TravelSpotlight:European

Cooking Classes

Ayla Choudhery

Whether you are traveling internationally ordomestically, it is always important to sample thenative cuisine as it can be a thorough insight into

the culture of a region. One of the best ways toexperience a foreign cuisine is through a cooking

class.

Many travelers often reap the benefits of eating outat restaurants while exploring, however cooking

classes are becoming increasingly popularespecially overseas in eastern and western Europe.So if you are traveling overseas, here are 4 cooking

classes to keep an eye out for in some of thelandmark cities.

Taught in the personal kitchen of Paule Caillet isthis world renowned cooking experience. The

classes are taught in small groups of 9 or less, andare a full 6 hours. This class starts with a full tour ofthe french market, before settling into the kitchento start the preparation. As one could assume, thecuisine is a French style known as bourgeoise, and

is considered to be the soul of France. When bookinga class here, be sure to allocate a full day, including

room for a small nap after.

Promenades Gourmandes With PauleCaillet

Paris, France

Tuscookany is a world renowned cooking vacationresort located in the heart of the famous Italian

Tuscan Region. Tuscanooky offers cooking classesfor participants of all ages making it a perfect

experience for the entire family. The classes comein 3 day packages as well as two different one week

packages, making this a significant commitmentwhile on vacation. The Tuscanooky staff

incorporates breathtaking tours and instructionalactivities, however they do allow for plenty of rest

time in their luxurious villas.

TuscookanyTuscany

Region, Italy

If seafood is your thing, then Billingsgate is yourplace. The Billingsgate Seafood School is a nonprofit

program that emphasizes the importance ofresponsible fishing and how it translates into

gourmet cooking. The program offers manyspecialized programs ranging from knife skills to

sushi preparation. Billingsgate has been in theseafood business since the late 1800s, so one caninfer that they have mastered the art. Come toBillingsgate and experience the world famous

seafood giant in the historic Docklands of London.

Billingsgate Seafood School London,England

Although Cook and Taste is a fairly new program,that doesn’t mean they are any less experienced.

Cook and Taste offers half day sessions with markettours included for classes up to 15 participants of

any age. Cook and Taste is famous for theirincorporation of other cultures into their spanish

dishes to make for an innovative and thoroughexperience. Be sure to pay attention in this class asthe Chef’s are known to give tips on how to recreate

the dishes in a personal kitchen at home.

Cook and Taste: Spanish CookingBarcelona,

Spain