According to Malgorzata (Sarna) Rose, the best way to get to know a country is by exploring local cuisine, which is why Rose founded Poland Culinary Vacations, Inc., a company that provides unique, escorted cooking vacations in Poland.

This August and September, Poland Culinary Vacations will be leading two trips through Silesia, in the southwest region of Poland, an area known for its hearty traditional fare as well as its hospitality and rich culture of cuisine, music, and dance.

At local farmhouses in the country and at modern city restaurants, guests will participate in cooking classes conducted by top chefs, using the freshest local ingredients.

Guest accommodations are in castles or palaces during the agricultural part of the trip, and in first-class hotels in urban areas- any Tango Diva would approve!

Also on the agenda are blubeerry and mushroom hunting trips, visits to neighborhood markets and Polish food festivals, and countless opportunities to sample the best local cuisine, including breads, cheeses, preserves, sausages, wild game dishes, beer, honey wine, and of course, vodka.

Available dates:

August 31 to September 6, 2008September 14 to September 20, 2008

The cost for the week-long program is $2,650 per person, based on double occupancy ($500 deposit). Single supplement is $350.

For more information on Poland Culinary Vacations and their upcoming trips, or to make a reservation, visit:
http://www.polandculinaryvacations.com/index.php

Also check out Tango Diva’s Calendar of Cool posting for more details:

http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=events&view=448

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