FLAVOURS OF GREECE

FLAVOURS OF GREECE An immersive cooking demonstration

Don’t just taste the flavours of Greece, take them home with you. Situated in the town of Olympia, on select trips you’ll have the opportunity to join local chef, Farije Plumb, to learn more about Greek cooking and regional dishes. Here, Farije reveals her own culinary secrets.

FARIJE PLUMB/GREECE CHEF

My love for discovering different flavours from different cultures inspired me to become a chef. It is a creative role that has allowed me to apply my own artistic playfulness to traditional Greek dishes for the last 15 years.

Motivated by the flavoursome ingredients of my region, I work closely with local farmers to ensure I only serve the highest quality cuisine. The region offers exceptional products including olive oil, cheeses and yoghurt, all of which allow me to elevate the standard of food I serve. I don’t believe you can get better quality ingredients than those found in Greece – they really are second to none.

If I had to recommend one must-try Greek delicacy it would be moussaka, an eggplant or potato-based dish, made with only fresh products. You’ll try this tasty dish during your cooking demonstration, along with dishes such as stifado (a vegetable and meat stew) and gyros (a bread-wrapped meat dish). During the demonstration you’ll learn how to prepare traditional specialities including tzatziki, zucchini balls and tiropita (traditional cheese pies). You’ll prepare the recipes as a group before satisfying your taste buds with your own creations.

I love sharing my passion for food with others and enjoy nothing more than introducing guests to the finest flavours and cuisines from my culture. Olympia in particular is famous for its hospitality and the quality of its products – the combination of the two really does give you the perfect dining experience.

Related trip: Grecian Legends, page 39

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

There is nothing more satisfying than reaping the rewards of your own efforts and of course being able to share a new or improved skill with friends. At Insight Vacations, we seek out inspirational chefs such as Farije, to introduce our guests to new flavours and culinary techniques they can apply to dishes once they have returned home.

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