One of the best ways to meet with the culture of the people from Puglia is certaintly to get to know the secrets of its kitchen.
The typical food of Puglia deserves to be better understood and appreciated.
The cooking classes proposed by Apulia Booking offer the possibility of a new experience in the culinary art of Puglia starting from the local products up to the delicacies that have permitted the Mediterranean diet to be awarded by the wardship on UNESCO's behalf.
The courses are held in different locations and by different chefs; they last from 1 to 5 days.
During the classes, the students will take part in the preparation of a menu suggested by the chef according to the chosen scheduel and depending products that the season offers.
The tools, techniques and ingredients are the basis of every successful recipe. Before starting the class, as a matter of fact, you can purchase raw materials in order to discover the secrets and to know how to recognize the freshness and characteristics of the various ingredients.
You will visit the fruit and vegetable market,fish market and the butcher's shop.
The Puglian cuisine, being so rich ,inspires its recipes from the local products of the season.
Ancient dishes revisited according to the healthy techniques to appreciate the scents, flavor and lightness of traditional recipes.
You will be shown the benefits of a healthy Mediterranean diet. You will learn to make fresh pasta, bread, cakes, pies, pizza, focaccia and the panzerotti, the brasciole, the dishes based on fish and meat and much more .
You will learn to recognize the taste of the extra virgin olive oil and good quality wine with hints on the best combinations.
The courses are addressed to everyone on different levels of mastering.
A fascinating and instructive experience in the tradition of one of the most gourmand regions of Italy.