Available Dates

Tuscany-July 31-August 7, 2012

Provence-October 15-22, 2012

Costs, all inclusive except air-$3,600 per person, shared room, $550 single room supplement. Limit 10-14 guests.

Check out the website    www.cookeuro.com.  Contact Ralph Slone at  incook@earthlink.net for more info.

La Cucina Kasher in Toscana is the ultimate combination of a kosher cooking program in Tuscany, shopping, sightseeing and experiencing the true feeling of being a guest in Italy, not a tourist. You will meet with leaders of the Jewish community of Florence. Both the novice and experienced cook will feel comfortable in an informal, fun environment. A non-cooking spouse or friend may accompany you, and will participate in all activities and meals.

 There are five days of cooking, hands-on, three hours each, specializing in Tuscan and regional cooking. Classes are in English and printed recipes are provided. Emphasis will be on preparation, presentation and the historical aspects of cooking. Following each class, you will partake of the meal that has been prepared, accompanied by the appropriate wines. A visit to the open air markets will allow you to learn about and select ingredients to be used in class. At the completion of the program, you will be presented with a certificate.

 Cristina Blasi and Gabriella Mari are teachers, winetasters, olive oil experts and authors of a cookbook relating to the cooking of ancient Rome.They are the owners of the prestigious cooking school in Florence, Scuola di Arte Culinari© “Cordon Bleu©˜, where the classes will be held.

KASHRUTH

Kosher supervision is provided by the mashgiach on the cooking school premises. While away from Florence we will enjoy meals which have been prepared for us, by the instructors, under the supervision of the mashgiach.

Kosher Cooking in Provence:

La Cuisine Cachère de Provence is the ultimate combination of a kosher cooking program in Provence, shopping, sightseeing and experiencing the true feeling of being a guest in Provence, not a tourist. You will meet with leaders of and learn about the Jewish communities of Provence. Both the novice and experienced cook will feel comfortable in an informal, fun environment. A non-cooking spouse or friend may accompany you, and will participate in all activities and meals.

There are five days of cooking, hands-on, three hours each, specializing in Provençale and regional cooking. Classes are in English and printed recipes are provided. Emphasis is on the preparation, presentation and historical aspects of cooking. Following each class, you will partake of the meal that has been prepared, accompanied by the appropriate wines. A visit to the open air markets will allow you to learn about and select ingredients to be used in class. At the completion of the program, you will be presented with a certificate. 

Accommodations:

You will be staying at the charming Domaine de la Fontaine, located in L’Isle Sur La Sorgue, a major center for antiques, approxmately one half hour from Avignon. The bedrooms are nicely appointed, all with private bathrooms, telephones and televisions. The sitting and dining areas provide a comfortable, relaxed country atmosphere. The cooking classes are held at the Domaine, and certain meals are also taken at the Domaine, prepared by the staff. There is a swimming pool. 

Jean-Claude Aubertin, born in Épernay, is a winner of the Mouton Cadet and Poele d’Or competitions, and is a member of Academie Culinaire de France and Les Diciples d’Escoffier.

KASHRUTH

The Kosher certification is provided by Le Rabbin Jonathan STADJ, Chief Rabbi of Avignon and the region.While away from the domaine, we will enjoy meals which have been prepared for us by the Boucherie Cachère.