Today we ventured off on a Split food tour – on a walking tour of Split. The one regret we had in retrospect after taking this food tour is that it wasn’t the first thing that we did when we arrived in Split. Instead, we spent our time in Split clueless about the craft beer, …
Of course, we had to take a cooking class in Puglia, Italy. We have spent a significant amount of time traveling around Italy, but before this trip hadn’t made it to this region located on the “heel” of the boot that is Italy. Our Italian friends from the region wouldn’t let us forget this. We …
Anyone familiar with Italy knows that Parma is a foodie mecca. The region is well-known as the home to Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham). The city of Parma has also recently been named a “City of Gastronomy” by UNESCO, further highlighting the region (and the city) as a food destination. So, …
When you hear the words “Modena, Italy” what immediately comes to mind depends on your passions. If what pops into your mind is a flashy red sports car, then you know this to be the birth place of the Ferrari. If, on the other hand you enjoy a good balsamic vinegar or dream of sitting …
Gelato is synonymous with Italy. While some Italian food dishes are very regional, you’ll find gelato shops throughout all of Italy. On a sunny afternoon in any Italian city, I challenge you NOT to find someone walking along, eating a few scoops out of a cone or cup. And, you’ll be drawn into shops by …
Pasta Cooking Class in Bologna, Italy We arrived at the Bologna Cooking Class and were met with a stern look from the Italian chef. Due to a number of circumstances including the loss of a wallet, miscommunication and a little misdirection, our little group was late. 10 minutes by our understanding, but a full 40 …
We loved this Bologna Italy Food Tour! We found it was the best way to discover the North Italian city of Bologna. Bologna Walking Food Tour When we decided to take a trip to Bologna, the first thing we did was seek out a food tour. It’s a great way to get an introduction to …
I love the name of this Palermo Street Food Tour – StrEaty. As the name implies, today we were doing one of our favorite things, sampling street food. Eating street food gets you right into the center of the culture of a new place and a glimpse at the heart of the people who are …
Taking the Marrakech Cooking Class at La Maison Arabe was one of our favorite things to do in Marrakech. When we first arrived in Marrakech, one of the first things we wanted to do was to the try a tagine dish. A tagine is the cone shaped vessel that Moroccans use to slow cook dishes …
This traditional Moroccan food tour took us deep inside the center of the old city Marrakech and allowed us to explore the real flavors of Morocco. The setting was as compelling and mysterious as the food and I wonder how many people who haven’t been led specifically behind the doors that we explored, leave Marrakech …