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What people say:
Adventurers
“We had so much opportunity to learn, not just by observing the producers, but by cooking, tasting and eating and, of course, being involved in all aspects of olive oil production. It was just brilliant to be able to pick, process and bottle our own oil.”
Fiona Richmond | 
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“The pleasure hasn't waned and I have already prepared food differently and made a big veg soup, bruschetta with OUR oil and the mondiola. Went to my local Sainsbury's last evening and was totally depressed at the range and quality of the veg ... My life won't return to exactly where it was before the trip, truly: I shall experience greater satisfaction and greater frustration!”
Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer, author
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“We are truly grateful for the opportunities afforded by traveling with you. You willingly share your passion for the slow food lifestyle with your clients, creating unforgettable and personal experiences like visiting with Beppe at his metato, picking olives with Augusto, or tasting the newest prosciutto with Andrea. Everyone made us feel like part of the family. Not to mention all of the amazing meals! We learned so much and are eager to apply it to our life here at home. It was truly a perfect honeymoon, and a once in a lifetime holiday.”
Kimberly Tortorice & Jay Hochman |
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“Minky and I have made the herb and lemon chicken to rapturous audiences. We used the best organic chicken chopped into 8 by our local butcher. Kept the skin and bones on (instead of nude drumsticks, as Alessandra taught us), which makes for a much juicier richer flavour. I'd say ours tasted nothing like the one we made at Casabasciana — but I so enjoyed the extravagant amounts of herbs, garlic and oil that I had to have another shot at it. This will be our staple for the winter!”
Rachel Byrt, mother |
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“Making fresh tagliatelle was my favourite activity and I remember every detail of how to do it — better than my Dad! We’ve made it together several times since we got home. The honey tasting was also fun, watching it being made and then actually trying the result. The birthday cake looked fantastic with all the fruit on, and tasted fabulous. I also had a great time swimming and horse riding, and the adventure park was brilliant.”
Beatrix Houston (aged 9 years)
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Site design: Duncan Designs · Last updated: 13 February 2010 ·
Photo Credits: Marion Edwards, O’Connor, Duncan Fielden, Andrew Houston and many of our adventurers, to all of whom we are very grateful.