Cooking Schools In Italy
As the number of cooking schools in Italy grows with
each passing year, it can become more challenging to
choose a program. If you have been considering a culinary
vacation in Italy, one that focuses more seriously on
the cuisine of this wonderful region, we ask that you
take a moment to review our 7 day culinary and cultural
program. It is our belief that this comprehensive program
will provide an in-depth background to authentic Tuscan
cooking, better than a single-day class can. We are
confident that you will find our week-long program to
be among the best in Tuscany, and we make it our priority
to accommodate as many requests as we can for our guests.
The culinary program has been designed for lovers of
Tuscany and all that it represents--the carming medieval
towns, the centuries old traditions, the people and
their culture, the art, and of course, the great food
and wine! We have spend time with our chefs to create
a week dedicated to the secrets and traditions of Tuscan
cookery and participants will spend many hands-on hours
perfecting the skills of Tuscan cooking in our original
kitchen of the 14th century 'Villa Pandolfini.'
Most people who look into cooking schools in Italy
want to deviate from the norm and obtain an authentic
culinary experience, among gregarious and knowledgeable
chefs. This is what we strive to offer guests though
our various culinary programs, both week-long and single
day classes. We offer a host of different packages to
accommodate your individual needs. Some people want
the in-depth culinary adventure, in which case we would
highly recommend the week-long culinary and cultural
program, our '7 Day Gastronomical Adventure.' This program
reaches far beyond the Tuscan kitchen, as you will branch
out and discover the local vineyards, learn how olive
oil is pressed, and even take in the sights of breathtaking
Florence. It has been purposefully designed to appeal
to those that love the kitchen and maybe friends and
family that just want to enjoy the days trips and the
eating!
Perhaps you don't want to spend an entire week focused
on cooking, but still want to try your hand in the kitchen.
Well, in this case we would suggest either our two or
three day packages, or even our single day package,
where we offer both a Basic and Advanced Class. When
you go this route, you certainly will learn from the
best chefs how to create mouthwatering Tuscan meals,
but you will also spend a good portion of your time
discovering secrets of the kitchen that you would never
be exposed to at home and other aspects to Italian living.
Do you know why in Tuscany the bread is made without
salt? Did you know that the best olive oil is actually
green? Have you ever considered serving strawberries
with balsamic vinegar? Perhaps you will visit some of
the local food markets, and get expert advise on how
to pick the perfect tomato, sharing an Italian tradition
with our locals! Maybe you will take part in a wine
tasting at some of the local vineyards, as we can arrange
wine tours for you to experience firsthand what goes into
the art of fine winemaking.
At the Villa Pandolfini Estate, which is conveniently
located just 13 kms from the center of Florence, we
can also offer charming accommodations in the various
cottages and farmhouses scattered over the 150 hectares.
From all accommodations, you are only minutes walk through
the gardens to the original galley kitchen of the villa,
where we hold our classes. You may just want to spend
some time in the kitchen whipping up some culinary delights,
only to relax at our pool at the Pandolfini Estate afterwards.
There is nothing like a good meal followed by a nap
poolside under the warm Tuscan sun. The Pandolfini Estate
has vibrant gardens, which infuse the air with the fragrance
of delicate roses, lavender, fresh rosemary, and fruit
trees. Imagine drifting off to sleep with the heady
scent of roses and the sounds of chirping birds all
around you. You will of course wake up hungry, and we
can certainly recommend some good restaurants in the
area for you. Come see what we are all about at Good
Tastes of Tuscany. We are sure you won't be disappointed.
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