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 ome with me to the heart of Chianti for a feast of the senses. We'll savor incredible food and wine, visit lively markets, and enjoy spring in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. Accommodations are a picturesque, luxurious villa immersed in vineyards and olive groves.
During day trips, we will visit the wonderful small villages of the Chianti Classico wine district, including Radda, Castellina, and Gaiole. As we explore, we will meet my fabulous Italian friends--grappa makers, cheese makers, balsamic vinegar makers, wine makers (who offer tastings), my favorite butcher, a shepherd with sheeps' milk and honey, and local artists. No trip to Italy is complete without time in Florence. Venture out on your own to visit museums or wander with me and my friends. If shopping is your passion, I will introduce you to my favorite ceramics, leather, and lace merchants. Paulette Mitchell will join me the week of May 28. Paulette is a culinary instructor, television personality, and the author of 12 cookbooks, including the 15-Minute Gourmet series and wonderful books on soups, appetizers, and sandwiches. Join us as her creations magically become zuppe, antipasti, panini, and more! Kate Hill will join me the week of June 17. Kate is my French soul sister. Her family roots are Italian and she lives in France. My roots are French and I live in Italy. In recent years, our paths have crossed in many ways and we are celebrating the artisans of our adopted lands with a Gascony meets Tuscany week of grilling, cooking in wood-burning ovens, shopping marvelous markets and master butchers, and, of course, Vino Vino Vino, Vin, Vin, Vin. We will spend one morning at a local outdoor market, where we will sample and select the best locally grown, seasonal ingredients. Then we'll return to our beautiful villa kitchen to prepare a delicious Italian (or Italian-French) meal. All meals are included--delicious breakfasts at our villa, festive lunches at trattorias and wine bars, Dario Cecchini's new Solociccia and Al Gallopapa, Chianti's newest Michelin-starred restaurant. As a special treat, one of my favorite chefs will demonstrate his well-known dishes. Come alone, with your best friends,or with your spouse. This program is for very small groups of 6 to 10, so you will have a very personalized experience. The Kate Hill 5-day program meet 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Price for one-day sessions is € 290; the 5-day program is € 1,200. A day-by-day program will be available closer to the dates. Hotel accommodations are not included. I promise you a beautiful week that you will always remember. This program is also available year-round for private groups of 6 or more. 2007 Dates
All programs, with the exception of Kate Hill's, are per person € 2,770, based on double occupancy. Currency Converter Single supplement € 380. Includes 6 nights (2 in Florence, 4 in a Chianti villa), hands-on cooking classes, all meals and wines, private driver for all excursions, gifts throughout the week, a photo CD of the week's adventures, and transportation to and from the Florence airport. Airfare is not included. A € 380 deposit due at booking; balance with 90 days of program start. Credit cards accepted through PayPal. Andiamo! 
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