The basics of Italian gastronomy are freshness, simplicity and lack of pretension with robust dishes packed with flavour.  Italians enjoy their cooking and eating is a festive, fun affair accompanied by music and laughter, their food features good quality olive oil, fantastic cheeses, home-made pastas and gnocchi, tomatoes, olives, garlic, basil, rosemary, sage and lemons.  Italianicious presents a range of dishes, some contemporary, some old and traditional, requiring various culinary skills, such as pasta making, which is a joy and fun to make, most satisfying and delicious to eat. Capture the passion of Italy.

Participants find out how to:

• Select the best ingredients
• Prepare them most effectively
• Cook them successfully in a multitude of ways
• Present them with mouthwatering finesse

Take home:

• Recipe booklet and pen
• Tips and tricks on clever preparation
• Interesting and delicious food and menu ideas
• Culinary balance chart (flavours, textures, colours and ingredients)
• Knife handling and sharpening skills.