After the appetizer, we gather around our table with apron and rolling pin. We prepare pasta together in three different shapes, using various types of flour, purchased directly from the local mill:i pici, a long, rustic pasta that is worked only with the hands;i maccheroni, a square-shaped pasta, which is cut with a notched wheel;ravioli, a filled pasta that can be made with different tools.We will cook them together, choosing the most suitable sauce for each format.In warm weather we can eat outside, on the terrace or on the patio. In winter, we will have company by the burning fireplace.

Cooking class in Tuscany: let's prepare pici together

In my house cooking is also feeling part of a tradition and a place, and the dishes of my land are the ones that make me feel Tuscan. Let's prepare together some simple recipes, but typical of my country and tasty.After an aperitif that takes into account the seasonality, we prepare together:the cecina, or chickpea porridge, a very low salted cakegnocchi, made from potatoes and flourcantucci, cut and crispy cookies.Let's taste together the dishes we have prepared, sipping wine from local wineries. The cecina will be accompanied by "spuma", a soft drink very common in Tuscany.

Let's prepare three good Tuscan recipes together

We will walk together to discover agricultural excellence following the cycle of the seasons and blooms. The Herbs and Flowers route runs from the historic center of Massarosa to the many farms and flower farms in the area,We will pass through a variety of crops until we reach the largest cultivation of lotus flowers in Italy.We will later go home where we will enjoy dishes prepared with the ingredients we discovered during our walk.

Herb trail walk in the heart of Versilia

We start this experience with an aperitif, enjoying a beautiful tray of bruschetta made with simple and genuine ingredients from my area. Then we move on to action! Together we will prepare the famous Scarpaccia Viareggina, made with fresh zucchini, macaroni with our 'garden pomarola', and to finish, Necci with ricotta. It is also possible to prepare vegetarian versions of the dishes upon request. Let's have fun together in the kitchen!

Cooking course with specialties from Versilia

The food our grandparents ate was a little less refined than the one we can eat today, but also more genuine and fresh. The ingredients came from the vegetable garden and the hen house, from the woods and the fields of the village. To taste them, let's prepare together three traditional Tuscan recipes, a bit rustic, but with the flavor of memory:bruschetta and Tuscan croutonswholemeal macaroni (with flour from the local mill)la morsellata (codfish remade with onions)bread cake (recycling dish)Even the aperitif and liqueurs at the end of the meal have the taste of the past, and I prepare them with herbs and fruit from my garden.On request the dishes can be vegetarian.

Special cooking class in Lucca: flavors of the past

Let's have a nice walk, discovering the agricultural excellences of my city Massarosa, on the way of herbs and flowers.Massarosa can be considered the "green heart of Versilia": you can find olive groves, eucalyptus, peach orchards, vineyards, lavender and much more.We will taste the baked Tuscan flat bread of various types, we will stop on the shores of the pond of Manipura lake to taste a board of local products, cold cuts and cheese, in the cool of the olive trees, and finally we will go in a typical place to conclude the walk with bruschette.

Walk through the green heart of Versilia

Massarosa

Tamara

Lucca

silvia

I love to share my passion for traditional Tuscan cooking with my guests. During the course, we will prepare three typical recipes together, starting with bruschetta, which can be prepared with garlic and extra virgin olive oil or with fresh tomatoes, onion and basil. As a first course, we will learn how to prepare the irresistible gnudi, a ravioli without pasta with spinach, ricotta cheese and lots of Parmesan cheese, dressed with seasonal sauces. Finally, you cannot miss the dessert that represents Italianness in the world: tiramisu. We will sit down at the table to enjoy together the dishes we will have prepared, accompanied by a good glass of local wine.

Cooking class in Tuscany: traditional dishes in Lucca

My menu is full of memories related to my family, I cook for my guests the simple dishes of the Lucchese tradition, which my mother used to prepare for me when I was little: simple, but very, appetizing dishes. Lunch, or dinner, will be served in my dining room with a direct view of the kitchen, so guests can talk to me and watch me cook, with the possibility if they want to try cooking with me. The wine that is served is from the hills of Lucca.

The flavors of Lucchese tradition: family recipe

I am Silvia, a Cesarina who loves to share her cooking with guests. I invite you to dinner at my home, where you can enjoy the authentic flavors of Tuscan cuisine. For the first course, I will prepare tasty potato gnocchi with a meat sauce prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The second course will be a treat for the palate: gnudi with butter and hazelnuts, a Lucchese specialty made with ricotta and spinach. Finally, for dessert, I will have you taste a traditional focaccia called Necci, which is sweet and fragrant. I look forward to seeing you at my home for an unforgettable evening!

Authentic Tuscan Home Restaurant Experience in Lucca

Monica

Welcome to my cooking class in Lucca! I'm Monica, a passionate cook who has always enjoyed preparing delicious meals, even for large groups of people.To start, we'll have an appetizer of fried pizza dough and sage, paired with Prosecco. Then, we'll move on to fried squash blossoms, vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, and onions, and fried polenta with a seasonal sauce. After that, we'll prepare homemade bigoli pasta with 00 wheat, topped with our own homemade sauce. For dessert, we'll enjoy "fried Buccellato" a typical local dessert, or Tiramisu upon request. We'll pair the dishes with Prosecco or red wine of your choice.We will enjoy the dishes prepared in the garden, if the season allows it.Come join me for a memorable culinary experience!

Monica's Lucca Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta & Fried Delights

I have always loved cooking, especially for large groups of people. In the summer, I enjoy making tomato sauce, jams, flavored oils, and salts. For my recipes, I prioritize using locally-sourced and organic products. In this cooking class, I will teach you how to make various types of fresh pasta in different shapes and cook them with seasonal sauces, including bigoli, tagliatelle, tagliolini, fusilli, and more. Each type of pasta has a unique flavor, and the shape of the pasta will combine differently with the sauces we use. We will then conclude with a typical dessert. As we cook, we can also enjoy the beautiful garden, which is especially lovely during the warm season.

Lucca: Fresh Pasta Cooking Class in the Garden 

The atelier visit showcases a collection of exclusive and artisanal objects made with paper and reclaimed materials, combining illustrations, unpublished poems, and unique, special messages related to food culture. The experience includes a carefully designed table setting (placemats, coasters, table decorations, and bottles). Each participant will receive a special card, hand-illustrated and calligraphed with the guest's name.Upon returning home, we'll continue with another surprise seasonal appetizer (bruschetta, fried dough, marinated olives). We'll then prepare homemade pasta with two different organic flours, topped with homemade seasonal sauces. Following that, we'll taste the fried buccellato, a typical dessert from Lucca or, upon request, tiramisu, accompanied by prosecco.

Atelier visit & culinary treasures: an Italian journey

Camaiore

Annarita

_Curious about homemade pasta? I will teach you how to make fresh homemade pasta with just two ingredients: flour and eggs._tagliatelle and ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and spinach.

Pasta and Tiramisù feast in Camaiore

Recipes from Garfagnana. Traditional and brandnew recipes with pecular ingredients

Garfagnana cuisine in 3 recipes

We make the pasta in 3 sizes and then enjoy it together

Cooking class with 3 pasta recipes

This cooking class is based in Camaiore and has as main focus a type of very popular fish: anchovies. We will cook a three course menu with them: a starter, main course and second plate. Their unmistakable taste will accompany us in each of the recipes. I always try to use quality ingredients, to use local products and not to waste food.

A sea of anchovies: fish cooking class in Camaiore

Maria Novella

With panoramic views of the towers of Lucca, we prepare a menu with three different formats of fresh pasta that are part of the culinary tradition of the area using zero-mile products.We start with the freshest flour and eggs to roll out the pasta sheet with a rolling pin and make pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach and maltagliati pasta served with meat sauce. Potatoes and flour are the ingredients of the third recipe.With an excellent wine from the hills of Lucca we all toast together and enjoy the delicious dishes just cooked.

For fresh pasta lovers: three typical recipes

In the historic center in a home with a view of the towers of Lucca we prepare two different forms of fresh homemade pasta: a pasta filled with goat cheese, spinach and flavored with nutmeg and a pasta unfilled. With a rolling pin we will roll out the dough for the "maltagliati" with an excellent meat sauce.Before sitting down at the table, let's taste tuscan olives and salami with a Spritz!And finally a typical and creamy Italian dessert: tiramisù with coffee.

In the heart of Lucca, two typical homemade pasta recipes

We begin the experience with a trio of bruschetta that tell the story of the scents and colors of my land: the gold of the oil from the hills of Lucca, the Sorana IGP bean and the Canestrino tomato.At the table we will taste ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta that we made with flour, eggs and rolling pin.Finally we pamper ourselves with a sweet mascarpone cream, ladyfinger cookies and coffee.All accompanied by excellent local wines.I am waiting for you!

Local cuisine with a view of Lucca's towers

Pescaglia

Azzurra

Let's put our hands to pasta! Let's prepare together having fun delicious dishes with fresh pasta typical of my country and especially the delicious macaroni with chestnut flour.Let's enjoy them together with excellent wine, and to finish a local raspberry liqueur or limoncello.If the season permits we can eat outside in the garden with a view of the beautiful Apuan Alps.

Cooking Class: learn to make macaroni with chestnut flour

In my typical house with an ancient flavor, in a small village on the Apuan Alps, surrounded by greenery and peace and tranquility, with the possibility of staying in the garden or on the outdoor terrace, we knead together having fun and preparing delicacies, cooked in the wood-burning oven .You will appreciate the decor with some well-restored antique furniture, the typical "madia del pane" a kind of furniture created to knead bread.We will prepare a tasty Italian bread, which then will season with oil and tomato or with the typical local cheese, a classic savory pie with zucchini typical of our country and a delicious sweet focaccia. If the weather permits, we can enjoy them outside on the terrace. Let's have fun together. What are you waiting for?

Making Italia bread and other delights 

Pisa

Flora

I'm excited to invite you to my traditional Pisan cooking course, where you'll learn how to cook three of my favorite recipes: cecina, trippa alla pisana, and "torta 'co' bischeri". I'll teach you all the tricks to make delicious and authentic dishes, just like the ones I prepare for my family and friends. I believe that cooking is an art form and a source of joy, and I love sharing my passion with others.My course will be held in my cozy kitchen in the center of Pisa, just a few steps from the Leaning Tower.I can't wait to share my passion for traditional Pisan cuisine with you!

Traditional cooking class in the shadow of the Leaning Tower

I'm Flora, your Cesarina in the heart of Tuscany's city, Pisa. When you think of Pisa, you think of the iconic Leaning Tower and the thousands of tourists taking pictures in funny poses at its feet. But there are many other treasures to be discovered under the tower, including the delicious cuisine prepared by me. Cooking has always been a passion of mine, and I have been following the culinary traditions of my family since I was a child. I'm excited to offer you a traditional pasta-making cooking class. We will be making potato gnocchi, garganelli with ragù or sauces with seasonal vegetables, and for dessert, my famous tiramisù. I'll teach you the techniques and secrets of pasta-making, and we will enjoy our creations together. Join me under the tower for a delicious and authentic cooking

Shared Fresh Pasta Cooking Class in the heart of Pisa

Rossini was a great cook, and when he decided to stop writing music he devoted himself passionately to cooking. He composed the delightful "Quatre hors-d'œuvre et quatre mendiants", musical aphorisms that could brighten his gastronomic evenings. In the wake of this tradition, I offer my guests a special evening where music opens to pleasantness and sociability and good food closes by completing a pleasant multi-sensory experience. The events open with an aperitif in music during which solo or duo musicians will perform pieces from all times. Afterwards we can enjoy a first course or second course followed by dessert, all strictly belonging to Tuscan and Pisan cuisine.

Harmonies between music and flavors of Tuscan cuisine

Capannori

Lunia

The flavors and smells that emanate from traditional Lucchese dishes evoke in me memories of childhood, the cooking of my grandmother who would laughingly prepare and teach me how to cook.All this leads me to want to pass on this love and knowledge to others, hoping to evoke good feelings in my guests and enjoy excellent dishes that are simple but made with the heart. My dishes reflect simplicity and local tradition, with seasonal ingredients:from the appetizer made with tomato bruschetta, to tordelli alla lucchese, rovelline and to finish an excellent tiramisu or the classic lucchese soup.All in a hilly setting surrounded by greenery, in a house that gives off all the love for nature, home cooking and my family.

Love for the culinary tradition of Lucca

Massa

Giuseppe

The "panigaccio" is a thin disc of unleavened bread, which is baked between two terracotta texts previously placed to heat on the open flame of the fireplace.... said so, it seems a very simple thing, while in reality, multiple factors intertwine to allow the success of this typical and delicious product.In this experience, we are going to see how to make a batter of the right density and learn the secrets of its baking , which occurs only and exclusively when the texts reach a certain temperature.After making them, some panigacci will be boiled to be enjoyed with, oil and cheese , pesto , mushroom sauce,after which we will make others, which while still warm and fragrant, we will go to enjoy with locally produced cold cuts.

Secrets of the Panigaccio

Daniela

A riot of scents from the Apuan Alps are encapsulated in this typical menu: in the appetizer you will enjoy crostini tomatoes and Colonnata lard, homemade sweet and sour giardiniera and typical Tuscan crostini.Gnudi are typical Tuscan spinach and ricotta gnocchi.Stuffed vegetables, an Apuan Ligurian dish, Massese rice cake, a pampering for the palate.You can lunch and dine in the garden and, in bad weather, in the beautiful dining room. In the warmer months only outdoor dining is recommended, not lunches.

Ligurian-Apuan earthy flavors - earthy menu

The appetizer includes crostini with tomato and Colonnata lard, anchovies from Monterosso and burrata and typical Tuscan crostini, homemade sweet and sour pickled vegetables.The "Gnudi" are typical spinach and ricotta gnocchi seasoned with butter and sage.The Massese rice cake is a treat for the palate!For the summer we recommend dinner in the garden, obviously weather permitting.

Perfumes of Liguria and Tuscany

Embark on a gastronomic tour filled with the delectable flavors of Liguria and Apuan. Indulge in a sumptuous appetizer featuring anchovy and burrata crostini, tomato and Colonnata lard, Tuscan pecorino, fried polenta, homemade sweet and sour giardiniera, and cod fritters. For your first course, savor two unique dishes: Testaroli with pesto, a typical Lunigiana dish that can only be found in this region, and "Gnudi," a Tuscan specialty of ricotta and spinach gnocchi. The main course features stuffed mussels with mussel stew and a seasonal salad. End your culinary journey on a sweet note with a soft and fragrant homemade cheesecake. Dine in the serene indoor garden or, in case of bad weather, the beautiful dining room.

Ligurian-Apuan Gastronomic Tour

I welcome you to my ancient residence from the 1700s, located in a beautiful town nestled between the Apuan Alps and the sea. In my home, you'll have the opportunity to savor ancient recipes from Lunigiana and Garfagnana and taste wines that offer unique aromas and sensations.During the cooking class, you can learn the secrets of my specialties: "lasagne stordellate," a typical dish made with meat and vegetables; "tordelli massesi," delicious ravioli flavored with meat, vegetables, and thyme, topped with ragù sauce; and taglierini with beans, a tasty vegetarian bean soup with handmade tagliolini pasta.You can have lunch or dinner in our charming internal garden or, in case of bad weather, in the covered dining room.

Cooking class: the Ligurian-Apuan earthy flavors

Buti

Cosetta

Tasty Vegetarian Appetizer of my House.Meat and fish ae not necessary for you to enjoy the good Butesi recipes accompanied by good wine...The Typical cabbage soup with a drizzle of our extra virgin olive oil, the hot homemade focaccia that will accompany scented cheese with honey together with delicious croutons and a wonderful Tiramisù to finish off beautifully.Don't miss this opportunity...I wait for you at home, around my table to enjoy good food and to spend a nice evening.

Tasty Vegetarian Menù of my House

My Granny's Menù.I am waiting for you to sit around my table, preparing you the ancient dishes that I was enjoying when I was a little kid. Authentic and good Food that smell of tradition:Meat appetizer of butese's croutons.Small meatballs and large platter of cold cuts followed by salted, hot focaccia.Hand made pasta, prepared with lots of love... all of this to end with ancient flavours of very special cakes that will be followed by a good wine. Do not lose the opportunity to experience the warm and ancient atmosphere in my house through authentic flavours.

My Granny's menu: tuscan traditions

I will be waiting for you at my home to have dinner together, but also to show you and cook one of the dishes on the menu.You will find a rich appetizer, a first course of fresh pasta, a second course with a side dish, and finally a dessert.Each dish will be cooked with high quality seasonal products and good wine will accompany it all.All the recipes are traditional: they were handed down to me by my grandmother and I repeat them with true pride.

Dinner and demonstration of a traditional Tuscan dish

Smells and Tastes of the Garden.With the Smells and Tastes of the Garden you can taste recipes that will make you to relive a past time... In Buti, in this small village that seems to have remained as once was.Here you will find healthy but tasty food handed down ad cooked with passion.Handmade pasta, fresh vegetables cooked with love that you will find in every course.I wait for you in my home to spend a wonderful evening in front of a good wine and dishes that you will surely never forgot.

Smells and Tastes of the Garden

Carrara

A journey through time among the scents and flavors of tradition by tasting simple foods accompanied by sincere wines still made as they once were, surrounded by the green rows of grandfather's vineyard. You will learn directly from the winemaker all the secrets of making a genuine wine from the origins of the grape variety to the bottling directly at the place of production. Then the tasting accompanied by platters of local cured meats and cheeses, savory pies, bruschetta with Lardo di Colonnata, rosemary focaccia, four glasses of red and white wine.

Barefoot snack in grandfather's vineyard

Bientina

Mirko

I aim to take you on a radical journey into my kitchen, where experimentation and tradition converge to give you a one-of-a-kind experience. I place maximum respect on the raw ingredients, employing multiple cooking techniques and a slow and patient pace to deliver courses to your table with meticulous presentation and explanation. You can expect carefully selected wines from local producers and a few cocktails from my mobile bar. Through this experience, I hope to convey the passion that flows through every ingredient I will prepare for you.I look forward to seeing you at the table!

Kitchen Experience: Tradition Meets Experimentation

Come to Tuscany and experience a taste of traditional Italian life in a charming countryside village. Join me for a shared, authentic cooking experience where we'll use only the freshest, seasonal ingredients to prepare delicious regional dishes. We'll also enjoy a glass of excellent local wine together and make unforgettable memories. My home is your home, and I can't wait to welcome you.

Typical lunch in Tuscany 

We will make the various types of dough with a hand-cranked dough sheeter as in the old days. We will reacquaint ourselves with our origins and times. We will put a pinch of creativity and have lunch together tasting our handiwork! All we have left to do is to sit at the table with plenty of hunger and a good glass of wine

Handmade pasta and unusual recipes

Elisabetta

A "different" sensory experience with dishes recreated from medieval recipes taken from manuscripts of the 1300s. An immersion in fragrant and tasty dishes. The table is set with tableware reproduced from medieval originals, and even the meal will be conducted according to the etiquette of the time. And you will also eat with your hands!

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