Signora Anna and Signor Jacques welcome you to their 15th-century villa property for hands-on cooking classes while sipping excellent wine in the heart of Lombardy. This culinary tour Lake Garda is set in a picturesque garden with charming villa which have been carefully restored. Each room, from dining room to bedroom suites, holds the beauty of the past with flourishing frescos in the great style of Guido Reni. Signora Anna and Jacque share their traditions and secrets to la dolce vita! Married for over 20 happy years, they have followed their dream to the Italian countryside on the Lake of Lombardy and passionately welcome guests from all over the world to this Lombardy Italy vacation.
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During the cooking classes in Lombardy, you will learn about the farm-to-table seasonal fruits and vegetables and local products such as Garda DOP olive oil made with freshly pressed Casaliva olives, oranges and lemons from the shores of Lake Garda, tiny plums from Dro in summer and chestnuts from Drena in the fall. And along with Signora Anna and Signor Jacques, you will experience a local winery tour with tastings – a truly Dolce Vita lifestyle. Take time out on your own to explore the elegant town of Mantova with its grand palazzos, or enjoy a boat trip along Lake Garda and stroll along the pretty lakeside streets of Desenzano del Garda. Be prepared – this beautiful part of Italy will utterly charm you! Our cooking classes in Lombardy on Lake Garda will have you cooking like an Italian!
On The Lakes Of Lombardy Cooking Classes
Chef Anna invites you into her home kitchen to teach you her favorite family recipes. Learn hands-on along and prepare antipasti, pasta, main courses and desserts with passion. In each class, use only seasonal products from Anna’s garden and the nearby local marketplace. Also learn to prepare her famous handmade pasta and polpettone, meatballs.
Following each cooking class, everyone enjoys the food that was prepared in the class with wine included. You will not only take home recipes but create memories that will last a lifetime in our Lombardy food and wine experience. Our cooking classes on Lake Garda in Lombardy are a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Some of Anna’s favorite recipes:
Polpettone con Prosciutto e Speck – Polpettone with Prosciutto and Speck
Filletto di Maiale con Funghi – Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms
Pollo con Gorgonzola e Speck – Chicken with Gorgonzola and Speck
Pasta al Forno con Verdura – Baked Pasta with Vegetables
Pasta Fresca: Tagliatelle and Bigoli – Fresh Pasta: Local types
Pane Fresco – Homemade breads and brioche
Torte Salate – Savory quiches and tarts
Program Includes:
- 1 Cooking class preparing traditional foods with lunch or dinner and wine included
- Cooking Vacations’ Welcome Bag with chef’s apron and recipes.
Program Prices:
$345 per person based on 2 guests
For Single Guests: If you are traveling on your own, please call us for the best group price. We are happy to welcome you into an already scheduled group.
*Check-in time after 3pm. For early arrivals, please advise as soon as possible.
2025 Dates: This program is available throughout the year. Check in and start your program on any day of the week. Rates are subject to change based on currency exchange. Call for updated rates. Airfare not included.
