Today, Nov. 1, is the deadline to make the deposit that secures plane ticket costs for the two-week culinary-focused trip to Italy May 27-June 10, 2018. Interested individuals should contact Nancy Sweet, director of LLCC culinary operations and programs, at 649-0798 or nancy.sweet@llcc.edu.

View the trip brochure and information sheet.

LLCC Culinary Arts is planning this trip, which is open to students and the community. In conjunction with Centro Studi Italiani in Urbania, Italy, participants will travel to three areas: the Marche region, nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea; the food valley area of Modena and Parma, located in the Emilia-Romagna region and known for prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese; and finally the city of Rome, the capital of Italy.

While there, various classes will be held in Italian language, culture and culinary heritage and tradition of Italy. This culinary immersion will also include meeting with culinary experts, local wine and food producers, restaurant owners and culinary entrepreneurs. Excursions to destinations with high artistic interest and natural beauty around Italy will provide a well-rounded perspective of Italian life and culture.