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5 Italian Herbs and Seasonings for Smoked Meats

  Smoking meat rewards patience, but seasoning shapes much of the flavor that develops during the cook. Italian cooking offers herbs and aromatics that can bring freshness and savory depth to smoked beef, pork, lamb, and poultry. Choosing a few well-matched ingredients often produces better results than piling several strong flavors into one rub. Instead […]

Unique Wines You Should Try This Holiday Season

  Holiday gatherings often feature familiar bottles of red, white, and sparkling wine, but there’s always room to introduce something different. Exploring unique wines this holiday season can add exciting flavors to the table and inspire new pairings with your favorite festive dishes. From aromatic whites to rich dessert wines, there’s a variety to complement […]

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From Lost to Found: A Story of Cooking and Renewal

At its core, Cooking Inspired is not a traditional culinary book. It is a global memoir that moves through the United States, Europe, and luxury cruise lines, blending real kitchen experiences with personal transformation. Each chapter carries the rhythm of professional cooking life, fast-paced, demanding, and structured, but beneath it runs a deeper story about […]

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TAVOLA TOURS

BOUTIQUE TRAVEL COMPANY offering Unique Culinary & Cultural Adventures in  Italy.

Welcome to TAVOLA TOURS! In Italian, tavola means table, where family and friends gather to share a meal, have fun, and create memories. So chef Franco Lania and friends have designed all tours with foodies in mind, where you can let your inner foodie run wild as you enjoy Italy’s culinary delights and viniculture.

Sicilian cassata cake

CULINARY

Are you ready for a “foodie” adventure? Travel with us for an educational and fun culinary journey where you will create authentic Italian specialties with local artisans at hands-on cooking classes. We will taste the delicacies and sample the wines as we travel through the region.

Famous cathedral of Santa Rosalia in Palermo, Sicily.

CULTURAL

Italy is famous for its rich culture; it possesses the most UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world. Join us as we visit interesting cultural highlights and well-preserved ancient history to enhance your cultural understanding of Italy and the regions we will visit.

Ferrari

Ferrari Car Museum | Modena, Italy.

ADVENTURES

Get excited as we discover and explore the best of Italy. Enjoy a diverse adventure with us that will bring you to picturesque mountaintop villages, famous seaside towns, and fascinating Italian cities full of food and enchantment.

The Faraglioni Rocks off the coast of Capri.