Mediterranean Cooking

Instructor: Nanette Davidson

Day & Date: Friday, May 29, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuition: $100.00

Ages: 18 and Up

The Mediterranean diet is touted to be one of the healthiest in the world. Discover why and how to translate it into easy dishes made from local seasonal ingredients. We will put together a mezze table filled with small plates of dishes made with fresh herbs, vegetables, beans, cheese, and more to be shared as a late lunch. This workshop takes place in the Cooking Studio, so we will be able to explore fresh bread in the form of Pita and/or use seasonal edible flowers for a gardenscape Focaccia. Blend nuts, seeds, sumac and green herbs to make za'atar and dukkha for use in your own kitchen.

You can bring snacks/lunch but the nature of this class means you will be sharing a mezze table of small plates which will be a late lunch. 

Location: *This workshop takes place on the John C. Campbell Folk School Campus in the Cooking Studio, located in Davidson Hall  Campus Map *

Experience Needed: All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Students Please Bring:

• Apron, or clothes that can get dirty.
• Note taking materials.

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $30.00. THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* We contract with local and regional instructors for short workshops that generally require a minimum of students to run. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information. To respect our instructor’s time and preparation for workshops, please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop. Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to a workshop will be issued a full refund. Cancellations made 14 or less days prior to your workshop are not eligible for a refund. If Olive’s Porch needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, we will issue a full refund. See our General Information and Policies page on our website for more information.

About Instructor: Nanette Davidson began the cooking program for the John C. Campbell Folk School in 1998 and served as Resident Artist for twenty years. In 2018, she authored "The Folk School Cookbook: A Collection of Seasonal Favorites," which features recipes from the dining hall, greater Folk School community, and many of her own recipes from decades of cooking. Nanette has taught adults and children alike at summer camp settings, wine and food festivals, farmers markets, sustainability fairs, arboretums, teaching kitchens, wellness centers, and more. Her food philosophy is whole, fresh, healthy, colorful, and seasonal.