Cooking school in Turin - Italian Notes

Maison Massena’s Cooking school in Turin

I haven’t really set foot in a cooking school, since the age of the cauldron, so I was really excited to sign up for Maison Massena’s two hour culinary chocolate course in Turin.

The wine museum in Barolo - Italian Notes

The wine museum in Barolo

I had expected a nice, nerdy experience from my visit to the wine museum in Barolo, but was surprised to find full blown family entertainment.

Photo of the garden at Venaria Reale - italian Notes

Italian villas and gardens

Visiting Italian villas and gardens was slightly disappointing. Until I realised that I’d completely missed the point.

Chocolate hazelnut cake - Italian Notes

Chocolate hazelnut cake

In Piedmont Gianduja refers to any combination of chocolate, sugar and hazelnuts.

Food Walk through Porta Palazzo in Turin

A walk through Porta Palazzo in Turin stimulates all senses and stirs curiosity as regards different cultures and food customs.