A sweet and romantic break savoring a basket of freshly prepared specialties and farm products.A chosen menu that includes a rich proposal of products related to seasonality and slow food.We will be happy to welcome you for a unique and romantic experience, pampered by the charm of the place and the wonderful beauty that surrounds us.We will take care of the picnic: blankets, cushions, basket and dishes will be at your complete disposal.Menù:Pennette rigate with Vegetarian RagoutRed potato and cheese pie with fresh Verna wheat breadOrganic vegetable quiche, Salumiere's SandwichGrape Salad, Figs, Apples and Almonds in salted butterEspresso or MokaMineral Water [Still or Sparkling, 0.75lt.]Wine in combination [1 bottle of 0.75lt. every 2 people, white or red]

Romantic picnic in Sinalunga

Our countryhome is located in Siena countryside, surrounded by nature and peace. This is were I welcome my guests for this cooking class: a special lesson focused on handmade pasta, prepared in the ancient traditional way.On the menu, tagliatelle with gorgonzola and walnuts, and guitar maccheroni with Cinta Senese's meat.Can't wait to welcome you!

Handmade pasta in Siena: tagliatelle and maccheroni

A special menu for a unique and unrepeatable occasion, a pampering you can dedicate or give to a special person to experience together.A magical atmosphere awaits you, as I will be your personal chef who will prepare a ' Special Menu' specially designed and created for you!We are waiting for you!

Candlelit dinner in the Tuscan hills 

A great classic of traditional Tuscan cuisine: Tortelli! I propose them in 2 very popular versions, with a double filling made with Organic products from our garden! During the course we will make our Tortelli, and their sauces, together and then share the pleasure of tasting them! I look forward to seeing you!

Tuscan Tortelli with 2 Fillings | Cooking Class

Sinalunga

Grazia

Montepulciano

Barbara

Join me in a hands-on cooking class where we'll make three different types of fresh pasta, and then enjoy our creations with a tasting of local wines. We'll make pici all'aglione, homemade gnocchi with local cheeses, and a pasta dish with a hearty meat ragù. I'll share my passion for traditional Tuscan cuisine and my family's recipes as we work together to create these delicious dishes. By the end of the class, you'll have the skills and knowledge to recreate these dishes at home and impress your friends and family. Come share in the joy of cooking and eating together!

Cooking class: 3 fresh pasta recipes in Montepulciano

Join the ultimate pasta and tiramisu cooking experience in Montepulciano.Welcome to our shared class with aperitif included. Learn to make filled pasta like ravioli or tortellini, and fresh pasta varieties like tagliatelle, fettuccine, pici, gnocchi and more. Finish with a delicious tiramisu recipe. Book now for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Welcome aperitif is included in the experience!

Small group Pasta and Tiramisù class in Montepulciano

Join me, Barbara, a local Cesarina from Montepulciano, for a special cooking class where we'll create a three-course menu of authentic Tuscan dishes. We'll start by making the famous handmade pasta called pici all'aglione, a savory tomato and garlic sauce that will leave your taste buds craving for more. For our main course, we'll prepare tender meat slow-cooked in a rich red wine ragu, served with crispy roasted vegetables. Finally, we'll end our meal with traditional Tuscan cookies paired with a glass of Vin Santo. As we cook and eat together, I'll share with you the stories and history behind each dish, giving you a true taste of Tuscan life. Come and join me for an unforgettable culinary experience in the heart of Tuscany.

Grandma's recipes, traditional Tuscan cooking class

Join me in my family home for a four-course dinner paired with a tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. This won't just be a moment of pleasure and refreshment, but also a journey to immerse yourself in the local territory and traditions. You'll savor traditional Tuscan dishes prepared with typical products from the Sienese Valdichiana, in complete respect of seasonality. You'll taste comfortable, yet refined cuisine that speaks of our countryside and the joyful people who cultivate it. All of this will be accompanied by Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a wine appreciated all over the world for its bold and complex character that faithfully represents its Tuscan origins and the ancient bond between land and man.

Gourmet dinner at Barbara's house in Montepulciano

I am Barbara, a Cesarina from Montepulciano, and I love sharing my passion for Tuscan cuisine with my guests. During my cooking class, you will learn to prepare three typical Tuscan recipes: pici all'aglione, another pasta of your choice, and a traditional Tuscan dessert. I'll show you how to make the pasta by hand and teach you the secrets of Tuscan cooking. We'll use fresh and high-quality ingredients to create delicious and authentic dishes. After the cooking lesson, we'll sit down to enjoy our dishes together, accompanied by a glass of local wine. This experience is perfect for those who want to learn to cook like a true Tuscan and immerse themselves in the local culinary culture. I'm looking forward to welcoming you into my home for an authentic and unforgettable experience.

Traditional cooking course in Montepulciano

Foiano della Chiana

Anna

You'll be welcomed into a typical, time-honored building, completely renovated according to Tuscan tradition. You'll prepare and taste hand-rolled, exceptional fresh pasta: the famous Pici! This will be followed by oven-roasted duck breast cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven, served with potatoes, a dish that will satisfy even the most discerning palates. A delightful apple cake complemented by homemade vanilla ice cream will complete your tasting experience.

Tuscan Val di Chiana at the table

Guided and supported at all times by my hands and experience, you'll learn the secrets of Tuscan tradition. We'll start by preparing the typical black crostini from our valley before mastering the hand-rolling of the famous Tuscan Pici, which we'll serve with a white ragù, a sauce that dates back to pre-Columbian times when tomatoes had not yet "arrived" in our region! To conclude on a sweet note, we'll make a renowned dessert using apples native to Valdichiana and enriched with a delicate homemade vanilla ice cream

Valdichiana cuisine in your home

Rapolano Terme

Alvaro

An evening to learn the secrets of pizza dough and its baking.The evening will take place in the garden where Alvaro has built his corner Wood-fired oven and barbecue. The breathtaking view of Siena and a craft beer from the nearby La Stecciaia company will do the rest.The menu will include as appetizer a tasting of ciaccini with pecorino, sausage, pachino or simply rock salt and rosemary.Next will be a margherita pizza tasting where each guest will provide their own pizza spread.To finish sweet pizza with sugar and hazelnut cream.The experience is only possible on serene summer evenings.

Alvaro's Ciaccini and Pizzas

Cortona

Giada

In my house in Cortona, a picturesque village in Tuscany, we will prepare a traditional three course Tuscan menù.A traditional aperitivo with bruschette, carcuterie, salami, cheese and traditional flat breads will be served.Then you can taste handmade pasta and a local dessert.Wine and coffe will both be included in the experience.

Three-course Tuscan menù

A cooking class designed especially for pasta enthusiasts. Designed to learn not one, not two, but three different preparations: pappardelle, maltagliati and tagliolini. You will learn with me the secrets of handmade pasta, using the freshest and highest quality ingredients, and then you can enjoy the dishes at the table. I'll be waiting for you!

Pappardelle, maltagliati and noodles

The cooking course in my home in Cortona offers the opportunity to learn how to prepare delicious bruschetta, pappardelle and Tuscan cantucci, typical dishes of the region. Participants will have the chance to discover the ingredients and techniques necessary to create these specialties, under the guidance of expert local chefs. Once the course is completed, participants can taste their creations and bring home new culinary skills!

Tuscan Cooking Lesson with 3 traditional recipes in Cortona

Come and discover the secrets of Tuscan pizza and focaccia in a unique cooking class, set in the beautiful countryside of Cortona. You will learn how to make the dough, roll it out, and top the pizza according to Tuscan tradition. The focaccia, instead, will be filled with typical local ingredients such as wild boar sausage and Tuscan pecorino cheese. In addition, you will have the opportunity to taste everything accompanied by a glass of local wine.

Traditional pizza and focaccia cooking class in Cortona

Looking for a unique cooking experience in Cortona? Join us for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make three delicious dishes, including homemade bruschetta, a classic Italian appetizer.Under our guidance, you'll learn to prepare traditional Tuscan recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We'll teach you the secrets to making a perfect bruschetta, as well as two additional dishes that showcase the flavors of the region.In addition to the cooking class, you'll also enjoy a traditional Italian aperitivo, featuring local wine and appetizers.Come immerse yourself in the flavors of Tuscany and learn new cooking skills in a beautiful setting. Book your cooking class today!

Cooking Class with 3 recipes, bruschetta and aperitivo

Join us on a street food tour in Cortona and discover the hidden gems of Tuscan cuisine. We'll take you through the winding streets of this beautiful medieval town, stopping at local vendors to sample delicious bites along the way.From crispy fried dough balls called "bomboloni" to savory cured meats and cheeses, our tour will introduce you to the authentic flavors of Cortona.As we wander through the town, our knowledgeable guide will share stories and insights about the history and culture of Cortona. Don't miss this chance to taste your way through one of Tuscany's most charming towns on our street food tour.

Street food tour in Cortona

In my home in Cortona, a picturesque village in Tuscany, we will prepare a true Tuscan menu.A typical appetizer, a first course of traditional fresh pasta, a roast from my area, and to finish, Tuscan cantucci.One of the recipes will be explained in detail during a cooking demo within the experience.We will enjoy an aperitif and eat at my table, all accompanied by excellent Tuscan wines from the area.

Traditional dining experience in Cortona

Come and discover Tuscan vegetarian cooking with a unique cooking class! You will learn how to make homemade fresh pasta, a traditional Tuscan starter and a delicious dessert, all using only vegetable and organic ingredients. Under my expert guidance, you will enjoy kneading pasta, creating unique shapes and cuts, and tasting your creations with the other participants. During the course, you will discover the secrets of vegetarian cooking and be inspired to experiment with new recipes in your own kitchen.

Cooking Class in Cortona: pasta, bruschetta and aperitif

San Quirico d'Orcia

Celebratw an anniversary in the Sienese hills, precisely in Val d'Orcia Unesco heritage site, in my terraced house reminiscent of a Tuscan farmhouse. Wrapped in a warm atmosphere we will prepare a cake that was born between this valley and Val di Chiana, the sweet symbol of Chianciano Terme, precisely called "torta chianciano". Its short pastry exterior encloses several layers of sponge cake soaked with local almond amaretto liqueur and filled with custard. We will also make chocolate liqueur to accompany this delicious dessert.

Celebrate an anniversary in the hills of Val d'Orcia

Among the hills in Val d'Orcia, immersed in the colors that each season offers us, I bring to the table the scents of this land , with its products and traditions , to pamper my guets. A class intended for both vegetarians and vegans , respecting the philosophy of this lifestyle. A lunch or dinner characterized by dishes that express love for the earth and respect for the seasonality of nature.

Vegan and/or vegetarian cooking class

I like to share little culinary secrets knowing new flavors and experimenting without ever losing the flavors of my Apulia.I dabble with different types of fresh pasta : sfoglia bolognese,ravioli,tortellini,plin,tagliatelle,trofie,capunti,cavatelli,orecchiette,stuffed pappardelle,stuffed pasta roses,pici.I also cook several main courses such as peposo dell'Impruneta, one of my many highlights, and then desserts (spooned and not only). I have a passion for the Christmas ones where the scent of cinnamon warms the heart!What about leavened goods? Who can resist the smell of freshly baked bread or a nice focaccia! My curiosity also drives me to other nations : spring rolls, beef or pork curry, sweet and sour sauce , paella, churros,goulash...

Flavors of Tuscany and Puglia cooking class

Castelnuovo Berardenga

Gabriella

A gastronomic journey with the Etruscans! Explore the flavors of the ancient inhabitants who once populated the area where our farmhouse stands. Surrounded by breathtaking views in the midst of an archaeological site, we will indulge in a variety of dishes while regaling you with historical anecdotes and fascinating trivia. The Etruscans placed great importance on feasting, symbolizing a moment of great conviviality, and we will follow in their footsteps. Following the recipes of Apicius, the world's first gastronome, we will savor creamy spelt and rabbit, prepared in the Etruscan style, and culminate with a dessert inspired by none other than a fresco!

Special menu: the flavors of the ancient Etruscans

Arezzo

Errico

In this sensory experience you will be guided to savor food with the right wine, to understand how flavors blend in perfect harmony. We start with an appetizer: a Tuscan schiacciata with Tuscan ham, to which we will pair the appropriate wine; followed by pici with pigeon ragout (a real delicacy) with matching wine.For second course we will have duck in porchetta with livers and roasted potatoes. Finally dessert will be a decomposed millefeuille. During the meal you will have the opportunity to take a mini sommelier course, learning the basics of food/wine pairing and thus understanding what makes a pairing right and what makes it wrong.

Food/wine sensory experience

Laterina

Marzia

The main products will be all biological, depending on seasonality you will find traditional products sometimes revisited with a modern twist. A journey to be made especially tasting flavors and scents that stimulate the curiosity of the product. A surprise to treat yourself and rely on your palate only.

A dinner in the dark, emotional meal

Each season has its own scents, flavors and colors. So does each of my dishes, which will follow the succession of the seasons with products always typical of the place and adapted to the circumstances. Living near a nature reserve, I can get the best products and depending on their availability always offer you something new.

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