1 testimonial about this trip

1. Reviewer: Fran Govier located in Alberta Canada

   
   

   We really want to thank you for arranging our Cooking School excursion to Mami Camilla. What a great experience! Starting from being met at the Naples Airport by Chef Biagio himself, our week was full of new experiences. It’s hard to choose our favorite excursion but the olive grove and lemon orchard /wine tasting day rates at the top. Annetta and her family were very hospitable and even gave Syl and I huge lemons to take back home. Who knew that we would actually be making cheese in the cheese factory and then taking it back to the B and B to be served with supper? Gmil, our guide to both Postitano and Naples showed us sights that most tourists might miss and the Amalfi Coast was breathtaking as expected. Francisco’s speedboat tour of Capri was amazing; he captained and catered all day. Our final day at Pompei made us realize just how much history Europe has in comparison with North America.

   When we first booked our cooking classes, I didn’t understand why we could start any day of the week. But then we arrived and met the Cordon Blu chefs from Chicago who were taking a 90 day Neapolitan elective and also some chef students from Atlanta who were touring and cooking with their guide. Other guests dropped in to cook for a single lesson or specific pizza and gelato courses.

   Between all of us we made quite an impression in the kitchen. Sylvia and I got the hang of making pasta and using the pastry bag as we filled cannolis and (our personal favorite) – squash blossoms, yum!! The breakfasts and four course evening meals were delicious and will send us back to the gym now that we are home. Chef Biagio was both warm and temperamental just the way a chef should be.

   There was one evening at supper that fully illustrated our Sorrento experience. A full table of relative strangers sat enjoying their meal, laughing and chatting naturally like old friends. The complete family style experience that will stay with us forever.

2 testimonials about the provider, Mama Margaret & Friends Cooking Adventures In Italy:

• Reviewer: Maurizio Cozzo located in Hanover, New Hampshire USA

  "Mo and I wanted to thank you again for arranging for us a most enjoyable and memorable vacation in Italy. I've been travelling to Italy at least once a year since 1980, when I met Mo. I've always enjoyed my yearly visits to Italy immensely, however, "Mama Margaret & Friends Cooking Adventures in Italy" was exceptional. I repeatedly tell my family and friends it was just too good. So good, I fear all my future trips to Italy will pale in comparison.

  Carmen was an absolute delight. She did everything she possibly could to make our stay in Italy perfect and perfect it was. Carmen was a joy to be with in addition to being a font of knowledge. She seemed to know everything about everything--the history, battles, castles, churches, towns, festivals, wines, cheeses, olive oil and food in general. I could go on forever.

  Elio was the perfect gentleman. Although Elio was not able to accompany us every day of the tour, we knew he was with us in spirit and via his cellphone. Elio was in contact with Carmen daily to make sure all was well. He is a very caring person.

  Toscana was great, but we absolutely loved Piemonte. All the cooking lessons were great with the various chefs--each with his or her own unique personality. What a perfect combination--to be able to laugh and learn at the same time. "

  
  

• Reviewer: Jeff and Nanci Shapiro located in Minneapolis, Minnesota

  "I would like to take the time to tell you how much Nanci and I enjoyed our gastronomical trip to Emilia-Romagna. We've spent most of the week since we've been back telling people about it. We are in awe of the energy and graciousness of our host and hostess (Marcello & Raffaella). We saw, tasted, and experienced things we never would have on our own. We met people--parmesan cheese maker, 5th generation balsamic vinegar maker/patriarch, Italy's best sfoglina (pasta maker), and much more. What a treat it was to gaze out the window of an ancient monastery, now hotel, overlooking dozens of sets of fireworks as the new millenium started. A very romantic moment neither of us will forget.

  We thought the price/value of the trip was exceedingly fair. Nanci is not the cook in the family...I even overheard her telling a friend she would do it again! We are your biggest fans."