Local Cuisine Workshop: Women of Gülpinar

Course Coordinator: Hasan Açanal

This workshop practically led by a couple of women from the village. The participants prepared a different local meal everyday, under the guidance of the course leader, allowing them to experience the local culture from its original source. In the courses processes such as the making of organic olive oil, in-house cheese making and preparation of local wedding ceremony dishes are explored. Dishes prepared during the day served to all participants, alongside the dinner. The recipes that are prepared will be documented, and throughout the week the participants worked on designing a recipe for the meal, which they had to prepare for the final feast. The last day of the workshop was marked by this meal prepared by the participants.

The coordinator of the workshop, Hasan Açanal, has been officially representing the Turkish Cuisine on behalf of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, International Olive Oil Council, Conservatory of Mediterranean Cuisines and Turkish Wine and Olive Oil producers.