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FOOD & DRINK · May 11, 2011

Eat your way through Calabria

Calabrian Table Tour Italy

Many of the regular readers of Ciao Amalfi will remember my friend Cherrye Moore from My Bella Vita who has contributed many guest posts about the beautiful beaches of Calabria – the region in southern Italy she calls home. If you follow her blog, you already know about Cherrye’s passion for sharing the culture, food and lifestyle of Calabria. If you’ve been thinking of visiting this beautiful region, I have a real treat for you! Cherrye has collaborated with Tania Pascuzzi from In Italy Tours, located in the gorgeous town of Tropea, to create the Calabria Table Tour: Eating Through Calabria with Tania and Cherrye.  I’m dreaming of joining them on this culinary tour through Calabria! Read more about the tour in Cherrye & Tania’s words …

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Calabrian Table Tour – October 16-23, 2011

With 500 miles of coastline, three national parks and thousands of acres of olive trees, vineyards and citrus groves, Calabria is one of the most diverse regions in the bel paese. That diversity, combined with the enduring influence of Calabria’s past conquerors, notably the Greeks, Spaniards and Arabs, is echoed in Calabria’s unique cuisine.

Join us, Cherrye Moore and Tania Pascuzzi, on our first annual tour through Calabria as we venture from table to table, introducing you to our local friends, chefs and cooks in the region.

We have handpicked our favorite towns and villages, many of which you’d never find in a guidebook, so we can offer you a comprehensive, authentic culinary experience. This Calabrian Table Tour is the first in a series of exclusive cooking, food and wine events that we will be offering twice a year.

From Italy’s largest national park in the northern Calabria to the rugged coastline of the sun-kissed south, we have spent years eating our way through Calabria … and we want to share our Calabria with you, one table at a time.

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For more information, check out the Calabrian Table Tour itinerary and read more about the lovely ladies – Cherrye Moore and Tania Pascuzzi – who have created this delicious tour through the region of southern Italy they love. If you decide to join this fabulous tour, please do let me know, because I’ll want to hear all about it!

Posted In: FOOD & DRINK · Tagged: Blogosphere, Cuisine, Food & Drink, Italian, Italy, my menu

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Comments

  1. Cherrye at My Bella Vita says

    May 11, 2011 at 08:41

    Thanks so much, Laura. This was a great surprise this morning. I wish you could come along, too!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 15, 2011 at 13:47

      Ciao Cherrye! You are so very welcome. It looks like a beautiful tour – a wonderful mix of history, lovely places … and a ton of amazing food! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Eleonora says

    May 11, 2011 at 23:31

    Looking forward to this gullet fest!
    Brave ragazze, I can’t wait.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 15, 2011 at 13:46

      Ciao Eleonora! Are you going on this tour??? I hope you are! I would LOVE to …. looks amazing! 🙂

      Reply
      • Barbara says

        July 18, 2011 at 22:50

        I will be in Calabria at the time of this tour. Is there anyway of getting info. to
        possibly plan to meet at one or two of the planned restaurants….

        Reply
        • Laura says

          August 7, 2011 at 12:29

          Ciao Barbara, I’d recommend contacting Cherrye at My Bella Vita for all the details. Have a excellent trip in Calabria!

          Reply

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