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Learn to Make Ghapama the Armenian Dessert in Alaverdi

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Location
Lori
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English, Russian
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Discover the secrets of ghapama, Armenia's festive dessert, in Alaverdi. Cook alongside a local chef and indulge in this sweet tradition while embracing Armenian culture and breathtaking scenery.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This culinary experience is unique because it allows you to master the art of making ghapama, a quintessential Armenian dessert and beloved local delicacy. You'll engage with a seasoned local chef, delving deep into Armenian cuisine and gaining insights from an expert. After making your sweet masterpiece, you’ll enjoy your ghapama amid the stunning natural surroundings of your host's family business, creating a truly memorable and flavorful journey into Armenian culture.

Sample Menu

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Traditional Armenian Ghapama
“Ghapama” is a sweet pumpkin dish that’s stuffed with rice, nuts, dried fruit, spices, and honey before being baked in an oven to golden perfection.

What You Get

Tea and coffee
Drinks: Water, coffee, and tea come standard with this experience.
Lunch
You’ll eat your creation after it’s complete, along with some side dishes.
Guide: Your experience will be led by Irina, the founder of the B&B where the experience takes place

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Join us in Alaverdi, Lori Province, to make and enjoy “ghapama,” the ultimate Armenian dessert. “Ghapama” is a sweet pumpkin dish that’s stuffed with rice, nuts, dried fruit, spices, and honey before being baked in an oven to golden perfection. It’s an authentic local dish that’s so popular that there’s even a favorite pop song all about it! During your experience, you’ll learn about the dish and its significance within Armenian cuisine, before you roll up our sleeves and start baking together with your host. You’ll make the entire dish from scratch, emptying the pumpkin, preparing all the fillings individually, stuffing the pumpkin, and baking it before eating your creation. You’ll also prepare some side dishes to go along with your pumpkin dish. All this will take place at our warm family business located in the Debed Canyon in Alaverdi, Lori Province, surrounded by green forests and the canyon cliffs above.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Iris Bed and Breakfast, E001, Lori Province, Armenia, AM

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You’ll meet your host at Iris Bed and Breakfast located in Alaverdi, Lori Province.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Armenia Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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