Traditional Ikarian Cooking & Longevity Workshop

Schedule

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities | Traverse City, MI

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Get ready to cook like an Ikarian pro and learn the secrets to longevity in a fun workshop!
About this Event

Eat well. Live long. Feel better.Join us this October in Traverse City for the 4th Annual Traditional Ikarian Cooking & Longevity Workshop—a delicious, immersive, and soul-nourishing experience led by our cherished guests from Ikaria, Greece, one of the original Blue Zones known for extraordinary health and longevity.

🍽️ What to Expect:

  • Hands-on traditional Ikarian cooking demonstrations
  • Tastings of anti-inflammatory, plant-based Mediterranean meals
  • Cultural stories & insights from Ikaria, Greece
  • Wellness & longevity principles rooted in science and tradition
  • Recipes and tools to bring the Ikarian lifestyle home with you

đź§  Why it Matters:

Ikarian cuisine is more than delicious—it's been linked to:

  • Reduced inflammation
  • Better gut health
  • Lower risk of heart disease & dementia
  • Increased energy & longevity

Whether you want to manage an existing health concern, prevent chronic disease, or simply reconnect with vibrant, joyful living—this event is for you.

đź‘­ Bring a friend!

Come with a partner, sister, friend, or foodie soul mate. This is a shared experience you’ll never forget—and your ticket includes tastings, workshop materials, and a seat at the table where food truly becomes medicine.


Agenda

đź•‘: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
"Embracing the Wisdom of Ikarian Longevity: A Culinary Journey to Well-being"
Host: Georgios & Eleni Karimalis

Info: Step into the world of Ikaria Greece, where time seems to slow down, and life flows in harmony with nature. Experience on a transformative journey through a Traditional Cooking and Longevity Workshop, steeped in the art and science of the renowned Ikarian blue zone. Georgios and Eleni Karimalis will provide you with an experience of a lifetime share the secrets of their lifestyle.
The essence of Ikarian wisdom comes to life through the preparation recipes drawn from the island’s predominantly plant-based cuisine. Delve into the alchemy of flavors, guided by the culinary traditions that have gifted Ikarians with vitality and longevity. Unearth the science behind each ingredient, as we unlock the hidden treasures of this ancient art. Discover the essence of Farm to Table, where the land's bounty is honored in every dish - the cornerstone of Ikarian longevity.


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Where is it happening?

Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, 414 East Eighth Street, Traverse City, United States

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Tickets

USD 215.26

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