http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/3501_cooking-schools-italy-other.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:37:55 GMT Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:37:55 GMT http://RealAdventures.com http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/3501_cooking-schools-italy-other.htm 100 100 http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156376_Cooking-In-Tuscany-Florence-daily-weekly-classes http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156376_Cooking-In-Tuscany-Florence-daily-weekly-classes Cooking Schools Italy Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:11:26 Single & multiday Tuscan cooking classes, or weekly program in a Tuscan Villa. Fun & relaxed classes taught in English by Tuscan chefs. Also offer wine courses/excursions. Accommodations on estate. Last minute bookings welcome. Transport service - 200 Euro Per Event
Single & multiday Tuscan cooking classes, or weekly program in a Tuscan Villa. Fun & relaxed classes taught in English by Tuscan chefs. Also offer wine courses/excursions. Accommodations on estate. Last minute bookings welcome. Transport service


SINGLE DAY / MULTI DAY CLASSES
We have classes nearly every weekday and then weekends upon request. The classes are held in one of the two kitchens on the estate, there is a kitchen in the villa and the other in the medieval castle of the estate in the Torre.

We have two levels for our single day classes Introductory & Full Immersion. Both the classes include a HUGE lunch and wine all day.

The Introductory Class is an introduction to Italian foods with a focus on Tuscan cuisine. You will make antipasto, first course (usually fresh pasta with a sauce), second course with side, and dessert.

The cost is 140 euro's per person and it is a 4 hour class.

The Full Immersion Class takes this a step further, it is a 5 course class and focuses on stuffed pastas such as ravioli, colouring pasta, more sauces, how to make a perfect risotto beginning with making the broth, second courses of meat/game and of course dessert. This course is 190 euro's pp and 5 hours long.

We also include a 150 page cookbook and for the full immersion class a 'Good Tastes of Tuscany' apron .

**You dont have to be an advanced cook to take this class*** You will spend more time learning how to prepare more complex dishes but the chefs will guide you through the entire program.

If you wanted to participate in a multiple day class we can also offer those and really customise the menu to suit the groups likes and dislikes. These are always Advanced classes, so we can cover much more in the extra time. We can customise the program to really suit what you would like to learn and each days menu is completely different. We do offer a discount to 175 Euro, per person, per day for any booking of 3 days or more.

MENU EXAMPLES
Crostini Toscani
Parmesan baskets filled with a seasonal salad
Risotto with Zucchini and Fresh Zucchini Flowers
Veal broth
Potato gnocchi drizzled with truffle oil
Etruscan Chicken
Individual tiramis

Stuffed & Fried Zucchini Flowers & Sage
Panzanella Summer Salad
Ravioli filled with grilled eggplant & walnuts garnished with butter and fresh parsley
Cinghiale in Umido Wild Boar Stew
Tuscan White Beans
Crostata Autunalle Autumn tart

Pizzetine
Pear & Gorgonzola Risotto
Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with truffles
Chicken Breast rolled in pancetta and sage, stuffed with artichokes & cheese
Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

7 DAY GASTRONOMICAL COOKING ADVENTURE
Note the classes will not exceed more than 12 participants however there is ample accommodation for the partners or friends not taking part in the cooking program.

Though we limit the classes to 12 people the original galley kitchen is spacious enough to accommodate more people, the participants appreciate more time with the chefs and the intimate setting of the smaller classes. We will also have the classes for as little as 4 participants, just depending on the bookings.

We have designed the program so that partners that do not have an interest in cooking don't have to join in, we can organise lots of interesting and fun days trips for the non participants or they can amuse themselves in the morning then when the class is finished you can all go off in the afternoon exploring. Some afternoons we already have activities or a tour built into the program, other things are optional and then of course we can arrange different things based on your requests. If a partner would like to join for a day of cooking that is also not a problem. Also the estate is lovely to walk around, there are lots of woods ,a pool and it is very tranquil here, so easy to relax with a book or one can go to the local shops and bars or take a train to Florence or Pisa .
You could fly into either Florence or Pisa ( both in Tuscany) though Florence is the closest ( about a 15 min drive) and we could arrange a pick up for you. If you did find flights only into Rome, we could also arrange a transfer or you could catch the train to Florence ( 1.5 hrs on the fast 'Eurostar' train) and we could arrange to have a driver pick you up from there.
You won't need a car while here, though of course if you want the freedom of getting around then we could also arrange a rental car for you, and honestly you can get to see many more things when you have the flexibility of having a car though it isn't essential. We have lots of groups that come to stay on the estate and they get around just fine!


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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1200837_Gourmet-Tuscany http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1200837_Gourmet-Tuscany Cooking Schools Italy Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:09:09 We are an independent information and booking service, with extensive travel experience and passion for the Italian lifestyle. Experience medieval Tuscan hill towns, olive groves, sloping vineyard, sunbaked soils on one of our specialty tours. -
We are an independent information and booking service, with extensive travel experience and passion for the Italian lifestyle. Experience medieval Tuscan hill towns, olive groves, sloping vineyard, sunbaked soils on one of our specialty tours.



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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1187727_Personalized-Cooking-Vacations-in-Tuscany http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1187727_Personalized-Cooking-Vacations-in-Tuscany Cooking Schools Italy Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:08:35 Culinary Quests offers travelers a window into the heart and soul of Italy, Portugal , Spain, and Greece through its food fun, handson, cooking classes taught exclusively by local chefs. Your program is personalized to meet your interests. - US $900 Per Trip
Culinary Quests offers travelers a window into the heart and soul of Italy, Portugal , Spain, and Greece through its food fun, handson, cooking classes taught exclusively by local chefs. Your program is personalized to meet your interests.



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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1128102_Good-Tastes-of-Tuscany http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1128102_Good-Tastes-of-Tuscany Cooking Schools Italy Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:07:42 Good Tastes of Tuscany, a cooking school situated in a romantic villa just 15 Km's outside of Florence, Italy. We offer single and multiple day courses and also a weekly culinary program. All classes are taught in english by our italian chefs. - 140 Euro Per Person
Good Tastes of Tuscany, a cooking school situated in a romantic villa just 15 Km's outside of Florence, Italy. We offer single and multiple day courses and also a weekly culinary program. All classes are taught in english by our italian chefs.


Good Tastes of Tuscany wants you to experience the best that living in Tuscany provides. We offer a well versed program of culinary delights with four different cooking courses, such as are single day classes "A First Taste of Tuscany" which is our most popular class introduction class to authentic Tuscan cuisine. For the gourmand looking to expand their repertoire should try "An Italian Immersion" our advanced Tuscan cooking class. For those looking for the entire culinary experience our "Bella Toscana" customized two and three day programs would be a perfect fit. We also offer a week long culinary adventure Villa Pandolfini Gastronomical Adventure" designed for lovers of Tuscany and all that it represents the charming medieval towns, the centuries old traditions, the people and their culture, the art and of course, the great food and wine!!.
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1026007_Cooking-Tours-Experience-Real-Local-Life-In-Italy http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1026007_Cooking-Tours-Experience-Real-Local-Life-In-Italy Cooking Schools Italy Wed, 27 May 2009 13:05:16 Cooking school & wine tours in Italy. Cook with many chefs, home cooks on the same tour, visit wineries & food producers, markets, art, walks. Meet an amazing variety of local people in places off the tourist track & get immersed in real Italian lif - 855 Euro Per Person
Cooking school & wine tours in Italy. Cook with many chefs, home cooks on the same tour, visit wineries & food producers, markets, art, walks. Meet an amazing variety of local people in places off the tourist track & get immersed in real Italian lif


We offer a great variety of cooking tours throughout Italy Piedmont, Friuli, EmiliaRomagna, Tuscany, Umbria, Amalfi Coast and Sicily.

On many tours you cook with a range of chefs and home cooks in different places so you experience slices of real Italian life. On other tours you cook with one family and really get to know these new local friends.

You also visit wineries, cheese makers, olive oil makers, go on truffle hunts, walk in markets, stroll in little towns or lovely cities, hike beautiful paths, shop or just hang out. You meet an incredible variety of local people and taste genuine Italian life.
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1129489_Cooking-Holidays-in-Umbria-Italy http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1129489_Cooking-Holidays-in-Umbria-Italy Cooking Schools Italy Sat, 23 May 2009 10:05:19 Cooking vacation and cooking tours in a spectacular location (Umbria, Italy) handson cooking lessons, day excursions in Umbria and Tuscany, wine tours and traditional meals. 1day, 4day and 7day programs. Solo travellers programs without supplem - 95 Euro Per Person
Cooking vacation and cooking tours in a spectacular location (Umbria, Italy) handson cooking lessons, day excursions in Umbria and Tuscany, wine tours and traditional meals. 1day, 4day and 7day programs. Solo travellers programs without supplem


Let's Cook in Umbria (central Italy) cooking classes and cooking vacations in Italy near Tuscany

Olive Harvest in Italy (1st November /30th November 2009)
Christmas Cooking in Italy (8 December 2009/ 6 January 2010)


Our cooking classes begin at approximately 10.00 a.m. and are generally about 3/4 hours long and include the preparation of a multicourse meal, which you enjoy with wine at the end of the lesson. The Umbrian cuisine is incredibly rich and varied, famed for its heady olive oil the wines are among the best produced in Italy.
Recipes vary according to the season, utilizing only the freshest ingredients available and providing you with a deeply individual Italian experience. The cooking lessons are great, the food sublime!

If these don't meet your needs, please write me and we will define together your personalized cooking holiday!
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1022606_Cook-Italy http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1022606_Cook-Italy Cooking Schools Italy Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:04:35 Enjoy handson cooking of authentic Italian meals in very small groups. Beautiful locations in Bologna, Tuscany & Tuscan Romagna . BoLOGNA custom markettotable classes and 3 night gourmet breaks YEAR ROUND - US $250 Per Person
Enjoy handson cooking of authentic Italian meals in very small groups. Beautiful locations in Bologna, Tuscany & Tuscan Romagna . BoLOGNA custom markettotable classes and 3 night gourmet breaks YEAR ROUND


A Cook Italy 3 or 6 nights class just like the day classes in Bologna which are so convenient for those staying in Florence and Milan is above all enjoyable. Serious about food and cooking but very relaxed in spirit. It is about enjoying Italy and Italian food in convivial company, a very Italian approach! On a Cook Italy week, you will have 5 handson cooking classes preparing three course meals using authentic regional recipes. In choosing the meals, I like to showcase the richly varied range of Italian regional cuisine and to give you the history and backgrund to a dish, not just the recipe and cooking tips. You join in according to your mood, cooking a lot everyday or sometimes just watching, chatting, sipping wine, helping set the table or washing up.I keep the groups very small, usually 2 6, never more than 8. That way you really get to do handson cooking and get individual attention too. The techniques are straight forward as is usual with Italian home cooking. It avoids fussiness, aiming instead to let the food speak for itself to bring out the flavours of the food, not to impose flavours from the outside. On some weeks there is a food related tour to the producers, who are people who I have chosen for their skill, passion and dedication to their art, whether cheese, olive oil, prosciutto or wine making. The warmth of the hospitality is the other basis for my selection it is not unusual for the olive oil or wine maker to join us for lunch or invite us to a special food and wine event, or to personally ring a restaurant to make a booking on our behalf and ensure we get the best treatment. And there is one free day for you to fill as you please, to accommodate the varied interests of the typically independent Cook Italy guest!
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184798_Up-to-the-Villa-Cooking-classes http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184798_Up-to-the-Villa-Cooking-classes Cooking Schools Italy Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:04:11 Come and enjoy a fantastic experience of cooking with us in our homes in a spectacular Villa from the 1500's in the Chianti hills. - 100 Euro Per Person
Come and enjoy a fantastic experience of cooking with us in our homes in a spectacular Villa from the 1500's in the Chianti hills.



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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1025191_Toscana-Mia http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1025191_Toscana-Mia Cooking Schools Italy Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:04:33 Italian cooking and wine classes organized in private homes with Italians for 1 day to 1 week,to study with truly Italian people in a truly Tuscan enviroment,hence steeping in a Tuscan experience to the maximum. Enjoy the delights of Italian cuisine. - 165 Euro Per Person
Italian cooking and wine classes organized in private homes with Italians for 1 day to 1 week,to study with truly Italian people in a truly Tuscan enviroment,hence steeping in a Tuscan experience to the maximum. Enjoy the delights of Italian cuisine.


2007 Culinary programs,all year roundFor 1 or 2 days we welcome you inOne day hands on cooking classes in Chianti or in Florence, also with your children, or for a special eventor join ourWine tour and Food Tasting, to enjoy the essence of wineMarket Visit + Food and Wine tasting, to immerse in Italian lifestyleHerbs,Vines and Olives walking tour,to discover the countrysideOlive Oil Lesson and Food tastingFor more days enjoy ourChianti Packages, including cooking classes,tours and living with an Italian familyor take part in our5 Day Cooking courses,where we can offer a more complete experience 5 Day Italian language classes,where we can teach you our language in a relaxed wayClasses in Chianti are held in an evocative stone farmhouse, in the hills of the Chianti wine region,surrounded by vineyards & olivegrovesClasses in Florence , are in a classic apartment 10 minutes walk from the most important museums and masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1025605_Mami-Camilla-Italian-Cooking-school http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1025605_Mami-Camilla-Italian-Cooking-school Cooking Schools Italy Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:01:41 Mami Camilla is a small, highquality school dedicated to providing an outstanding study abroad experience in traditional regional culinary arts. The school runs all year and all classes are taught in English and Italian. - US $50 - 3000
Mami Camilla is a small, highquality school dedicated to providing an outstanding study abroad experience in traditional regional culinary arts. The school runs all year and all classes are taught in English and Italian.


Most of the dishes chosen can be easily made at home and the ingredients can generally be found in your country of origin. They are surprisingly simple to prepare yet are unforgettably flavourful and will have a profound effect on your future guests.Your program will give a balanced knowledge to acquire the principal techniques for dressing the plates, making the fresh dough for pasta, pizza and bread, learn about fish, vegetables meat and legumes, ending by creating fresh and delicate pastry. Select one of the following course that most fit for your needs, interest, expectations and budgets Neapolitan and Mediterranean culinary arts Baking and Pizza Artsculinary arts courses option"Odilia" Our most basic course, gives students the opportunity to learn three basic menus, starting with an appetizer, and closing with a typical dessert. This course will consist of three lessons over three different days for a corresponding total of 12 hours per week and include 6 evening meals."Laura" meets for a total of 20 hours per week. This course also gives the student the opportunity to learn five complete menus rather than the three included in the basic course."Camilla" is the most intensive course providing 30 hours of lessons in one week. There is one more class in respect to the general course and 6 additional hours focused on teaching specialty food products and local liquors.
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