December 15, 2016
Situated on the extreme south-eastern tip of Italy, Puglia is a region bursting with local culture and traditions. It’s relatively unknown compared to many of Italy’s most famous regions, and it’s definitely one of our top picks at Flavours! So, we’ve put together our top 5 reasons that this hidden gem should be top of…
December 10, 2016
We asked the Flavours team what they’d like this Christmas… Lorne, Director What’s your ideal Christmas gift? A good book please! Anything related to Italy or a crime novel are always well received. If you got a Flavours Gift Voucher in your stocking, which holiday would you choose? We’ve been offering holidays in Puglia for…
December 9, 2016
There is always a good reason to celebrate with Italian wine and so today we thought what better way to start the weekend rather than an infographic with our favourite Italian wine flavours per region? Have you visited Venice , Tuscany or Puglia ? We’d love to hear about your favourite Italian wine flavours and regions!
Do you know where you’re going on holiday next year? Most of us have a vague wishlist of places we’d like to visit, but often don’t actually organise our holidays until the last minute. These days, bucket lists are all the rage. People are busy compiling lists of things they’d like to do, and places…
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…
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November 30, 2016
Have you ever wondered how to make your own pasta? Many of us would love to recreate the silky strands of tagliatelle or extra thin ravioli we find in good Italian restaurants, but find that when it comes to it, we’re a bit intimidated by the process or by all the equipment that seems to…
November 4, 2016
[COMPETITON CLOSED] With winter in the air and temperatures falling, we cheer ourselves up with memories of summer and holidays in Italy as we’re looking at our new brochure. So we thought what better way to celebrate the release of Flavours Holidays brochure than a Flavours Holidays giveaway? Join LOVE ITALY giveaway via our Facebook…
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…
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August 16, 2016
Do you know the weird superstitions that Italians stand by? Walking over 3 drains may sound weird to you but wait until you read about the superstitions the Italians have.
July 19, 2016
If you want to become more active, which of the two disciplines should you choose: Yoga or Pilates? The first thing you need to consider is that Yoga and Pilates are often lumped together, but are actually very different. So let’s start at the very beginning. 1. Pilates is a conditioning programme Beliefs and basic…
June 28, 2016
From a young sickly boy who was bullied in the 1880’s, to influencing a multi-million pound industry today, Joseph Pilates has revolutionised the perception of health and fitness. To this day, millions of people follow his practice and credit it to transforming their own health, fitness and lifestyle. In fact, the number of Americans who…
June 14, 2016
The Mediterranean is a goldmine for history and culture, and Sicily is no different as it offers a rich and diverse mixture of art collected over the centuries, influenced by different visiting civilisations. We have put together a small guide into the island’s best art scenes to find the most innovative and contemporary art around….
June 4, 2016
Once a Greek colony, Syracuse (Siracusa) still retains much of its original features. No other place in Sicily is quite like it. It is the perfect mixture of Greek classicism, Roman ruins and baroque architecture. If you didn’t hear the sound of Italian being spoken on the streets, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in…
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