family’s olive press situated in our olive grove, topped off with a tasting of olive oil. Savor a delectable feast in a serene setting and absorb the full experience of a day spent as a member of a Greek household.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.