. offers and intimate, personalized cooking experience for the novice to the more experienced cook.
The hands-on training in Corinne's professionally outfitted, Italian-style kitchen acquaints the
students with authentic Italian culinary recipes and techniques.

FRESHNESS AND QUALITY ...

True Italian food relies on freshness and quality of ingredients. The food is not only delicious, but
relatively simple to prepare. While enjoying the fruits of your labor, classes may include lively
discussions about culinary traditions, history and mores of Italy.

Corinne Cortesi Derry
     After more than 20 years in Rome, Florence and Milan, Corinne has relocated to the Akron
area. Though varied and extensive study and travel in Italy, she perfected her knowledge of
Northern Italian cooking, while enjoying wonderful food!

     Corinne's extensive credentials include: study with Chef Angelo Paracucchi in Amelia, Italy;
teaching for VISA and department stores in Yokohama, Japan and membership in the
International Association of Culinary Professionals. While living in Western New York, she has
offered Italian cooking classes in the Akron, Frontier and Williamsville Adult Education programs
as well as at Tops Cooking School and Home Place.

      Dear Friends,
         We hope that you will join us for some
           wonderful "feelings" in our spring session.
           Our classes stress the Italian philosophy of
           food - ease, simplicity, quality ingredients,
          great taste - enjoyed in the company of
           friends. Good living with good food -
           do come!
                                                Auguri!