December 2, 2016
From the time of the Roman Empire, olive oil has been a staple of Italian cooking. From Venice in the north to Sicily in the south, its wonderful flavour has been used to enhance the food of each region to take it to new culinary heights. In recent times, extra virgin olive oil in particular…
November 3, 2016
Italians are notoriously proud of their regional cuisine: woe betide the Perugian who tries to tell a Sicilian how to make ragu. However, of all the regions in Italy, it is perhaps Tuscany that can lay claim to one of the most diverse and interesting cuisines, with stunning wines and a sumptuous landscape to match….
October 28, 2016
This year we helped Lindsay celebrate her 60th birthday on the Amalfi Coast, doing a cooking holiday with friends and family at the beautiful Villa Limonaia near Praiano. Here, Lindsay talks to us about sea-view siestas, a day trip to Capri and a birthday cake to remember. Where did you go? Our base for the week…
August 23, 2016
We all think we know a lot about Italian food. It is embedded in our culture with ‘spag bol’ and lasagna being a staple in many food outlets and on our weeknight, dinner tables. But when food becomes ubiquitous it can also become an approximation of the real thing. This week we explore why it’s…
May 13, 2016
Our top picks of Italian cookbooks, past and present: Jamie’s Italy – by Jamie Oliver Can you believe this book is over 10 years old? Jamie’s Italy was published in 2005 and is based on a tour of Italy Jamie took when he turned 30 years old. Travelling from the top to the toe of…
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May 6, 2016
We all know that Italians are known for eating well… with their pizza, pasta and gelato. We think we know what Italians eat, but do we know how the locals actually eat? Here is our guide to eating like a local in Venice: 1. Venetian small sharing plates – cicchetti in bacari Spain is known…
February 11, 2016
Sicilian wines are going to hit the big time in 2016, you heard it hear first! As we continue to read about new food trends for 2016: ‘clean food’, reinventing fried chicken and spiralized vegetables, in the world of wine-making and drinking Sicilian wines are joining the party and making an entrance! We are living…
January 30, 2016
This ancient golden liquid holds the key to a healthy heart It’s hard to imagine, but the humble olive can dramatically improve the health of your heart. A study carried out by the University of Glasgow recently featured on BBC’s ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’ revealed that regular consumption of olive oil can drastically improve your heart…
January 15, 2016
Antonio is our charming cookery holiday chef in Puglia. His lovely and welcoming demeanour has made him one of our guests’ firm favourites. As one of our “oldest” Flavours’ chefs we asked him to tell us more about himself, his region, and what it means to come on a Flavours cooking holiday. Can you tell…
January 5, 2016
With almost 5% of the UK’s population claiming themselves as vegetarian, and a huge interest in gluten-free diets there really is a demand to cater around these needs. Italy is the perfect place for that! Who would have thought that it is such a vegetarian and gluten-free paradise? Italy is gluten-free heaven It might come…
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November 20, 2015
Our sales team get asked many questions about our cooking holidays each week. We thought that the questions might not only be relevant for those calling us in the office, but could be of interest to you, too. So, watch our video below and see this week’s top 3 questions about our Italian cookery classes…
November 19, 2015
Heather Cowper is one of the UK’s leading travel bloggers. On her blog “Heather On Her Travels” she takes readers on a journey of food, culture and adventures. As an Italy expert, in particular Venice, we asked her how to explore Venice and its cuisine away from the tourist crowds and she revealed her top…
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 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…
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…
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