Dr. Anthony and Nancy Ciancimino, RDN, “I cannot say enough positive things about the trip with Layne, Sandro and Antonella” Puglia 2019 Culinary Tour

“I cannot say enough positive things about the Puglia 2019 trip with Layne, Sandro and Antonella.  They are amazing, personable, and professional individuals, exuding warmth, friendship, and fun. They successfully, and amazingly, presented an immersive learning experience in a beautiful country, with beautiful food, culture, people, and venues visited, which were fully experienced through touch, taste, visualization and hands on participation! The group we traveled with were super as well! My husband and I enjoyed every moment of this very special trip!The uniqueness of the area, the land, people, food and wine.  I experienced tastes that I had not experienced before. I learned a new grape varietal and love it. I enjoyed visiting the olive oil producers, the cooking classes, the lunch at the vineyard, and the dairy farm with cheese making and tasting. I SO ENJOYED THE PEOPLE IN OUR GROUP!  ALL were wonderful, interesting, fun, adventurous, and amazing!!!!.....this includes Layne, Michael, Sandro, and Antonella!I learned of a new grape varietal indigenous to the area, that produces amazing wine.Increased knowledge on taste distinction and antioxidant properties of olive oil, and future medicinal uses for extra virgin olive oil. Some new recipes ...using fava beans and black chickpeas.All guides were 5 stars in each venue that we visited!"