Calling from Crete: Greek Island Cooking Class

Calling from Crete: Greek Island Cooking ClassJoin host Georgios - live from Crete - and learn how to make local Greek cheese from scratch and a delicious traditional vegetarian Greek pie known as Spanikopita, in this fun and interactive physical cooking class!You will learn how to prepare Greek cheese from scratch, and a traditional celebration vegetarian pie. Whilst the cheese is maturing, you will prepare a vegetarian celebration dish from Western Crete that can be served both as the perfect side dish or a very nutritious main course.Georgios will demonstrate the process step by step and provide cooking tips and tricks as you goUpscale venue in HeraklionHands-on cooking classIngredients...For the Pie3 kg potatoes, cut into thin rounds3 kg courgettes, cut into thin rounds1 bunch spearmint or pepper mint (alternatively you can use dry)1/2 kg ricotta cheese (Just in case the one we will prep will not work)1 cup extra virgin olive oilSesame seeds for sprinklingSalt and pepper for seasoningDry Oregano4 tablespoons of good quality butter1 glass flour (all purpose)For The Cheese2 liters (1/2 gallon) of milk (any kind will do) NOTE: Full Fat!!!¼ cup strong wine vinegarSaltKitchen ToolsFor the PieDeep Tray for the OvenKitchen Knife or MandolinOven PaperFor the CheeseDeep Pan or Casserole for BoilingCheesecloth or a linen clothStrainer or ColanderSkimmer SpoonOptional: A heat resistant small plate that can fit in the bottom of the pan you will be using.