Our Philosophy

We believe that Tuscan cuisine is one of the most universal and best-loved because of its fresh ingredients and rich historical context. Tuscan cooking courses in a rustic, authentic atmosphere should be widely available to any and all interested parties at affordable prices, regardless of cooking experience, knowledge of the region or proficiency in the Italian language.

Our Instructors

Lisa and Maurizio , Both are native Florentines. Their culinary collaboration dates back to 1990 and the renowned Florence restaurant Du Monde, which they codirected until 2000. It was this experience that inspired the master chef and wine connoisseur to take their combined knowledge and love of Tuscan food from the kitchen to the classroom.

Lisa’s lifelong passion was ignited with a children’s cookbook of easy sweets. She developed her familiarity and creativity with the secrets of Tuscan cuisine in the kitchen of her maternal grandmother, who was herself the longstanding chef of a noted restaurant in the coastal region of Versilia. She also worked alongside expert chefs in some of Florence’s top restaurants before coming to direct Du Monde in the past few years. Both Maurizo and Lisa have studied at the L’Isituto Etoile di Chioggia in Tuscany.

Lisa’s culinary sensibility and Maurizio’s expertise in Italian viticulture bring a many-layered love of food and life into our kitchen. Join this culinary duo in enjoying the Good Tastes of Tuscany.