Best 2023-2024 Cooking Vacations in Molise, Italy

Cooking Vacations In Molise

Molise is located on the mid-southeastern coast of Italy. It is one of the country’s smallest and least-known regions, to the point that there is a running joke in Italy (and among the Molisani) that “Molise non esiste” (Molise doesn’t exist). This quirky obscurity makes it one of the coolest destinations for a cooking vacation in Italy. A green, largely mountainous paradise, it is an agricultural region, and a key producer of wine, olive oil, fruits and vegetables, grains, and dairy. It is also a key player in food production, with pasta, dairy, oil, and cured meat products widely produced in the area, and a coastal region strong in fishing.

Molise and its neighbor to the north, Abruzzo, used to be a single region (called Abruzzi e Molise), and the cuisine of the two regions are similar. Cured meats, cheeses, and herbs are some of the staples of “la cucina Molisana” of the interior, and fish and seafood dishes of that along the coast. You will explore all of these during your hands-on cooking lessons and foodie tours that are part of your culinary vacation in Molise.

Discover stunningly-perched mountain villages and picturesque, ages-old “tratturi,” the drover trails formed over centuries by pastoral farmers during the season migrations of their flocks. Visit the ancient ruins of the Samnite peoples, ancient inhabitants of Molise, as well as the local craftspeople who for centuries have worked their trade in the region creating, most famously, folding knives, bells, and even bagpipes!

From the beautiful Apennine mountains to the blue coast of the Adriatic Sea, your cooking vacation in Molise will offer natural beauty, authenticity, and rich, hearty flavors at every turn. Stay at a hotel on a generations-old farmstead property, learn the secrets of the local cuisine, and enjoy foodie excursions to taste the many products for which Molise is famous.

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An authentic culinary vacation in Molise with The International Kitchen might include:

• Hands-on cooking classes featuring regional specialities and classic Italian recipes
• Amazing meals enjoyed with fine Italian wines
• Foodie and farm visits to explore the local products, from regional produce to locally-made cheese and pastas
• Winery and oil mill visits with tastings
• Cultural excursions so see local sites of interest such as archeological ruins from the Samnite civilization and the famed folding-knife producers of Molise
• Transfers and transportation
• Accommodations in charming local properties with authentic local hosts ready to show you their corner of Italy
• Expert, personalized service by The International Kitchen’s staff of experienced tour planners

Molise definitely “exists”, and as one of Italy’s lesser known regions is an authentic, non-touristy way to experience the real Italy you’ve always dreamed of.

Molise Cooking Vacations

Authentic Italy: From the Mountains to the Sea

Discover the small, intimate region of Molise while staying at a working farm surrounded by nature and welcomed by your warm hosts. The brother and sister who run the farm offer a truly authentic and unique experience.  Learn about regional dishes and products, explore the stunning countryside, and visit the small perched villages of Molise.

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