Eat, Play , Love……………. Eat, Play, Laugh
My new Mantra for 2014.
Also Collaboration.
I turn 60 in April and have a 2 year plan.
Starting to change my programs to match what I really love. The People.
I am offering more week-long programs in Tuscany and Sicily.
I began doing custom culinary programs back in 1995 for groups that usually came from cooking schools. I create itineraries all over Italy, but Tuscany and Sicily are always favorites.
I created the Chianti APP for those that want to discover things on their own and not be with a group. It is easy to find places to go, artisans, cooking classes with other people and create your own custom weeks. It is available both for iPhone and Android.
I have created a shorter Divine Days program, with just a taste: a Florence Market tour, a day with me in Chianti and a cooking class with me in Colle Val D’Elsa. That way those with just a week can spend more time visiting museums or laying by the pool!
There is a weeklong program, arrive Sunday night and I organize 5 days— and afternoons you are free to explore on your own. I often find after our long lunches, not everyone wants dinner!
I am offering my Kitchens in Chianti which is a all inclusive tour, cooking with my friends in Chianti and touring. I have posted several weeks, if you have your own group, we can arrange other times during the year.
I will be collaborating on a weeklong program with Master Butcher Dario Cecchini in Chianti for those with a passion for learning how to butcher, not just professionals.(Dates to be confirmed).
With my friend Nicola in Colle Val D’Elsa, I will now be able to do larger groups as he is creating a new space which we can use. Sort of a community kitchen space for organic slow food classes.
My multi-day programs will also include a copy of my Chianti: Food&Wine APP either Apple or Android.
Culinary Curating is one of my joys– to create fabulous experiences through food and wine, I can also create custom programs for you to tour on your own.
Everyone need to come to Italy at least once in a lifetime!!! or once a year!
The new programs are just being added, photos updated, but stop by to see on my website
Divina Cucina.com
Enjoy the many recipes that are online and there is a small list of places to try in Florence and one for Chianti.
What wonderful plans – it sounds like it will be a Divine Year!
That sounds wonderful! I will be in Tuscany at the beginning of July and would love to do a Divine Day! How do I find out more?
I am turning 60 in August, Judy, and this is my present to me! xo
@barbara— PARTY— i am going to party all year– first party is in march in Sicily!!!