This spicy tomato and chorizo soup recipe comes from the kitchen of our hosts Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley. Once you’ve sampled this delicious recipe, you can join their gourmet cookery holiday in France – the home of gourmet cuisine – to try your hand […]
Puglia is one of the most underrated regions in Italy, flying under the radar as regions like Chianti, Tuscany, the Venetian Riviera, and the Cinque Terre take centre stage. A bit of background This fertile area in Southern Italy forms the heel of country’s boot. Not widely renowned as a tourist hot spot, […]
This homemade pistachio shortbread comes from the professional kitchen of our hosts Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley, so there’s not better place to find a delicious recipe. Once you’ve sampled their delectable recipes, you can join them for a gourmet cookery holiday in France – […]
Sue and Richard both love to cook, so a holiday that combines a perfect setting, lovely, cosy accommodation, great food and wine, and excellent, but laid back cooking tuition was something they always thought about doing together. As they were searching for a French cooking holiday that fit the bill, Google […]
Just looking at the picture of these doughnuts made our mouths water, so we had to share it. Straight from the kitchen of our hosts Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley, this dessert recipe is professionally made but still easy to follow. Serves: […]
Recently, we were able to sit down with Elaine, who recently travelled to Italy for an all-inclusive cooking and wine break in Tuscany. We chatted about her first experience with an all-inclusive holiday and her thoughts on Italian food and wine (emphasis on the wine) as well as her local host, […]
This Asian recipe comes from the professional kitchen of our hosts Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley. While the school is in France, Chef Maynard’s skills range way beyond French cuisine, as you’ll see once you try this fantastic recipe. Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 egg […]
Undoubtedly a region suited to the finer things in life, Tuscany is renowned for many things — its artistic, architectural, and gastronomic delights are just part of what makes the rolling green hills and warm climate of this Italian region a place every type traveller should visit. For culture enthusiasts In Florence, the […]
This authentic Italian artichoke lasagna recipe comes from our incredible hosts at their Italian cookery school in the heart of the Tuscany, meaning it’s definitely the real deal. Once you’ve sampled this classic main dish, you can join them for a gourmet cookery holiday in the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. Serves: 6 […]
Cooking artichokes can be a tricky business. Luckily, when you have the recipe of a local Tuscan chef, they’re a breeze. Our hosts in Italy know how to prepare them, and do it well, and have shared their secrets below. Serves: 6 Ingredients 12 artichokes 1 lemon 2 cloves of garlic 6 […]
France exudes class and luxury in every corner — especially when it comes to food and wine. To help you experience the best of the French, below are our top 9 cookery holidays and wine tasting experiences in France. Bon appetit! Learn to prepare a full-course dinner in quaint Gramont On […]
Bechamel sauce makes a great addition to your cooking repertoire and can be used in a variety of dishes (including our artichoke lasagna recipe!). Plus, when your recipe comes from authentic Italian chefs and their Italian cookery school in the heart of Tuscany, you know it’s going to be good. Makes 3 […]
No better source exists for a fresh pasta recipe than an authentic Italian chef. That’s why we’ve asked our hosts in Tuscany at their Italian cookery school to share theirs. Seriously, does it get more Italian than that? Serves: 4 Ingredients 400g of flour 4 eggs 4 tbs of white wine (optional) […]
We recently sat down with French chef, Marlene to chat about her cookery school and her top tips for beginner cooks hoping to improve their skills.
While you’re pretty set if you say anything like, ‘I’m sensing a bit of an oak flavour’ or ‘the legs on this wine are fabulous,’ it sometimes helps to have an actual idea of the wine terms you’re using. Whether it’s just to stop the awkward encounter with the waiter who asks […]
Our holidays make up 12% of The Telegraph’s 25 life-changing holidays
We made The Guardian’s 10 best language holidays with activities around the world
France Magazine featured our perfume making course in Grasse
Our culture and cooking holiday in Spain featured in Woman’s Weekly
Greek cooking and language holiday featured in The Times
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