Arrive and settle into your accomodations
7:30 pm | Welcome aperitivo & dinner at Case Vecchie
9:00 am | Bountiful breakfast with seasonal fruits and homemade jams
10:30 am | Cooking Lesson with Conor: Cooking Conor’s favourite seafoods from his Yiayia’s village in the north of the Peloponnese. Braised octopus and simple grilled white fish.
12:30 pm | Aperitivo and lunch
5:15 pm | Departure to visit to Tasca d’Almerita Winery
7:00 pm | Countryside walk back through the family’s vineyards
8:00 pm | Dinner at Case Vecchie
9:00 am | Breakfast
10:30 am | Cooking Lesson with Conor: Start the day by prepping some kokkinisto using mountain animal as the protein. Prepping some vegetable dishes whilst the kokkinisto slowly cooks. A simple village greek salad and zucchini fritters.
12:30 pm | Lunch al fresco
5:00 pm | Beekeeping class with Giovanni, followed by a honey tasting
7:30 pm | Aperitivo & dinner at Case Vecchie
7:45 am | Departure to visit Filippo the cheesemaker and picnic breakfast at his farm
12:30 pm | Sicilian cheese tasting followed by lunch
5:00 pm | Cooking Lesson with Conor: Making homemade greek pasta like hilopites and stuffed raviolis using the freshest ricotta!
7:30 pm | Aperitivo & dinner at Case Vecchie
9:00 am | Breakfast
10:30 am | Cooking Lesson with Conor: Going through a couple of greek desserts like bougatsa and portokalopita.
12:30 pm | Aperitivo and lunch
Free afternoon to relax by the pool and enjoy the surroundings
6:00 pm | Aperitivo & cocktails class by the pool!
7:30 pm | Dinner at Case Vecchie
9:00 am | Breakfast
10:00 am | Goodbyes and departure
Planned activities and schedules may change at short notice due to seasonal rhythms of life in Sicily.
Accommodation
5-night stay at Case Vecchie or in one of the nearby cottages.
Shuttle Transfer
Group shuttle service from/to Roccapalumba train station, upon request.
Meals
All meals are included. Lunch and dinner are served with wines from the Tasca d’Almerita estate. Typical menus and cooking lessons feature three or four courses.
Excursions
Guided visits and local experiences as indicated in the program.
Lessons
All cooking classes and other activities specified in the course schedule.
Transportation
Private transportation to and from Case Vecchie is not included. Take a look here to know what is the best way to reach us.
Flight
Airfare is not included.
Insurance
Travel insurance must be arranged independently by participants.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate guests with celiac disease or a vegan diet due to the limited availability of specific ingredients in our rural and isolated location.
Join Conor Curran for a week of Greek-inspired recipes and simple, soulful home cooking rooted in his family’s village traditions.
Making the most of the Mediterranean landscape surrounding Case Vecchie, this experience focuses on authentic Greek techniques and flavors, giving you a strong foundation to recreate these dishes in your own kitchen. Along the way, we’ll explore the rhythms of slow village life, where Greek and rural Sicilian food cultures beautifully intertwine.
The majority of the website showcases the beautiful photography of Anne Embrun. Other photos are done by the Anna Tasca Lanza team and staff.
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