Flavours of the Marche - Cookery Courses
- Property type: Estates
- Sleeps: -
- Region: Le Marche
- Location: Amandola
- Bedrooms: -
- Bathrooms: -
- Swimming pool: Shared
Fantastic and diverting cooking class to discover the genuine, old flavours of the Marche Region. Get to really know the old flavours & typical aromas of the marchigiana area. It will be like turning back in time, thanks to Nonna Rosa who will teach you how to make the famous vincisgrassi (the “lasagna” of the region) and one of the Marche region's signature dishes; a rich pasta sauce that is mentioned in Antonio Nebbia's Il Cuoco Maceratese, though he calls it princisgras. He was writing in 1784, before the widespread acceptance of tomatoes, and indeed omits them, calling for truffles and prosciutto instead. More modern recipes do call for tomatoes, and also include chicken giblets, which give the dish its characteristic flavor. You will also learn to make the fantastic Ascolane olive, one of the most elaborate, baroque and scrumptious foods in Italy whilst you savour some of the best Marchigiani wine. What better way to spend an afternoon?
We will arrange your stay at Tenuta Le Piane, a beautifully restored hamlet with set on the edge of the Monte Sibillini national park that offers superb views of the mountains and surrounding countryside. Accommodation is on a self catering basis.
To give you the greatest flexibility to enjoy the experience and your holiday, the prices quoted are for accommodation only. The costs for the cookery classes are payable locally and cookery classes will be arranged according to numbers participating and your requirements.
If you fancy it, we can also arrange for you to participate in wine tours, truffle hunting, visiting local artisans and outlet shopping adventures, a day in Umbria, and improving your photography skills with one of the best photographers in the area.
Whatever you decide, one thing is certain... you are sure to have a great holiday!
Le Marche region of Italy is still as untouristy as Umbria was 50 years ago. A holiday here offers seaside pleasures together with a wealth of natural and cultural beauty so characteristic of Italy.
Divided from Tuscany and Umbria by the Apennines, it runs to the Adriatic coast with 150km of beaches.
The presence of so many seaside resorts, often rich in artistic attractions, leads one to forget the countless other interesting places in the region. However, towards the hilly inland, lie various little towns as yet undiscovered by mass tourism, in spite of their historical, artistic and cultural importance. They are well worth including in delightful tours through gentle relaxing scenery.
Picturesque ancient villages are often found on hilltops, frequently dominated by an old castle or tower, or surrounded by thick walls. Beautiful natural scenery is another attraction of the region and the Conero headland and Caves of Frasassi, are outstanding. But Le Marche is also a mountainous region with good skiing resorts, such as Forca Canapine, Ussita, Sarnano and Piobbico.
There are also several health spas; Acquasanta Terme with sodium bromide waters used in the treatment of arthritis and respiratory disorders, Sarnano with bicarbonate alkaline waters for illnesses of the urinary tract, Aspio Terme where four springs with different properties enable a wide range of treatments to be made available, and Carignano Terme with sodium bromide waters for metabolic and gastric disorders. Loreto has a special role in tourism in Le Marche, the Sanctuary Church of the Holy House, rich in works of art, has been the destination of millions of pilgrims for centuries.
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 28/08/2010 | 20/01/2011 | Nightly rate: £0 |
ITALIAN COOKING COURSES
- Cooking course - Minimum 2 person
- Typical products - Duration of course 4 hours
- Dinner / Lunch
PRICE : Euro 55 per person per cookery class
Accommodation is charged separately
