Greetings from Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network. We are celebrating our 15th year of organizing award-winning sustainable tourism and study abroad programs in Greece. Check out our 2012 open programs:  http://www.cookingincrete.com/Schedule.html

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The Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle
Join fellow dietitians, students and University of Missouri Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Department faculty member, Candy Gabel in Greece!
When:  May 14 – May 26, 2012
What:
The Greece location of the Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle study abroad course provides an ideal setting for a two week overview of the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and way of life. You will study different aspects of the Mediterranean diet through activity-related experiences, including visits to archaeological sites, organic food markets, farms, traditional tavernas, olive oil factories, and wineries as well as participate in food preparation classes. You will take a guided botanical hike to learn about the native vegetation that is incorporated into the diet. And will finish your experience in Athens where you will learn about the research focused on adherence and behavior change related to the Mediterranean diet.
Where:
This course will be held in the town of Heraklion and the villages of Archanes and Vamos on the island of Crete as well as in the city of Athens.
Who:
Learning opportunities will be provided by MU Nutrition and Exercise Physiology faculty, Chef-Author Nikki Rose, Founder of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network and Mediterranean Diet researcher at the University of Athens, Antonia Trichopoulou, PhD.
Continuing Education Credit:  30 CPE units (eligible)
Cost: $3130 excluding airfare
Registration Deadline:  January 15, 2012
Registration and Additional Information:  http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/studyabroad/Greece/

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Eco-Friendly Foodies Explore the Birthplace of the Mediterranean Diet

Eco-Friendly Foodies Explore the Birthplace of the Mediterranean Diet

by Jennifer Hattam
Treehugger / Living / Travel
November 26, 2011

http://www.treehugger.com/travel/culinary-ecotourism-crete.html

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Bethesda, Maryland, December 11, 2011, 12:30 - 3:30 pm: Presentation at Bethesda Green by Chef Nikki Rose, Founder of the award-winning Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network and author of “Crete: The Roots of the Mediterranean Diet, enjoying the benefits of one of the world‘s healthiest cuisines wherever you live.“ Presentation followed by book signing and brunch at Yamas Mediterranean Grill. Space is limited. Reservations required. (301) 312-8384.  Email: info@cookingincrete.com

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What’s Cooking? Nikki Rose Professional Chef & Culinary Writer Talks About Life on Crete and New Book

Greek Reporter, 15 October 2011 by Lorraine Eyre

Nikki Rose is a Greek American editor, culinary writer and professional chef.  She is also the founder of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries which works to protect Crete’s cultural and culinary heritage, the root of the Mediterranean diet.  She has received numerous awards for her innovative projects that bring attention to cultural arts plus agricultural and environmental issues.

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Greetings -  Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries is featured in the October issue of Australian Gourmet Traveller. Many people in our network are interviewed in this piece. A marked improvement in travel writing about community-based tourism.

The full story: http://gourmettraveller.com.au/travel_features.htm

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If you are in Washington DC on October 20, we'd be delighted if you would join us! Nikki Rose, a Greek American Professional Chef and Writer, and founder of the award-winning Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network will be speaking about her work and book at the Embassy of Greece. Details. http://www.cookingincrete.com/Nikki-Rose-Book-Presentation-Crete-The-Roots-of-the-Mediterranean-Diet.html

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Greetings, our 2012 Seminar Calendar is up. We are organizing a range of educational programs focusing on biodiversity, historic food and wine routes and short courses. Details are here

Best regards,

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New Book by Nikki Rose, Crete: The Roots of the Mediterranean Diet, enjoying the benefits of one of the world’s healthiest cuisines wherever you live.

Nikki Rose, a Greek American Professional Chef-Instructor and Writer, has been hosting teachers, students and journalists in Crete for over 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 well-researched and highly regarded 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 on-going pursuit of healthy and sustainable approaches to eating. In this concise book, Rose shares her knowledge, and passion for her heritage, along with practical strategies for applying the celebrated concepts of Cretan cuisine, wherever we live. 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. Proceeds from this book benefit ongoing CCS initiatives.

Information and chapter preview:  http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2401646

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The Future of Food

Washington DC, May 4, 2011 - 9:00am - 4:30pm

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