SINGLE DAY TUSCANY COOKING CLASS
FLORENCE, ITALY
Choose
from two different cooking classes - our most popular introductory
class and an advanced class for the gourmands whom desire
a more intense day of gourmet cooking.
You'll
receive a printed souvenir menu of the day's recipes
Hands-on
instruction throughout the day and a wealth of new tips
and techniques from our chefs
With great pleasure we recommend some of the finest local
vino to accompany the different foods
Taking
photos is encouraged, as well as drinking wine and singing
along with your favorite Italian opera as we prepare our
feast.
Enroll
now for our cooking and wine classes. For current classes
and rates available, please read more about our classes
and tours. Register early because
enrollment is limited.
A
First Taste of Tuscany - Introduction to Tuscan Cuisine
- 140.00 euro
Enjoy
a full day, hands-on cooking lesson with chefs Lisa and
Maurizio for an introduction to authentic Tuscan recipes.
Discover step-by-step how to make a satisfying, full Italian
meal from appetizers to dessert, including the art of making
pasta fresca. Learn to create such pastas as ravioli, tagliettli,
gnocchi in this fun, hands-on pasta-making adventure. 
After
you prepare your pasta, Lisa and Maurizo will use it to
prepare tantalizing sauces such as fresh basil pesto, Carbonara,
Ragout of wild mushrooms and sweet onions and an array of
other sauces. 'Optional Additional' - Market visit with
the chefs € 50 per person Minimum 2. Recipes vary according
to the season, utilizing only the freshest ingredients available
and providing you with a deeply individual Tuscan experience.
The best part is the conclusion: indulging in the success
of your creations.
09.30
Meet our driver in Florence at Via Curtatone and
travel to Villa Pandolfini to meet the staff.
10:00
Begin instruction, highlighting the history of Italian cooking
and presenting the day's menu. Be prepared to roll up your
sleeves for a full day of hands-on experimentation in an
authentic gallery kitchen.
13:00
Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Eat the epic feast that
you just created complemented by the fine wines of the estate.
14:00
Return to Florence or your next destination with a full
stomach, a handful of exclusive recipes and memories to
share with your family and friends.
An Italian Immersion -
Advanced Tuscan Cuisine 190.00 euro
Do
you want to expand your collection of Italian recipes? Get
ready to savor some traditional and innovative Tuscan specialties.
Learn how to prepare a decadent Italian meal that pulls
out all the stops. We begin with several appetizers and
pasta dishes and experiment with different meats from the
area. 
This
class also covers critical culinary techniques such as sauteeing,
roasting, and stock "Italian-style".
Each of the menu selections is unique to the area in flavor
and in execution - when you add these well-tested recipes
to your repertoire, you will be bringing home a slice of
Tuscan culinary history. 'Optional Additional' - Market
visit with the chefs € 50 per person Minimum 2. As
with all Good Tastes of Tuscany classes, indulge in the
fruits of your labor accompanied by the finest wines of
the estate.
09:30
Meet our driver in Florence at Via Curtatone and travel
to Villa Pandolfini to meet the staff and tour the estate.
10:00
Begin instruction, highlighting the history of Italian cooking
and presenting the day's menu. Be prepared to roll up your
sleeves for a full day of hands-on experimentation in a
rustic kitchen.
14:00
Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Eat the epic feast that
you just created complemented by the fine wines of the estate.
15:00
Return to Florence or your next destination with a full
stomach, a handful of exclusive recipes and memories to
share with your family and friends.
We
can arrange for a driver to collect you from a meeting point
in Florence, take you to the villa and then back again after
the class. please mention this on booking form . The cost
per person is 10 euro's payable in cash at the class. Please
try to have the correct money! If you do decide to drive
to the villa, complete directions will be provided. It is
only 13 kms from the centre of Florence and the drive takes
about 25 minutes
Each
class is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the participants.
For specific menu items please send and email to: cooking@tuscany-cooking-class.com.
Interested
in a specific menu, shopping excursion or private cooking
tour? Please do not hesitate to ask one of staff members
or add your request to our reservation
form and we will be happy to accommodate your needs. If
you need information about additional hiking and sightseeing
tours of the area we also have available upon request. For
those looking for accommodation packages in Tuscany wishing
to extend their trip, please inquire about our accommodation
packages.
Bring home the souvenir that you, and those you entertain,
will treasure forever - the fine art of Tuscan Cooking.
Cooking
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