Blue Zones of the Mediterranean: The Cuisine of Ikaria, Greece

  • May 16, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • No Thyme to Cook

    14624 Solomons Island Road South
    Solomons, Maryland 20688
Ticket Price $85.00-$115.00 Buy Tickets
What You Will Learn

Explore the Flavors of Ikaria - A Blue Zone Experience! We're thrilled to announce the second in our series of Mediterranean Blue Zone adventures, where you'll discover the secrets of Greek cuisine, with a special focus on the enchanting island of Ikaria—a renowned Blue Zone. Learn why the Ikarian population is almost entirely free of dementia, many chronic diseases, and where one person in three lives to at least ninety through typical Greek culinary fare.

What is a “Blue Zone”? This term refers to geographic areas in which people have low rates of chronic disease and live longer than anywhere else.

 

Menu

Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Stifado - Ikaria-Style Chicken Braised in Wine Mageirio - Green Beans & Potatoes

Loukoumades – Ikarian Honey Dough Puffs

 

What To Expect

Great cooking is about more than just recipes—it's about celebrating culinary experiences with a foodie community. In this class, our professional chef instructor will show you how to create this fabulous menu, as well as offer you an exciting opportunity to assist in the kitchen. 

  • Instructor: Guest Chef Frank
  • Length: Approximately 3 hours.
  • Format: Demonstration. Class will be taught by the instructors, with the opportunity for class members to be invited into the kitchen and assist with certain portions of the recipes. Everyone in the class will be able to enjoy the menu items made at the conclusion of the demonstration.
  • Restrictions: Ages 16 and older. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

 

All students will receive 10% off any scheduled public class(es) purchased that evening.

 

Experience Options 

  • General Admission: Arrive up to one hour before the start of class.
  • Premium Experience: Arrive up to one hour before the start of class and enjoy a seasonal appetizer as well as your choice of one glass of beer, wine, soft drink, or water. Also spend a few private minutes with our chef instructor!
  • Happy Hour: Starts one hour before class. 
  • Allergies: We will attempt to accommodate any true medical allergy with advance notice. Please indicate allergies when completing ticket purchase.
  • Allergy Restrictions: Unfortunately, there are no alternatives for gluten and egg allergies for this menu. 

 

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Date & Time

Thu, May 16, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue Details

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14624 Solomons Island Road South
Solomons, Maryland 20688 No Thyme to Cook
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