Giasou! Welcome! Join me in an
intimate cooking class and get to the heart of authentic
Greek ingredients, techniques, history and flavours.
Sit back, relax, enjoy the journey and immersion therapy. A class in authentic and modern Greek cuisine is sure
to spark your apetite and inspire your cooking. Everyone is invited to
participate in the cooking demonstration and
afterwards you'll taste each sensational dish by sitting
down to a casual Greek feast. Let me say this is
a full sit-down
meal and
you won't feel hungry after a Greekalicious class!
View our Calendar for
dates and a description of the dishes
we'll be cooking in each class. For costs and complete booking details please see Booking Information. View a Map for
our venue location. A selection of short videos showing Greekalicious in action can be viewed on YouTube.
What people have said about the
classes:
I've
received plenty of feedback since my classes began
and I am most grateful for your comments. Here's what
a few people have said about their Greek cooking experience:
"To be a Greek God of your kitchen, get sizzling with Greekalicious!" Channel 7, Sydney Weekender. View the video on YouTube
"Maria welcomes each and every one of us like an old friend, making us feel at home and comfortable as we settle in for the class...We all leave with a new love of cooking and a little bit of the same passion Maria has for sharing and cooking Greek food, which is Maria’s aim with Greekalicious. She wants everyone to leave knowing true Greek hospitality and to be able to share her recipes with family and friends so eventually, everyone will be able to cook a Greek dish." Sarah Tierney, Australian Traveller. Read the full review here
 STOP PRESS:
“My Greek Family Table” was awarded BEST MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE BOOK in Australia at the 2009 Gourmand World Cook Book Awards. “My Greek Family Table” is available at all good bookstores. A personally signed copy along with other delectable Greekalicious items may also be purchased from our Shop today. Overseas residents can purchase the book at all good bookstores in the UK and New Zealand, on Amazon or www.books.gr (Greece) and other outlets. Take a quick look inside the book at Penguin Books.
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"Thank you for the wonderful Traditional Greek cooking class, we all had a great time. Your passion for Greece and your strong desire to share your knowledge of Greek cooking really came through in your presentation. It was a wonderful afternoon and we all enjoyed ourselves and learned how to make new dishes with ease." Rhicke
"Just wanted
to say how much I enjoyed the class on Saturday, so
much so that I've booked myself into another already!
Not only was the food lovely and directions easy to
follow, your generosity of spirit and wonderful stories
added another element that made the whole event truly
memorable."
Alison Connolly
"My daughter
and I recently attended your Thursday night class
and we had a terrific time (you sent home extra dessert
for my boys!) I promptly scoured the shops in the
Penrith and Hawkesbury area and managed to scrape
up the ingredients to cook the entire lesson last
night. It was fabulous and my family enjoyed every
last morsel. I consider myself an accomplished cook
but you still taught me a thing or two - such as
the damp towel on the filo and the natural bristle
pastry brush, but I have always been rather lazy
when it came to growing my own herbs. After seeing
all your herbs from a balcony garden - I have redug
a garden bed near our kitchen and planted all the
herbs I usually buy. Thank you for providing the
inspiration I needed to make this positive change
and introducing me to a whole new range of recipes!
We will definitely be back." Amanda
Whitney
"Listen to Maria
Benardis talk about Greek cuisine for five minutes and
you'll be overcome by the urge to surround yourself with
feta, olives, herbs and spices, and transform these raw
ingredients into a feast for friends and family. Such
is her passion for Greek cuisine and her belief in food
as a celebration and expression of love." Exerpt
from
a review
by 'Best Restaurants of Australia' during 2007.
"If we
were outside shaded from the Greek sun under a fig
tree we couldn't be happier" writes
Sally Hammond about her recent Greekalicious experience. Read
the full review here
"Maria
made a veritable feast including Greek dips, dolmades,
salads and roast vegetables. The piece de resistance
was the baked apple, almond and cinnamon dessert...something
of an aphrodisiac!" says Melissa
who attended a Greekalicious class along with her
new date Andrew. Read
more here
Corporate & Private Classes
Greekalicious also undertakes Private classes at your home, Corporate classes, Kids cooking classes, Hen's nights, Menu Planning, as well as Romantic dinners for two in the comfort of your home, by arrangement. Visit my Corporate & Private section
for the complete details and booking information. Greekalicious can also cater for small to medium size events whether they be private, formal or casual. Should you require a catering service for your next special occasion see Catering Services.
Gift Vouchers
Are you looking for a present they'll
be excited about getting? A Greekalicious Gift
Voucher makes a wonderful present and
the recipient can choose their own convenient class
date. Please visit our Shop for more information on these and other great gift ideas.
A Greekalicious
class includes:
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Indulging in dishes cooked with sourced
certified organic ingredients from
Australia and Greece where possible. A
full sit-down meal is provided.
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One standard glass of quality wine,
mineral water, coffee and tea.
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The story and history behind each
dish cooked on the day, recipes and other information.
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A Greekalicious Eco-friendly shopping
bag.
- Participation in the cooking is optional.
Booking Information:
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Email us
or
phone (02) 9331 0734 or mobile 0432 954 187 to
make your booking. Class sizes are limited so bookings
are essential.
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Classes run for around three hours.
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Full payment to be made at least
two weeks before the scheduled class.
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Places in the class are confirmed
upon receipt of full payment on a first in first
serve basis. Payment will not be refunded for
cancellations made within ten days of the class
commencing.
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Transfers to another class must be made ten days
prior to the class that you were booked to attend.
However, you are welcome to send someone in your
place if you are unable to attend your class.
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If due to exceptional circumstances
a scheduled class does not run we reserve the
right to change the date of the class or to cancel
it. A full refund will be given.
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Please inform us if you have any
special dietary requirements. Vegetarians wishing to attend a class that uncludes non-vegetarian dishes will be accommodated.
Payments:
Each cooking class is $130, or you can book three classes
for $360 and receive a $30 discount! Kids cooking classes are only $80 per child. Post your cheques or
Australia Post money orders (made payable to Greekalicious Pty Ltd)
to:
PO Box 660 Paddington
NSW 2021 (Please
do not send any mail to The Intuitive Well)
OR
Contact us to make a direct deposit into our bank account
OR
Pay online using PayPal by
clicking on the appropriate buttons below.
$130 Single Class:
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$360 Three Classes:
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$80 Kids Class:
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Location:
The Intuitive Well Centre
1st Floor, 70 Bronte
Road
Bondi Junction 2022
Note: Please do not send any mail to The
Intuitive Well Centre. All mail should
be sent to:
PO BOX 660
Paddington NSW 2021
Conveniently located in the heart of Bondi
Junction, The Intuitive Well Centre is at 70 Bronte
Road. There is 2
hours free parking available at nearby WESTFIELD Shopping
Centre. A cheap all-day parking rate is also available
at EASTGATE Shopping
Centre on Level 8. If you're travelling by bus
or train then Bondi Junction Interchange is just a few
minutes walk away.
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Sat 5 June |
Winter Warmers - Dishes to warm the Heart & Soul- some of the recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Food to beat the winter blues and nourish the soul. Dishes include lamb braised in wine and spices with saffron poure (creamed potato); kremidopita (Myconean caramalised onion filo pie); loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) and more.
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Sat 19 June |
Traditional Greek - Trade Mark Dishes - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love, including souvlaki; moussaka; salad of Kalamata (“Greek salad”) and the most sensational homemade tzatziki.
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Sat 3 July |
Some of my Favourites Part 4 - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, including Myconean caramalised onion filo pie, spicy ouzo keftedes stuffed with kasseri cheese, salad of Kalamata (“Greek salad”), and yoghurt cake with lemon syrup.
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Sat 10 July |
Some of my Favourites Part 3 - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, including fish kleftikio (fish baked with tomatoes and herbs, fennel and herbs, Cyclades potato salad, and baked apples with Commandaria.
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Wed 14 July |
Kids & Teens "Hands-on" Cooking Class 7-12 years old |
10.00am - 12.30pm |
We will cook colourful and nutritious meals all accompanied with organic beverages. Easy dishes which can be cooked at home will be prepared and consumed at the end of the class. Every kid also gets a free Greekalicious Eco-friendly shopping bag with the recipes. Dishes will include lamb souvlaki, zucchini and haloumi cheese fritters, and Ancient Greek pancakes. |
Sat 17 July |
Traditional Greek - Trade Mark Dishes - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love including spanakopita (spinach pie); lamb souvlaki; tzatziki; and the most sensational baklava.
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Sat 24 July |
Traditional Greek - Comfort Food - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, including my cheese filo pies, souzoukakia (meatballs with tomato sauce) and pasta, Loukoumades (Greek style doughnuts) and more.
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Sat 31 July |
It's all about the Lamb! - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Greeks just love their lamb. This class pays tribute to this wonderful ingredient. Dishes will include Greek style slow cooked baked lamb with crispy potatoes and pumpkin, Tzatziki, lamb avgolemono soup and more.
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Sat 7 August |
Winter Warmers - Dishes to warm the Heart & Soul- some of the recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Food to beat the winter blues and nourish the soul. Dishes include lamb braised in wine and spices with saffron poure (creamed potato), tiropites (cheese filo pies) and tiganites (Ancient Greek pancakes) and more.
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Sat 14 August |
Winter Warmers - Dishes to warm the Heart & Soul- some of the recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, pastitso (pasta with mince meat and bechamel cream) tomato, basil and feta salad, galaktoboureko (Greek filo custard pie) and more.
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Sat 28 August |
Traditional Greek - Comfort Food |
10.00am |
Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, including crispy pumpkin keftedes (fritters); slow baked beef and cheese biftekia (beef patties ) and potatoes; melintzanosalata (eggplant dip) and more.
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Sun 29 August |
Traditional Greek - Trade Mark Dishes - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
2.30pm |
Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love, including souvlaki, moussaka, salad of Kalamata (“Greek salad”) and the most sensational homemade tzatziki.
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| Wed 6 October |
Kids & Teens "Hands-on" Cooking Class 7-12 years old |
| 10.00am-12.30pm |
We will cook colourful and nutritious meals all accompanied with organic beverages. Easy dishes which can be cooked at home will be prepared and consumed at the end of the class. Every kid also gets a free Greekalicious Eco-friendly shopping bag with the recipes. Dishes will include bread making, keftedes (meat balls), and baklava. |
Sat 16 October |
Some of my Favourites Part 3 - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, Hellenic filo meat pies, zucchini and haloumi cheese fritters, tomato, basil and feta salad, and more.
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Sat 20 November |
Melbourne Cooking Class |
11.00am |
Greekalicious is holding a cooking class in Melbourne. Some of the recipes will be from Maria Benardis’s cook book, “My Greek Family Table”. Recipes will include Myconean caramalised onion and feta filo pies, zucchini and haloumi fritters, loukoumades (Ancient Greek doughnuts), and more.
Date: Saturday 20 November 2010, at 11.00am
Venue: Raw Materials - 138 Cowper Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Price: $130.00 per person
Includes: food, wine, recipes, a Greekalicious Eco-friendly shopping bag and lots of fun.
Book your seat early to avoid disappointment on (02) 9331 0734 or email us at info@greekalicious.com.au
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Sat 27 November |
Traditional Greek - Comfort Food |
10.00am |
Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, including zucchini and haloumi keftedes (fritters), slow baked chicken and potatoes with herbed feta crust, loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) and more.
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Sun 28 November |
Traditional Greek - Trade Mark Dishes - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
2.30pm |
Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love, including souvlaki, moussaka, salad of Kalamata (“Greek salad”) and the most sensational homemade tzatziki.
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Sat 4 December |
Summer in the Cyclades Islands - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
You are all familiar with the rich blue and white images of the Greek Islands. Match the food to the imagery, with ingredients and dishes from Mykonos, Santorini and Tinos including the Santorinian sweet tomato filo pies, prawn saganaki with tomato, herbs and feta, seasonal fresh fruit poached in mavrodaphne and more.
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Sat 11 December |
Summer on the Greek Islands - Recipes from my book, “My Greek Family Table” |
10.00am |
Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, including baked Asparagus with feta and lemon zest, slow baked lamb and potato kleftikio, tomato, onion and feta salad and more.
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Sat 18 December |
Greek Christmas & Celebrations - Part 1 |
10.00am |
Learn how to celebrate and prepare for a traditional Greek Christmas feast. Your Christmas celebrations will never be the same. Dishes include my family recipe for Constantinople style stuffed turkey, tiropites (cheese pies), koulourakia (Greek butter cookies) and more.
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Sun 19 December |
Greek Christmas & Celebrations - Part 2 |
2.30pm |
Learn how to celebrate and prepare for a traditional Greek Christmas feast. Your Christmas celebrations will never be the same. Dishes include slow cooked lamb with potatoes, tiropites (cheese pies), koulourakia (Greek butter cookies) and more.
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We will be closing our office for the Festive season from 20 December 2009 until 10 January 2010. However you can contact us via email at: info@greekalicious.com.au
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