Our initiative is based on two main ideas:
First, to empower local women in Akko, most of whom are housewives.
Second, the cooking workshops conducted by local women are an opportunity to get to know more closely the daily life and lifestyle and customs of the locals in Old Akko.
24.10Saturday12:00-15:00
Culinary Secrets of Old Akko
Authentic Cooking Workshop
Old Akko
Couples- Retirees
- Groups
- Paid Parking
Register In Advance
Mimi Khativ, a cook from Akko, invites you to Beit Elfarasha — a beautiful Ottoman-style house featuring a well-designed, fully equipped kitchen nestled within the colorful alleyways of Old Akko.
In Mimi’s kitchen, every dish tells a story — of Akko, family, and a life built around the table. Together, we will prepare layers of chicken Maqluba (vegetarian option available), a smoked eggplant dip served with crispy pita, fried cauliflower and broccoli patties with parsley, vegetarian kubbeh, a fresh market salad, and Halawet el jibn for dessert. After the cooking is done, we will sit down to enjoy the meal we’ve created together and receive the recipes.
Price: 300 NIS per person
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