April 3, 2015
Beautiful women, beautiful scenery, a crime of passion solved and a glass of wine to finish… That’s what’s to be expected from inspector Montalbano on BBC 4 this Saturday – but did you know that the famous Italian detective is also a passionate foodie? Who is Inspector Montalbano? Salvo Montalbano is the hero of Andrea…
April 1, 2015
This week we talk wine with Peter McCombie. Awarded with the Master of Wine qualification in 1994, we thought he would be the best person to discuss Italian wine with. So, read on and find out what a true expert recommends when it comes down to Italian wine… What started your passion for Italian…
March 19, 2015
The food lover’s guide to Sicily – with its mix of Mediterranean influences, the island offers a wide variety of delicious dishes that are sure to excite any palate. From fresh seafood to hearty pasta, there’s something for everyone. Although Italy is renowned as the land of culture, art, and romance, many visitors come to…
March 13, 2015
Do you want to discover authentic Italy? Puglia is probably one of the best places to do so. With it’s rustic landscape and whitewashed towns, it really has kept a magical charm. Exploring Puglia means to explore Italy off-the-beaten track. Its dramatic coastline, mouthwatering seafood and unique ambience has made it a firm favourite for…
March 4, 2015
If you love Italy – you love Prosecco. The Italian best-seller convinces with its elegant golden colours, the gentle nature of its bubbles… and let’s be honest: its simple but fruity taste will be an essential part of your cooking holiday in Italy (of course, only if you want it to be!) In 2014, Marks…
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January 22, 2015
Today, we discuss the wonders of discovering Italian cuisine with Executive Chef at the Vittoria Group in Edinburgh, Spencer Wilson. The Vittoria Group includes some of Edinburgh’s best Italian restaurants, such as Vittoria on Leith Walk to La Favorita – which does one of the best pizzas in town! Read on to see what inspires…
January 13, 2015
Today, we give our top tips on what to bring back from your cooking holiday to Italy! We often get asked by our guests who were inspired by all the delicious food, what to bring back to recreate the taste of their holiday – and here are our five top answers. 1. Authentic Tuscan…
December 3, 2014
We have found a place that allows you to reminisce about the warm memories from your Italian cooking holiday: La Bottega in London is sharing its Italian food and Christmas tips with us! What started your passion for food? My father is a great home cook and my mother loves entertaining at home: the combination…
November 19, 2014
At Flavours we really love Italian wine. And, so today is a great wine Wednesday as we have had the pleasure to speak to Chris Pollington. Chris is a member of the Fine Wine Team at Britain’s original wine merchant, Berry Brothers & Rudd, and shares our passion for Italian wine. Read on to hear…
November 12, 2014
Do you want to learn more about the art of wine? Today, Flavours speaks to Will Hargrove who is the Head of Fine Wine at Corney & Barrow and a big Italian wine enthusiast. Interview with Will Hargrove What started your passion for Italian wine? Purely and simply the diversity of the wines and the…
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October 29, 2014
Do you find it hard to find the delicious Italian flavours tried on your cooking holiday when arriving back home? The search is over – we have found the place to go: JUST SO ITALIAN focuses on bringing some of the best kept Italian secrets to the UK. Many of its products are “food &…
October 25, 2014
If you’ve been a guest on our cooking holidays in Italy, you may be aware: knowing how to match the right pasta with the correct sauce is a birth given talent for most Italians. Today, on world pasta day, we will continue to unravel the secrets of the perfect pasta pairings! How to pair…
October 16, 2014
Do you want to keep enjoying authentic Italian produce even when you’re not on an Italian cooking holiday? Then read our exclusive interview with Giovanna. She is the owner of the family-run Eusebi Deli in Glasgow. If you are looking for someone who is passionate about Italian food and the production of quality produce, the Eusebi…
October 9, 2014
Are you curious to see what a true travel expert has to say about our Italian cooking holidays? Then read our interview with travel writer Kat and find out about her short-break cooking holiday in Tuscany with Flavours! When and for how long did you go on our cooking holiday in Tuscany? I was there in April…
October 7, 2014
With our new Italian hamper selection launched, we decided to look into what makes olive oil so great – so read on to find out our top ten facts about olive oil! 1. Olive oil’s history The history of olive oil goes back thousands of years and in its time it has been used in…
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