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BECOME AN OLIVE OIL EXPERT AT A GOURMET TASTING MASTERCLASS
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BECOME AN OLIVE OIL EXPERT AT A GOURMET TASTING MASTERCLASS
Athens, Attica, Greece
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About this experience
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the 4,500-year-old olive oil culture of Greece
- Learn how to identity different types of olive oil – including the highest quality extra virgin varieties – on a private degustation experience
- Discover the gastronomic pleasures and significant health benefits of introducing olive oil into your daily diet
- Taste extra virgin olive oil out of a wine glass and apply olive oil to a series of meze bites to observe their culinary transformation
- Enjoy the unexpected yet divine pairing of chocolate and olive oil
- Immerse yourself in a culinary experience with gourmet Greek ingredients
Description
To Greeks, olive oil is as precious as liquid gold. It has flowed through the Mediterranean diet since antiquity. Experience a private masterclass to learn all about this indispensable national treasure – and educate your tastebuds at the same time. Discover how to recognise top quality extra virgin olive. Understand the many ways that the Mediterranean diet can massively boost your health and wellbeing.
Do you know which kind of olive oil is the best for frying and cooking? What does it mean if an olive oil “burns the throat”? Why is olive oil even better for you when you combine it with fresh tomato? Your destination angel for the day, an olive oil specialist, will answer these and many more questions, as well as sharing myths and stories about this cherished Greek culinary staple.
An interactive and entertaining experience, you’ll encounter fun facts, valuable nutritional advice, delicious tastings, enjoyable experiments (see what happens during the hot potato test!) - and the most unexpected pairings (would you have ever thought to combine olive oil with chocolate before?). Immerse yourself in a culinary experience with gourmet Greek ingredients.
Experience Details
What is included
Your English speaking destination angel an olive oil expert
Gourmet Greek bites
Private olive oil degustation experience
All the dishes of the tastings
A lesson-demonstration
What is not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Beverage/drinks other the ones mentioned
Things you need to know
General Terms and Conditions
General Terms and Conditions
Before proceeding with the final booking, customer has to agree on applicable terms and conditions
Payment terms
Payment terms
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Deadline for reservations
The latest deadline for submitting your booking request is 3 days before the desired date
Restrictions that might influence the operation
As per terms and conditions (extraordinary cancelations)
Notes
Prepare for the experience
Know before you go
- It is important to know in advance if the guests have any food allergies/dietary requirement
Starting time
12:00 pm
What to bring
- Your appetite!
NOT suitable
Meeting point
Cookoovaya restaurant