Cooking Classes and Events hosted by Chef Terry Paetzold. RSVP early, space is limited.

FEBRUARY 9TH, 2012

Puglia Dinner with Chef Laura Giordano
From Southern Visions Travel and their Cooking School
La Cucina Gelso Bianco

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to attend a special private cooking class and dinner event with visiting chef Laura Giordano, from Southern Visions Travel, as she joins Terry in her kitchen upon her return from Italy. Chef Laura will be here to introduce the newly opened culinary school, La Cucina at Gelso Bianco, located in the countryside of Puglia where she teaches the cuisine of the region to enthusiastic guests who relish in the beauty of a gorgeous farmhouse setting in rustic luxury. Come meet Laura and prepare for a fantastic evening of Italian cooking, eating and fun travel talk!

$89 per person. Includes instruction, food and wine. Confirm your reservation by sending a check (made out to Active Cultures Travel LLC) and send to: Terry Paetzold, 37 Bacon Ct. Lafayette, California 94549 before February 4th. Reserve now as space is limited.

THEN, look what’s coming…

Mark your calendars to make a date to cook with Italian flare! Be inspired by the flavors of Italy this month. (stay tuned for more details in late January when Terry returns from her cooking trip to Umbria and Tuscany)

Cooking Up Romance

An Italian Inspired Valentine’s dinner to prepare for your sweetheart

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February 12, 2012

Braising meats

Braising meats with an Italian flare for brisk winter evenings.

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February 18, 2012

Wood oven cookery—Pizza!!

The title says it all.

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February 25, 2012