About This Tour
Ozlem has Cretan, Turkish and Venetian roots, which has greatly influenced her cooking style. Her passion for food started when she was young, she was always curious and would follow her grandmother around the kitchen with a basket gathering wild greens and herbs. Her grandmother taught her to cook using all her senses – smell, sight, taste, feel. She works as a personal chef, participates in festivals, organizes workshops, is a speaker on panels and seminars, and also writes for newspapers and magazines. Apart from cooking, Ozlem also works as a translator and an interpreter, she has translated 19 books so far! - Home cooking class in Crete with a local expert - Learn to cook traditional Greek food using family recipes - Enjoy a traditional Cretan meal inspired by memories of family gatherings - Get insight into Greek history and culture through the food
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Please meet your host directly at her apartment in Roustika. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact details. The above only offers neighborhood details. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon confirmation.
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Host name: Ozlem Pelagia Tsegka Host Phone: +30 698 400 2114 Host email: ozlemaki@gmail.com Host address: Roustika, 740 58, Crete, Greece Meeting location: Meet your host directly at her apartment in Roustika [35°17'09.5"N 24°22'33.9"E], here is a Google Maps link to her location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UHN1cmJG2CZxprL99 Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
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