If you have visited us before or taken one of our trips, we are glad to have you back. If you don't have time for a full culinary week or weekend, the best option is to add a cooking class a la carte. Add a dash of Tuscan cooking or a pinch of Provencal cuisine to your vacation with our one-day cooking class options, which always include the meal with wine after the lesson. Classes are on request for any day, year round, based upon availability, for a minimum of two people.
In 1994 our company originated the concept of "cooking school vacations." Today we remain the leader in the industry, now offering over 90 programs and over 30 choices for a daily class. Our credo and promise to you: a top quality, authentic, intimate cooking experience, with lots of laughter and friendship.
As so often said, this sun-drenched country is a feast for all the senses the sweet perfume of fresh tomatoes, an explosion of flavor and color the unique yet delicate taste of newly pressed olive oil fresh seasonal ingredients handpicked at local markets. Add some of the finest wines in the world and the ineffable spirit and joy of the people for an experience of pure pleasure, friendship, laughter, and renewal.
Faculty Information:
About the cooking lessons: Your guide on this culinary adventure is Gennaro Avagnale, a young chef from the town of Gragnano, just outside Naples. He began cooking for friends and family at home, and eventually his passion inspired him to journey throughout Italy on a quest to master regional Italian cuisine. His travels lead him through Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, Lazio, Abruzzo, Trentino Alto Adige and Sardegna, where he learned from many of the best chefs in Italy. Gennaro is thrilled to be at Oasi Olimpia and looks forward to sharing his love of Italian cuisine with you.
Cooking classes will be held in the large teaching kitchen built specifically for our culinary program. It features spacious granite counters, a large professional range and an outdoor veranda, where you can enjoy a break between courses. Learn to make such typical southern Italian dishes as Sorrento-style gnocchi, stuffed calamari, and Neapolitan-style artichokes. All dishes use the freshest ingredients (including cheese made fresh by our friend Signora Rosa) and recipes that have been passed down for many generations. After your lesson you will feast on what you have made, so be prepared to cook, eat, drink and laugh!
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About the location: Sant' Agata sui due Golfi is situated about 10 km from Sorrento. It is one of the "pearls" in the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno, facing Capri. The site of your Amalfi Coast culinary vacation will be the four-star Oasi Olimpia Relais, an elegant hotel of only seven rooms (and five suites) situated on one of the hills of Sant' Agata sui due Golfi. The villa was originally built in 1892 for a rich German aristocrat as a luxurious residence. It has recently been painstakingly restored and is now a splendid hotel, complete with impeccably furnished interiors and a fine ambiance. There are also three recently completed apartments on the property. The facilities include a gorgeous 15 meter swimming pool with jacuzzi, tennis court, outdoor dining, wine bar and lush vegetation. Just completed is a charming cantina in the main building (complete with Cuban cigars) and an incredible wine cave with premium wines from Italy, France and Australia. The relais has also recently acquired a breathtaking private beach, with shuttle service from the hotel. he Amalfi region is truly one of the most idyllic on earth. From the time of Etruscans to present movie stars, this has been area that has long enchanted travelers. Sundry excursions during this week-long Amalfi culinary vacation will take you from the posh island of Capri to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, and the cobblestoned medieval streets of Amalfi at the cliff's base. An expanse of precarious road will take you between villages, running through lush greenery and vineyards nestled in the folds of the jagged cliffs.
Facility Information:
As featured on the Food Network's "Recipe for Success" Friday, February 15, 2008. DVD available on request.
This is the finest cooking program on the Amalfi Coast (indeed one of the very best in all of Italy). You may pay more for others, but the experience will not even come close!
Notes:
All prices are per person and based upon double occupancy. Single and triple reservations are available with a price adjustment. Price is subject to change without notice as a result of adverse economic changes or currency fluctuations that may affect air/land transportation, hotels, or other related service providers.
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