Just wanted to say THANKYOU for a wonderful time in Latvia. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to experience the country with great company and such a perfect itinerary. Hi Mara, I just wanted to thank you again for a truly inspirational evening, you have rekindled a spark, and made me aware once again of the fun of cooking.
Too often we are too serious about what to eat, getting enough nutrients, eating the right food, that the joy of cooking gets lost. Very much enjoyed the tour - you are a well prepared and fun tour guide. Many thanks for a great time. Mara has been running Kitchen Jazz cooking classes and culinary tours since 2003.
Too often we are too serious about what to eat, getting enough nutrients, eating the right food, that the joy of cooking gets lost. Very much enjoyed the tour - you are a well prepared and fun tour guide. Many thanks for a great time. Mara has been running Kitchen Jazz cooking classes and culinary tours since 2003.
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Please enquire if your desired class time is not available. I feel my mojo coming back! Here in Australia, we are lucky to finally be safe enough to live a relatively normal life again. I am excited about just the thought of spreading the love through the kitchen once more. Time to share the wafting aromas of home cooking, the crackles and the pops, colourful feasts for the eyes, and the beauty of happy eager faces.
I have great pleasure and pride in presenting delicious pockets of the world which upon each return continue to fill me with inspiration, passion and cultural fulfilment. My husband, Rob is my wine consultant and media man and accompanies me on tour. The following tours have been very well received by a number of groups.
Package includes transport to and from Chania airport; luxury accommodation based in Akrotiri with ensuite in an upmarket contemporary 5 bedroom villa with water views, infinity pool, office, gym & sauna; daily breakfast; welcome drinks; tastings; day tours throughout the island to villages, beach locations and mountains; entry fees; cooking class and daily main meals served either in restaurants or the villa by a local chef.
The 'Hello Latvia' Tour is designed to provide a balanced overview of the culinary and cultural life of Latvia. Rob and Mara will make this an exciting adventure into one of the most beautiful and culturally rich parts of Northern Europe.
Package includes transport to and from Riga airport; 5 nights upmarket comfortable accommodation with ensuite in a boutique hotel on the cobbled streets of the old city; Plus 4 nights unique comfortable country accommodation with ensuites; daily breakfast; welcome drinks; tastings; day tours to picturesque country areas; entry fees; cooking classes and a daily main meal of lunch or dinner.
Package includes transport to and from Riga airport; 5 nights upmarket comfortable accommodation with ensuite in a boutique hotel on the cobbled streets of the old city; Plus 4 nights unique comfortable country accommodation with ensuites; daily breakfast; welcome drinks; tastings; day tours to picturesque country areas; entry fees; cooking classes and a daily main meal of lunch or dinner.
Historically, Latvian food was considered simple and seasonally geared to a climate that ranges from very cold in winter, to hot in summer. Today, that has all changed. A new generation of energetic and creative chefs have made the cuisine exciting, delicious and absolutely world class. Latvia's fertile land and clean waterways nurture fabulous produce, much of it organic, and the new generation of chefs love showing it off.
