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THE
INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN
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. . top quality, authentic, intimate cooking experiences
In 1994 The International Kitchen, founded by Karen Herbst,
originated the concept of "cooking vacations". Karen
had decided to combine her travel experience with her lifelong
passion for food and wine to create the The International
Kitchen. Today The International Kitchen remains the leader
in the industry, now offering almost 100 programmes and over
50 choices for a one-day cooking class.
Karen has personally handpicked the chefs, locations and
excursions and works to ensure that every experience with
The International Kitchen is unique, professional, and richly
rewarding. Karen is recognised as one of the innovators of
culinary travel, and, as an authority, is an advisor and frequent
speaker to industry and professional groups. She is a member
of the Board of Directors of the Italian Travel Promotional
Council, a non-profit organisation working in conjunction
with the Italian Government Tourist Office, as well as a member
of the Slow Food Organization and the James Beard Foundation.
In 2004 Karen was the honoured recipient of the La Medaille
d'Argent du Tourisme, the French Silver Medal of Tourism awarded
by the French government.
The International Kitchen credo and promise to you is "a
top quality, authentic, intimate cooking experience, with
lots of laughter, friendship and memories to last a lifetime".
CONTACT
DETAILS ARE BELOW
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ABRUZZO
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Bask in the beauty of unspoiled, authentic Abruzzo
during your Italian cooking vacation.
Located due east of Rome, Abruzzo is a magical land where
medieval villages perched on hilltops and nestled in valleys
give way to miles of seaside; where natural wonders abound
in vast protected parklands full of lush forests and majestic
mountains; where cured meats, zesty sheep's milk cheese, and
homemade pastas pair with fresh seasonal produce in a regional
cuisine that is both ruggedly simple and full of natural flavors.
Come and enjoy cooking courses that take advantage of Abruzzo's
natural landscape, where the coast provides access to wonderful
fresh seafood, its mountains are home to succulent meats,
and its terrain produces the well-known Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
wine.
Sapori D'Abruzzo
Spend six nights in a converted palace in a small
hillside town. This undiscovered region of Italy will
show you the hospitality and authentic flavors of
Italy during one of our most unique Italian cooking
holidays.
6 nights -
Available on request year-round
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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AMALFI
COAST COOKING VACATIONS |
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Considered by many to be the most spectacular
stretch of scenery on the Mediterranean sea.
The Amalfi Coast is an idyllic mix of vertical landscapes,
stunning coastlines, and lush Mediterranean islands, and is
an amazing place to take a relaxing and delicious Italian
cooking holiday.
Enjoy the sun, flavors and relaxed lifestyle of such legendary
places as Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, Ravello, and Capri during
your Amalfi Coast cooking vacation with The International
Kitchen. Learn the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine, including
home-made pastas, fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, the
tasty "limoncello" liqueur, and artisanal
cheeses, as well as the mysteries of such famed locales as
Pompeii, Naples, and the Blue Grotto.
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Blue Sky And Sea Of Amalfi
Imagine stepping into a haven of luxury in blue and
white sitting atop a cliff facing the crystal blue
of the sea during this six-night Amalfi coast cooking
vacation. This is the four-star Relais Blu, an elegant
boutique hotel of only 11 rooms, all sea view, ranked
#1 in the region by TripAdvisor. Hands-on cooking
lessons are with the very accomplished Chef Christophe,
a disciple of Alain Ducasse and Heinze Beck. Visits
to Ravello, Pompeii and Capri round out this fabulous
cooking holiday.
6 nights - Available on request
late March to early November.
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Cooking Under A Golden Sunset
This Amalfi Coast cooking vacation sets you right
in the heart of the Amalfi coast seaside. Once you
enter the four-star, family owned Hotel Tramonto d'Oro,
the sea is facing you everywhere! Along with the easy
proximity of Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Capri,
leisure time can be spent on the wonderful beach or
lounging on the rooftop terrace. Add to this the fine
cuisine of the wonderful chefs of the hotel and you
have reached "paradiso."¯
4 or 6 nights - Available April,
May, June, July, September and October.
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Mediterranean Cooking Experience
As featured on the Food Network's "Recipe for
Success,"¯ Friday, June 27, 2008. DVD available on
request.
Spend a week taking exquisite Amalfi cooking classes
at an elegant four-star relais hotel of only six bedrooms,
in a delightful Amalfi coast town. Visit all the important
sites of the area, including Pompeii, Capri, and Positano
while you experience an Italian cooking school like
adventure and learn the culinary secrets of southern
Italy.
4 or 6 nights - Available March
through October on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Mediterranean Cooking Mini Experience
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Amalfi Coast
with this all-inclusive vacation in Italy. Not only
will you enjoy a cooking class with Chef Carmen as
well as a trip to Capri, but all meals and drinks
are included in this special getaway.
5 nights - Available any week on
request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Ravello Cooking Holiday
The town of Ravello is a terrace overlooking the
sea and hills of the Amalfi Coast. After many years
as the head chef and owner of a restaurant, Chef Vincenzino
decided to run a cooking school from his home, giving
him the opportunity to enjoy the company of people
who love food, and "eat it with the heart and
not just the mouth!"¯ You will start with a
visit to the little food shops located in the historic
alley of Ravello, strolling through the pedestrian
road that crosses the village.
3 nights - Available any days on
request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Relais & Chateaux and Michelin Star Cooking
at Don Alfonso
Enjoy a deluxe Amalfi Coast cooking vacation outside
Sorrento at the world-renowned restaurant and relais
of Don Alfonso, an Italian culinary icon. Cook with
Michelin-starred chefs, delight in first-class luxury,
relish amazing food, and explore the regional products
through culinary tours to local food producers.
4 or 6 nights - Available March
30 through October 31
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Sorrento Cooking Experience
Spectacularly overlooking the Gulf of Sorrento, your
Amalfi Coast cooking adventure in Sorrento takes place
at an upscale historical hotel, featuring a swimming
pool, sloped sea access and many other luxury amenities.
The facility is easily reached from Naples and it
is located only one kilometer away from Sorrento.
5 nights - Available any week on
request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Villa Romana: Authentic Amalfi Cuisine
As featured in the April 2001 issue of Bon Appetit
magazine.
Stay in the town where modern pasta was invented
- during this Amalfi cooking vacation you'll visit
the ruins of Pompeii, experience the real Amalfi Coast
towns, taste their exquisite culinary specialties,
watch their liqueurs and cheeses being made, shop
at a local fishmonger's, and cook with acclaimed
Chef Cioffi.
4 or 6 nights - Available February
through November
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Villa Romana: An Intensive Cooking 'Stage'
As featured in the April 2001 issue of Bon Appetit
magazine.
Stay in the town where modern pasta was invented;
during this Amalfi cooking vacation, learn from acclaimed
Chef Cioffi, as well as Villa Romana's other chefs.
In this week-long immersion into Italian cooking,
you will learn about Minori's pasta tradition as
well as other exquisite culinary specialties.
6 nights - Available February through
November
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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EMILIA-ROMAGNA
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Bologna, Parma, Modena: the very names evoke
thoughts of plump tortellini, aged Parmesan cheeses and flavorful
balsamic vinegar.
Journey to the birthplace of such culinary treasures as
home-made stuffed pastas, ragu alla Bolognese meat sauce
and more during your cooking vacation to Emilia Romagna with
The International Kitchen. Explore local villages, fresh food
markets, and ancient Roman cultural sites in this rich region
during your cooking holiday. Known by Italians as one of the
country's gastronomic heartlands, Emilia Romagna will delight
you with its authentic atmosphere, rich lifestyle, and exceptional
cuisine.
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A Food Lover's Adventure In Bologna
As featured on the Food Network's "Fine Living."¯
Come to Emilia Romagna, called the gastronomic capital
of Italy, for an amazing Italian cooking holiday during
which you will experience first-class cuisine while
staying in a 4-star hotel in the center of Bologna.
Your culinary vacation is personally arranged and
guided by your hosts, Marcello and Raffaella, who
have spent years creating these unique cooking courses
and crafting a personal and unforgettable trip!
5 nights - Available year-round
on request for a minimum of two
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Flavors Of The Real Italian Countryside
Escape into the northern Italian countryside, where
peacocks freely roam and medieval towns follow age-old
farming and cooking traditions. The quaint town is
home to the last castle on the Po river as well as
a one-star Michelin restaurant, where you'll be
learning about cured meats and pastas from the King
of Ham himself.
3 nights - Available any week on
request. Unavailable June, July, August
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Gastronomy In Parma And Bologna
Enjoy a gastronomic sojourn in Parma, home of Parmigiano
Reggiano cheese and Parma prosciutto ham, and Bologna,
considered one of the culinary capitals of Italy.
Visit local farms and wine cellars, taste gastronomic
specialties, and eat like you've never eaten before!
6 nights - Available any week March
through July, September through November on request
for a minimum of two
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Journey to the ancient region of Lazio with The
International Kitchen.
Lazio is primarily known for it's ancient and historic
capital of Rome. But the region, unfrequented by mass tourism,
is home to a microclimate that produces some of the country's
best fruits, vegetables, and olives, allowing culinary specialties
to flourish; dotted with lakes, there is also an abundance
of seafood. Lazio is a very diverse region, offering sandy
beaches on the stunning coast of the Tyrrhenian sea, volcanic
mountainous regions and its main city, Rome, the origin of
western culture. Our cooking classes will afford you the opportunity
to take full advantage of the region's bountiful harvests
and ancient culinary traditions.
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Roman Countryside Discovery
Visit a small historical town in the region of Lazio,
and stay in a villa that belonged to the nobility
of the town and was completely renovated and restored
in 2010. At the villa you will find preserved coffiered
wooden ceilings, antique wooden beams, and some original
terracotta tile flooring. The interior décor reflects
an ancient aesthetic while providing visitors with
modern day conveniences such as private jacuzzi baths
with tempmatic showers. This rustic, uncharted territory
is rich in tradition and best known for its simple,
savory and hearty Italian dishes.
6 nights - Available any week on
request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Experience an Italian cooking holiday in a region
unknown to mass tourism: Le Marche.
Translated as "The Marches," this verdant land
lies on the eastern side of central Italy between the Apennine
Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. Le Marche's mountains, coastline,
and rolling countryside are peppered with beautiful cities
and quaint villages, making it an ideal spot for idyllic culinary
vacations. Its people are known for their adherence to ancient
traditions and their warm hospitality, and the excellent local
cuisine boasts fine seafood, flavorful meats, and some of
Italy's best olives and wines. Whether you are a seasoned
globe-trotter or a first-time traveler, your Italy cooking
vacation in Le Marche will be an unforgettable experience.
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Culinary Traditions and Treasures of the Truffle
Journey to Le Marche and spend six nights in a lovely
secluded agriturismo exploring the rich culture, beautiful
countryside, and tremendous food and wine during this
once-in-a-lifetime cooking vacation in Italy. Hands-on
cooking classes and extensive truffles foraging make
this an unforgettable trip!
6 nights - Available March-October
for a minimum of 2 people
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Discovering Le Marche
Le Marche (The Marches) is a region of great natural
beauty, close to the sea, with a varied and stunning
terrain. During this unique cookery holiday, you'll
stay in a luxury apartment, learn the local cuisine,
and discover an area unknown to mass tourism. This
is an Italian culinary vacation for those of you who
have a bit of the "adventurer"¯ spirit.
6 nights - Available on request
year-round for a minimum of 2 people
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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LIGURIA
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Enjoy Liguria, a region known for its mild climate,
charming port towns, miles of hiking trails and fresh local
cuisine during your cooking holiday.
The narrow strip of land known as the Ligurian coast is home
to such famed locales as Genova, Portofino, and the five linked
towns called the Cinque Terre, a stunning national
park free of vehicular traffic and perfect for romantic getaways
or relaxing culinary tours. The regional cuisine of Liguria
benefits from its extensive coastline and proximity to France,
Piedmont and Tuscany, creating a gastronomy based on seafood
and fresh vegetables and herbs, such as in the famous pesto
alla Genovese. Come explore this land so rich in history,
culture, and natural beauty during a cooking holiday and tour
with The International Kitchen.
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Seaside Cooking In Splendid Santa Margherita
Experience the magic of the Italian Riviera with
a four night stay in a seaview room at a four star
hotel. You will be captivated by Santa Margherita,
while learning delectable Ligurian cuisine and the
lifestyle of this compelling region.
4 nights - Available April to October
for a minimum of two people
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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LOMBARDIA
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Travel to Lombardia (Lombardy) and Italy's
Lakes Region for enticing cooking vacations in Northern Italy.
Experience the elegance of one of the richest regions in
Italy, known for such dishes as risotto, polenta, osso buco
and panettone. Lombardia is located in northern Italy and
is home to Milan, the fashion and economic center of Italy,
as well as to the famed Lakes Region, which extends into the
bordering Veneto. Enjoy "la dolce vita"¯ on Lake Como,
where celebrities and locals alike relish the gorgeous views
and first-rate cuisine; relax on the shores of Lake Garda,
where the rich soil produces olive oil and the famous wines
of Valpolicella and Bardolino; shop in Milan's ultra-chic
boutiques, or explore the small towns and world-renowned restaurants
of the Franciacorta wine country. An Italian cooking vacation
in Lombardia or the Lakes Region will provide you with cherished
memories and an insight into a remarkable cuisine. Please
see the full list of our cooking vacations in Northern Italy
as well as our cooking course tours in Lombardy and the Lakes
Region below.
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Cooking In The Valtellina Valley
Explore northern Italy's Valtellina Valley during
this unique culinary vacation in Lombardy. Surrounded
by the stunning mountains between Italy and Switzerland,
you will experience the best of Valtellina cuisine,
including its famous wines and cheeses, and will explore
the area's many wonders such as the nearby Swiss
resort town of St. Moritz.
6 nights - Available year round
on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Lake Garda Grandeur
Enjoy the evocative and refined atmosphere of the
Hotel Villa Arcadio, one of the most exclusive in
SalĆ³, just on the Brescia shore of Lake Garda. This
4-star hotel is truly exquisite and its evocative
ambiance makes it an elite resort for discerning travelers
to rediscover the atmosphere much loved by poets,
artists and refined travelers, not to mention a serene
and inspiring location for an exciting culinary vacation.
4 nights - Available on request
for a minimum of two people mid-March through October
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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PIEDMONT
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Enjoy some of Italy's best cuisine while exploring
the famous wine regions of Piedmont.
Piedmont is the land of some of Italy's most prized wines
- Barbaresco, Barbera, Nebbiolo, and most famous of all, Barolo
- and has become a superlative gastronomic destination. A
northern Italy culinary excursion located in beautiful Piedmont
provides a cuisine that combines the richness of the Italian
tradition with influences from nearby France, and an Italian
cooking holiday in Piedmont means fine wines, excellent cheeses,
truffles, hazelnuts, and succulent meats. Known primarily
for its gastronomic delights, Piedmont also boasts stunning
medieval castles, views of the snow-covered Alps, and the
genteel hospitality of the locals, who will welcome you into
their homes and hearts and teach you to love this truly remarkable
land. Join us in one of our favorite regions for an Italian
cooking vacation sure to surpass your wildest dreams!
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Bountiful Piedmont
Enjoy some of Italy's best cuisine while exploring
the famous wine regions of Piedmont. During this unique
cooking vacation to Northern Italy, your hosts will
show you the dramatic landscapes and warm hospitality
that are trademarks of this wonderful region.
5 nights - Available year round
on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Pilates and Cooking Discovery
This is an incredible culinary vacation! Combine
your love of Pilates (or desire to learn) with your
passion for cooking and join us for this outstanding
cooking school like experience, housed in an exquisite
boutique property near the famed town of Asti.
7, 4 or 3 nights - Available any
week on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Wine and Dine at the Villa San Carlo
Combine your love of wine and food while discovering
beautiful Piedmont and savoring the local flavors
during this unique cooking vacation. You will spend
three nights at the beautiful Villa San Carlo learning
the secrets of Piedmontese cuisine under the guide
of noted chef Carlo Zarri.
3 nights - Available year-round
on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Journey to the "heel of Italy"¯ for a cooking
holiday that is full of exquisite produce, freshly pressed
local olive oil, and full-bodied wines.
Puglia (Apulia in English) lies in the far southeast and
its location and flat, fertile land makes it ideal for agriculture.
It produces more of Italy's bread, olive oil and wine than
any other region, and boasts a year-round abundance of fresh
fruits and vegetables, lovingly applied in the flavorful yet
simple local cuisine that you will explore on your Italian
cooking vacation. The miles of coast supply plentiful seafood,
while the vast plains provide excellent grazing land, making
fresh meat a staple of the Apulian kitchen. Puglia is one
of the oldest settled parts of Italy, and the archeological
sites (early Italic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and more) and
stunning Baroque cities provide a wealth of cultural explorations
to round out your culinary tour.
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Discover Puglia
Known as "the heel of Italy"¯, Puglia (also known
as Apulia), is one of the first parts of Italy inhabited
since ancient times. Due to its temperate climate,
it is a highly fertile region, producing the largest
amount of olive oil and wine in Italy, and boasts
a year-round abundance of fruits and vegetables.
6 nights - Available year-round
on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Join us for an Italian cooking vacation to entrancing
Sicily, an exotic location that has beckoned travelers for
centuries.
A repository of every great Mediterranean civilization, Sicily
still bears the cultural and gastronomic influences and the
archeological remains of the many peoples who have ruled it.
From Palermo to Taormina, Sicily lives on as a land of deep
blue skies, temperate climate, lush vegetation and abundant
marine life. The cuisine of Sicily - from cannoli to cous
cous - is as complex as its history and pairs beautifully
with the island's world-famous wines. Your culinary tour
will treat you to hands-on cooking classes, gourmet meals,
wine tastings, and guided excursions, giving you an insider's
perspective to this mysterious island.
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Amore Siciliano
On this unique Italian cooking holiday, you'll
enjoy six nights in the charming town of Modica, explore
the southern towns of Sicily such as Noto, Ragusa
and Siracusa, and learn the secrets of Sicilian cuisine
from a local chef. This relaxing cooking vacation
- filled with Southern Italian hospitality and fabulous
food - will make you never want to leave!
6 nights - Available April, May,
June, September and October, and other months on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Authentic Sicily For The Food Lover
Explore authentic Sicily with a Sicilian host, who
will take you to bustling cities as well as small,
charming medieval towns. This unforgettable gourmet
experience includes three hands-on cooking classes
with true Sicilian chefs, as well as numerous guided
excursions to explore the amazing history left behind
from Greek civilization, among so much more!
7 nights - Available any week on
request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Baroque Sicily
Awarded the coveted "Best Hotel in Sicily"¯ in
2007.
If you want cooking tours in Italy the Sicilian way,
then spend your week in a fabulous four-star family
run hotel, where you will be welcomed with the unparalleled
hospitality for which Sicily is so well known.
6 nights - Available on request
year round for a minimum of two people
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Elegant Taormina And The Eastern Coast
Goethe once called Taormina the "greatest work
of art and nature,"¯ and that's exactly what visitors
will find when exploring this ancient city, which
is home not only to wonderful Sicilian food but also
the Godfather tour. Discover breathtaking views, quaint
villages, ancient ruins, and delicious food through
three hands-on Sicilian cooking classes in this amazing
getaway.
4 or 6 nights - Available any week
on request April to October (Winter season on request)
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Gourmet Sicily
An authentic, week-long Italian cooking adventure
on one of the world's most famous islands: your
Sicilian host will show you the true Sicily during
this unforgettable gourmet experience.
7 nights - Available March through
December
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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TUSCANY
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Experience Italy in ways you've always dreamed.
The International Kitchen's Tuscan cooking experiences
let you explore the region while taking culinary classes in
Tuscany. Each fun, hands-on Tuscan cooking class is taught
by charming local chefs who introduce you to new wines at
Chianti vineyards, quaint medieval and Renaissance towns,
and of course that ineffable quality that has made Tuscany
the most popular destination in Italy for centuries.
Tuscan Cooking Class Experience
Explore such renowned towns as Florence, Siena, and San Gimignano;
form new friendships in the kitchen and around the table,
and feast on luscious pastas and soups, meats and cheeses,
wonderful produce and mouth-watering desserts. And to top
it all off, this exquisite Tuscan cooking class experience
is accompanied by an abundance of excellent local Tuscan wines.
The wooded hills, olive groves, vineyards and hill towns have
long been the destination of travelers; now make them your
home during your authentic Tuscan cooking vacation with The
International Kitchen, the premier provider of Italian cooking
vacations since 1994.
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A Classic Tuscan Table With Chef Claudio
Featured on "CBS Sunday Morning News with Charles
Osgood,"¯ November 2004. DVD of program available
on request.
If you are looking for one of the most sought-after
Tuscan cooking vacations, look no further!
Spend a week with Chef Claudio, whose talent has
brought him international acclaim, but who still remains
one of the kindest and most generous people we know.
Your authentic cooking vacation in Tuscany takes place
at Chef Claudio's charming B&B property, set
amidst the vineyards, olive groves, swimming pool
and two huge vegetable and fruit gardens with wonderful
views of the valley. The teaching kitchen and restaurant
are both on site, and you will also have the opportunity
to meet Claudio's family and enjoy excursions to
local sites of interest.
4 or 6 nights - Available March
through October and all other months on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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A Five Star Indulgence
Indulge yourself at the luxurious five-star Castello
del Nero in the heart of Chianti Classico wine country.
After pampering yourself at the ESPA designed spa,
learn all about Tuscan cuisine from the castle's
chefs and explore the beautiful vineyards of Tuscany.
5 nights - Available any week on
request April through January
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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A Luxury Lifestyle At Villa Mangiacane
Featured in Taste Italia magazine, "Sun, sea and
seasoning,"¯ April 2008, "School Focus,"¯ May
2008 and Fortune Magazine, "Mind Your Manners,"¯
November 2007.
If you are looking for a week of luxury and attentive
service, look no more! Your stay will be at the elegant
Villa Mangiacane, one of the most deluxe and luxurious
villa hotels in all of Tuscany. Chef Francesca directs
your engaging Tuscan cooking classes, which are paired
with excursions to fine wineries and charming local
towns. This fantastic culinary vacation is exclusive
to The International Kitchen!
5 nights - Available March through
December on request for a minimum of two
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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A Week With The Tuscan Chef At The Villas Of
Vorno
Featured in The Italian Magazine as "One of the
finest Tuscan cookery courses in the world,"¯ August
2007, Pathfinders Travel Magazine July/August 2007,
United Airlines Hemispheres magazine, "World on
a Plate,"¯ July 2006 and Condé Nast Traveler April
2006.
The Tuscan Chef is Valter Roman, a charming and talented
chef with a great passion for his art; with perfect
English, he will lead you through dozens of Tuscan
recipes for a truly unique Tuscan cooking class experience.
His lovely wife Julia will take care of all your needs
for this week-long adventure at a beautiful private
villa near the enchanting town of Lucca.
6 nights - Available March, April,
May, September, October, and November
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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An Intensive Tuscan Cooking "Stage"
With Chef Claudio
An intensive Italian cooking school and culinary
experience for serious cooks, this vacation takes
your skill to new levels! Cook with Chef Claudio Piantini,
one of Italy's noted Tuscan chefs and teachers and
owner of the Relais Torre Guelfa, while staying near
the charming Tuscan town of Figline Valdarno.
6 nights - Available year-round
on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Coastal Cooking In Viareggio
Our newest cooking vacation in Italy's world-famous
culinary region of Tuscany.
If you are looking to combine a relaxing, coastal
vacation with an authentic Italian culinary experience,
look no further! Take a Tuscan cooking vacation in
Viareggio, a seaside town that is a popular coastal
destination not only for international visitors, but
for Tuscan natives as well. Experience the outstanding
combination of fresh, local seafood and the ancient
Tuscan culinary traditions that make the region an
unparalleled gourmet destination.
6 nights - Available March through
November
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Cook Under The Tuscan Sun
Restaurant recently rewarded a Michelin Star and
voted among the 10 best hotels in Europe by Travel
+ Leisure.
Stay at one of the best hotels in Tuscany, a Relais
& Chateau property famous for its lovely rooms
and 1 Star Michelin restaurant. A unique chance to
stay at a deluxe hotel and yet still enjoy the typical
warm welcome of a Tuscan family.
3 or 6 nights - Available year round
on request
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Cooking And Vineyards Of Southern Tuscany
Discover where your favorite Italian wines originate
while staying at a gorgeous 4-star hotel in a small
town just outside of Cortona, Italy. When not learning
about the regional cuisine under the Tuscan sun, visit
Montepulciano vineyards and explore Etruscan ruins
in the beautiful countryside on the Tuscany and Umbrian
border.
3 or 6 nights - Available on request
year-round
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Cooking In The Heart Of Chianti
Enjoy a relaxing getaway in the quaint town of Tavarnelle,
which used to sit on the royal road that led from
Florence to Rome. Today, enjoy local food and produce
in a resort hotel that will welcome you like family.
4 or 6 nights - Available year-round
on request
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Fantasy In Florence
Stay in a centrally located, boutique, four star
hotel in the middle of Tuscany's famously romantic
and cultured city, while learning the secrets of the
region's ancient culinary traditions from a professional
Tuscan chef. You will have the opportunity to indulge
in the rich artistic atmosphere of Florence as you
wander the bustling streets of the city, and taste
the classic flavors of local specialties like pici
(a thick, doughy pasta), cantucci (almond biscotti),
and ribollita (twice-cooked, white bean soup).
3 Nights - Available year round
on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Green Gold Of Tuscany
Experience the flavors and fragrances of fresh Tuscan
virgin olive oil during the olive harvest in November
and December. After exploring Florence, head to Cortona
and discover where olive oil comes from.
5 nights - Available any week on
request in November and December (excluding Christmas)
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Healthy & Organic Cuisine With Chef Jacopo
In the peaceful countryside of Chianti, stay at an
agritourism while learning about using seasonal organic
ingredients that come from biodynamic farmers. Chef
Jacopo Tendi leads the hands-on classes both in his
private country house kitchen and the villa's kitchen.
5 nights - Available any week on
request for a minimum of two people
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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In Terre Di Toscana
Experience authentic Tuscan cooking classes with
Claudio at his country B&B, which is surrounded
by vineyards and gardens filled with fresh fruits
and vegetables. Dine Tuscan-style with this authentic
cooking vacation that allows you to learn from one
of the region's culinary experts.
2 or 4 nights - Available on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Italian Cooking At Torre Del Tartufo And Casa
Ombuto
Stay at an exquisite villa in a beautiful setting
near Arezzo, while learning to cook authentic Tuscan
cuisine. You have the option during the week to relax
in the lovely setting or visit some of the charming
hill towns.
7 or 3 nights - Available April,
May, June, July, August, September and October
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Toscana Saporita
Master essential Tuscan techniques at a Versilian
cooking school that occupies the ground floor of a
15th century villa and welcomes students from all
over the world. Classes are completely hands on, small
in size and completely conducted in English, and the
chefs make use of all-natural, seasonally-fresh ingredients.
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Tuscan Dream On A Chianti Wine Estate
Cook and live in a Chianti wine estate, learning
the secrets of typical Tuscan dishes from Laura, a
fine home cook who has been passing on her recipes
and cooking techniques for years. The "locality
called Querceto"¯ - which dates back to before the
XVI century - and the complex main farmhouse has reached
our era preserving every trace of its own history
and evolution during the centuries. This not only
makes it extremely original but also of considerable
architectural interest.
6 nights - Available any week on
request
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Discover the food, wine, and people of Umbria
Umbria is a region bordering Tuscany to the southeast and
rivaling its northwestern neighbor for its natural beauty
and culinary riches. Umbria is a mix of rolling countryside
and picturesque villages such as Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto,
and Spoleto-towns full of ancient ruins, medieval and renaissance
art, and friendly, laid-back inhabitants waiting to welcome
you like a family friend. Your Umbrian cooking classes will
expose you to a cuisine rich with local flavors, all wrapped
in one of the most pristine and least touristy parts of the
country. Journey to Umbria on your Italian culinary vacation
with The International Kitchen, where you will be invited
to explore the allure of everyday Italian life and the beauty
of its cultural and culinary heritage.
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A Culinary Adventure In Umbria
Spend six magical nights at the charming Umbrian
palace, Palazzo Seneca, which dates back to the sixteenth
century. The hotel is located in the heart of Norcia,
and has recently been fully restored. During your
cooking lessons with the expert chefs at the Palazzo
Seneca, you will learn how to perfect ancient Umbrian
culinary traditions using fresh ingredients local
to the region such as truffles, pecorino, ricotta,
and fresh pork, beef and lamb.
6 nights - Available any week on
request September through July
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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An Intensive Cooking 'Stage' In Norcia
Become an expert in Umbrian cuisine during a full
week of culinary immersion in the kitchen of Vespasia
Restaurant in Norica. Chef Flavio gives classic Umbrian
recipes a modern and delicious touch. He has worked
in many prestigious restaurants around Italy, such
as 'Al Palazzo,' (one Michelin star), 'I Vechhi
Tempi,' and 'La Frasca,' (two Michelin stars),
and has had many years of experience as a culinary
teacher.
6 nights - Available any week on
request September through July
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Cook In The Garden Of The Angels
"After a decade of test-driving places to stay,
I'm not easily impressed, but I can say that L'Orto
now ranks as one of my favorite hotels anywhere in
the world."¯ - Nathan Lump, The New York Times
Spend three nights in charming Bevagna during this
authentic self-driving cooking vacation in Umbria.
Stay at a gorgeous historical residence hotel and
enjoy Italian and Umbrian cooking classes with Chef
Antonio.
3 nights - Available year round
on request
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Cooking And Hiking In The Umbrian Hills
Discover the breath-taking beauty of the Umbrian
countryside in this exclusive hiking and cooking getaway
to the medieval town of Norcia. When not exploring
the hilly region of the area - including nearby medieval
towns - learn about Umbrian cuisine from Chef Flavio.
6 nights - Available any week
on request April to October (excluding July and August)
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Discover The Umbrian Countryside
Visit an enchanting medieval village while staying
in an agriturismo that is based on organic agriculture
and environmentally sustainable energy. Discover Umbrian
culinary traditions and explore this historical region.
5 nights - Available March to
December on request for a minimum of two people
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Gastronomy In An Italian Villa
Visit the ancient city of Montefalco in the heart
of Umbria and stay in the relaxing Villa Pambuffetti
among the cypress trees. Discover Montefalco wines,
meet local producers, and take hands-on Umbrian cooking
classes!
4 nights - Available on request
year-round for a minimum of two people
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Umbrian Cooking At Madonna Del Piatto
Featured in Food & Wine Magazine, September 2007.
On this cooking holiday to Umbria, you'll spend
three nights at an incredibly charming and scenic
inn with spectacular views of Assisi 7 kilometers
away, while learning traditional Umbrian recipes with
your host. Includes a visit to gourmet food shops.
3 nights - Available on request
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Explore the fine cuisine and legendary wines
of Venice and the Veneto region.
Whether you wish to live like a native in incomparable Venice
or explore the lesser-known areas of the Veneto wine regions,
a culinary vacation in the Veneto with The International Kitchen
will provide you with an authentic look into this stunning
northern retreat. Venice itself needs no introduction: a labyrinth
of canals and narrow streets, it has enchanted tourists for
over a thousand years, and is an idyllic setting for your
exciting cooking tour in Italy. Less known to outsiders, the
Veneto region in its entirety offers much to the culinary
traveler: from the jagged peaks of the Dolomites to the fertile
banks of the Po River, the Veneto gave birth to legendary
wines and fine cuisine, which you will explore during your
Italian cooking vacation and gastronomic tours. We invite
you to experience the "real"¯ Veneto on an authentic Italian
cooking vacation with The International Kitchen.
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At Home In Venice
Spend three nights in one of the world's most famous
cities: Venice! Live like a Venetian while staying
at a charming B&B near St. Mark's square and
taking Italian cooking classes with native Venetian
Patrizia.
3 nights - Available on request
year-round for a minimum of 2 people.
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Cook At A Veneto Relais & Chateau
Member of Relais & Chateaux
Experience pure luxury on this cooking tour to Italy,
where you'll spend three glorious nights at the
stunning Relais & Chateau property, Villa Abbazia.
Discover the real Veneto region, learn Italian culinary
secrets from a master chef, and enjoy a luxurious
getaway.
3 nights - Available on request
year-round
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Hotel Gritti Palace Cooking School
Condé Nast Traveler: 2002 Gold List and 2001 Readers
Choice Awards
Spend five glorious nights at the world class, world
renowned, magnificent Hotel Gritti Palace, while enjoying
cooking school style lessons with Head Chef Daniele
Turco and visiting guest chefs such as Patricia Wells,
Judy Rogers, Roberta Morrell, and Nancy Harmon Jenkins.
5 nights - Closed for renovations
until 2013
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Insider's Venice
Escape the crowded streets of Venice and visit the
Lido, the Golden Island in the Adriatic Sea. Rich
in history and beautiful beaches, this getaway will
inspire you both inside and outside the kitchen of
Villa Ines.
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Italy may be considered the land of vineyards and olive trees,
but every region in this beautiful country has something different
to offer travelers, from the landscape to the food. Explore
multiple regions of Italy in these unique getaways throughout
the boot-shaped country. As always, every trip with The International
Kitchen includes memorable cooking classes and food-related
excursions to discover where your favorite foods are produced
and created!
Visit famous towns like Rome and Florence while also admiring
the beautiful countryside and medieval villages. Escape to
the Amalfi Coast and hike in the Umbrian hills. Learn how
to create traditional and modern Italian dishes and delight
in working in true Italian kitchens. While all of our cooking
vacations relate to food, we strive to offer unique experiences,
such as discovering the architecture and history of the cities
you visit during your stay.
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Cook And Walk In Umbria And Tuscany
In this unique cooking vacation to Umbria, you will
walk the wonderful and undiscovered regions of Umbria
and Southern Tuscany. Accommodations are in an elegant
four star relais hotel, with Italian cooking school
style lessons encompassing both regions.
4 nights - Available on request
April through October
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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Italian Feast For All The Senses
On this unique journey to Tuscany, savor art, architecture
and cuisine with licensed architect Lenore Weiss.
You will discover true architectural masterpieces
while feasting on traditional Tuscan cuisine!
7 nights - Available only October
14-21, 2012 (2-night extension available in Rome)
For further information - www.theinternationalkitchen.com
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