October 28, 2014
This blog was originally posted on 28th October 2014 and was updated October 2020. Would you like to spend New Year a little different this year? Read on to find out why you should spend the end of the year in la bella Italia! 1. It’s the perfect way to do something you love The…
October 25, 2014
If you’ve been a guest on our cooking holidays in Italy, you may be aware: knowing how to match the right pasta with the correct sauce is a birth given talent for most Italians. Today, on world pasta day, we will continue to unravel the secrets of the perfect pasta pairings! How to pair…
October 21, 2014
With Flavours Holidays, solo travellers are well catered for; however for those needing a little reassurance we have put together our 10 tips we have learnt from our 15 years of travel experience. Holiday for one – Our Top Ten Travel Tips 1. Get to know your fellow travellers Get in touch with those on the…
October 17, 2014
In Italy New Years Eve is traditionally celebrated with a huge feast. To give you a little taster, we have put together 3 dishes for an authentic Italian New Year’s dinner; a starter, main and dessert. Lentils considered lucky and to eat them on New Year’s Eve is thought to bring wealth and money…
October 16, 2014
Do you want to keep enjoying authentic Italian produce even when you’re not on an Italian cooking holiday? Then read our exclusive interview with Giovanna. She is the owner of the family-run Eusebi Deli in Glasgow. If you are looking for someone who is passionate about Italian food and the production of quality produce, the Eusebi…
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October 11, 2014
A culinary highlight on your cooking holiday! We think that Boletus edulis (commonly known as Porcini) is the most delicious of all the mushrooms! While they are not easy to find fresh, in dried form they can transform your Italian cooking holidays’ efforts into culinary highlights! Curious to see how? Porcini mushrooms are a famous…
October 9, 2014
Are you curious to see what a true travel expert has to say about our Italian cooking holidays? Then read our interview with travel writer Kat and find out about her short-break cooking holiday in Tuscany with Flavours! When and for how long did you go on our cooking holiday in Tuscany? I was there in April…
October 7, 2014
With our new Italian hamper selection launched, we decided to look into what makes olive oil so great – so read on to find out our top ten facts about olive oil! 1. Olive oil’s history The history of olive oil goes back thousands of years and in its time it has been used in…
October 2, 2014
Not many people realise how effective a Pilates course can be to your physical and mental health! We have put together a list of reasons why you should do Pilates.
September 27, 2014
Got any exciting plans for New Year? No? Well we have the perfect solution – with New Year trips to Sicily, Venice and Tuscany you can bring in 2015 in real Italian style! Singles can often feel at somewhat of a loose end at New Year and it can often feel isolating if you…
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September 23, 2014
Puglia is a food lovers’ dream and the perfect location for a relaxing Pilates retreat or Italian cooking holiday. But what exactly makes the “heel” of Italy so popular? And where should you go if you want to experience great food and cultural highlights? We’ll tell you in our top ten Puglia list! 1. Castel…
September 20, 2014
Truffles are a culinary highlight and one of the most expensive produce items in the world. But do you know any more about the famous delicacies? For example, where is the best place to find them? When is the best time to enjoy them? And, how can I use truffles in my cooking? Find it…
September 18, 2014
Are you looking for things to do in Amalfi? Let us tell you… the stunning Amalfi coast has plenty to offer during your visit. Read our blog to find out more
After Canaletto, we dedicate another blog post to one of your favourite Italian artist; the great Titian. Titian (also known as Tiziano Vecellio) was the greatest artist of 16th century Venice. At the time, Venice was a republic and one of the most powerful and cosmopolitan centres in the world. The city was admired for its…
September 16, 2014
Writing down ten reasons explaining why we love Sicily was not easy – not because we could not come up with anything loveable about the island. No! It was hard to narrow it down to only 10 things that will make your cooking holiday in Sicily unforgettable. Excited to see what made it on our…
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