M16695 provides authentic and tailor made gourmet and wine experiences for you to savor the Mediterranean way of life in Italy.
All experiences are unique and special: something you will never experience using a tourist guide book. You will get to know the region, its cuisine, wine, artisans and market through the local people from Puglia. The two sisters, Cinzia and Marika run M16695. They speak fluent English and French.
Why this tour is so special: This tours is for women only. You will learn about the benefits of the Mediterranean cuisine for your health and heart while enjoying the beauty of this region, its landscape, food and wine. Marika Rascazzo, as a professional Cardiologist, will give you all the health information on how to improve your wellbeing by following a Mediterranean diet and way of life. Cinzia Rascazzo is a professional extra virgin olive oil taster and will tell you how to recognize the extra virgin olive oil, fundamental ingredient of the Mediterranean cuisine.
Date of the program: This is a 6-day program available from May 9th to May 14th, 2010. Please ask for other dates or custom and private programs.
Itinerary: This program includes 3 health and cooking sessions with a Cardiologist and olive oil sommelier; visits to local artisans, markets and wineries.
Puglia's cuisine: Puglia is home to the true Mediterranean Cuisine with an emphasis on seafood, vegetables, hand-made pasta, durum wheat bread, artisan mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil. The cuisine from Puglia and Lecce is different from the typical Italian one: it is the true peasant cuisine, and it is home-based in its essence.
Weather in Puglia: Puglia has a typical Mediterranean climate. It is sunny 99% of the year. Winters are very mild: at midday temperature can be 15-20°C.
Location: We will be based near Lecce, the beautiful baroque capital of Puglia.
Accommodation: For the accommodation, we work in partnership with select boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts and villas. There will be no stress for you!
Your Hosts: The school is run by the two sisters Cinzia and Marika Rascazzo who were born in Puglia. Marika is a professional Cardiologist, who also contributes to the School during the health sessions. Marika’s interests include: photography, travel, cooking, wine. After 15 years abroad (Boston, New York and London) and being exposed to the most diverse and international cultures, Cinzia decided to move back to her home town and started the School.
Cinzia is a professional olive oil taster, a consultant and a food and wine writer. This school is a way to promote the local Mediterranean cuisine and the many food and wine producers who are too small to reach the international markets. They both speak fluent English and French...and Italian of course. Their Grandmother taught them all the little secrets about the Pugliese recipes. Their grandfather used to take them to the vineyard during the grape harvest and to teach them how to make the wine. People attending the classes discover the authentic secrets of Southern Italy and Puglia!
At our School, guests mingle with interesting local people, learn about the real local culture, visit the best artisans, learn about the authentic local cuisine and wines. The school approach is relaxed and friendly but very professional at the same time: guests will experience only the Best of Southern Italy.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
- Price will be different for guests and partners not attending the cooking classes.
- We accept payments through cash, bank money transfer or Paypal. Please note that we require a Net amount, after all the fees you may have to add to make the payment.
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