A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to join a small group of people and share in a culinary adventure. The 'Cooking School', is a rather formal term for what turned out to be a really relaxed and interesting experience, set in the wonderful surrounds of Dar Liqama.Food is an integral part of a stay at Dar Liqama, with the Rhode School of Cuisine opening for classes at select times of the year. The classes are taught by excellent local chefs, who help you master such dishes as couscous aux sept legumes, lamb tajine with prunes or perhaps baking some traditional bread - with all ingredients fresh and organically produced. How do you know they are fresh? Because you have the pleasure of visiting the local Berber market to purchase your ingredients or picking them by hand from the Dar Liqama garden. Wonderful!As for Dar Liqama, the House of Green Mint. This grand maison and its sister villa, Dar Louisa, are located about 10 minutes from the walls of Marrakech and together form one of Marrakech's most luxurious retreats. Each property is exquisitely designed and furnished, each with its own private pool, and a Hammam steam bath, massage and tennis court. Now that is style!I can't wait to return....or perhaps I will try out the Rhode School of Cuisine in Tuscany....or perhaps Cannes......ahhh decisions decisions!Keep an eye on the site as Rhode School of Cuisine will be joining addictedtotravel.com as a food and culinary expert in the next few weeks.
