Maria lives on the edge of picturesque Nemi lake in the bucolic surroundings of her vineyard and vegetable gardens with her husband Carlo. Maria spent many years cooking in the family restaurant in Nemi, to great acclaim, feeding the hungry Romans who escape to the hills of a weekend. There’ll be plenty of Maria and Carlo’s own wines on hand during the lesson, along with her extra virgin olive oil, home-made liqueurs and her seasonal fruit conserves. Vegetable ingredients for Maria’s dishes are harvested from her own garden, ensuring you’ll always eat in-season.

Sora Anna has be called the “Queen of the Matriciana” by Stefano Bonilli of Gambero Rosso, the “Queen of Roman cooking” by the great chef Heinz Beck and the “High Priestess of Authentic Traditional Roman Cooking” by Bob Noto. We’ll join her in the kitchen of her osteria in San Cesareo where she’ll reveal the subtleties and secrets of a culinary tradition which dates from the era of the Caesars. Anna’s extensive knowledge, internationally recognized culinary abilities and sheer passion for her vocation ensure a stimulating and extremely enjoyable learning experience. Afternoon excursions to historical and artistic points of interest are included in the itinerary.

This tour starts every saturday and is available all year round and the price includes:

• 4 nights 5 days in a charming bed and breakfast situated in the town of nemi breakfast served daily
• 2 cooking classes with meal to follow including wine all museum fees
• All excursions where specified. lunches and dinners where specified on your itinerary all including Doc wine where specified and local wine
• Personal transportation during your tour English speaking guide through out your tour
• Tour notes

For full details, prices and availablity contact In Italy Tours directly