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Meet Chef Franco Lania
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Tuscan Grape Focaccia
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Cooking Inspired
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Transatlantic Cooking Demonstration
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Sea Bass Ceviche on Poppy Seed Pumpkin Round
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Isle of Capri
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Creepy Witch Finger Cookies
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La Boqueria Food Market of Barcelona.
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American Bison Filet Mignon
New Recipes
Almond Spiced Biscotti | Neapolitan-Style
Sicilian Almond Paste Cookies
What's New
A Conversation with Chef Franco Lania | Twenty4Seven Magazine
A Thought-Provoking and Enjoyable Talk Good day, friends! I am thrilled to share with you my recent interview with the talented Tyrone Davis of Twenty4Seven Magazine. This exclusive conversation delves into various aspects of my life and work, providing a deeper insight into my journey and passions. One thing I particularly appreciated about this […]
From Ingredients to Inner Peace: A Culinary Journey
In Cooking Inspired: Design Your Dish, Design Your Life, Chef Franco Lania makes one thing clear from the very beginning: recipes alone are never enough. A list of ingredients and cooking steps can guide a dish, but it cannot convey the life that surrounds it. It cannot capture the intensity of a busy kitchen, […]
Growth and Purpose Through a Chef’s Worldwide Life Experiences
In Cooking Inspired: Design Your Dish, Design Your Life, Chef Franco Lania shares more than a culinary career story; he shares a life shaped by movement, discipline, and transformation. Spanning kitchens across the United States, Europe, and luxury cruise lines, his journey becomes a living memoir of growth, purpose, and self-discovery through food. […]
TAVOLA TOURS
BOUTIQUE TRAVEL COMPANY offering Unique Culinary & Cultural Adventures in Italy.
Welcome to TAVOLA TOURS! In Italian, tavola means table, where family and friends gather to share a meal, have fun, and create memories. So chef Franco Lania and friends have designed all tours with foodies in mind, where you can let your inner foodie run wild as you enjoy Italy’s culinary delights and viniculture.
Homemade pastas of Emilia-Romagna.
CULINARY
Are you ready for a “foodie” adventure? Travel with us for an educational and fun culinary journey where you will create authentic Italian specialties with local artisans at hands-on cooking classes. We will taste the delicacies and sample the wines as we travel through the region.
Florence, Italy
CULTURAL
Italy is famous for its rich culture; it possesses the most UNESCO heritage sites in the world. Join us as we visit interesting cultural highlights and well-preserved ancient history to enhance your cultural understanding of Italy and the regions we will visit.
Ferrari Car Museum | Modena, Italy.
ADVENTURES
Get excited as we discover and explore the best of Italy. Enjoy a diverse adventure with us that will bring you to picturesque mountaintop villages, famous seaside towns, and fascinating Italian cities full of food and enchantment.
Piazza del Nettuno fountain in Bologna