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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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The Courage to Start Over: A Chef’s Inspiring Memoir

Starting over is never easy. Whether it’s changing careers, overcoming personal struggles, or simply deciding to pursue a dream that others don’t understand. Taking the first step requires courage. In Cooking Inspired: Design Your Dish, Design Your Life, Franco Lania shares an inspiring true story.  That proves life’s greatest opportunities often begin when we have the […]

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Cooking Inspired Gets a Yes Review from Readsroot

Hello friends! I am absolutely thrilled to share a wonderful milestone with you today: Cooking Inspired was recently featured in a fantastic Instagram review by Readsroot! It is truly a humbling experience to see how much this project has caught the attention of readers. Every time I see someone post a picture of the book […]

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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.