Monday, October 24, 2011

Cooking Courses in Umbria


A heavenly landscape, rich with artistic legacy and a unique place where you have the opportunity to live and experience life to the fullest does exist! If you really want to enjoy yourself in outstanding surroundings, charming people and exceptional cuisine then Umbria is the right place for you.

Without any doubt, Umbria is known worldwide for its delicious regional Italian cuisine and incredible wines. This is like heaven on Earth for all of those who enjoy in life, good food, wine and friendly people. If you are an adventurous person who likes exploring new things and new places, traveling to Umbria would be like going to the culinary paradise.

Many of the recipes that you will learn from the best Umbrian chefs in hands-on cooking courses have been in Umbrian families for generations now. All of those organic and fresh ingredients and various spices that they use for cooking will make your meals unforgettable. Considering that Umbria is also home of wine and cheese, your trip will bring you everything that you always dreamed about.

Italians know how to appreciate good food and good wine; therefore making their meals with love and patience. They infuse love into their cooking. The art of cooking for them is the entire process of creating a masterpiece that will astonish anyone who even gets a whiff of it.

All the products that are used in cooking classes are organically grown. The chefs will personally escort you to open air markets where you buy produce from the local farmers. They will teach you how to choose the freshest, most delicious Umbrian foods available, which is the first lesson of fine Italian cooking. You will learn the secrets of making your meals extra delicious and also learn to distinguish wines and to match them up with the meals that you are serving.

Italians know that every meal should be special and made with love. They say that if you are eating food that is tasty and looks and smells good, you will feel the one of the ultimate pleasures in life: gastronomical satisfaction. Every day should be a reason to enjoy life and you can do that by paying attention to the smaller things, like what you eat, it will only make you feel happier and healthier.

While visiting Umbria, you will learn a lot about wines such as Sagrantino, Montefalco, and Spoleto wines. You will be able to experience wine samplings in some of the oldest and most reputable Italian wineries and wine cellars in Umbria. No wonder why people always say that Italians are always happy and cheerful. They know how to live their life and how to enjoy it! A good glass of red wine can make many giddy with happiness!

By visiting Umbria, you will be able to go on custom tours of Todi, Sansepolcro, Assisi, and Trasimeno Lake and enjoy in local festivals (if available at that time of year), and explore the kitchens of many local masters who open their doors to a select few students to pass on the secrets of their mastery. A mystical land, and full of profound history and tradition, Umbria will leave you breathless and hungry. And since Umbrian people know how to celebrate life, and they are more than happy to share that with their guests, why not share in a tasting or culinary course and experience their delights? A land of free spirits and divine surroundings is everything you need to feel the real beauty of Umbria, alongside learning how to cook and eat a meal that will surely be memorable.

Exploring Umbria, its beauty, learning how to cook local meals and combining the right wines will make you feel like an expert of Italian cuisine. You will be able to visit some of the most beautiful areas in Italy. You can also enjoy some wine tours and taste new things that will leave you speechless.

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