Italian cooking holidays
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Dear Guido, Sally and Gemma, Claire and I wanted to let you know we are back home safe and sound. We have shown the family our 350 photos and the video I made while in Toffia ! Having seen it all it made us realise what a truly fantastic time we had, made all the more special by the personal touch that you add. We opened the olive oil and balsamic vinegar at supper tonight and ended the meal with the sweet dessert wine!! It was a very memorable week and have filled the family in on all our activities. Thanks so much once again.
Fiona and Claire, Kent, England
Dear Guido and Sally, It has been almost two months since I attended your cookery course and want to say thanks, again, for a terrific time. I have made the dishes I learned from Guido a number of times. In fact the first thing I did when I got home was plant sage so I could make the saltimbocca at the drop of a hat.
I am very proud to show off the pumpkin risotto using the simple method Guido showed me. I have learned that I can not skimp on plenty of freshly chopped rosemary so I have planted several more rosemary bushes.
It is amazing that Guido could alter my approach to cooking and my garden after such a short time. But it was all about passion and love of fresh ingredients, prepared so simply and with focus on depth of flavour. I will never forget Sally and her little daughter walking out the door to search the village roadsides for 'Roman mint' and bringing us back that delightful herb within minutes.
I have recommended your cooking paradise to a number of family and friends and look forward to returning to a week of Roman cuisine bliss with you both. Staying in medieval Toffia will be a special priviledge. Grazie.
Lynn F., Perth, W.A. Australia
Sally, Thanks so much for the pictures. We will never forget our visit with you and your family!!! We were gone only seven days, and our lives have been changed forever. I wish I, too, could live in your medieval village. My imagination runs wild with possibilities. It is almost impossible for me to fully describe how unusual and all encompassing our experience with Convivio Rome Italian Cooking Holidays truly was. Perhaps the most unexpected aspect was the village itself, but the girls thought it was the fact we shared a perfect time with a welcoming and warm family of which we are now belong. P. S. Hug your little girl for all of us.
Anna L. - Miami. U.S.A.
Hi Sally & Guido, Thanks for the e-mail, It was a pleasure to meet you both and enjoy such good company. As I said to Guido, I feel like I've know you both for a long time. I would like to thank you once again. I've tested some of the recipes on Pam and Jesamine - and both really enjoyed the Risotto and 'Torta di mele' (Well - Chocolate / Pera cake!)
I even managed to find some Pecorino (Not Di Fossa but very nice)
I would certainly recommend the location, the cooking and your warm and friendly hospitality to anyone interested in an authentic taste of Roman cuisine. Even a relative novice like me found the recipes easy to follow and the background information about locality, regional variations and history of both the region and the food both and interesting inspiring.
As for how you could improve the service - I really wouldn't touch it - it's just right! not too corporate or intimidating or exclusive, anyone can enjoy it. The hospitality in the village is very nice as well - the visit to the local restaurant again
found a warm welcome and even stretched my basic Italian in conversation with the owner, Sandro.
The visit to the Olive grove was beautiful and Valerio and family again were great hosts, his knowledge and enthusiasm is infectious.
I've uploaded some pics and a small review on my blog! I would love to bring Pam and the kids over when Jode is a little older - and will definitely come and say hello - likewise, when you are in UK please visit us - you will all be very welcome. Best Wishes
Anthony- Birmingham. England
Hi Guido,Sally and Gemma, lovely to hear from you and thanks for the photos. The meal for my friends on Saturday went brilliantly,we even had Italian weather and we were still sitting outside at 1am a very rare thing in the UK. Guido you would have been proud of me,we started with parma ham,fresh ripe figs,gala melon and cheese with honey,then pasta with pesto just as Lena taught us no machine,then the tuna dish with cucumber salad and finally the maize cakes with red currants. We took our time and no one dish was too heavy. I found some good italian wines and we ate and drank happily all evening. I hardly had to leave my guests and everything seemed to flow very easily,they even came round with a thank you present the next day, so it must have been good. Keith and I had a very long chat on the phone after I got back and when I saw Teresa last week she said we were comparing our experiences for an hour and a half!..... I'm off to the Cotswolds with my Mum and Sister today and they are eager to try some italian food,hopefully there will be some good farmers markets nearby for fresh ingredients. Thanks for lovely holiday and your influence on my cooking. Best Wishes
Margaret- Leicestershire, England
Hi Guido and Sally, Thanks for the photos. We both had a super time and have spread the word since our return to family and friends. We had a great time and Mark and Nickie (our children) did well on their research, it was just A1 as far as we both were concerned. Thank you both for looking after us so well. I am looking forward to the (Guido's) recipe book and have it listed for my Christmas present list. So keep writing "no rest for the wicked".
Again many thanks.
David & Fiona - Dublin, Ireland
Dear Sally and Guido, We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you in May 2008. We can not say enough how enjoyable, relaxing and pleasurable the stay was in Sabina. Toffia, the village that we stayed in, was not a regular tourist attraction – which was nice in itself. Sally and Guido are the definition of hosts – engaging – offering the best and warmest hospitality – beautiful relaxing setting – so very helpful. The cooking classes were wonderful – traditional Italian cooking – easy to follow recipes cooked to perfection accompanied by some very good local wines. The wine tasting and making fresh pasta were special treats. The accommodations in the medieval village were a once in a lifetime experience. The local tours to the oldest living olive tree in Europe, a working monastery, oldest local operating bakery oven and a local working olive grove (with olive oil tasting) were outstanding. Our favorite was the olive grove tour – you are allowed to purchase fresh olive oil that is unlike any you have ever tasted. Thanks again for all your hospitality during our stay. We would love to come again very soon (actually we did not want to leave)!
Mark & Jony H., Casey & Brian G. - USA
Dear Sally and Guido, I had just the best time with both of you, Suzy and Margaret. You were both more than caring, accommodation was brilliant and Guido’s culinary brilliance outstanding. The latter has definitely lifted my game! That was the BEST pesto! I loved the slow pace, so appropriate for the mediaeval atmosphere we lived in.
I am telling everyone about you as you deserve to have many clients! I am e-mailing Nettie right now to tell her how good it all was. Warmest wishes (from a very chilly Sydney – the minute the Pope left here the weather turned freezing, even sleet!)
Margaret N.- Sydney, Australia
Thanks Sally. We had a wonderful time. The food was terrific, the town beautiful and the excursions very interesting. But most of all we enjoyed our conversations with you and Guido. We spent the rest of that day driving around the area, then headed back in the evening to Florence. Thanks again for a wonderful time. I hope we see you again when we are down your way. I posted something on the 'Trip Advisor' forum under the name 'VistaClara'.
Jay- USA
Sorry I did not write earlier - where does all the time go? I had a fabulous time during our Italian cookery holiday - you looked after us so well. Thank you. It only sinks in when I show the photos - what a gorgeous part of the world you live in. And to stay in Farfa, part of the old abbey was something special; I keep telling people about the Roman columns used as bollards in the street - the casual Italian attitude to living with antiquities..... A wonderful long weekend with a proper insight into the enviable Italian way of living......the atmosphere was so relaxed I never felt rushed.
I learnt so much about cooking in your kitchen - and eating too thanks to Guido's knowledge and passion for food. As someone who cooks every day for six, I have been reminded me that cooking can be fun, not just a chore.
I would love to return with Will (my husband) one day. Put it on our to-do list.
Look forward to seeing you again soon and I will certainly keep recommending you!
By the way my mum also loved it all. It was great to see her so relaxed and not running around after husband/ demanding children/ grandchildren etc.
Frances - Cambridgeshire, England
Many thanks for the lovely pictures, looking at them brings back fond memoirs which seems already like a month ago. I really did enjoy myself on your cooking experience, and as you both know fell in love with the village and its kind and generous folk. I have been cooking Italian every day since leaving you, and perfecting some dishes now I have a basic knowledge of the Italian technique.....Hope you are all ok and the sun is still shining there, we have rain here. Once more thank you for such a wonderful time and a lovely holiday.
Keith- The Midlands, England
Sally and Guido, Everyone in the G. family had a wonderful experience with you yesterday. We want to thank you, and Gemma (as well as Ruggero) for providing us with one of the biggest highlights of our trip to Rome. I'm very much looking forward to trying my hand at pasta making at home. We'll be sure to send you pictures from the experience. All best wishes,
Mark, Karyn, Jamie, Drew and Simone G. - Il., USA
Sally & Guido, Thank you for the photos and for arranging everything so well last weekend. The photos bring back happy memories, but do make sitting here at work more painful!
I thought the weekend was excellent. It's also difficult to think of how you could improve, which is a big compliment! You have the perfect balance of activities v's relaxation. And I think you are both very honest and genuine with a real passion for Italian food and life. Have a fantastic summer and all the best for the future. Thanks again,
Paul R. London, England
Thank you for a fantastic time and a great Italian cooking holiday. Kim and I thought that you were perfect hosts. We really learnt a lot with the Italian cooking lessons and was taken back with the stunning setting of Toffia and Farfa. It's sad to be in London with the rain and clouds.
Wish us luck as I'll be doing pasta this weekend for some guests. If successful will send photos of the result!
All the best
James & Kim - London, England.
Thank you so much for making us feel so welcomed at your Italian cookery school! We had such a wonderful time. We learned many new Italian recipes and not only about Italian cooking, but the history of the surrounding areas, making olive oil, and the Italian culture. Toffia and the nearby towns are enchanting and a wonderful escape from the craziness of Rome! It was a very unique experience to see such a small Medieval village in the countryside and to have the opportunity to learn how to cook traditional 3 course meals. The food and wine we had at the end of the cooking lessons were unbelievable. I will definitely try out the recipes at home with my friends and family. I look forward to showing off the cooking skills that I learned from Guido! He was also a great tour guide when he took us around the area. We were able to purchase some of the new olive oil in Farfa that they just harvested so that will be a real treat to taste and share. The views of Sabina at sunset were absolutely breathtaking. Thanks again for everything - we will definitely highly recommend your Italian cooking vacations to anyone we know that will be visiting the area! Take care,
Susie - Chicago, U.S.A.
It was lovely to hear from you, thanks so much for the pics..very happy memories indeed! It was hideous trying to get back to normal working life last week, I kept on day dreaming about being back in Sabina for our wonderful Italian cooking holiday. You will be pleased to note that I made a cassata for a dinner party on Saturday night and it was a huge success plus I keep 'boring everybody senseless' about my holiday!
It really was the most fantastic experience, mainly due to the attention you gave all of us, both in the cookery lessons and with the evening entertainment. It was nice to have a slice of true Italian country life indeed. I learnt a lot from the lessons and above all it was such a relaxing time, the landscape and tranquillity were the perfect antidote to hectic working life! Not forgetting your perfect shiatsu massage, Sally.
I miss you both and send a great big cuddle to Gemma. Please return the 'hello' to my friend at Quattro Monaci, isn't he a sweetie! Also say hi to Ruggero, such a nice guy, I really enjoyed our wine tasting evening.
All the very best to you both and look after yourselves. I shall keep up the good work by promoting you wherever I go!!
Best Wishes,
Tracy - London, England
Thank you for a truly memorable Italian cooking and cultural experience, Guido and Sally are the most fantastic hosts, Guido's cooking lessons are brilliant, his knowledge of history excellent and his sense of humour great. Sally is charming and welcoming, and not forgetting little Gemma.
Learning Italian cookery in your kitchen, with Signora Lina from next door teaching us the art of making fresh pasta, made it all the more intimate and special.
The trips to nearby villages (Farfa and Castel San Pietro) for dinner were terrific and the food delicious, and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip to Rome, seen through true Roman eyes.
Also learning about olive oil production with Valerio and Linnea couldn't have been more delightful, they are such an enthusiastic young couple.
Finally staying in La Casa di Campagna was super, we enjoyed the pool hugely and the walks in the surrounding countryside, Laura's warmth and her cooking!
Shelagh and Sophie - Dublin, Ireland.
Thanks for a great holiday in lovely Sabina. We've both been trying out some of the recipes since we got home - and very successfully!! It was a wonderful week and we loved casual but hugely informative and enjoyable cooking sessions which were great fun and provided loads of insight into real Italian cooking. The Olive tour was extremely good - the information interesting and valuable, the tasting delicious, and the whole thing a very welcoming experience.
All in all, you gave us a great balance of cooking, sight-seeing, tours and leisure. Thank you both very much indeed for a great week filled with warmth, personal care, refreshing simplicity and a huge helping of inspiration. Say hello to Gemma!
Judy and Amelia - England
We had a great one day cooking experience with Guido and Sally. It was a hands on practical session and I particularly enjoyed learning how to prepare artichokes the Italian way. I loved Guido’s approach to food; his passion for local fresh produce, low food miles and his attitude to the environment. I am seriously thinking about doing the one week cooking course with Convivio next year, as based on our one day experience, I think it would be a practical, quality week and well worth the investment. Living in the village would be a magical experience.
Stephanie - Perth, W.A. Australia
Sally,Guido and Gemma,Thank you very much for the pictures and some flashback memories of our time in Toffia.
We truly enjoyed ourselves during your classes and the free time tours. Our time (after we left you) in Rome was great also - not as good as our time with you in Toffia in our opinion. The visit to Valeria's olive grove was fantastic - the visit to Farfa also fantastic - the Abbey and the Bakery were great - thanks to Guido for the day trip to Roma - very interesting and nice to see part of the town that you would not see as a tourist with a great lunch in Rome....then gelato - can't say enough good things about that trip!
Having never been on a cooking holiday before I found the food classes a lot of fun and especially liked the one for fresh pasta making with Signora Lina. We will make most of the recipes that we received in the very near future.
The wine tasting was outstanding and we really enjoyed this - the buffet meal and the great wines were very nicely done. Our visit to the oldest olive tree was fabulous- what a national treasure and so nice to be able to take people to enjoy it.Thanks again for a wonderful time and we loved Toffia - it is and would be a great place to live and enjoy life. May our paths cross again sometime in the future.
M. & J. - Texas, U.S.A.
I just want to say that we had a really nice time on Saturday on your One Day cooking-touring course! I will definitely be making those dishes for sure. If anyone is looking for a nice cooking holiday, I will give them your names.
Thanks for the pics, Cheers,
Leighla - U.S.A.
Thank you so much for providing me a wonderful cooking vacation. As a cooking beginner as me, I never image I can learn how to cook several kinds of pastas, meats and desserts in a week long course. Every morning we started the courses within a relax mood and a happy atmosphere in a full of soft Jazz music kitchen. For me, it's not only to learn Italian cooking but also to enjoy life. Guido not only taught me the recipes step by step, he always taught me how to use some tricks to make the food taste better. And I like your attitude to the foods. Always select the fresh and nature foods from the local market and try to buy the material from those merchants who are more balance to the earth.
It's hard to write down my appreciation for your kindness during my stay in Toffia. I am more than happy to introduce your web-site (and Guido's blog) and share my fantastic experience to my family and friends. I think we won't wait too long to see each others.
I have not showing my cooking skill to my family yet. After all the things set down, I will make them impressed of my amazing performance of Italy food. Best wishes to all of your family, from Cecily.
*Additional Feedback sent by Cecily at a later time:
Dear Sally and Guido, Life is so different now back at home and some times I feel that week in Toffia with you is a dream. Living in a crowded and noizy city like Taipei, it's really a treasure when I think of the calm and peace life there in Toffia.
I tried to write down my Toffia experience and send to Taiwan's biggest newspaper (they had a weekend column to introduce the readers' special travel experience)........you know what, they really published my Toffia experience on the New Year's special travel column. "The Liberty Times" is Taiwan's biggest newspaper! I know you can't read the story (as it is written in Chinese). Sorry I can't translate all of the story. I described the beautiful small town -Toffia and my one week living experience there. I really wanted to share my fantastic experience with all of the readers. In the story I included the familiar photo of Toffia. That small area is my beautiful memories of Toffia and you all. Best Wishes, Cecily - Taipei, Taiwan
Just a line to thank you both, Sally and Guido, for all your kind attention on our holiday last week. I made the spaghetti ischietana the first night I got home (with tomatoes from my own greenhouse!) and it was "yummety of all scrumetties", to quote Tracy.
Sophie & I had a wonderful time and met some lovely people - dear Lina, fascinating Ruggero, delightful Tracy, both of you, of course, and mysterious Richard.
You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful area and I have tried to describe the little hilltop villages and Farfa to my husband, but nothing I can say does it justice. He will understand better once I have my photos developed.
Once again, thanks for giving us so much time, enthusiasm, expertise, patience and fun. With love,
Lyn- Wales, U.K.
Thanks so much Guido and Sally for a very fun and unique cooking experience and tour of the countryside. Maureen and I enjoyed being in your kitchen for a day and are very thankful you could be flexible to allow just a one day sampling of your class. We also enjoyed the tour of the olive farm, and now we really appreciate the labor of love that goes into top quality olive oil. It would be great to help harvest the olives.
After we left Rome on Monday we travelled to an apartment in Venice. As luck would have it, we found veal, prosciutto and blood oranges in the local store. That night we cooked risotto and saltimbocca, without the sage leaf. Even without the sage, it was Delicious. Our risotto did not have enough Speck so it not as good as Guido's. Unfortunately we made so much risotto that we had it for breakfast and dinner for the next 3 days.
In all I think you have a great concept, and your warm hospitality was truly genuine. Coming to your class is like visiting friends in Italy. We have already started giving your cards to our friends. We wish you all the success in the world. Looking forward to returning soon.
Betty N- Seattle, U.S.A.
Thanks Sally... Betty and I loved cooking with you and your family. We cannot wait to share our recipes and new techniques with family here in Seattle. We did cook the same meal: saltimbocca and risotto for our husbands when we were in our Venice apartment and they loved it. Our experience with you all was amazing and will stay in my heart for a very long time.The pictures from our magical day were really nice and fun to share with others.
Maureen D.- Seattle, U.S.A.
It is almost the end of summer here in Chicago and we have shared our Italy vacation stories with everyone we come across. Our day with you however was the most memorable for us. We have taken your fabulous recipes and tried to recreate them here in Chicago. They were great but not the same. Your special touch made our meals magical.
Our trips to the monasteries and through the villages were a unique experience. We would never had taken that opportunity had you not offered. It made our day with you special. I would highly recommend a day trip from Rome to any one who would like to truly see the riches of a day in the country with Guido.
Kim, Scott, Nicole, Lauren, Alex - Chicago, U.S.A.
Thank you so much for the additional recipes, I will give them a go and no doubt have a variation on them! Thank you also for being such fantastic hosts - I really enjoyed my holiday. I could have quite easily stayed a bit longer than a week & enjoyed the amazing scenery. I have landed with a bump today though and hit reality running!! I feel I need another holiday just after today!
Guido, I have to say you are the master of pasta - yours is to die for!! I have not tasted any better than yours.
Thank you once again for making my holiday so pleasurable. Please thank Laura & Sylvia for being such attentive hosts and give them my regards.
Anu - London, England
I received your email with the photos.I have already shown everyone at home. Thank you so much!
Your course was definitely the highlight of my travels. Being able to experience the monastic villages, while learning to cook the best meals I have ever had is something I will always remember. I cannot thank you (Sally) and Guido enough for accommodating me.
I am missing Italy already and am looking forward to coming back. I will be sure to post comments on online food sites recommending your course! ...and to send your contact details to friends and family at home. Ciao,
Laura - Calgary, Alberta in Canada
We had a wonderful time on your week long cooking course and we would certainly recommend it to others coming to Italy for the first time. It worked out well that we had a part of the holiday that was guided and a part in Rome where we wandered about independently. Everything in Toffia was fantastic and the scenery was great. I didn't realise when I booked the course that on the 'free day' you would make yourselves available to show us around and take us places. That really added value to the holiday. We are safely back in Malaysia after a few days of wandering about Rome. We continued to enjoy good food in Rome and I tried Cannoli! Best wishes,
Emile and Natalie - K. L., Malaysia
We had a wonderful day on March 15th and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. From the incredibly beautiful countryside, the great company and the delicious pasta and ragu it was certainly a day to remember. I will be sure to pass on your information to any of my friends coming to Rome who are looking for a lively culinary and cultural experience not found in the city. Thanks again and we wish you continued success. With best wishes,
Gary K. - Indiana, USA
After spending a weekend with Guido and Sally following their great course I really understand what makes Italian cooking taste so good. I loved it and my confidence in Italian cooking has improved so much. The atmosphere is really relaxed and informal and it was a lovely way to spend a long weekend. I want to go back and learn more!!
Lisa, Ireland
Thank you again for a lovely day -- and the photos. We really enjoyed the class, the fabulous meal, good wine and nice company. The visits to Toffia and Fara Sabina and the monastery were fantastic, and we appreciated the introduction to another area of Italy. You were wonderful hosts and guides. I will definitely pass on your course information to friends here in Rome and I might be in touch in the spring when I have more visitors in town. Best of luck. Take good care and hope to see you again. regards,
Sara B- Washington D.C. USA
Thank you so much for a wonderful long week-end. I learnt so much and I have returned home with renewed vigour. I will try all the recipes on my husband,Ted. I’m sure he will love them....
It really was a great experience. Thank you.
Please contact us when you come to England, if you have time. I’d love to meet you all again, and introduce to the history of this area. Best wishes,
Elizabeth C. - Stowmarket, England
Thank you for a lovely and very interesting weekend. As well as learning how to make delicious Italian food I fell in love with the beautiful part of Italy in which you live. My excuse for not having made the fresh pasta is that I have been staying in Manchester with my grandchildren but I am home now and tomorrow is another day..
I would recommend your cookery classes as a great experience, tasting the local wine together with trying different sorts of food was educational in a fun way.
We were all made to feel very welcome and I wouldn't hesitate to return to enjoy the week long course.
Thanks and best wishes to you all
Judith A. - England
My thanks to you for a wonderful and memorable holiday. I've come back to work feeling relaxed and refreshed which is exactly what I'd been looking for and since being back I have been cooking and eating in a very different way, having been inspired. Kind Regards,
Ariane - Bristol - England
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality! Our stay at La Casa di Campagna will remain a fond memory long after we've left. You are a most gracious hostess for the entire family.
The team delightful, very helpful and prepared to do anything to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. We particularly enjoyed the cooking class & the recipes we prepared. We know we will prepare many of them when we return to our home - and that is what we hoped to accomplish! The tours were well thought out because they gave us a "flavour" for this part of the Roman countryside, the olive grove, wine tasting, swimming pool and medieval hill towns. It is important to me that we know better & understand how people in other countries live and work.
All in all - our experience in Sabina was WONDERFUL!
Helen & Christopher - UK
Of course the wonderful food and touring of the lovely hillside towns was wonderful but the best part was the delightful and accommodating hosts. The size of the group was perfect, too, for sightseeing, cooking and eating together. It was such fun spending time and getting to know people from other areas. A most memorable trip!
Alan P. - Australia
Excellent as a first trip to Italy. Sally and her husband Guido were superb hosts. They could not have done anything more to make our stay any better. Guido made each lesson informative and memorable. A wonderful balance of cooking classes and touring!
Julie & Mark - Ireland
Perfect combination of cooking, sightseeing and relaxing. The daily trips were never too long and our classes with Guido were very informative. The food and wine were excellent and never ending. Great hospitality. We thoroughly have enjoyed our stay in the Italian countryside.
Penny and Dave M. - England
A pleasant, well-paced immersion into Authentic Italy with all its freshness, quality, simplicity and beauty. Cooking classes were delightful! The day trips to villages scattered throughout the Sabina valleys and Rome were wonderful. All this was topped off with our stay and stately charm of La Casa di Campagna. Highly recommended. A place you’ll want to return to.
Ruth - London, England
A most enjoyable experience – a chance to sample so many things. From the cooking lessons to the daily excursions; from the wonderful visits to the warm hospitality – this is a most delightful way to enjoy life.
Martha P. - USA
Absolutely fabulous. Valerio was fantastic. Guido was magnifico. Linnea just the sweetest. Sally was wonderful. Everything we needed or even imagined we might need was seen to and exceeded. It’s been just the best trip, we’ve made some great friends and have memories that will last a life time. Wine – food – laughter, it couldn’t have been better.
Louise & Patrick S. - New Zealand
After 12 days in Florence and Venice, we were looking to balance our visit by seeing another side of Italy. A relaxed visit to off the beaten track Sabina, visiting small towns and experiencing morning cooking classes with chef Guido was perfect. The visit to Rome was very special. Great program and super personalities combined for a wonderful vacation. Sally, Guido, Ruggero…who can forget them.
Robert B. - USA
I liked that the days were split into cooking and touring with some spare time to relax and lay in the sun. We learned to cook several dishes and also saw the Roman countryside and small hilltop villages. One of the highlights was the trip to the olive grove. I have visited vineyards before but never an olive farm. Very unique.
Susan L. - UK
Everyone and everything was wonderful. The dishes were simple to prepare but a masterpiece to eat. We had lots of hands-on work which makes me confident to go home to prepare the dishes. The side trips were memorable but the most outstanding was the olive grove tour. Can't say enough good things about our host and hostess. Thanks!
Laura J. - Ireland
Everything was wonderful! From the moment we were picked up at the airport, the people were great, with the attention and care they gave to the people in this group. The classes were fun and did meet or exceed what I expected coming in. This has been a great experience - one I would wish on anyone interested in central Italian cooking. Thank you for sharing your life with us for this week!
Patrick R-S. - Ireland
