November 11, 2015
This recipe from our cooking holidays in Italy shows you how simple it can be to make fresh pasta at home! So, if you would like to know how to eat authentic food like a local Italian then follow our easy step-by-step guide below. For the real taste of Italy, serve the fresh pasta with…
November 2, 2015
Everyone knows that Italy is the capital of food. Whilst pizza, pasta and pesto come to mind when thinking of authentic Italian food, not everyone knows that Italy’s specialities are intensely regional. Dishes considered traditional in one place of Italy, might be unheard of 100 miles down the road. This causes confusion and we often…
October 31, 2015
Even though November marks the end of our cooking, painting and Pilates holiday season, there are still plenty of things to do in Italy. From Florence to Venice, here are our top events to visit in Italy this month. Bologna Jazz Festival When: First few weekends in November, Ferrara & Modena. Founded in 1958,…
October 30, 2015
A great seafood recipe which pairs well with light salads and white wine.
A dish which takes influence from Italy’s beautiful coastal regions, guests have discovered this dish with us on trips to Amalfi, Puglia and Sicily.
October 26, 2015
Today, we interview the fantastic Sara Rosso, founder of the Italian food blog “Ms. Adventures in Italy” – a must read for every foodie! Having travelled all over the country, Sara writes about exploring, tasting and discovering Italy and Italian cooking. Her book “How to order an Italian Coffee in Italy” is a wonderful read…
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October 23, 2015
From Italy to the UK – we love everything to do with art and painting. That’s why we got so excited when Sky Arts recently aired its “Landscape Artist of the Year” competition on TV, 2015. We got even more excited when we spotted Robert Nelmes, our inspiring tutor on our painting holidays in Italy,…
October 12, 2015
October is upon us, summer has truly gone and past. Shorter and colder days call for more hearty meals which we can enjoy whilst hiding from the autumnal weather. Here are a few seasonal foods and recipes which can be enjoyed on an Italian cooking holiday this autumn. 1 – Il Vino Novello Translated as…
October 9, 2015
Tuscan food is simple but hearty which makes it the perfect choice for grey autumn days. This vegetable soup from our Italian cooking holidays in Tuscany will not only warm you up but is also extremely healthy and a great vitamin booster on colder days. This recipe makes approx. 4 servings.
October 2, 2015
Italy is a great place for a painting holiday – it provides stunning landscapes, fantastic light and plenty of inspiration. It was also the place Sue Smith found her inspiration. The “Ancient Artist”-blogger and author started her professional art career when she turned fifty. In her quest to understand more about the craft she loves, she…
October 1, 2015
A quick look at this months most exciting events proves October is a great time to visit on a Cooking holiday, as Italy welcomes foodies to several indulging festivals. Here is a round-up of what’s on in Italy this month: Alba White Truffle Festival One of the biggest truffle festivals and fairs in Italy, The…
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September 25, 2015
Continuing our ‘Top Bloggers’ series, We reached out to Laura Thayer, an American expat now living on the Amalfi Coast to ask a few questions. We love the region as much as Laura does, that’s why for next year have have added new language and painting weeks to Amalfi dates. Laura visited the region in 2007 and…
September 24, 2015
Our popular cooking holiday destination Tuscany is a great place to be all year round. But autumn in Tuscany is particularly special. September marks harvest time for delicious autumn produce such as olives. The olive harvest is an extremely busy time of year for Italian farmers, and a great time for tourists to visit stunning…
September 21, 2015
[COMPETITION CLOSED] We at Flavours love everything to do with art – especially Italian art! Whilst there are many painting competitions available for aspiring professional artists, we think there is a lack of opportunity for amateurs to show their work. That’s why we’re running our Big Painting Competition – we’re searching for Britain’s best amateur artist!…
September 10, 2015
The origin of this pasta with squid ink recipe is controversial. Both people of Messina and of Catania claim they have invented it. To add to the competition, it is also a common recipe in Syracuse. What’s certain is that it was born in the East of Sicily and is absolutely delicious.
Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano can’t stop thinking about this legendary dish when being invited for dinner by the police Superintendent, making every effort to not confront his superior with his tricky case so that the dinner invitation is safe.
September 6, 2015
This week Andrea Camilleri, the author and creator of Montalbano, will celebrate his 90th birthday. The Montalbano series quickly became popular with the Italians but was not translated into English until five novels had gripped readers. Never the less, Montalbano has become a crime fiction staple, achieving success in literature and on the small screen,…
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