Love To Italy Academy (LTIA) originates from the minds of Alessandro Sofroni and Andrea Garwood. Both understood that in modern day Italy, the passing down of culinary traditions and know-how from grandparents to nieces and nephews was coming to a screeching halt. Generation Z was no longer learning how to make gnocchi from an older parent or relative. Seeing as how Italian culinary arts is a national treasure and needs to be safeguarded, Alessandro and Andie saw an opportunity to promote high quality ingredients with the signature, Made In Italy, while protecting genuine recipes, traditions, and techniques. What better way to promote the Mediterranean diet then teaching it? And what if those teachers came from the best culinary institute in Italy, Alma, la scuola internationale di cucina italiana?
LTIA pairs the highest level of training with only the most superior quality Italian products to give our students a unique Italian experience, without having to leave the USA. Based in Miami, our classes are geared to those who have culinary experience and want to refine a particular aspect of their repertoire. There’s no sense in putting expensive truffles on your menu, if you don’t really understand how to use them properly, in order to give you the maximum return on your investment. Join us in promoting what Italy is really about: family, tradition, and delicious food and wine.
Simply put, our main goal is to provide culinary education in order to protect Italian cuisine around the world. On the way to achieving this, we also strive to promote all high- quality products that are truly made in Italy. Our vision is to create enthusiasm about preparing Italian food, stimulating a healthy import of Italian high- end products, and spreading the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, making it accessible to all. We feel that once someone understands how to use a product properly, it’s natural to incorporate it in their wheelhouse of preparations. We want everyone to have access to genuine Italian cuisine.
Food is culture, and Love To Italy Academy is its promoter, defender, and best advocate.
The education of Love To Italy Academy is powered by Alma, Italy’s foremost authority on culinary arts. Following a course with an ALMA instructor will provide unique and original insight about the origin of the recipe, the regionality, the why behind using specific ingredients, and of course, the technique.
A Love To Italy/ ALMA refinement course on your curriculum will open up doors and create new possibilities for career advancement.
ALMA, led from 2003 to 2017 by Dean Gualtiero Marchesi, is recognized worldwide as the benchmark for Italian culinary excellence. ALMA graduates carry forward the tradition and innovation of Italian cuisine, passing their knowledge and passion to Love To Italy Students. Being affiliated with ALMA guarantees high standards, innovation, and authenticity in our curriculum. Love To Italy Academy is BRAND AMBASSADOR ALMA for the American market.
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