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By the Flavours Holidays Team

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,…

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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.

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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…

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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,…

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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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Tuscan Legume Soup Recipe

October 9, 2015

Tuscan food is simple but hearty which makes it the perfect choice for grey autumn days. This vegetable soup from our Italian cooking holidays in Tuscany will not only warm you up but is also extremely healthy and a great vitamin booster on colder days. This recipe makes approx. 4 servings.

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How to become a professional artist

October 2, 2015

Italy is a great place for a painting holiday – it provides stunning landscapes, fantastic light and plenty of inspiration. It was also the place Sue Smith found her inspiration. The “Ancient Artist”-blogger and author started her professional art career when she turned fifty. In her quest to understand more about the craft she loves, she…

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Italy – What’s on In October

October 1, 2015

A quick look at this months most exciting events proves October is a great time to visit on a Cooking holiday, as Italy welcomes foodies to several indulging festivals. Here  is a round-up of what’s on in Italy this month:   Alba White Truffle Festival One of the biggest truffle festivals and fairs in Italy, The…

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Blogger Interview – Laura Thayer

September 25, 2015

Continuing our ‘Top Bloggers’ series, We reached out to Laura Thayer, an American expat now living on the Amalfi Coast to ask a few questions. We love the region as much as Laura does, that’s why for next year have have added new language and painting weeks to Amalfi dates. Laura visited the region in 2007 and…

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The Italian Olive Harvest

September 24, 2015

Our popular cooking holiday destination Tuscany is a great place to be all year round. But autumn in Tuscany is particularly special. September marks harvest time for delicious autumn produce such as olives. The olive harvest is an extremely busy time of year for Italian farmers, and a great time for tourists to visit stunning…

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Flavours Holidays Big Painting Competition

September 21, 2015

[COMPETITION CLOSED] We at Flavours love everything to do with art – especially Italian art! Whilst there are many painting competitions available for aspiring professional artists, we think there is a lack of opportunity for amateurs to show their work. That’s why we’re running our Big Painting Competition – we’re searching for Britain’s best amateur artist!…

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Whats New in 2016 for Flavours Holidays

September 15, 2015

We recently released our 2015/2016 brochure with dates and holidays for the year ahead. The biggest and most exciting changes are to our Amalfi offerings. Amalfi was our most popular destination last year, often selling out fast as travellers raced to spend a week on the iconic and unique Italian coast. This is why we…

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Pasta with Squid Ink Recipe

September 10, 2015

The origin of this pasta with squid ink recipe is controversial. Both people of Messina and of Catania claim they have invented it. To add to the competition, it is also a common recipe in Syracuse. What’s certain is that it was born in the East of Sicily and is absolutely delicious.
Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano can’t stop thinking about this legendary dish when being invited for dinner by the police Superintendent, making every effort to not confront his superior with his tricky case so that the dinner invitation is safe.

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Montalbano Author Turns 90

September 6, 2015

This week Andrea Camilleri, the author and creator of Montalbano, will celebrate his 90th birthday. The Montalbano series quickly became popular with the Italians but was not translated into English until five novels had gripped readers. Never the less, Montalbano has become a crime fiction staple, achieving success in literature and on the small screen,…

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Festivals: Regata Storica Venice

September 5, 2015

This weekend, Venice celebrated the Regata Storica – a traditional flotilla and boat race that draws crowds of locals and tourists alike. Named as one of Lonely Planets ‘Worlds Best Festivals’, this is a Venetian event not to be missed. Over 120 brightly decorated Gondolas and small boats parade through the Grand Canal, manned by…

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