Location:

Florence, Italy

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, MayMester Intersession, Rolling Starts, Spring Break, Spring Semester, Summer, Winter Semester, Year Round

Program Overview

Program Description:

Home Cooking: the Essence of Italian Gastronomy In today’s society, dominated by fast-food culture, discovering the diversity of the ingredients and appreciating their natual smelland flavor reminds us what the real culinary art is. All the ingredients are blessing from the nature, and we appreciate each ingredient’s flavor as it is. That’s the basic of Italian cooking”, says the prof. Fiammetta. In fact, Italy, love and respect for the nature is the origin of all handmade products – whether it is culinary art or plastic art. Home cooked meals are always delicious and filled with warmth. The recipes handed down from parents to children represent the taste of the family. It is something that cannot be learned in a large sterile kitchen of a school. The dishes are prepared quickly using fresh and natural ingredients, with just some seasoning measured by eyes, but their taste is so special as no restaurant could offer! Home cooking is not just about learning recipes; the spirit of sharing a good time is a crucial element of each meal. In the typical Italian home, there is always plenty of food to accommodate even unexpected guests and spend enjoyable moments together. FCAS Italian Home Cooking program represents a unique opportunity to experience such Italian spirit directly, and to re-discover the real fragrance of fresh ingredients and the preciousness of the time to share and enjoy life together. Time will fly by while having fun and learning in a cozy home kitchen.

3 reasons why our home cooking lessons are different from most of other school's lessons. 1. Our cooking professor is not just any Italian “mamma” teaching cooking, but our teacher is a recognized culinary professional, who has published cooking books, who also teach home cooking. Each lesson is full of culture and advices for wider recipe variation. Provided by a Culinary Art school equipped with professional chef training course, we realize a high quality of the teaching. 2. The lessons are held 4 days/week 3-4 hours each day. It is not just auxiliary lessons for language course. In just 1 month, you can learn as many as 64-80 recipes. 3. The lessons take place in a small group of around 5 persons everyday, followed with lunch (or dinner) together. It is very friendly atmosphere and enjoyable! You will also visit the central market of Florence with instructor to get familiar with Italian ingredients.

Small-Group Teaching The class take place in a small group of around 5 participants, followed with lunch (or dinner) together. It is a very friendly and enjoyable atmosphere! You will also visit the central market of Florence with the instructor, to get familiar with Italian ingredients.

Setting Description:

Instructor's Profile Our cooking professor is not just any Italian “mamma”. She is a recognized culinary professional, who has published books on the subject and also teaches home cooking Class are structured to include culture and advice for a wider variety of recipes. As they are provided by a culinary art school equipped with professional chef training course, we can guarantee a high standard of quality.

Cost:

8-days €1,440 2-week €2,130 3-week €2,980 4-week €3,380 8-week €6,600 12-week €9,900 ¦Costs included in fees Accommodation Course enrollment fee Culinary lessons Tasting after the lessons Interpreter Free Italian language lessons (2 lessons/week) Utilities expense 1 guided visit to the central food market