August 19, 2020
Incredibly indulgent, the strangely named Chocolate Salami is a quick and easy dessert that works perfectly with your after-dinner coffee! The creamy, rich chocolate and the crunchy biscuits will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!
Food, Recipes, Lifestyle and Travel Blog
By the Flavours Holidays Team
Returning to our Favourite Restaurant – Il Veliero in Syracuse, Sicily
August 13, 2020
Il Veliero is one of our favourite places in Italy, although there are many, is Sicily. With its azure seas, stunning ancient ruins, and brilliant weather, we are already dreaming about being in Sicily again! As we look forward to our holidays to Sicily resuming in September, we have been speaking to our team and…
Shallot and Pecorino Cheese Soup Recipe (Zuppa di Cipolle al Pecorino)
August 11, 2020
Indulge yourself with a hearty bowl of shallot and pecorino cheese soup. A perfect mixture of sweet shallots, salty parma ham and creamy cheese, you won’t find a soup quite as satisfying as this!
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
7 Best Italian Cocktails to Make at Home
July 6, 2020
Transport yourself to Italy from the comfort of your own home by learning how to mix our favourite Italian cocktails!
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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…
How to Read Italian Wine Labels? Understanding DOCG, DOC, IGT & VdT Classifications
June 23, 2020
We all know that feeling – standing in the wine aisle of the supermarket trying to choose a great bottle of wine, with no idea what differentiates an average wine from a great wine. With so much choice, and so many types of wine to choose from, it can definitely be a bit of a…
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.
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,…
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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