Food, Recipes, Lifestyle and Travel Blog

By the Flavours Holidays Team

Interview with the Man in Seat 61 – Travelling to Italy by Train

July 24, 2020

As we return to travel, it is to be expected that our habits and preferences will change as the world opens back up! For some, slowing down in 2020 will carry on and the journey itself will be our opportunity to appreciate our surroundings as we look forward to holidaying in Italy again. “It’s not…

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Parmigiana di Melanzane Recipe

July 23, 2020

With its sumptuous layers of creamy aubergine, oozing cheese and rich tomato sauce, parmigiana di melanzane is the ultimate comfort food. It’s incredibly simple to make and super versatile – you can serve it as the main affair or as a side dish. Either way, it’ll become a firm favourite with your family and any dinner guests you have!

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The Flavours Online Cooking Class Experience

There is very little I love more than eating Italian food, and I’m sure you feel much the same! Italian cuisine is definitely one of the best-loved in the world, but how often do you cook an Italian feast for yourself? Many Italian meals are deceptively simple and worth the effort for the delicious rewards…

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Pilates and Mindfulness – your questions answered

July 16, 2020

Do you want to improve your health and well-being in a holistic way? If so, you might want to try Pilates and mindfulness. These two practices can help you achieve a state of balance and harmony between your body and mind. Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening your core muscles, improving…

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Tiramisu Recipe

July 10, 2020

Simple, yet indulgent, tiramisu could be considered the perfect dessert. The richness of the creamy mascarpone is delicately balanced by the sharpness of the coffee and cocoa. Learn how to make this incredibly flavourful dessert to wow your friends and family! Buon Appetito!

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7 Best Towns to Visit in Tuscany

July 9, 2020

When Tuscany is mentioned, your mind may turn to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the beautiful Duomo in Florence, or rolling hills covered in vineyards and lined with cypress trees. Tuscany is all of this and much, much more – a true powerhouse when it comes to art, cuisine, and culture.     Tuscany has…

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21 Different Types of Italian Breads

July 3, 2020

Bread is a wonderful food, a great base for many meals and it plays a big part in virtually every food culture. Whilst Italians may not eat quite as much as many other Europeans do, they do eat it virtually every day, and Italian cuisine has a wealth of regional bread variations. At Flavours Experiences…

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Almond Semifreddo

June 4, 2020

Try this recipe for one of Sicily’s most famous sweet treats, and you’ll be cooking like a true Sicilian in no time.

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The Definitive List of the Top 10 Masterpieces of Italian Art

June 1, 2020

With its decadent architecture, many extraordinary remains of the Roman Empire, a dramatic and often turbulent history, and stunning natural scenery, it’s really no wonder that artists, poets, philosophers and writers have turned to Italy for centuries to inspire and create. Widely recognised as the birthplace of the Renaissance, as well the Baroque and Neoclassicism,…

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Interview with Nikki Welch – Wine Expert and Founder of WineTubeMap

May 22, 2020

Nikki Welch is the founder of the WineTubeMap and author of the Pocket Guide to Wine. She is well-known for her love of wine, saying that she “only ever stops thinking about wine to decide what she’s eating with it”. Nikki’s website and app – The WineTubeMap – is an amazing wine recommender, designed to…

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How to Choose the Best Pilates Mat

May 8, 2020

Choosing a Pilates mat is one of the most important steps in setting yourself up for success in your Pilates practice. With so many Pilates mats on the market, it can seem overwhelming and confusing, so we’re here to help! We’ve reached out to our Pilates network to put together a guide for choosing the…

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4 Quick and Easy Italian Recipes

May 5, 2020

The cuisine of each region of Italy is known for its unique style, flavours and technique, as well as certain historic influences from around the Mediterranean, including Greece, Spain, and even the Middle East. With so many styles of Italian cooking to choose from, it’s an exciting and delicious cuisine to cook! The Italian’s Mediterranean…

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10 Best Books That Will Transport You to Italy

April 30, 2020

Embracing the Italian culture and the Italian way of life is an integral part of the Flavours Holidays’ experience. When you’re learning how to cook regional Italian dishes, diving into a conversation with the locals, or immersing yourself in the Italian landscape – you get a feel for the passionate and inspirational culture of Italy….

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