University of Missouri and Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries 10-Day Seminar
Study Abroad in Greece: The Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle
May 17 - 27, 2011

Students will study aspects of the Mediterranean diet through activities: visits to organic farms, markets and olive oil producers, food preparation demonstrations and classes. The program includes private tours of historic sites, botanical hikes, cultural activities and community-based tourism projects. Learning opportunities will be provided by MU Nutrition and Exercise Physiology faculty, Professional Chef-Instructor Nikki Rose and Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network (8-days in Crete) and Antonia Trichopoulou, PhD, Mediterranean Diet researcher, University of Athens, (2-days in Athens).

This program is also open to teachers and students of other educational institutions (based on availability). Limited to 20 participants.

UM program details: http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/studyabroad/Greece/
Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries: www.cookingincrete.com