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!
Food, Recipes, Lifestyle and Travel Blog
By the Flavours Holidays Team
And the Winner is…our Top Three Italian Paintings
December 2, 2015
[COMPETITON CLOSED] We were on the look out for Britain’s best amateur artist and asked you to send us your best paintings. We accepted watercolour paintings, acrylic art or anything you felt like sending us – as long as it showed us what a painting holiday in Italy is for you. We received so many…
Falsomagro Recipe – Sicilian Stuffed Meat Rolls
November 29, 2015
This Falsamagro Recipe is a typical meat dish from Sicily which needs a little bit of love and patience, but the results are great! A perfect alternative to the traditional Turkey dish this year for Christmas.
Travel Blogger Interview: Travel Advice for Solo Travellers
November 25, 2015
Thinking about a holiday for single people but feeling a little bit nervous about making the first step? In today’s blogger interview psychologist and travel blogger Irene S. Levine gives some great tips for those who need a little bit of reassurance. She also explains why cooking, painting or Pilates holidays are fantastic for starting your…
What is a Cooking Holiday in Italy like? Q&A with Ciaran
November 20, 2015
Our sales team get asked many questions about our cooking holidays each week. We thought that the questions might not only be relevant for those calling us in the office, but could be of interest to you, too. So, watch our video below and see this week’s top 3 questions about our Italian cookery classes…
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Blogger Interview: Venice Travel Tips from Heather Cowper
November 19, 2015
Heather Cowper is one of the UK’s leading travel bloggers. On her blog “Heather On Her Travels” she takes readers on a journey of food, culture and adventures. As an Italy expert, in particular Venice, we asked her how to explore Venice and its cuisine away from the tourist crowds and she revealed her top…
Learn How to Watercolour Paint – 5 Tips for Beginners
November 17, 2015
Watercolour is a very delicate form of artwork to try out, and the stunning settings of our painting holidays have inspired some beautiful watercolour pieces from our guests over the years. However, it is often perceived by beginners as the most difficult and daunting to try out. But don’t worry, it’s not as scary as…
Q&A: The Top 3 Most Frequently Asked Questions
November 13, 2015
Our Italian holiday season 2015 has come to an end. Whilst reminiscing about the fantastic guests on our cooking courses, painting classes and Pilates holidays in Italy, we also started thinking about the questions we’ve been asked throughout the year. Here are our top 3 most frequently asked questions and our team’s answers. 1. Cooking,…
Quick and Easy Pasta Recipe
November 11, 2015
This recipe from our cooking holidays in Italy shows you how simple it can be to make fresh pasta at home! So, if you would like to know how to eat authentic food like a local Italian then follow our easy step-by-step guide below. For the real taste of Italy, serve the fresh pasta with…
Beginners Guide to Authentic Italian Food
November 2, 2015
Everyone knows that Italy is the capital of food. Whilst pizza, pasta and pesto come to mind when thinking of authentic Italian food, not everyone knows that Italy’s specialities are intensely regional. Dishes considered traditional in one place of Italy, might be unheard of 100 miles down the road. This causes confusion and we often…
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Italy: What’s On In November
October 31, 2015
Even though November marks the end of our cooking, painting and Pilates holiday season, there are still plenty of things to do in Italy. From Florence to Venice, here are our top events to visit in Italy this month. Bologna Jazz Festival When: First few weekends in November, Ferrara & Modena. Founded in 1958,…
Sicilian Swordfish Rolls
October 30, 2015
A great seafood recipe which pairs well with light salads and white wine.
A dish which takes influence from Italy’s beautiful coastal regions, guests have discovered this dish with us on trips to Amalfi, Puglia and Sicily.
Blogger Interview – Ms Adventures in Italy
October 26, 2015
Today, we interview the fantastic Sara Rosso, founder of the Italian food blog “Ms. Adventures in Italy” – a must read for every foodie! Having travelled all over the country, Sara writes about exploring, tasting and discovering Italy and Italian cooking. Her book “How to order an Italian Coffee in Italy” is a wonderful read…
Behind the Scenes: Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year
October 23, 2015
From Italy to the UK – we love everything to do with art and painting. That’s why we got so excited when Sky Arts recently aired its “Landscape Artist of the Year” competition on TV, 2015. We got even more excited when we spotted Robert Nelmes, our inspiring tutor on our painting holidays in Italy,…
Top 5 Hearty Italian Autumn Food in October
October 12, 2015
October is upon us, summer has truly gone and past. Shorter and colder days call for more hearty meals which we can enjoy whilst hiding from the autumnal weather. Here are a few seasonal foods and recipes which can be enjoyed on an Italian cooking holiday this autumn. 1 – Il Vino Novello Translated as…
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