Photos - Culinary Treasures of Bologna, Venice, Michelin Stars & Exotic Cars

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Some of our cooking classes in Bologna are with Pina and Bruna two local woman that love cooking and culture. A BBQ night with local friends in the countryside of Bologna. Grilled meat, music, wine and laughter. We shop in the medieval street market in Bologna's town center with fresh foods and vegetables. Bologna is a vibrant and bustling city full of arts, shopping, cafes, and music. The town Market in Bologna is quite unique. Small streets full of fruit, fish and local food Good food and family atmosphere make our cooking vacation in Bologna unique During your week with us in Bologna you have the opportunity to rent a Lamborghini for a test drive on the local roads We have a lot of fun during our cooking class in Bologna and Emilia Romagna. Bologna offers metropolitan cities, quiet countryside, smooth wines, rich history, decadent food, and friendly faces. In Emilia Romagna we visit a local small Parmigiano Producer and taste and learn all about the popular cheese Checking the fresh Parmesan cheese wheel for quality in Reggio Emilia, Italy. We take a private ride on a gondola through the iconic and romantic venetian canals. In Modena we visit a Balsamic Vinegar producer. We have the privlige to taste 25 year aged balsamic vinegar Cooking Vacation in Bologna includes all hands on cooking class with traditional recipes like Lasagna A Party night in the Colli Bolognesi! A night of great wines, good food and very funny people We visit a parmesan cheese producer with cows that are right on the farm One of our classes on Bologna Vacation is taught by Chef Andrea, super fun Michelin star chef. Parmesan cheese originates outside of Bologna and is not only a topping for dishes, but also a main ingredient Bologna is well known for its rich food culture, as the birthplace of Bolognese, Lasagna, Tortellini and Parmiggiano A local nonna hosts one of our cooking classes in bologna, teaching us all about the tradition and passion of cooking. The hotel in bologna is centrally located to all the shopping, the main piazza and the iconic duomo. We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations Bologna it is a vibrant university city, full of bars and cafes. At night it is always full of people and events During your week with us in Bologna you have the opportunity to rent a Lamborghini for a test drive on the local roads We include a visit to a local artisan that makes Gondolas and teaches us how he builds them by hand. During our Bologna Cooking Vacation we cannot miss a visit to a Balsamic Vinegar producer in Modena Michelin Star rated chef teaches us how to bake cookies that look like donuts but are a traditional dessert of the area We visit a local parmesan cheese producer and learn how to make the popular and delicious cheese. Our Cooking classes in Bologna are always hands on and immersive. You make everything you eat. Our Bologna Cooking Vacation it is a great balance of homemade food and gourmet michelin star dishes We will have a private visit to the Lamborghini Factory and learn how they assemble this amazing car. We visit the Colle Bolognese and taste the Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon wines in the vineyards We do everything like locals, we go grocery shopping in town and then sit at the osteria and enjoy some wine. Learn how to make tortellini from scratch and enjoy the rich and decadent flavors of Italian food in Italy. After our visit a Ferrari Museum you can rent a Ferrari for 10 or 20 minutes and drive on the local roaads During Bologna Cooking Vacation we will go to a small town, meet local wine producer and drink wine in the vineyard Home made traditional Bolognese sauce originating in Bologna. We make everything from scratch and then eat together. The famous masks of Venice, Italy are an ancient tradition of the area. Toasting with a local glass of wine to a vacation full of cultural immersion and delicious food. Claudio, a local Parma Producer, will bring us to his private Prosciutto Cellar where he use to age selected Prosciutto We take a private ride on a gondola through the iconic and romantic venetian canals. Our Cooking class are family style setting. We visit a local family and local recipes together