Planning to attend culinary school in
Italy? Ah, the cuisine of Italy; can you smell the spices? Garlic, basil, oregano; when one thinks of Italy, you can't help but think of pasta and pasta sauce. Ironically, however, the tomato wasn't introduced to Italian cuisine until the 18th century and the advent of the New World; neither were potatoes, bell peppers, or corn. But Italian cuisine dates back to the fourth century B.C., as noted by the first food writer (who chastised a cook for using too many spices in a fish dish--even then, there were critics). If you study Italian cuisine, you will have a wealth of history to learn from. Chefs such as Lidia Mattichio Bastianich, star of the PBS series Lidia's Italian Table and author of many cookbooks brings that long history to bear on her show and in her restaurants. Born in Pula, Istra, Lidia loves to bring traditional Italian cuisine to the world. You can too by attending a cooking school in Italy! For the best culinary schools in Italy, check out our list below.

APICIUS - The Culinary Institute of Florence -
In one of the most revered culinary capitols of the world, the art of Italian cuisine comes to life at Apicius - The Culinary Institute of Florence. Whether exploring Italian cooking for the first time or reacquainting yourself with the honored traditions of a sophisticated culinary art form, Apicius offers an array of courses from which to choose.
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