Cooking Lesson in Tirana, Albania

Guests are treated royally. I was not supposed to help in the kitchen - couldn't even clear the table or help with the dishes.
Every AM we had Turkish coffee prepared over a bunson burner. Second morning, I asked to try. Oops - I boiled it over. I was not allowed to make the coffee again.

Byrek is a traditional Albanian dish. You can buy it llittle shops and in all restaurants.
It is prepared with 18 layers of filo-like dough with various sauces between layers 6 and 12.
Grandmother planned to make it one day, so I asked for lessons.

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Demonstration

I get to try

Faster, Faster says Xherrie

Grandma can't bear to watch me struggle.

I am allowed to add the sauce

No one in Albania believes I can cook.