Fresh bean and tomato bruschetta, melanzane parmigane, fresh pasta making: including ravioli and gnocchi; from creamy bacon to spicy tomato learn the secrets of great sauces to accompany any pasta dish; delicious pizza making from the perfect dough to the final wood fired pizza; learn how to make Braciola (a delicious rolled and seasoned veal cut) and Ischian Coniglio (seasoned fresh rabbit).  Then on the final days learn a simple but delicious Tiramisu and liqueurs.

Immerse yourself in the local culture visiting the food markets and selecting the freshest herbs and spices from the families garden.

Classes are limited to six people and are designed for those with a passion for cooking great fresh foods.

  

Our Cooking Program runs March 25-31, April 8-14, May 6-11.  If these dates don’t suit, register your interest and we will try and accommodate your requirements.

Day 1

Arrive at Hotel, welcome drinks and dinner from 8:30pm

Day 2

Breakfast from 8am

9:00am-1:00pm Cooking Class

1:00pm-2:30pm Family Lunch

8:30pm Dinner

Day 3

Breakfast from 8am

9:00am-11:00am Visit to seafood/vegetable market

11:00am-1:00pm Cooking Class

1:00pm-2:30pm Family Lunch

3:00pm-6:00pm Island tour

8:30pm Dinner

Day 4

Breakfast from 8am

9:00am-12:30pm Cooking Class

12:30pm-1:30pm Family Lunch

2:00-7:00pm Afternoon relaxing at Negombo Thermal Spa

8:30pm Dinner

Day 5

Breakfast from 8am

9:00am-1:00pm Cooking Class

1:00pm-2:30pm Family lunch

6:00pm-8:30pm Wine tasting and appreciation

8:30pm Dinner

Day  6

7:30am-9:30am Visit to Pasticceria

9:30am Breakfast, guest departure

Price includes accommodation in the families hotel (or hostel in the case of dormitory accomodation), all meals, all cooking classes, entry to Negombo Thermal Spas, Island Tour, and Wine Appreciation night.  Prices are per person.

Single room: Euro 525

Double room (twin or double): Euro 490

Dormitory: Euro 400

Posted by: gico | October 31, 2007

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