February 14, 2015
Valentines Day is celebrated all over the world, however not many people know that the romantic day’s namesake was actually an Italian! During the Roman Empire Roman Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage as he believed it distracted his young soldiers from battle. Valentine was a priest and, in defiance of this law, would marry young…
February 12, 2015
The Sicilians love their ricotta desserts and there are an abundance of variations of desserts using not only the ricotta, but also the chocolate and candied peel (for example cassata and cannoli). Often eaten around Easter, this tart is a fantastic dessert that will make your Easter Monday taste even sweeter!
February 4, 2015
This fantastic recipe from our cookery holidays in Tuscany transforms leftover food into a delicious dish! This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast beef and the juices from the pan and it can be adapted to include any vegetables that you may have in the fridge. You could also use leftover roast…
February 3, 2015
Venice is a fantastic destination for any art lover. That’s why we decided to offer you a guide to the best galleries to visit and art works to see during your painting holiday in Italy. So, if you’re looking to get inspired for a painting week in Venice, our art lover’s guide will provide you with plenty….
January 28, 2015
Last week we spoke to Spencer Wilson who is the executive chef for the Vittoria Group in Edinburgh. We loved hearing about his discovery of Italian cuisine and, so, wanted to find out more! Last time we spoke to Spencer we heard which of ourItalian cooking holidays he would choose, and also about his favourite…
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January 23, 2015
Risi e Bisi, meaning rice and peas, is a classic Venetian dish and is an excellent way to make use of delicious, fresh peas in spring! As the name suggests, it is an incredibly simple dish, but at the same time it is incredibly tasty and comforting. This recipe from our Italian cooking holidays in Venice includes bacon, but this can be left out for a great vegetarian version.
January 22, 2015
Today, we discuss the wonders of discovering Italian cuisine with Executive Chef at the Vittoria Group in Edinburgh, Spencer Wilson. The Vittoria Group includes some of Edinburgh’s best Italian restaurants, such as Vittoria on Leith Walk to La Favorita – which does one of the best pizzas in town! Read on to see what inspires…
January 20, 2015
Arezzo is a charming, medieval town located on a steep hill in Tuscany and is much less touristy than other cities such as Florence or Pisa. Despite being somewhat off the tourist map, it has so much to do and see and is great for experiencing authentic Tuscany which is why guests on our cooking holidays…
January 15, 2015
Recent studies have shown that numbers of travellers going on a holiday for single people are on the rise. In an analysis of over 100,000 the findings revealed that the average age of solo travellers is 54 years old; which may come as a surprise to those who pictured a 20-something group backpacker. It also showed…
January 13, 2015
Today, we give our top tips on what to bring back from your cooking holiday to Italy! We often get asked by our guests who were inspired by all the delicious food, what to bring back to recreate the taste of their holiday – and here are our five top answers. 1. Authentic Tuscan…
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January 9, 2015
There are many great Italian recipes for warm salads that are incredibly healthy, nourishing and filling at the same time. Try our Insalata di Farro – Farro is a delicious, nutty grain that can be found in most supermarkets, but if not try replacing it with bulgar wheat. The mix of roasted and fresh vegetables is delicious and provides you with a good dose of your five-a-day!
January 6, 2015
This Spring, as the trees start blooming, let’s begin a new hobby in Pilates to refresh ourselves. We have put together a few, simple exercises from our Pilates holidays that are perfect to help tone and trim the stomach. These exercises can all be done at home and once regularly, you will see a noticeable difference…
January 2, 2015
This year, I will… learn a new skill! Our holidays are different! Flavour’s Holidays place great importance on the “experience” of guests and aim to provide holidays that guests can really take something from. Set in beautiful villas across Italy, we aim to inspire guests and help nurture new skills that they can take home…
December 30, 2014
It’s this time of year again that people will begin their New Year’s resolutions for the year ahead. While many of us start out with great intentions; it is not uncommon that we do not stick to our resolutions as we promised we would. However, studies have shown that those who have made formal resolutions…
December 3, 2014
We have found a place that allows you to reminisce about the warm memories from your Italian cooking holiday: La Bottega in London is sharing its Italian food and Christmas tips with us! What started your passion for food? My father is a great home cook and my mother loves entertaining at home: the combination…
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