GASTRONOMY CYPRUS- CULINARY HOLIDAYS –COOKING CLASSES CYPRUS
What better way to embrace the Cypriot culture than with a tasty immersion into its rich and unique cuisine?
The cuisine of Cyprus is an interesting blend of Greek, Middle East and Italian influence, reflecting the turbulent history of the island. It uses tasty local ingredients, herbs and olive oil, pulses and freshly grown fruits and vegetables, with the characteristic qualities of the Mediterranean diet that is considered one of the healthiest in the world.
At Aperanti, we offer a wide range of gastronomic tours that will give you the opportunity to learn traditional specialties of the Cypriot gastronomy & to enjoy the intense flavor of a home-cooked meal. You also have the possibility to visit our field and directly connect with the products of our land, to learn about organic agriculture and traditional halloumi cheese making.
For our recipes we use as much as possible our own products (cheese, olives, olive oil) and vegetables & fruits organically grown in our field. We purchase free range eggs from local producers and other ingredients from local markets.
The cooking activities we offer range from half a day hands-on cooking lessons or halloumi cheese making to 4-6 days gastronomic holiday packages that also include outdoor activities, such as fruit &vegetable collection, olives harvesting & olive oil production, visit of local wineries & wine tasting and visit to the organic farm.
What better way to embrace the Cypriot culture than with a tasty immersion into its rich and unique cuisine?
The cuisine of Cyprus is an interesting blend of Greek, Middle East and Italian influence, reflecting the turbulent history of the island. It uses tasty local ingredients, herbs and olive oil, pulses and freshly grown fruits and vegetables, with the characteristic qualities of the Mediterranean diet that is considered one of the healthiest in the world.
At Aperanti, we offer a wide range of gastronomic tours that will give you the opportunity to learn traditional specialties of the Cypriot gastronomy & to enjoy the intense flavor of a home-cooked meal. You also have the possibility to visit our field and directly connect with the products of our land, to learn about organic agriculture and traditional halloumi cheese making.
For our recipes we use as much as possible our own products (cheese, olives, olive oil) and vegetables & fruits organically grown in our field. We purchase free range eggs from local producers and other ingredients from local markets.
The cooking activities we offer range from half a day hands-on cooking lessons or halloumi cheese making to 4-6 days gastronomic holiday packages that also include outdoor activities, such as fruit &vegetable collection, olives harvesting & olive oil production, visit of local wineries & wine tasting and visit to the organic farm.
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HALF A DAY COOKING CLASSES @ Aperanti
If you are on holidays in Cyprus but you do not have enough time for a full culinary vacation, our half-a day cooking class is the perfect choice to give you an introduction to the Cypriot cuisine .
It is a 2-3 hours hands-on experience during which you will embrace the gastronomy of Cyprus by learning a traditional recipe (such as home-made ravioli or stuffed vine leaves "koupepia"). You will then enjoy the dish you have created accompanied with a fresh salad and a glass of local wine. PRICE 30 euros/person *
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TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT CHEESE MAKING
A half-a day unique experience to learn how Cypriot halloumi cheese is made using the traditional method. Anari cheese (similar to ricotta) is also produced as a by-product.
We only use goat & sheep milk, following the traditional recipe and the hand-made procedure that has been passed to Maroulla's family from generation to generation. You will be able to assist Maroulla in some of the steps and to try the freshly-made cheeses as soon as they are out of the pot ! PRICE 25 euros/person *
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FORAGING & COOKING WITH WILD PLANTS
After the winter rain, wild plants and flowers grow everywhere in Cyprus. Late winter and early spring it is the best time to go foraging. We will walk for a couple of hours along the river valley and in nearby fields to collect edible plants, flowers and roots. Back at the agrotourism, we will identify the plants, learn about their medicinal properties and cook a delicious meal !
PRICE 40 euros/person *
OLIVE HARVEST
Late autumn/early winter is the time our olives are ready to be picked. Join us for a half a day activity to learn how to make olive oil & olive products. We will collect olives from the trees in our field, take them to the local press to make fresh fragrant olive oil and have a light pic-nic in nature tasting the fresh olive oil, olives in brine, olive pies and fresh vegetables. You will also learn how to preserve olives in brine or salt. Bring home a little bottle of the olive oil we made together !
PRICE 20 euros/person *
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4 DAY GASTRONOMIC TOUR
@ Aperanti
The perfect tailor-made package to fully embrace the gastronomy of Cyprus. A full immersion in the Cypriot culinary experience with a touch of Italian flavor. Depending on the season and your , you could experience the traditional halloumi cheese making, learn how to make traditional Cypriot dishes as well as creative recipes, collect fruits from our trees, harvest olives and taking them to the mill ,taste Cypriot wine at the local winery, make traditional bread and pastries, enjoy a Cypriot Meze at the local tavern and visit the nearby organic farm.
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* These prices apply only for Aperanti s guests.
If you are an external visitor please contact us for a quotation.
If you are an external visitor please contact us for a quotation.
