Maremma residential cooking course with hands on lessons

September and October 2006

Maremma , in southern coastal Tuscany, is the wildest area in the province. Despite its increasing popularity, it remains well preserved, especially the Uccellina Natural Park (Parco Naturale della Maremma) and the Burano Oasis, protected by the Wild World Fund (WWF) to safeguard the dozen of bird species, some rare, that stop here to build their nests.

Maremma is well known for excellent full-bodied and strong wines, notably Morellino di Scansano. The traditional wild boar salami and salsicce, accompanied by hand-made tortelli and tagliatelle, are typical specialties of Maremma cuisine.

Concetta lives in an isolated house on the Maremma hills along the coast of Capalbio and Chiarone. She is the owner of a Bar and a Guesthouse, where you can find everything (newspapers, coffee, cigarettes, bread) and you can meet everyone (farm workers and famous writers). She is able to introduce you to the ingredients of the simple Maremma food.

...salami and salsicce, tortelli and tagliatelle...

Residential Cooking Program with 6 nights comfortable accommodations at Concetta's Guest House and breakfast daily, a 7 day economy car rental from Rome or Florence, 4 cooking lesson dinners, a winery visit and tasting, two sightseeing excursions and 1 lunch included.

Sunday: arrival and accommodation in Concetta's guest house

Monday: excursion to the beach in Chiarone and introduction to this weeks program; cooking lesson; dinner

Tuesday: morning free; cooking lesson; dinner

Wednesday: day trip to Manciano, Scansano, and Magliano; visit to the Le Pupille winery and tasting; lunch in a typical Maremma restaurant

Thursday: morning free; cooking lesson; dinner

Friday: bird-watching trip to the Burano Oasi; cooking lesson; dinner

Saturday: departure

Program Dates September 17-23, 2006 October 15-21, 2006 $1,299.00 per person based on double occupancy single rate add $99.00 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE WITH HOW MANY IN YOUR PARTY, WHAT DATES YOU REQUIRE AND ALL OTHER DETAILS AND ONE OF OUR REPRESENTATIVES WILL CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY WITHIN 24 HOURS