Surrounded by water, a trip to Italy would be incomplete without a visit to the coast. Whether you visit the fishing villages of Cinque Terra, the Amalfi Coast, sit canal side in Venice, or enjoy the beaches of Bari - with so much of the country surrounded by the sea - it's no wonder fresh seafood is such a huge part of the country's culture and cuisine. In fact, seafood is so important in many parts of Italy, there are entire days dedicated to eating it. It stands to be mentioned the Roman Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat during certain holidays and eating fish and seafood instead. Was this influenced by its sheer abundance in the country? These Italian seafood traditions have influenced new world traditions with Italian Americans celebrating the Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. 

But we've gone on a tangent. Seafood in Italy is a must...  And this class should be on every seafood lovers list. Whether you're looking to improve your seafood savvy, think of seafood pasta as the ultimate date-night fare, or are looking to explore your Southern-Italian roots with seafood galore, this cooking class is destined to be one of the most impressive meals you'll have ever made.  

Frutti di Mare or "fruit of the sea" is the star of this class, using a variety of clams, scallop, shrimp and mussels. In your private virtual cooking experience, you alongside your chef video calling you live from Italy, you'll whip up three traditional dishes found along the Italian coastlines. Share stories, get personalized tips, and enjoy lots of laughs.