February 27, 2017
Happy Pancake Day! Pancake Day, or also know as Shrove Tuesday, has been traditionally celebrated as the last day before the fasting period of Lent that leads up to the celebration of Easter. Pancakes are associated with Shrove Tuesday as the best way to use up eggs, milk and sugar before lent begins. This a great reason to celebrate this wonderful holiday but why not give it an Italian twist and try crespelle – the Italian variation of pancakes?
February 24, 2017
Tuscany is not only known for its stunning scenery and fantastic cooking, but the region is also famous for being the cradle of the Renaissance. Every town in Tuscany has a museum to proudly recount their history and also showcases the works of the sculptors and painters who helped shape Europe’s most influential artistic movement….
February 20, 2017
Traditional Italian lasagne is a well-loved dinner favourite in millions of households – you just can’t beat a good Italian ragu with creamy béchamel sauce and thin pasta sheets. Every now and then, though, we all need a bit of a change. If you’re looking for fresh inspiration for this classic dish, why not shake it up a little with some of our unusual lasagne recipe ideas?
February 10, 2017
We caught up with Flavours painting tutor, Michael Gahagan, to discuss why Italy is an artist’s paradise and why he passionately believes that we can all draw. Michael also shared some of his favourite moments from our painting holidays and what else he enjoys the most on a Flavours holiday other than painting. …
February 9, 2017
Happy National Pizza Day! Did you know that today in America, it’s one of the most delicious and unique days as you can celebrate pizza? Now, as pizza originated in Naples – the gateway to one of our most favourite cooking holiday destinations, Amalfi, we thought what better way to celebrate than a quick and easy…
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February 3, 2017
If you hop on a train in Italy, try and heed author Tim Park’s advice to himself, here: ‘I tell myself… Don’t ask whether the train is punctual. Don’t worry what Taranto will be like, what Lecce will be like, or Brindisi, or Bari. Don’t be concerned that you may have nothing to say about…
January 31, 2017
Planning a holiday soon? Here’s the 5 Top Travel Tips from Flavours Director Lorne Blyth: Pack less Some people pack everything but the kitchen sink. Not me! I lay out everything I’m planning on taking and then ask myself two key questions: ‘Do I really need this? Will I really wear it?’ This usually helps…
January 23, 2017
Travel writer Alexei Cohen, author of ‘Moon Rome, Florence & Italy’ has an impressive knowledge of all things Italian. We caught up with him to discuss how to explore the authentic side of Italy, food and seek out authentic flavours. Can you please tell us a few words about your background? I was born in…
January 19, 2017
Today we interview Lisa Waterman Gray, a renowned food and travel writer and photographer who has published thousands of stories for national, international, regional and local publications including USAToday.com and Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine. Lisa is also the writer of An Explorer’s Guide: Kansas and co-author of numerous other books. Hi Lisa and welcome back to…
January 18, 2017
If you’re visiting Italy for a Flavours Holiday, it’s easy to tag on a few days to see some of the rest of the country. It makes sense, while you’re there. Getting around Italy needn’t be a headache. While car hire, parking, and narrow-laned Italian autostrada can be expensive and stressful, using Italian public transport…
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January 13, 2017
Vuoi imparare l’italiano? Do you want to learn Italian? Or want to improve existing language skills? We’ve some tips to help you learn. You may know that most teachers separate the four key skills of learning a language into listening and reading – the receptive skills, and writing and speaking – the productive skills. Many adults…
Did you know that wine is not only delicious but (in moderation) also a real health booster? Here are our top 3 benefits of wine! We can now enjoy our favourite Italian wines without worry – just remember always in moderation. Saluti! Would you like to enjoy a glass of wine while looking out over the…
December 31, 2016
Daniela Sannino is an Italian language and literature tutor at Edinburgh University. She teaches our Italian language holidays in Tuscany and Amalfi. Which is your favourite Flavours Holiday base? Well, I was born just up the coast from Amalfi in Naples, so for me, of course, I have to say Amalfi. It is a part…
Creativity can be an elusive beast. An idea can occur to you in the middle of the night and you wake up full of inspiration to write the first chapter of a book, cook something wonderful, or simply go about your daily life with added verve and vigour. But at other times, you find yourself…
December 29, 2016
Most people book a Flavours cooking holidays because they love Italian cuisine, and think cooking and eating in warm, beautiful Italy, with great produce on the doorstep, will be a blissful holiday where they’ll learn, too. What they don’t expect is to find a husband! That’s what happened to one of our guests – just…
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