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Archaeologist and anthropologist Jerolyn Morrison and
POTTERY TO her Minoan Tastes team provide local and international
visitors with a unique experience, allowing them to
embrace the customs and flavours of ancient Crete.

COOKERY

Jerolyn Morrison’s studies in archaeology and

anthropology at the Fulbright Institute put her on

the path to becoming an integral part of Minoan
culture and cuisine in the modern era. She opens
up about her inspiring career and passion.

Alabama native Jerolyn
Morrison embarked on a transformative
journey in Crete in 1997. Initially drawn to
archaeological pottery work, she went on
to pursue a master's and a doctorate in
anthropology and archaeology respec-
tively before settling in Ierapetra, where
she immersed herself in Minoan gastron-
omy. Courage and creativity propelled THE ART OF WEAVING RE-INVENTED
her through any uncertainty. Now, as a
pivotal member of the Minoan Tastes
project, launched in 2012, she recreates Drawing inspiration from the ancient art of Cretan
ancient dishes, intertwining history and
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