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Nikki Rose, a Greek American Professional Chef-Instructor and Writer, has been hosting teachers, students and journalists in Crete for 14 years through her project Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries (CCS). Her focus celebrates and helps protect Crete’s cultural and culinary heritage. The concepts of the Mediterranean Diet originated in Crete. Chef Rose, with her CCS initiatives, demonstrates that Cretan cuisine is not just a diet, but is a way of life that has much to offer our ongoing pursuit of healthy and sustainable approaches to eating. In this concise book, Rose shares strategies for applying the celebrated concepts of Cretan cuisine wherever you live. The book includes recipes with gorgeous photos of culinary treasures amid the magnificent landscape of the isle of Crete. Rose has received numerous awards from National Geographic, the United Nations and many other organizations for her success in creating sustainable travel/community-based tourism and culinary projects that bring focus to the expanding inquiry into sustainability. See her website for more information: www.cookingincrete.com Crete: The Roots of the Mediterranean Diet can be purchased online here |
| Presentation by Chef-Author Nikki Rose December 11, 2011, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Bethesda, Maryland Join us for an intriguing glimpse into Crete’s culinary heritage, followed by a fantastic brunch featuring dishes celebrating the flavors of Greece Nikki Rose's Presentation Bethesda Green 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Admission is free 12:30 - 1:30 pm immediately following the lecture Celebrating the Flavors of Greece Brunch at Yamas Mediterranean Grill 4806 Rugby Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 $30 (includes a complimentary glass of wine) 1:30 - 3:30 pm Autographed copies of Chef Rose's book will be available for sale for $35. Proceeds benefit her educational programs in Crete, Greece. Space is limited. Advance reservations are required. To make reservations and pre-order Nikki's book, call Yamas Mediterranean Grill: 301-312-8384. Or email info@cookingincrete.com |
