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Greetings from Active Gourmet Holidays!
Have you always wanted to visit Normandy? Our "Normandy Discovery" adventure features a full day guided visit to the Normandy landing beaches, a private cooking class, a cheese factory visit, a visit to the house and gardens of Claude Monet and much more!
And how about visiting the heel of the boot in Italy? As we all know, Italy is fabulous all around, but this special region boasts delicious cuisine including the orecchiette pasta the area is known for, golden olive oils, warm people, beautiful landscapes, great wine and stunning villages. You will experience all this and more on our "The Foodie in Puglia" program.
If you would like to learn to cook with a professional chef and cookbook author, look no further than our cooking vacation in Tuscany. "Cooking in Tuscany with Giuliano Hazan" promises to be an unforgettable experience. Stay in a stunning accommodation, learn about Italian wines and gain culinary skills from Chef Giuliano that you will use for a lifetime.
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Normandy Discovery
Normandy, France - 6 nights
Available year round
Visit Normandy, an untamed land with warm-hearted people. You will enjoy a unique experience as you get to know the French way of life, its cuisine and the breathtaking gardens in this region of incredible beauty. Experience guided visits, delicious tastings and meals in gourmet restaurants and even a visit to Monet's gardens in Giverny!
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The Foodie in Puglia
Apulia (Puglia), Italy - 9 nights
Available year round
Puglia should be on every foodie's bucket list! This is a region rich in everything from delectable wines, golden olive oil, fresh homemade pasta and gorgeous cheeses to beautiful landscapes, stunning villages and must-see sites. This ten day tour takes you to the area's magical towns including Ostuni, Alberobello, Martina Franca and the UNESCO World Heritage site of the "sassi' in Matera in the neighboring Basilicata region. Too long of a tour? We can customize to make it shorter and to fit anyone's budget.
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Cooking in Tuscany with Giuliano Hazan
Tuscany, Italy - 6 nights
Available September
This Tuscan expereince will be like no other. Immerse yourself in all that makes Tuscany glorious! An in depth experience guided by Giuliano and Lael Hazan and noted wine producer Marilisa Allegrini. Building on the acclaim of their week-long courses in Valpolicella, consistently ranked in the top 10 by major publications, they have now added an equally wonderful gastronomic encounter in Bolgheri, Tuscany at Marilisa’s Poggio al Tesoro Estate. Located in the land of Supertuscans, with Sassicaia and Ornellaia as your neighbors, you will explore the wonders and delights of the Tuscan coast. The classes will feature all new menus and there will be excursions to the spectacular food producers of the area. What will not change is that by the end of the week, you will have experienced a combination of Italy’s rich history, wonderful culture, and warm hospitality, not to mention extraordinary food and wines.
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"The best travel experience! I can't say enough good things about the guides, tapas, scenery and the beauty of Spain. Our culinary chef made sure we enjoyed the class and understood what we were doing with each course".
Annette J., Omaha, Nebraska
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ORECCHIETTE CON LE CIME DI RAPA (PASTA WITH TURNIP TOPS)
Ingredients for 4 people:
~500g (18 oz.) orecchiette (the traditional ear-shaped pasta of Puglia)
~1kg (2 lbs) washed turnip greens without the stems
~Garlic
~1 anchovy fillet
~Salt
~Chili pepper
~Breadcrumbs
Procedure:
Gently boil the turnip greens in salted water. When cooked, take out, leaving the water to cook the orecchiette. In a large frying pan, gently brown the garlic in a little olive oil and then add the turnip greens and the anchovy fillet. Mix well and leave to cook for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile cook the orecchiette in the turnip green water until al dente. Drain, add to the frying pan and mix well for a couple of minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and a little chili pepper.
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Active Gourmet Holidays
Jo-Ann Gaidosz
Phone: 1.203.732.0771
Fax: 1.203.732.5125
Skype: active.gourmet.holidays
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