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Kissavos on a Plate: A Culinary Workshop in Agia
Duration
6 h
Availability
Up to 35 persons
Guided Tour
Up to 35 persons
Overnight Stay
Not provided
Active Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Bio Products
Bio Products
Toilets
Toilets
Accessibility
Accessibility
Tasting
Tasting
Dining Services
Dining Services
Retail Shop
Retail Shop
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Transfer Service
Transfer Service
Description
Aura Panousopoulou, born in Athens in 1967, left the city in 1993 to embrace rural life and founded her first artisanal food workshop, Yiam, in 1999. By 2002, the workshop relocated to Agia, Larissa, just 30 km from Larissa at the foothills of majestic Kissavos in Thessaly. At Yiam, she creates handmade spoon sweets, rich jams, flavorful sauces, pickled delicacies, and gourmet mezze—all carefully packed in glass jars to preserve purity and taste.
The Kissavos Mountain cooking class takes place in a bright kitchen with large windows opening to a serene walnut orchard. Aura guides participants through an interactive cooking workshop designed for all skill levels, with three spacious workstations and ten gas stoves.
What’s on the Menu? Participants divide into teams to create a Thessalian feast together: Skopelitiki Cheese Pies with Honey; Coleslaw Salad with Fig Dressing (crunchy cabbage, carrots, fresh onions, apples, and walnuts in a fruity vinaigrette); Handmade Egg Tagliatelle; Slow-Cooked Beef Ragout to accompany the homemade tagliatelle; and Playful Profiteroles for dessert.
After the cooking class, a short scenic drive leads to Agia and THE OLD SILK GALLERY—a beautifully restored stone house, once used for silkworm breeding, with exposed wooden ceilings, a cozy fireplace, stunning mosaic floors, and original artwork throughout. Guests gather around two grand monastery-style tables to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Schedule of the Day: Cooking Class — 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Dinner & Relaxation — 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Kissavos Mountain Cooking Workshop
- Kissavos Mountain Cooking: Learn to cook traditional Thessalian recipes guided by Aura — incorporating the seasonal ingredients, mountain herbs, and culinary traditions of the Kissavos region
- Rural Life Philosophy: Discover Aura’s inspiring story of leaving city life for the Mount Kissavos countryside and how this choice deepened her understanding of Thessalian food culture
- Full Kissavos Meal: Enjoy the complete meal you’ve prepared in the beautiful Agia landscape at the foot of Mount Kissavos — Thessaly at its most authentic and nourishing
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