Expect a really informative run-down on how to pair different Italian wines with seasonal spring cheeses from regions ranging from Tuscany to the island of Sardinia. This May, for instance, sees the return of Giancarlo Russo, Professor of Gastronomy, for an evening pairing cheeses with delicious new wines.
From beautiful focaccia breads to the perfect risotto and an indulgently creamy tiramisu, expect to spend the day creating classic Italian dishes with a glass of prosecco or two to help things along.Ĭlasses are open to participants of all levels of experience and, if you want to get all the family involved, the school also offers lessons in pasta and pizza-making for kids.Įstablished in Edinburgh in 1934, Scotland’s oldest Italian deli and wine store often holds good value tastings and cookery demonstrations in its Caffè Bar. Tuition, accommodation, breakfast, morning coffee and pastries, two-course lunches, afternoon tea and three-course dinners are all included in the price and the course is open to participants of all abilities, be they WI-members or non-members.įor an informative all-day masterclass that will introduce you to the basics of Italian cookery, London’s Jamie Oliver Cookery School is a safe bet. Over the course of two days, students learn conversational Italian, discover the history of Italy and put their newfound knowledge into practice as they prepare a selection of classic Italian dishes. The A Taste of Italy residential course is led by acclaimed cook and food writer Lindy Wildsmith and offers participants an immersive introduction to Italian cuisine and culture. Among its vast range of courses (many of which, unsurprisingly, focus on baking) are day and weekend courses based around Italian cooking.
In the picturesque village of Marcham, outside Oxford, Denman is the WI’s centre for learning.
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