Cooking classes

Authentic tuscan culinary experience

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Monica

Lucca

Duration 3h

Max 12 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian, English, French

Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina

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    We begin this experience with my family's fruit aperitif, accompanied by appetizers made with local breads, cheeses and cured meats from local producers.

    For fresh pasta, we will explore different flours: from refined type 00 flour to those with more intense and distinctive flavors. One of the flours we will use is spelt flour, typical of Tuscany, known for its robust flavor, crispness and quick cooking. We will prepare fresh pasta accompanied by a tasty seasonal sauce. Then gnudi, a traditional dish made with excellent shepherd's ricotta, spinach and various herbs, with the classic butter and sage sauce. For dessert tiramisu, or a typical traditional dessert. We will taste the dishes accompanied by an excellent prosecco from a local producer.

    Total: €127.00

    €127.00 
    per guest

    €63.50 per child

    Reviews
    5.0
    23 reviews
    Monica and her husband welcomed us in her home and had a lovely family dinner with us. We made two fresh pastas that were delicious. Besides the pasta, they had prepared different food for us to taste. Unfortunately we did not make tiramisu but overall it was a great experience!

    Esmee - September 2025

    Monica and her husband Paulo were superb hosts. We had a very enjoyable, entertaining and authentic Tuscan culinary experience. Monica was an excellent teacher both in describing verbally and demonstrating what we were required to do. Our engagement in choosing the produce and dishes we cooked plus trying the fruit and herbs from Monica’s garden also added to the experience. We would have no hesitation in recommending to our friends

    Ronnie and Colette Miller - September 2025

    Mónica is a lovely woman. She is kind and generous with her time and resources. She is a very good ambassador for the food of Lucca and Tuscany.

    Danny & Debbie - June 2025

    My husband and I had an incredible experience with Monica and her husband. The house was lovely, as we made food on the back patio. We started by making the dough and then while the dough raised, we had some appetizers that were local to their area. We had incredible conversation, although somewhat challenging with the language, but we all did incredibly well. We then made the pasta and the sauces for the noodles. It was an incredible night! And one that I would recommend to anyone.

    Robert and Julie Caldwell - June 2025

    Monica and her husband were wonderful hosts and took great care and time to teach and create a fun experience.

    Sally - May 2025

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    Monica
    Cesarina from 2018Location: Lucca    Languages: Italian, English, French
    "I have always cooked, even for many people. In summer I like to make tomato sauce, jams, oil and flavored salt. For my recipes I use products at km 0 and bio."
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