Converse & cook
Traditional home hospitality cooking workshops
Immerse yourself in the ultimate Galilean experience:
A hot cup of strong black coffee or fragrant mint tea, welcomes you into this intimate experience where, in the homes of your host family, hear about their lives, learn about their community, and start cooking in their kitchen! Discover first hand how to prepare traditional dishes passed down through generations.
About the experience
Length
2-4 hours
Location
From Haifa to the Golan Heights
Cuisines
Druze, Christian, Muslim, Bedouin
Kosher
Available upon request
Menu
Meat
vegetarian vegan
and gluten-free
Size
Up to 40 people
Languages
Hebrew,
English, Arabic
Sample workshop menu
The range of dishes is endless. Below is a sample of some of the dishes that you may learn to cook. The exact dishes in your workshop will depend on the host and the season, and we welcome inquiries or requests.
Stuffed zucchinis and grape leaves
Filled with rice and local seasoning
Cabbage leaves
Stuffed with rice and meat
Freekeh
The famous smoked green wheat – rich in protein and low in gluten
Majadara
Lentils cooked with bulgur wheat, fried onion, and extra virgin olive oil
Local wild greens
Depending on seasonal availability
Mnazaleh
Chickpea and eggplant stew in tomato sauce
Tabouli salad
Herbed with local greens and seasoned with freshly-ground cumin
Sinyeh
Meat kebabs cooked in tahina
Maklouba
All-in-one pot chicken pilaf
Shish Barak
Homemade meat or vegetable “ravioli” cooked in yogurt
Dessert
Seasonal fruit or basbussa, a traditional semolina cake
Kata’if
Pancakes stuffed with walnuts and cinnamon or home made cheese
Drinks
All meals are accompanied by tamarind juice, home made lemonade and water.
Feast your eyes
We have the Galilee covered
Our hosts are located across the Galilee – from scenic Daliyat al-Karmel in the Haifa district, as far as Majdal Shams at the foot of Mount Hermon in the northern Golan Heights.
The range of our host families allows you to easily incorporate a visit according to your itinerary, and make your trip an unforgettable one.
Personal experiences
As experts in all things culinary, let us know the desired type of cuisine, location, and date, and we will craft a unique hospitality experience for you.
