438257 Wed Sep 05 04:10:56 -0700 2007 8 58 Italy 0 2911600 Hello all. I am looking to take some classes in Italy this winter. Kind of a renewal of my skill set and a chance to immerse myself in hands on Italian regional cooking. Have already been in contact with Divinacucina in Florence about market tours and cooking class. Currently looking in the Florence area but will be grateful for more suggestions anywhere in Italy. Thanks, Jonathan Wed Sep 05 04:10:56 -0700 2007 17726 pulled pork 1 2913348 This was recommended by the Italian Tourism Board: http://www.tuscany-cooking-class.com/single-day-confirm.php Wed Sep 05 13:23:19 -0700 2007 2911600 64949 nyebaby37 2 2913408 Make sure that you find a professional-oriented class rather than a foodie type class. I attended the Etoile Institute of Italian Cooking in Chioggia, south of Venice and loved it, but I believe it is now defunct. If you are serious, and I mean really serious, there is the Slow Food University. It's a 3 year program. Wed Sep 05 13:35:27 -0700 2007 2913348 103794 pankofish 1 2913723 You might want to look into this professional school in Florence: http://www.apicius.it/ Wed Sep 05 14:49:37 -0700 2007 2911600 120888 zerlina 2 2913744 I know some professionals (there's also an amateur program) who have taken courses given by Slow Food-associated ItalCook in Jesi, Le Marche. http://www.italcook.it/ Wed Sep 05 14:53:20 -0700 2007 2913723 46008 markabauman 2 2946621 I am currently attending school at Apicius in Florence...another website to check out which is easier to read is: www.culinaryinstituteofflorence.com I can also offer more information if you are interested. Sun Sep 16 13:49:11 -0700 2007 2913723 106836 kamper 1 2934966 Go to Joanne Weir's website: www.joanneweir.com She is a PBS cook and and great food maven. She has several classes coming in October in Venice and Tuscany. The Venice class is with Gary Danko, the great chef of SF. She is also a terrific person. Wed Sep 12 12:11:36 -0700 2007 2911600 126788 rempartner 1 2935068 Mary Beth Clark, CCP runs the International Cooking School of Italian Food and Wine http://www.internationalcookingschool.com/marybethclark.html in Bologna. Since that is the "culinary capital" of Italy, it might be of particular interest. Also, here is a link to a large list of cooking schools that might prove interesting: http://cookingcareer.shawguides.com/ Wed Sep 12 12:34:23 -0700 2007 2911600 52499 ChefJune 1 2951691 Brilla (the pasta maker) has a restuarant school in Parma and can tailor instruction to your level and interest. Might be worth a look http://www.academiabarilla.com/ Tue Sep 18 07:45:05 -0700 2007 2911600 128038 Clove17402