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TORTELLONI DI ZUCCA CON BURRO E SALVIA pumpkin ravioli with sage & butter OSSO BUCO IN BIANCO CON RISOTTO MILANESE Osso Buco with saffron risotto CROSTINI CON PUREA DI FAGIOLI DI BORLOTTI FRESCHI crostini with fresh borlotti bean puree RISOTTO NERO black squid ink risotto GNOCCHI DI PATATE CON RICOTTA E SPINACI potato gnocchi with ricotta & spinach POLENTA CON SALVIA E SALSA DI ACCIUGHE polenta with sage & anchovy sauce COZZE VENEZIANA RIPIENE CON SALSICCE Venetian mussels stuffed with sausages DOLCE DI PANETTONE E BURRO panettone bread & butter pudding BUDINO DI RISO Venetian rice pudding with pinenuts & Grappa soaked raisins	Casagrande Northern Veneto The foothills of the Dolomites is the stage for our lastest addition. Villa Casagrande is situated in the village of Cison di Valmarino which lies at the foothills of the Dolomites, an area that was drawn by Durer and where both the musician Vivaldi and the painter Titian grew up. Villa Casa Grande is a 15th century Villa belonging to Il Conte Brandolini d’Adda an important family with historically strong ties to Venice’s Serenissima, the Venetian Council. Entering the villa through the imposing entrance hall, decorated with giant swords, the family's battle standard, armature and statues - the ground floor has two living rooms, two dining halls and a fully equipped designer kitchen with a traditional Venetian open fireplace. The kitchen opens up to a newly restored portico. Long lunches will be taken in the granary where the family’s silk production took place, it opens out into the garden with a stunning view of the rose garden. After a dip in the 18-meter swimming pool, alfresco dinners will be enjoyed under the monumental chestnut tree. Some of the ensuite bedrooms have original frescoes dating back to1823. The exceptionally comfortable bedrooms each have state of the art bathrooms. The area is famous for its Prosecco, we will visit one of the top producers for a tour and tasting. Just down the road from the Villa is one of the leading regional restaurants serving delicious local cuisine, their wine cellar underneath the restaurant is outstanding and a visit to it is a must. Classes will take place in recently restored kitchen where we will stir up all the gourmet treats of the Veneto, delicious risottos, fish soups, the use of spices imported from the orient which are so important to the dishes of the region. The local mountain cheeses are outstanding, sampling the nutty Montasio and soft rich Asiago with a glass of Prosecco is a truly delicious experience. Cison lies about an hour from Venice and Padova There will be a day to explore the unforgettable sights of Venice including a trip to the fabulous Rialto fish and fresh produce markets returning with the freshest of produce for our classes.
There will be a day to explore the unforgettable sights of Venice including a trip to the fabulous Rialto fish and fresh produce markets. We will visit the beautiful medieval city of Verona, home of Romeo's love Juliet. We also have access to the golf club Ca'degli Ulivi, only twenty minutes away. Below is a sample schedule MONDAY Welcome Aperitivi/lunch. Settle in Introduction to the week and tour of the Palazzo Dinner with selected regional wines TUESDAY Breakfast followed by Hands on Class Lunch Afternoon free for golf, walks or swimming Hands on class followed by Dinner WEDNESDAY Breakfast then Departure to Venice Visit produces & fish markets followed by coffee & prosecco at Café Pinto Afternoon free in Venice Return home Dinner using market produce THURSDAY Breakfast followed by Hands on Class Lunch Afternoon free for golf, walks or swimming Depart for Restaurant da Gigetto. Aperitivi & tour of the wine cellar followed by dinner FRIDAY Breakfast followed by Hands on Class Lunch Visit to Bisol Winery & Vineyards Dinner SATURDAY Breakfast followed by Hands on Class Lunch Afternoon free for golf, walks or swimming Aperativi Dinner SUNDAY Breakfast and departures