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A tasting that covers the history of mead in Lithuania and the range of Lithuanian cheeses, from young to aged, with mead and cheese pairing…

A talk on how the cuisines of other countries changed Lithuanian food, from old Baltic dishes to the influence of noble manors. The table in…

An introduction to the history and customs of Aukštaitija through its traditional food, such as ragaišis bread, pressed sour cream, curd che…

A tasting on the history of Lithuanian wine and today’s winemaking: how wine is made from Lithuanian berries, fruit and local grapes, and ho…

An introduction to the oldest eating vessels and utensils and the origins of cooking. Participants decorate a small wooden tray with old orn…

Participants learn the history of gingerbread, try several decorating techniques and make sweet gifts for themselves and friends, with herba…

A tasting with a certified wine expert: three kinds of wine with snacks and a hot dish, along with stories about winemakers’ philosophy.

A manor mystery game: participants put on masks, take the roles of different manor characters, such as a count, an adviser or a gardener, an…

A practical class on posture, the use of cutlery and napkins, and conversation at the table, with stories of the table traditions of old Eur…

An introduction to the cuisine of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania: dishes of dukes, nobles and common people recreated from old writings and re…

A programme on 19th-century manor life and hunting traditions: the Keyserlingks were keen hunters who held feasts at the manor after a hunt.…

A theatrical telling of the Keyserlingk family and of manor customs that blend Lithuanian, German and French culture. Guests learn the langu…