Traditional Southern-Italian Home Cooking with Mama Tina @ LaCasereccia Learn the secrets of authentic Southern-Italian cooking in an informal environment with Mama Tina and Papa Salvatore. This beautiful Italian couple has been preparing delicious Ischian cuisine for over 30 years using recipes that have been passed down from their parents and grandparents.

Over six days you will learn the secrets of preparing a true Italian feast from entrees and appetizers through to desserts and liqueur aperitifs.
Fresh bean and tomato bruschetta,
Melanzane Parmigiana,
Fresh pasta making: including ravioli and gnocchi;
From creamy bacon to spicy tomato learn the secrets of great sauces to accompany any pasta dish;
Delicious pizza making from the perfect dough to the final wood-fired result;
Learn how to make Braciola (a delicious rolled and seasoned veal cut)
and Ischian Coniglio (seasoned roast rabbit) - a specialty of the Island.
Then on the final days learn a simple but delicious Tiramisu and liqueurs.
Immerse yourself in the local culture visiting the food markets and selecting the freshest herbs and spices from the families garden.

Classes are limited to six people and are designed for those with a passion for cooking great fresh foods. Our Southern Italian Cooking Programme runs: March 25-31, April 8-14, May 6-11. If these dates don’t suit, register your interest and we will try and accommodate your requirements.

Day 1
Arrive at Hotel, welcome drinks and dinner from 8:30pm
Day 2
Breakfast from 8am
11:00am-1:00pm Cooking Class
1:00pm-2:30pm Family Lunch
8:30pm Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast from 8am
9:00am-11:00am Visit to seafood/vegetable market
11:00am-1:00pm Cooking Class
1:00pm-2:30pm Family Lunch
3:00pm-6:00pm Island tour
8:30pm Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast from 8am
9:00am-12:30pm Cooking Class
12:30pm-1:30pm Family Lunch
2:00-7:00pm Afternoon relaxing at Negombo Thermal Spa
8:30pm Dinner
Day 5
Breakfast from 8am
9:00am-1:00pm Cooking Class
1:00pm-2:30pm Family lunch
6:00pm-8:30pm Wine tasting and appreciation
8:30pm Dinner
Day 6
7:30am-9:30am Visit to Pasticceria (local bakery)
9:30am Breakfast, guest departure

Price includes accommodation in the family's hotel Poggio del Sole (or hostel in the case of dormitory accomodation), all meals, all cooking classes, entry to Negombo Thermal Spas, Island Tour, and Wine Appreciation night. Prices are per person. Single room: Euro 525 ; Double room (twin or double): Euro 490 ; Dormitory: Euro 400
For More email MamaTina@LaCasereccia