Olive oil, garlic, a touch of hot pepper, a few anchovy fillets and fresh parsley are all you need to make this scrumptious pasta dish, in just three minutes! Well, a few more if you include the ten minutes it takes for your pasta to cook. Penne with sizzled garlic & hot pepper, anchovies and…
Trips
Flavor of Italy Food Trips: from Sicily’s diverse Arab and Greek influenced cuisine to the Marche’s unique dishes like ‘brodetto anconetano’ and ‘olive ascolane’, we showcase Italy’s finest culinary traditions in the most charming spots. We offer culinary programs throughout Italy and are continually exploring new locations.
Customers have the choice of day and weekend trips, or one of our longer 7-10 day options.
You can choose a self-guided trip or one led by Flavor of Italy.
We combine food tours and cooking classes with sightseeing to ensure that you will fully experience the cities or towns you are visiting. The food tours and cooking classes vary based on the region of Italy you choose. At the end of your trip, you'll have a deeper knowledge not only of Italian culture and cuisine in general, but you'll have also had a taste of the different regions of Italy and the culinary and cultural aspects that distinguish them.
Capri Day & Overnight Trip
I can’t help it; I’m back in Capri…again. Just for a day and a night to get my fix of Caprese flavors and another rollercoaster of jaw dropping views. Take a look at the pictures below and you’ll see why I keep coming back. Constantly. If you’re interested in an overnight trip to Capri just…
Weeklong Food Holiday in Magical Capri
Mythical, Magical & Mysterious Capri, Homer’s Ulysses knew this island paradise. Roman emperors built pleasure palaces here. Absolutely one of the most sensuous spots on the face of the earth, this enchanted isle has beguiled travelers – emperors and plebeians alike – for thousands of years. The luminescent Blue Grotto, the landmark Faraglioni rocks, the…
Positano’s Casa Cosenza
We’ve stayed in just about every room at the Casa Cosenza over the past thirty-plus years, each one with a breathtaking view of the spectacular Positano. Maurizio first brought me here when we were still fidanzati; I was here on vacation and spoke no Italian at the time. The whole weekend I was…
Naples in a Day: Fifteen Absolute Musts!
Naples is a must if you’re looking for amazing food and incredible pastries, jaw dropping art that will leave you dazzled, and if you want to experience a culture of passion and music! To enjoy Naples to its fullest you have to take it as it is, jump in and enjoy! There’s nothing like…
Ninfa Gardens Day Trip from Rome
If you’re looking for a day trip from Rome out of the hustle and bustle of the city the Ninfa Gardens Day Trip from Rome is a wonderful choice! Here’s what you need to know: About the Ninfa Gardens The Ninfa Gardens were nominated as one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe. They are…
Best of Bologna Day Trip
Bologna is the city of porticoes, Europe’s oldest university, amazing towers and culinary delights you can’t even imagine. If you’re hankering for something different and unique to do while visiting Rome then this is the day trip you’ll want to make! Are you interested in a culinary walking tour of Bologna? Then I’ve got you…
Subiaco day trip from Rome
If you’re looking for a day trip out of Rome where you can find an oasis of peace immersed in spectacular natural beauty, yet rich with Italian history, art and culture then a Subiaco day trip from Rome is a perfect choice. Subiaco is located about an hour and a half southeast of Rome in…
Day trip to Cortona, in the Tuscan province of Arezzo
The town of Cortona is easily reachable by train from Rome: a pleasant and affordable 2 1/2 hour train ride ((Euro 16 in first class). Once you reach the Camucia / Cortona station you can take a bus (runs about every 40 minutes) or a taxi (Euro 10) up to Cortona centro. The entrance way…
Mozzarella production, a medieval hill town & a winery visit
The morning starts with a visit to one of my favorite of wonderful small artisan mozzarella di bufala and ricotta cheese producers in the area. We’ll observe the mozzarella cheese making process and learn why this cheese is so fabulous and cannot be produced elsewhere – not even in most of Italy! We’ll have lunch…
Flavor of Calabria
The Calabrian region extends several hundred miles along the Mediterranean coast in southern Italy, reaching up into the mountains and to the Ionic coast. Calabria is famous for its peperoncino (hot pepper), and this week you will learn how this spice can complement any dish, even dessert. Their award-winning crostata del diavolo is a delicious…
Flavor of Sicily
Your accommodation is just minutes from Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples. The oldest part of the structure is the 13th-century tower, and over the centuries more buildings have been added. Now the property is a country inn that maintains the flavor of Sicily from many centuries ago. The many terraces and gardens are lush…