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

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A Party night in the Colli Bolognesi! A night of great wines, good food and very funny people Toasting with a local glass of wine to a vacation full of cultural immersion and delicious food. We have a lot of fun during our cooking class in Bologna and Emilia Romagna. Michelin Star rated chef teaches us how to bake cookies that look like donuts but are a traditional dessert of the area It is a cooking Vacation in Bologna so we cannot miss a visit to a Parma Prosciutto Producer Bologna is a lovely city in northern Italy with a lot of monuments but also shops, cafes and nightlife Some of our cooking classes in Bologna are with Pina and Bruna two local woman that love cooking and culture. We do everything like locals, we go grocery shopping in town and then sit at the osteria and enjoy some wine. During Bologna Cooking Vacation we will go to a small town, meet local wine producer and drink wine in the vineyard We include a visit to a local artisan that makes Gondolas and teaches us how he builds them by hand. We will have a private visit to the Lamborghini Factory and learn how they assemble this amazing car. Cooking Vacation in Bologna includes all hands on cooking class with traditional recipes like Lasagna We love letting loose and having fun on all of our vacation holidays. We drink wine and party with the locals In Modena we visit a Balsamic Vinegar producer. We have the privlige to taste 25 year aged balsamic vinegar We shop in the medieval street market in Bologna's town center with fresh foods and vegetables. Our Cooking classes in Bologna are always hands on and immersive. You make everything you eat. We visit the Colli Bolognesi, where the wine of this region come from. We learn about and taste many wines here. We shop together in local town markets instead of big stores and take you where the locals go. Checking the fresh Parmesan cheese wheel for quality in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Emilia Romana and Bologna Foodie Vacation includes a day excursion to the beautiful city of Venice A local nonna hosts one of our cooking classes in bologna, teaching us all about the tradition and passion of cooking. One of our Cooking Class will be at Ca Matilde, restaurant of Andrea Michelin star chef that will lead our class. Bologna it is a vibrant university city, full of bars and cafes. At night it is always full of people and events In Emilia Romagna we visit a local small Parmigiano Producer and taste and learn all about the popular cheese We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations We take a private ride on a gondola through the iconic and romantic venetian canals. We visit a local Parma Prosciutto Producer that will show us how to make Prosciutto and let us taste their products. We make pasta in all of our locations. Fresh Pasta is a staple in Italian kitchens. Our Cooking class are family style setting. We visit a local family and local recipes together Not just a tour in Bologna, but the opportunity to have great time, meet new friends and have fun all together Bologna has a food market that has been in the center of town since medieval times. An authentic, cultural experience During your week with us in Bologna you have the opportunity to rent a Lamborghini for a test drive on the local roads During your week with us in Bologna you have the opportunity to rent a Lamborghini for a test drive on the local roads Claudio, a local Parma Producer, will bring us to his private Prosciutto Cellar where he use to age selected Prosciutto Our Bologna Cooking Vacation it is a great balance of homemade food and gourmet michelin star dishes We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations We are easy going and like to joke around. You won't find a stuffy tour on any of our vacations. Learn how to make tortellini from scratch and enjoy the rich and decadent flavors of Italian food in Italy. We visit the Colle Bolognese and taste the Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon wines in the vineyards In Emilia Romagna we visit a local small Parmigiano Producer and taste and learn all about the popular cheese The famous masks of Venice, Italy are an ancient tradition of the area. Emilia Romana and Bologna Foodie Vacation includes a day excursion to the beautiful city of Venice