February 5, 2016
Tuscany is world famous for its local cuisine and the use of herbs which results in unforgettable tastes and smells. Chicken alla Cacciatora is a typical Tuscan recipe which you can learn to make on a Flavours cooking holiday. A great recipe if you have guests coming around for dinner. Pairs nicely with Italian red wine. Buon Appetito!
February 1, 2016
In a previous Flavours blog post, we mentioned all about the Venice Carnival, its beginnings and traditions. You might be surprised to know, it’s not the only carnival to take place in Italy. Across the country, leading up to Mardi Gras, there are several different carnivals each with their own quirks and traditions. Carnival of…
January 30, 2016
This ancient golden liquid holds the key to a healthy heart It’s hard to imagine, but the humble olive can dramatically improve the health of your heart. A study carried out by the University of Glasgow recently featured on BBC’s ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’ revealed that regular consumption of olive oil can drastically improve your heart…
January 23, 2016
Step into a world of colour, pageantry and mystery Today marks the beginning of the world famous Venice Carnival 2016 (Carnevale di Venezia.) The ‘City of Canals’ is besieged with tourists coming to experience this unique cultural event and soak up the festival atmosphere. From winter gloom, the city is ignited with a burst of…
January 17, 2016
Pasta is a staple in Italian cuisine. Whilst it is not often thought of as particularly healthy, in moderation it is absolutely fine. The sauce can be a good way of adding extra vegetables to your diet. This Orechiette pasta and broccoli recipe from Puglia is a great example of that. The broccoli is full of vitamins and nutrients and is a great way of getting unwanted toxins out of your body.
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January 16, 2016
With the start of 2016 and our new beginners Pilates retreats to be launched, we’ve taken a look at our top five best Pilates holidays for 2016. So, if you’re looking for a break for body and mind this year, then take a look at our list below and get the perfect Pilates course in…
January 15, 2016
Antonio is our charming cookery holiday chef in Puglia. His lovely and welcoming demeanour has made him one of our guests’ firm favourites. As one of our “oldest” Flavours’ chefs we asked him to tell us more about himself, his region, and what it means to come on a Flavours cooking holiday. Can you tell…
January 13, 2016
Tracey McAlpine is the founder of lifestyle blog “Fighting Fifty”. With her platform, she provides women over 50 with health, travel and lifestyle advise. In our interview with her, she reveals how to age positively, how to stay fit with Pilates and what she loves about being 50. Flavours had an opportunity to interview Tracy. Here…
January 12, 2016
Of course, pictures can never be as good as the real deal. To join us in Italy, simply contact our lovely team today!
January 7, 2016
Was one of your New Year’s resolution to start a new skill or try something different? Maybe it was to pick up a new hobby? For those wanting to further their painting skills or start their artistic journey somewhere inspiring in 2016, here are some great news! We’ve put together our top 5 most inspiring…
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January 5, 2016
With almost 5% of the UK’s population claiming themselves as vegetarian, and a huge interest in gluten-free diets there really is a demand to cater around these needs. Italy is the perfect place for that! Who would have thought that it is such a vegetarian and gluten-free paradise? Italy is gluten-free heaven It might come…
January 4, 2016
Celeriac is a delicious vegetable, but also pretty healthy as it is low in calories. Try this warming celecriac soup from our Italian cooking holidays for a healthy start to 2017.
December 31, 2015
Today is the last day of 2015 and we asked in the office: What’s your resolution for 2016? Here at the Flavours office, we have a wide range of goals that we hope to keep for 2016. Maybe these will inspire some resolutions for you too! Lorne – Director & Founder Lorne: “My New Year’s…
December 13, 2015
Today’s Q&A session with our lovely Ciaran is about our Italian painting holidays. We have put together last week’s top 3 most asked questions from you and here are the answers! What do I need to bring on a painting holiday? On a Flavours holiday we do understand that there can be many materials…
December 4, 2015
Sfoglia alla Pancetta is a very delicious, yet very easy to create antipasti. This simple puff pastry with pancetta and rosemary will wow your friends at any Christmas dinner party or cocktail party!
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