| Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Interactive Educational Programs in Crete, Greece Focusing on culture, nature, sustainable organic agriculture and traditional cuisine |
Discover Crete's wild nature, culture and cuisine during tailored educational programs CCS seminars change with the seasons. Our all-local network of historians, sustainable organic farmers, chefs, mountaineers and many others work together to share valuable information about Crete's traditional, sustainable food production and healthy cuisine. "The Mediterranean Diet concept that originated in Crete is not a diet -- it is a way of life. Preservation of traditional foodways also protects our safe food sources and environment. To be a part of sustainable solutions requires action and partnerships between providers and beneficiaries." Nikki Rose, Founder & Director of Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries is an internationally acclaimed educational program. Attendees are directly supporting the CCS network's action programs that help preserve Crete's cultural heritage and environment. |
| CCS in the News (outside links are underlined): CCS is a Finalist in National Geographic's Geotourism Challenge New York Times, March 30, 2008: "Greek Revival" by Eleni Gage Islands Magazine, December 2007 Blue List : CCS is one of the top leaders and innovators in sustainable tourism National Public Radio, Nikki Rose spoke with Joe Shapiro in his report: Western Influences Disrupt Mediterranean Diet MEDIET Conference in Athens. Nikki's presentation: "Eco-Agritourism as a Means to Preserve Culture and the Environment." The World Tourism Forum for Peace and Sustainable Development CCS is a concrete case of sustainable tourism practices worldwide The World Travel and Tourism Council CCS is a finalist for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards National Geographic Adventure, National Geographic Traveler, ECOCLUB, Lonely Planet (Crete), Islands Magazine, The Guardian (UK), Transitions Abroad, Sustainable Travel International, Odyssey Magazine, Los Angeles Times. CCS in New Books: The New Agritourism, by Barbara Berst Adams The Jungle Effect, by Dr. Daphne Miller See our Articles Section for more press information. |
Welcome Link to our current Seminar Schedule Announcement: Scholarships available for our October 12 - 18, 2008 Intensive seminar for professionals from the agriculture, culinary and sustainable development fields. Organized with Field to Plate USA. Program and Registration Details on their website: www.fieldtoplate.com Browse our web pages: Take the Slow Tour of Crete Our Spring Newsletter with New Recipes Join our group forum on Care2Connect. Outside link More Photos of CCS Seminars Outside link to Flickr Photos CCS Slide Show on Yahoo Videos |
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| CCS Founder & Director, Nikki Rose, speaking engagements: Her Topic: Eco-Agritourism as a Means to Preserve Culture and the Environment * Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society, Annual Meeting, New Orleans June 2008 * International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, World Congress, Modena, June 2008 * American Federation of Greek Heritage, Conference on the Hellenic Legacy Through the Ages, March 2008 * World Council of Cretans, Crete, Greece, August 2007 * International MEDIET Conference in Athens, April 2007 * World Tourism Forum for Peace and Sustainable Development, Brasil 2006 * The Food & Wines of Greece, New York Times Travel Show * Slow Food Washington, DC Seminar on Cretan Cuisine at Mourayo Restaurant |
