659867 Fri Oct 16 07:00:36 -0700 2009 1 50 Spain/Portugal 0 5107573 My sister and I are traveling to Portugal over Thanksgiving week and wanted to take a few cooking lessons while we're there. There's a hotel in Evora that does an overnight with cooking class and wine tour. We'd love to find other options like that one, with one or two nights, a lesson or two and a tour of the area, or at least time to explore on our own. We don't want to sign up for a 4+ day cooking school; instead, we'd like to spend a few days in various areas of the country. Any thoughts or ideas for us? Fri Oct 16 07:00:36 -0700 2009 1112160 gotalife9007 1 5117397 I assume you are talking about the Convento de Espinheiro in Evora. In the Algarve I know that both Vila Joya and Vila Vita organise coockery courses on a ponctual basis but you will have to contact them directly (www.vilajoya.com & www.vilavitaparc.com). Both have a top gourmet restaurant, so not particularly Portuguese cooking! In the Lisbon area, I found this link which you might find useful: http://www.lifecooler.com/edicoes/lifecooler/desenvRegArtigo.asp?art=9333&rev=2 Not much to go by if you don't speak Portuguese, I regret! Tue Oct 20 10:41:18 -0700 2009 5107573 179252 monchique