Systemic Cooking at the Athenian Institute of Anthropos (AKMA): A First Cycle Full of Flavors, Reflections, and Connections

Kyveli Papaioannou and Marianthi Karatza, drawing on the integrative strength of the Athenian Institute of Anthropos (AKMA), create a bridge between cooking and the way we think and work systemically.

This is an experiential workshop that invites us to explore, through the shared table of creation, the connection between cooking that nourishes the body and cooking that nourishes the heart and our relationships. Through the process of cooking, concepts, dynamics, and questions emerge, deeply rooted in systemic thinking and practice, in a simple, human, and lively way.

Details of the Systemic Cooking sessions held during the first cycle:

December 11, 2024 · 18:00–22:00

Kneading the dream from scratch – Sandwiches with handmade dough

January 8, 2025 · 18:00–22:00

One step at a time – Stuffed vine leaves with minced meat and egg-lemon sauce

February 5, 2025 · 18:00–22:00

Filling the gaps along the way – Homemade tortellini filled with spinach or mushrooms

March 5, 2025 · 18:00–22:00

Facing challenges on the path to the dream – Soutzoukakia (spiced meatballs) with red sauce and pasta

April 9, 2025 · 18:00–22:00

Composing and taking action – “Married” sardines with Greek village salad

heartfelt tins

The first cycle of 5 sessions with the Systemic Cooking group filled our hearts and senses with memories, sharing, and steps toward our dream. The second cycle came as a natural continuation, forming a complete journey of ten meetings full of flavors, reflections, and human connections!

The 2nd Cycle in Detail

April 30, 2025 · 18:00–22:00

A taste of the past, a step into the future – Waffles

May 21, 2025 · 18:00–22:00

Working with love and patience – Gnocchi with sage

June 18, 2025 · 18:00–22:00

Embracing contradictions – Pumpkin pie, reimagined

September 24, 2025 · 18:00–22:00

Finding balance in transformation – Spinach tart

October 15, 2025 · 18:00–22:00

Celebrating the journey – Toffee caramel cheesecake

Systemic Cooking continues. If something within you resonates while reading all this, maybe it’s worth cooking together in the next workshop.

New 5-session cycle systemic cooking

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