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Meet Chef Franco Lania
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Tuscan Grape Focaccia
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Cooking Classes On Board Celebrity Cruises
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Transatlantic Cooking Demonstration
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Sea Bass Ceviche on Poppy Seed Pumpkin Round
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Isle of Capri
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Creepy Witch Finger Cookies
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La Boqueria Food Market of Barcelona.
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American Bison Filet Mignon
New Recipes
Almond Spiced Biscotti | Neapolitan-Style
Sicilian Almond Paste Cookies
What's New
Why Wine Bars Need a Different Kind of Kitchen
A good wine bar is an exercise in knowing when enough is enough. The bottle list has a point of view instead of trying to represent every region, and the menu earns its appeal through a handful of dishes that make people want to stay for another glass. That same sense of restraint belongs […]
The Italian Tribune Praises Cooking Inspired
The Italian Tribune is the longest-running Italian-American newspaper in the United States. It was founded in 1931 (nearly 100 years ago), and it is still run by the same family. I want to thank Marion Fortunato of The Italian Tribune for their wonderful review of my book Cooking Inspired! The book is an inspirational […]
The Elsa Curt Show Spotlight: Interview with Chef Franco Lania
I want to extend my gratitude to The Elsa Kurt Show for the fantastic interview we had the other day. It was a great opportunity to discuss my book, Cooking Inspired. I am truly humbled. You can listen to the entire show by clicking the link at the bottom of this post. Enjoy! The […]
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 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.