Winter Prep at Cooks Grove

If eating with the seasons is one of our strongest beliefs, preserving the season’s bounty should closely follow. To make the most of the seasons fruits, vegetables, dairy products and grains, we are opening up the teaching kitchen for a special Winter Prep workshop this autumn.

Just at the end of summer, it is the perfect moment to plan ahead for the winter months. Winter dishes do not need to be dull and without their own style of freshness. During this weeklong workshop Chef Şemsa Denizsel with special guests Ümit Hamlacıbaşı and Tangör Tan, will cover topics such as preserving, canning and fermenting. By dedicating a bit of time to learn how to preserve seasonal produce at the peak of its freshness, you will treat yourself to delicious flavors all throughout the year.

Scheduled Dates: September 13-19, 2019
Duration: 7 day program
Maximum: 8 participants

Email: [email protected] for additional information about this course including the current pricing in Euros or Turkish Lira and our Teaching Kitchen program availability.

Local transportation, meals listed in the itinerary, and accommodations are included in this program. Airfare is not included in our programs, however, flights should be organized arriving/departing from the Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) in Edremit, Turkey.

This program will be taught in English.

Bilet: https://cooksgroveturkey.com

SAMPLE ITINERARY:

Friday:
Airport transfers
Welcome cocktails and dinner at Cooks Grove

Saturday:
Breakfast
Tarhana Workshop with Ümit Hamlacıbaşı at Cooks Grove
Lunch with local products
Evening Free

Sunday:
Tomato paste workshop with Tangör Tan at Cooks Grove
Light lunch
Farm dinner at Idamera

Monday:
Breakfast
Teaching Kitchen workshop at Cooks Grove
Break for lunch
Afternoon erişte noodle lesson
Restaurant dinner on the island of Cunda

Tuesday:
Breakfast
Teaching Kitchen workshop: tomato prep and canning
Afternoon boat trip – tasting of local olives, olive oil + regional cheese varieties
Aperitivo at Cunda Orman
Evening Free

Wednesday:
Breakfast
Morning coffee at Cooks Grove
Hands-on Cooking Lesson + Lunch
Afternoon break
Return to Cooks Grove to finish cooking and enjoy dinner together

Thursday:
Breakfast
Morning transfer from the hotel to Edremit
Tıflıpaşa Helvacısı tasting of halva and tahini
Airport transfers to EDO