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Rhode School of Cuisine – Classes are given in France, Italy and Morocco. Theses are hands-on classes in gourmet cooking and instruction in fine wine, with historical and cultural trips to compliment your course. Contact – Rhode School of Cuisine Email: info@rhodeschoolofcuisine.com http://www.rhodeschoolofcuisine.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Walnut Grove – These gourmet cooking classes, in the Loire Valley of France, put the emphasis on learning by doing and not on watching. Walnut Hill was rated one of the five best cooking schools in France for 2005 by The Independent. With a ratio of four students to one chef you are assured of having true one-on-one training and a real first hand experience while improving your skills. Your accommodations will be in a renovated French farmhouse located on the property. Gift vouchers are available. Contact – Walnut Grove Tele: +33 (0) 2 43 98 50 02 Email: info@walnutgrovecookery.com http://www.walnutgrovecookery.com/index.htm --------------------------------------------------------------- Toscana Saporita – Located in a 15th century villa in Tuscany, this school occupies the ground floor while your living quarters will be above. The cooking courses are grounded in the Tuscan traditions of fine cooking. All are welcome, beginners to professionals. Sightseeing tours of the area and meals with wine are included. Contact – Toscana Saporita Tel: 516/889 1271 Email: info@toscanasaporita.com http://www.toscanasaporita.com/bkkk/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Umbriacooks4U – This school specializes in the local cuisine of the Umbria in central Italy. Vegetarian cooking is also taught. Classes are taught in the kitchens of Umbria4U or at your villa rental. Classes are from 4 to 10 people insuring you of personal instruction. Contact – Umbriacooks4U
Tel: +39 075 5732186 Email: nonie87@hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------- Les Tuillieres – Since 1995 Hermann and Susan Jenny have been offering week long classes in their charming 17th century farmhouse. This B&B plus cooking school offers all you need to relax and enjoy new cooking ideas and skills. Contact - Les Tuillieres Tel: +33(0)4 75 90 43 91 Email: lestuilleres@wanadoo.fr ------------------------------------------------------ Marguerite’s Elegant Home Cooking – These classes in French cooking are hands on learning, made simple for you. The lesson may start with a trip to a local open market for the ingredients you will prepare. Small classes insure that you will have the attention of the instructor. Side tours are also offered. Contact - Marguerite’s Elegant Home Cooking
Tel: 33 (0) 1 42 04 74 00 Email: marguerite@elegantcooking.com http://www.elegantcooking.com/ ---------------------------------------------------- Food Artisans – Located in Tuscany, Food Artisans offers several one day workshops as well as week long workshops. New this year will be a program in Sicily. Classes are held in: Sicily, Campania, Tuscany, Piemonte, and Emilia Romagna. Contact – Italian Food Artisans, LLC. Tel: 805-963-7289 (voice mail only) Email: Pamela@foodartisans.com ------------------------------------------------ The International Cooking School of Italian Food and Wine – Located in a 16th century palazzo in the center of Bologna, this school not only offers hands-on cooking courses but a wonderful location for those who love art, music and history. Bon Appetite magazine named The International Cooking School of Italian Food and Wine “The Best Cooking Class Vacations” in Italy. Contact – Ms. Mary Beth Clark Tel: 212-779-1921 Email: contact@internationalcookingschool.com http://www.internationalcookingschool.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Good Tastes of Tuscany – Classes are held in the Villa Pandolfini and are conducted by trained professional Italian chefs. Both cooking and wine courses are available. Gift certificates are available and there is a cooking chat forum at the web site. They are members of both ASTA and AFTA. Contact – Good Tastes of Tuscany Tel: +1 801 4050700 Email: Cooking@tuscany-cooking-class.com http://www.tuscany-cooking-class.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Badia a Coltibuono – Founded by Lorenza de Medici over 20 years ago Badia a Coltibuono offers one, three and weekly cooking courses taught by Guido Stucchi Prinetti. There is a winery on the grounds and occasional wine tastings are available. Badia a Coltibuono (which means Abby of the Good Harvest) dates from 1051 and was founded by the Benedictine monks who began planting the first vineyards. Accommodations are at Badia a Coltibuono. Contact – Bada a Coltibuono Tel: (+39) 0577 746110 Email: info@coltibuono.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Catacurian - Catacurian is located in El Priorat, Spain and offers the best in cooking and wine vacations. Vacations are from 1 to 6 days and offer the best instruction in Catalan Cuisine. Classes and tours are located in both El Priorat and Barcelona. Contact – Catcurian Carrer del Progres Tel: 1-866-538-3519 in the USA Email: jonathan@catacurian.com ----------------------------------------------------------
Personal Provence – Enjoy either painting workshops or cooking classes in the beautiful south of France! This all inclusive package (except air fare) includes painting or cooking instruction, food, side trips and living accommodations. Note – If you take the course in Landscape and figure the model fees will be extra. Contact - Personal Provence Tel: +33 (0) 4.90.74.08.55 Email: mizmittle@yahoo.com http://www.personalprovence.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Chef Paolo Monti’s Cucina Italiana – Hike and bike around Tuscany while learning to cook the Italian way. Day and week courses are offered as well as visits to fish and vegetable markets for instruction in selecting the freshest ingredients. There is even a trip to a cheese making factory! Winery visits and wine tasting are also possible. Contact – Chef Paolo Monti’s Cucina Italiana Tel: +39 0583 329618 Email: chefpaolo@cucina-italiana.org http://www.cucina-italiana.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cooking with Friends in France – Immerse yourself in French culture and cooking while learning to cook. This program includes cooking classes, trips to the market, cheese ripening cave trip, and butcher shop tours. You even have the opportunity to cook in Julia Child’s Provence kitchen! Contact – Cooking with Friends in France Tel: 1-800-236-9067 Email: info@cookingwithfriends.com http://www.cookingwithfriends.com/index.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cooking with Giuliano Hazan – Classes are one week long and the number of participants is limited. Each class lasts for five hours and culminates with a dinner composed from the dishes made during the afternoon. Instruction in wine is also included and non-cooking companions are also welcome. Side trips to a rice mill, the southern shore of Lake Garda for seafood, and a visit to Veneto to see olive oil production make this a great vacation for all. Contact – Cooking with Giuliano Hazan Tel: 941-923-1333 Email giuliano@giulianohazan.com http://www.giulianohazan.com/school/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Famous Provence – Courses offer trips to the market, Olive oil manufacturing and wine, and cheese making. Visits to local towns are also available. Accommodations will be at in the restored home in Roussillon. Several different classes are available. Contact – Famous Provence Tel: (0033) (0) 609 73 31 71 Email; famous,provence@wanadoo.fr http://www.famous-provence.com/index.html -------------------------------------------------------- These are three day and one week courses in Italian cooking and wines. Small classes with hands on instruction are lead by Italian chefs. Local sight seeing trips and trips to local markets are included. Contact – Arte Culinaria Tel: +39 0438 975510 Email: arteculinaria@tiscali.it --------------------------------------------------------- Tasty Tuscany – Week long cooking course and 1 to 3 day wine courses are augmented with trips to local vineyards and markets. Courses are limited to 8 people. Villa rental can be arranged for your accommodations. Contact – Tasty Tuscany ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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